MothersMeetings fashion event with theoutnet.com

I have to be honest, I've been dying to attend a MothersMeeting event for some time now! 

Having followed them on Instagram for the last year I always thought it was such a great idea and wished we had something similar in Peterborough.

So, when a chance came up to win a space at the MM/Theoutnet fashion evening I jumped at it, posting my favourite shoes - my Topshop platforms - and was lucky enough to be offered a place! Hurray, back in the big smoke, my favourite place to hang out.

The evening was to consist of a panel talk about all things mum-fashion related with some fabulous ladies in the know: 

Jenny Scott from MothersMeetings

Zoe de Pass - aka Dresslikeamum

Liz Matthews - Liz Matthews PR

Eve Thomas - Theoutnet Fashion Director

The event was held at the Net-a-Porter HQ in the gorgeous Westfield shopping centre, which is really easy to get to from Shepherds Bush tube station.  

The Net-a-Poter offices themselves were very chic in black and white!  

I was really nervous about going along on my own but Jenny (MothersMeetings) greets every person that comes through the door and I get chatting to a fabulous lady who, after attending the MM business club, set up her own streetwear label.  It's pretty cool, you can find her on Instagram @nofixedabodelondon.

We were offered glasses of bubbly and took our seats for the panel, the seating area was filled with fabulous mums, some of whom I recognised from Instagram, stylemesunday, BertieBowen, SelfishMother, dontbuyherflowers to name a few, it is weird seeing people you follow in the flesh! 

Note to self:- don't let nerves get the better of you and turn into weird giddy stalker when networking ;)

Listening to the panel was great, the fab four  were engaging and funny and gave some great tips;

- Invest in a great blazer, shoes and handbag - they go with everything.

- Dungarees are here to stay for longer yet!

- Red lipstick distracts from tired eyes (great tip!)

- Up your smart casual game with a few great pieces - this is the type of clothing mums spend most of their time in (I need to do this!!)

- Use websites such as Theoutnet and Weheartit for inspiration before you buy 

I really enjoyed listening to Liz Matthews in particular, she was very funny and with 4 children herself she spoke of the realities of getting multiple children out the door in the morning whilst trying to resemble a living human being! She totally rocked her outfit, as did all the ladies.

After the panel was more bubbles, music and hair braiding.  I met a really lovely lady who was a local artist (@aimbritish) and we had a mooch about looking at some of the gorgeous pieces you can buy from Theoutnet - my favourite was the flowery shoes..

I had a fab night and would thoroughly recommend going to the MothersMeetings clubs if you're in London, it's full of like-minded Mums that are really positive and inspiring.

I certainly left feeling uplifted and full of inspiration and I hope to attend many more events with these lovely ladies in the future but for now back to the day job....and some scrolling on theoutnet.com!

Thanks for reading,

MrsH x