Shelley Loves meets A Mothers Edit…

I don’t actually know when I first started following fabulous Ashley of A Mothers Edit on Instagram, but it was many years ago when she only had the one baby, beautiful Vivienne, she has now added Margot into the mix. I have since met her in person and can testify that she is every bit as beautiful (inside and out) in real life. Very cool, with a simple, but fabulous, wearable wardrobe. She has impeccable taste and shares her finds and how to wear them on her awesome blog. I was so very happy when she agreed to answers some questions. I started this series of interviewing my favourite instagrammers/bloggers to show this is a real career path. That there is a wealth of knowledge in this new forum.

 What were you doing before you decided to do blog?

Before I had Vivienne I worked as the PR Manager for a fashion brand. I loved it but the hours were long and when I wanted to go back after a years maternity leave they couldn’t offer me flexible working so I made the decision to start freelancing. It was working from home that drove me to start the blog. Needing to have a reason to make an effort again even though I didn’t have the job in town to commute to each day.

 What are the best bits about this new career path?

I love that I can choose when I work, I can be there for my daughters, do the preschool run everyday. And at the same time do a job that I love – meet like minded and inspiring women, experience new things every week, and be creative.

And the worst?

It can be hard not having a clear cut-off from work. The work/life lines are blurred so I have to make a conscious effort of switching off and trying to be more present for the girls when I am with them.

 What is your go to style? 

Always in my 501’s, ankle boots or trainers and a good tee.

 What is your ‘cannot live without it’ item? 

Definitely my Levis!

 What would you wear for a night out? 

A classic LBD is so easy. But nights out always are such a rush to get ready these days I’ll often just throw on a little top with the jeans I have worn in the day and swap the flats for some killer heels finished with a red lip.

What are the last three things you bought? 

I just bought an Anine Bing blazer and I am in love with it. Feels very extravagant but hoping it’s going to be a hero piece I’ll wear for years to come. I also got a Levis trucker jacket I’ve been layering with my winter coats and some new underwear from &OtherStories. I love their underwear so much!

I recently bought a kimono from &OtherStories that I am a bit obsessed with so think that’ll be worn a lot over the next few months.

Where are your favourite places to buy your clothes?

Zara, Mango, H&M, &OtherStories, ASOS, Topshop. All highstreet brands. I love Etsy for jewellery and Matches for splurging on shoes and bags.

How do you like to dress the kids? 

I know it’s cheesy but I love them matching. I just got them little matching floral dresses from Outfit Kids, neither of them wanted to take them off!