Style - This weeks top picks

Stuck in the office or uncertain of what to wear to keep cool in a during the height of summer.

Instead of feeling envious at those hot-dog-leg photo or the next upload of seaside views, you’re left to tackle the question of: what to wear to work in the heat? Fortunately top 5 picks will help you keep your cool this summer, taking you from the office to after-work drinks with ease. 

1. The contemporary Alicia Skirt is worn with the Cathy Pleated Tee
an effortless look to wear to any day job. 

Shop the Alicia - Mini Skirt and the Cathy Tee

2. Rachel - Easy summer dress 

Relax into the weekend with the lightweight denim Rachel dress for your go to summer dress,  with the contemporary detailing of the Rachel Dress will be sure to impress. Maximise the versatility of the dress with mid block sandals for work or clean minimal trainers for the weekend. 

Shop the Rachel - Dress

3. Stone - Day dress

A sweet a-line style dress is not only adaptable and versatile, but is also very light and airy, perfect for a summer heat wave. A block court shoe to wear at night or for work or change up with a sandal for the weekend.

Shop the Stone - Dress

4. Modern Twist

Cut from luxurious fabric, this laid-back silhouette - Angelica - top, Simone - Skirt  lends itself as an every day essential, paired with flatform sandals and our Simone skirt  modernity. Keep jewellery subtle with a delicate wire bangle or stud earrings see our curated brand accessories for further styles. 

Accessorize with a spacious Hettie tote bag which come in 2 different fabrics (spot or tweed) or with our curated brands, crossbody bag Ella; crafted in tweed with a contrasting inside, is an understated classic perfect for day-to-day wear.

Shop the Angelica - top, Simone - Skirt, Ella Crossbody Bag & Hettie Tote Bag

Style - Wedding Season

Celebrate those unforgettable moments.

In the June weather, dancing from sunrise to sunset in our Dina Dress or for a fun time in our candyfloss coloured Stone Dress 

In need of a small clutch bag that sets off your outfit why not check out our curated brands selection here

The best dressed guest.

in a sustainable number, without upstaging the bride, go full romance with the Sage skirt or if your a good vibes gal you may like our Carly Dress keeping the look refined with a gold bracelet.

For those who love a sheer number, the Akeyla dress or the Levanna dress are sophisticated and polished for the wedding of the century.

Blogger Feature

Meet Florence! The fairy-like blogger living in - we are totally obsessed with this little cutie's style and her amazing photos! We caught up with Florence to chat about her influences, beauty secrets and the inspirations behind the styles Florence has selected from the Madia & Matilda Summer 17 collection.

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? 

I'm Flo, I'm a student, fashion addict and a total dessert-lover. I also have an adorable dog who's 10 years old so he's practically an old man.

How long have you been Blogging for? 

I started in 2010, so it has been over 7 years since I've started blogging. It's one of my passions because it helped me make friends when I'm down and lonely. Also it has brought me closer to many other bloggers out there. I've also learned a lot about fashion trends and what's good and bad. 

Is there anything specific that inspired your Madia & Matilda photoshoot?

I always take my shots against a white background, which fits the Madia & Matilda brand very well. Your style is simplistic, elegant and minimal, with a feminine, gentle twist. I tried to get this feeling across in my photos. 

Which is your favourite Madia & Matilda piece of our Summer 17 collection? 

I adore the Rache Denim Dress- it's so pretty and simplistic. It just screams "classy"! 

Beauty secrets... 

Sleep well, eat well and exercise! I also use lots of moisturizer as I have dry skin. Sunscreen helps! 

If you can take us to your hometown for a day, where will you take us to? 

I'd take you to the street markets down in the busiest parts of town, near Mong Kok. It has got the best street food you'll ever eat! 

Follow you at... florathefish 

on Instagram! Or check out my website at

http://www.fantailflo.com/2017/06/luxury-sustainable-fashion-madia.html

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Area Code - Bristol

 Our guide for the best hotspots that Bristol city has to offer.

Home of the balloon fiesta; with a prosperous maritime history and Bristol most famous landmark is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which spans the Avon Gorge. Its former city-centre port is now a cultural and sustainable hub, with a vast shopping centre and now the location for Madia & Matilda's new Pop up shop in Cabot Circus 

https://www.cabotcircus.com

Places to eat 

Pinkmans Bakery in Bristol bakes & makes everything on site and offers bread & breakfast, sour-dough-nuts, coffee, lunch salads & sandwiches, cakes & tarts, afternoon tea in the iconic Park St an area filled with vintage shops and independent brands, much like our selves.

