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For this week's email I've partnered with Beyond Nine whose kind support means I can keep sending MUMISH out for free. Thanks Beyond Nine!

As if Dolly Parton could be any more brilliant, she has launched her Imagination Library which sends kids aged five and under a free age-appropriate book in the post every month. It’s available across the UK. Sign up here.

Need a new podcast? Fashion editor and friend of MUMISH, Alice Casely-Hayford, has teamed up with Kay Barron (remember she uses that amazing VB eyeliner) to launch An Excellent Fit, a series delving into the personal style and sartorial stories of the professionally chic. Series one launches on 9 June with 10 episodes and guests including Pixie Geldof, Tish Weinstock, Jo Ellison and Alex Eagle. Listen here.

A couple of cute kidswear bits. Caramel London has teamed up with Zara on a summer capsule ranging from 3 months to 10 years (with a few adult styles too). And Jimmy Fairly has launched mini sunglasses - the glitter hearts!

I first came across Beyond Nine when I was pregnant. I had a long black dress made from super soft, fluid fabric that draped so beautifully and made me feel both comfortable and elegant. It was my go-to outfit for every work/social thing when I needed to look put together, and it looks just as good post pregnancy too.

Founded in 2017 by Naomi Raybould, who was frustrated by the lack of style options during her own pregnancy and early motherhood (she actually launched the brand’s website four hours before going into labour with her second child), Beyond Nine is built around the idea that clothes should work for all stages of womanhood and accommodate body fluctuations - be that pregnancy, postpartum, monthly cycle, etc - while making you feel amazing when you look in the mirror. Silhouettes are clean and easy to wear, cuts are laid-back and fabrics are lovely quality. While this season is going bonkers for pull-on pants, Beyond Nine mastered a chic elastic waistband years ago.

When I met Naomi last year, we instantly hit it off and I was thrilled to be invited to co-host a video series celebrating the brand’s summer collection. Taking inspiration from the Cornish beach of Porthmeor, it's a celebration of classic coastal motifs, sun-soaked colours, and easy breezy shapes. The first drop lands at 8PM THIS EVENING (!!) with more to come throughout June and July.

I'd happily wear the whole lot all summer long - and if anything catches your eye, FRANKIE15 can be used on any first-time orders for full-priced items. Toot toot!

For a little extra outfit inspiration, I've pulled out a handful of absolute favourite pieces and styled them up. Here’s my summer edit.

The cutest little throw-on linen mini with an A-line silhouette and straps wide enough to cover your bra. When doing polka dots, the aim is Pretty Woman rather than Mini Mouse, and the bone and dark chocolate colourway coupled with clever spacing/size of dot ensures this is firmly in the former camp.

I’m typically size 10 and wearing the 2XS. You could also style it as a tunic top over the coordinating Daisy trousers.

Or! Chuck it over a swimsuit at the beach. Joy!

I think co-ords are such a good solution to getting ready quickly and with minimal thought, but still looking put together. This is actually a faux set made up of the Arielle linen shorts and the Zuri top, which is made from garment dyed cotton poplin so it really holds the peplum shape. The ultimate summer playground outfit. I'm wearing size 2XS in both.

Pack it in your suitcase and wear it on hols with your sunhat and a string of beads.

These tonal stripes were inspired by Naomi's favourite sorbet, which feels so summery and joyful. In the Elodie top and super wide Layne trousers they make for a beautifully wafty look that I’d wear for hot work days with a smart bag and sleek leather thongs. I'm wearing size 2XS in both, but would actually go up one size in the top to allow for boobs.

Style it more casually by adding Birkenstocks and a shopper. I've unbuttoned the top a little to switch up the neckline.

The comfiest jeans thanks to soft cotton, a slouchy horseshoe shape and an elasticated waist band. Wear them high or pull them low - they'd go under a bump too. Double up on volume with the Zuki top or style with a tank.

I'm zooming in on the Arielle shorts because they are such a great cut and will be so incredibly useful when you just want to pull something on and get out of the house. They’re linen so will dry quickly should you end up at the splash pad or at the beach. I've tucked the Reeta dress into the waistband (doable without adding bulk) for a spotty moment.

And because versatility is the name of the game, I've turned the Elodie around to make a cute button-back shell top.

And there we have it: seven pieces, nine looks. Summer dressing sorted.

Yikes, it's Father’s Day in a couple of weeks. My husband is getting an hour in a rooftop sauna and, by request, a microfibre towel (lol). In case you're stuck for ideas, a small edit of gifts below, all under £100.

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