Posts by Bikinis and Bibs

The Best Boutiques and Market in Santanyi, Mallorca

  Much to my surprise, the shopping in Mallorca was really good.  Santanyi is a particularly nice place to shop with boutiques dotted around pretty cobbled streets.  Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a market which has some gorgeous leather bags (it’s where mine is from below) and a generally happy buzz in the air – it’s a really nice thing to do if you get the chance. Impossible not to be

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5 Stunning Family Beaches in South Mallorca

One of the things I like most about Mallorca is its amazing beaches.  Some of them are like being in the Caribbean – clear, flat, turquoise waters and bright white soft sand.  They are perfect for kids of all ages but especially good if you have toddlers and babies.  Here are five that I loved in south Mallorca. Cala Mondrago – The Small Bay One of two amazing beaches in the

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Sons + Daughters at The Mini Edit

  How gorgeous is this sunshine?  If you are on the hunt for a cool pair of sunglasses for your mini, then check out Sons + Daughters at new online kids boutique – The Mini Edit.  They sell some really cute 100% UV protection sunglasses. We stepped into The Mini Edit’s pop up shop in Knightsbridge yesterday to have a look.  Typically T-Rex wasn’t playing ball when it came to trying them on

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Androgynous Monday – Zara

This mixed weather has me feeling all…masculine(!?)  So I bought this blue with red polka dot shirt from Zara, ripped skinny jeans and open toe lace up ballerinas (I refuse to believe summer is completely over).  T-Rex was feeling androgynous too and so wears my absolute bargain apple green sunglasses bought in the Zara sale. As someone who used to spend a fortune on jeans I love Zara’s.  They are one

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New Instagram Hashtag – #hipholidaymama

Hi Mummies – I have created a hashtag on Instagram!  I know, check me getting down with the social media kids.  I thought it was about time I created a place for you to share your beautiful holiday pics of you with your minis. Whether you are in a cool hotel, on the beach or just being your usual stylish self on holiday, make sure you hashtag photos of you and your mini with

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A Kid Friendly Casita in Mallorca

If Ibiza was all about luxury villas and beautiful beach hangouts then Mallorca was about finding rustic charm and places to relax with kids.  We have just come back from five weeks in Ses Salines in the south east of the island.  I have to say I was completely wowed by this area, it is small, pretty and has stunning beaches which happen to be perfect for kids. This time

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Parent Escape: Paris

Aaah Paris!  How beautiful our weekend ALONE was.  It was a weekend of all those things you can’t do when your little darling is around (ahem! NOT that…well maybe a little bit:).  I’m talking spontaneity, uninterrupted chats, long lunches and late night dinners.  Mummies, I let my hair down (literally – not a hair tie in sight) and I urge you to do the same.  Book at least one night in

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Love My Havis

There is nothing nicer than receiving a holiday gift, so you can imagine how excited I was when this pretty pair of Havaianas accompanied by some mini reds for T-Rex fell through my letter box. You Had Me at Sea Green and Sparkly I must admit I was dubious about the baby Havaianas. They look way too cute to actually work and support the foot of a wobbly toddler…but they do. 

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Five Hip And Hippie Hangouts In Ibiza

In my last Ibiza post I mentioned how we shared a babysitter so that we (the adults) could all have a bit of time out.  Whether that was going out for dinner, lunch or having a day on the beach, here are a few places we ended up minus the kids. Ses Calinata, Ibiza Old Town I love this bar near the top of the old town for its laid

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What T-Rex Wore – Shark Sunsuit

A quick little post on what T-Rex is currently running around the beaches in.  His swimwear wardrobe rivals mine but I think my favourite outfit has to be this shark sunsuit and hat.  It was one of those last minute impulse buys that you do in a panic the day before you go away (well I do anyway) “Ooh T-Rex has five swimsuits but he may just need another”. Sharky

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