85 Park St, Bristol BS1 5PJ

https://pinkmans.co.uk/

@pinkmansbakery

Zaza Bazaar World Banquet & Bar, buffet dining restaurant experience, great for days out with the gang located at Bristol's harbourside, food from each continent not to mention the perfect views. 
Harbourside, Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH
http://www.zazabazaar.com/

Swoon Gelato - Perfect for keeping cool in a heat wave, luxury gourmet ice-cream 

31a College Green
Bristol BS1 5T

http://www.swoononaspoon.co.uk/

Things to do in Bristol this Summer

Ball Mania MCR are proudly bringing the largest Adults Only Ball Pit in the country to Colston Hall for an exclusive three day event. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.colstonhall.org/shows/ball-mania/


Find out what else in on in Bristol this summer via Bristol 247
https://www.bristol247.com/

Find our brand new store located on Brigstowe St, Cabot Circus - for a map and more information on opening times, please visit our store page here. 

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

News - Bristol Pop Up Shop

We have popped up in Bristol Cabot Circus; why not pop in sometime a see the selection.

Pop up Shop  - 8th - 22nd June  2017
10am - 8pm Monday - Saturday's 
11am - 5pm Sunday

26 Brigstowe St, Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BH

Directions


Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Fathers Day

There’s no doubt about it, the very best dad deserves the very best gift - we've got it covered!

Father’s Day is on Sunday 18th June 2017..

Father’s Day is all about celebrating your dad and so if you’re looking for a fabulous gift that’ll tell him he’s the best dad in the world, then you’ve come to the right place. Whatever he’s into, we’ve got a range of fabulous presents that he’s sure to love.

Personalised Father's Day gifts are always a popular choice as you can personalise the items with your dad’s name and the special message of your choice. Try a personalised cards and signs from Coco loves. Chocolate from Lola Apothecary. There's a lot to choose from and if it’s especially chosen and personalised by his family then he’s sure to be over the moon with what your selection.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Best Friend Day

Happy Best Friend Day.

Today is our opportunity to celebrate that one special person in our lives who has always been there for us. Although, every day with the two of you is best friends day, today it's official! Why not celebrate your awesome friendship! With a gift for you and a gift for them! Code: BESTFRIEND

When it comes to your #bestie, no one knows you better. You're practically connected at the hip and you wouldn't have it any other way. 

Looking for ways to celebrate? But not sure what it means by, National Best Friends Day? It's not that you're going do anything more eventful than usual, but it's as good a reason as any to buy your most favourite person a small token that's says 'I got you girl' — just because or make a plan to spend some time with your best friend, if you haven't already! 

Here are a few ideas on things to do for Best friend day. Grab brunch, see a movie together, or catch up over Skype. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you thank them for all the wonderful times you've had together!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Volunteer Week

We believe in supporting others and that by volunteering your time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or someone or something other than, or in addition to, close relatives. This shows, great strength as volunteering is much more than anything you can put a value on, as you personally have made choice, to freely help individual for however long you choose too.

This can include formal activity undertaken through public, private and voluntary organisations as well as informal community participation and social action. Everyone has the right to volunteer and volunteering can have significant benefits for individuals and organisations.

Therefore, in order to celebrate the difference volunteers make. We will be promoting Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June with the hashtag #iwill 
Add this to your diary! 

http://volunteersweek.org/post/157488869533/volunteers-week-2017-you-make-the-difference-1-7

Volunteering, makes a difference!
As an independent small business we know only too well, volunteers can help. You might not get paid but it isn’t just a one-way relationship; you can also gain a whole host of things by volunteering such as developing new skills or using your existing ones, adding new experiences to your CV, building confidence and self-esteem, meeting new people, giving something back and having fun! Whatever your background, work experience, gender or age, you will have a skill that someone needs.  No matter how busy you are there will be something that you can do. 

We have collated a wide range of volunteering sites and opportunities to showcase, the range of volunteering opportunities on offer and so we also hope that it helps to inspire people to find out more about opportunities locally, take part and try volunteering for the first time.


http://www.creategloucestershire.co.uk/news/2016/12/7/creative-fashion-design-internships-with-madia-and-matilda-in-stroud

Scottland - http://www.volunteerscotland.net/
UK - https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/
USA - https://vfp.org/
Global - https://globalvolunteers.org/

or find out more about policy for volunteering here
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer

How we support those, who support us. we are making it easy for them to make that difference and we thank them for it? It’s the combination of support, training and encouragement that enables our volunteers to make this difference that they can take away with them and enable them to gain transferable skills for the future.


#iwill make a difference

Make a difference today, visit http://volunteersweek.org/post/157488869533/volunteers-week-2017-you-make-the-difference-1-7

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Style - Bank Holiday Style

The bank holiday is here, the skies are blue, Summer is on the horizon; we've got a cocktail in hand, and not planning to move from our deck chairs.. 

Kelia - Cotton Vest Top

and yet when the weather changes so abruptly, we've got something for every occasion, however, if you are still unsure of what to wear. When in doubt? Instagram. A quick scroll through our feeds for inspiration and we're ready to hit the park or riverside with friends or family, a picnic basket in hand and some speakers.

Rosie - Shorts

Take a look at our 5 top picks below or check out our youtube video

Miranda - V-Neck Dress

Tess - Dress

Miracle - Top

Sincerely Madia & Matilda