The Importance of the Child-less Social Hour

Words by Julian Jamie Photographed by Evelyn Eslava Figuera for Mother Muse And yes- if it’s just an hour, make it an hour. An hour a week, if possible. I know it’s hard; especially in the early days of motherhood. Finding an hour for yourself during the day, let alone a week, can feel troublesome,…

Matrescence Skin Love Your Lines Campaign

Stretch marks are a common concern among women, especially during pregnancy as they signal a change in your body and affect the way you feel about it. We think stretch marks are a reminder of what your body is capable of by growing a baby, but we also understand the desire to keep your body stretch…

The Importance of the Partner Helping in the Newborn Phase and Beyond

Words by Shereen Jupp Photographed by Shannon Griffin It is normal for mothers to feel obligated to supervise all aspects of childbearing. This feeling is very natural, since we carry, birth and nourish our babies. Therefore we feel the need to control the access involvement from others even our partners. However, doing this can decrease…

Autumn Outfit Guide

When I first became a new mother, the confident woman who I once knew was gone. That girl was nowhere to be found. Feeling good about yourself as a new mother is notoriously difficult. It took me 8 months postpartum with my first to start feeling like myself (sort of) again. But style is important….

Something for all Your Little Movers and Shakers

There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to shop for a child. And as soon as fall approaches I get into the spirit immediately. I am so excited to share with you one of my favourite children’s store Marigold Modern. Adaline wears sweater in light blue available here minyi skirt in blush…

Using Colours of the Earth: Bird & Kite

Eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable fashion is the industry’s agenda – for many brands and designers this has been a year of awakening. And for many designers you could work in the industry for decades and not know where your pieces are actually made. Bird & Kite has been ahead of the curve. “Demand quality, not…

Appreciating the Little Things

The every day mundane can suddenly seem magical with parenthood. Everything can feel better than it once did, from taking a walk through the park to anything you can remember, it just wasn’t as noteworthy as it is now while trailing behind or alongside those small, curious beings. While grocery shopping, you hadn’t any reason…

Marriage While Raising Kids

Words by Shereen Jupp Photographed by Daytona Lamade Marriage will envitably change. I am going to be blunt and transparent: It will not be the same romance as prior to parenthood. Not all changes are negative but it’s definitely not an easy transition. When my husband and I found out we were going to be…

I Didn’t Want to be a Mum

Words & Muse Sophie Ebrard  This project is about telling women it’s ok not to be ok. This project is about the truth of motherhood. The exhibition will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands in September during Unseen photography festival.  It opens to the public this Thursday 19th September – 22nd September.