One of the best things about clearing out my maternity wardrobe were binning my pitiful excuses for sleepwear that I subjected my husband to during the course of my pregnancies (and beyond).
Outsize ‘Class of ’99’ Leavers Rugby tops and extra large Abercrombie PJ bottoms to name but a few. As much as I love a bargain, you CANNOT buy cheap silk. It doesn’t exisit. It is synthetic made to look like silk. It will stick to your skin and make your hair stand on end. Trust me, I have tried. Now I am an adult I think I deserve genuine silk! So, I am so excited to have discovered Parasol Rose*.
Parasol Rose is a UK based business, started by Londoner Mim Quin-Harkin. She wanted to create beautiful products with gorgeous design and fabric detail that are all made in the UK, to create and pass on the wealth and knowledge we have here in the UK to future generations.
Parasol Rose uses the finest silks and french laces to create designs that capture the essence and elegance of vintage style.
Parasol Rose offers a collection of elegant underdressing solutions, that can also be worn as outerwear, including slips, chemises, camisoles and dresses. Each piece could also be worn as underwear, to compliment an outfit or by itself as a slip dress. There is also a bespoke service so you can choose the colour, trim, style and length to make your perfect piece.
I especially love this hot pink slip.
They would be a beautiful present for a bride to be or even as a Fathers Day present to yourself. Whatever the occasion, they are timeless pieces that will continue to delight you in years to come.
Mim’s Favourite’s
Shop : Viola London, Connaught Street for ‘making me cool with its style and individuality.’
Restaurant : Granger & Co, Westbourne Grove ‘it is light and fresh delightful dining at any point during the day.
Hotel : Barnsley House, Gloucestershire ‘beautiful spaces and garden is spectacular’
Website : The Trainline
Holiday Destination : ‘Ibiza for sun, fun, freedom and to feed the soul. Cornwall and Brittany for beautiful seaside cliffs and landscapes, butter and family. The Alps for snow fun. New York for energy’
Parenting Tip : Read The Twits to your children for amazing life lessons. (Mim has 3 neices and 4 Godchildren!) Mim’s favourite quote from The Twits
‘A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.’
*This is a sponsored post!