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Personal Shopper & Stylist · London & Oxford

Styling for busy mums, made simple.

When you become a mum, your body and your days change, and knowing what to wear gets harder. In up to 3 hours of shopping together in London or Oxford, we find the style in which you feel yourself: comfortable, authentic and on-trend, for the life you have now and for going back to work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars, 116 reviews Featured on BBC Radio Oxford Former Personal Stylist for Bloomberg TV London
Maria Pastor showing a client a belt in a boutique, the two of them seated and smiling

As a Personal Shopper & Stylist for mums in London and Oxford, I help at two moments: when you no longer know what to wear after having a baby, and when you are going back to work after maternity leave.

After having a baby

Styling for mums after having a baby

If you've had a baby and nothing in your wardrobe feels right any more, I'll take you shopping in central London or Oxford for clothes that fit your body and your lifestyle.

  • What to wear as a mum: easy outfits for the school run, the playground and the pushchair
  • Comfortable clothes for the shape you have now, while it is still settling
  • Feeding-friendly pieces that still look and feel like you
  • Little time to shop? I prepare the shops before the day, so we make the most of every minute you have to yourself
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Your return, planned

Going back to work after maternity leave

If you're going back to work after maternity leave, I'll take you shopping in central London or Oxford for a back-to-work wardrobe, so you walk in on day one feeling ready.

  • A back-to-work wardrobe for the body you have now and the job you're returning to
  • Outfits that work for the office, hybrid days at home and video calls
  • Pieces that handle the commute and a full working day, feeding-friendly where needed
  • Shops chosen for your budget, from high street to mid-range
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How styling for mums works

  1. A free chat

    A relaxed phone call about your current situation, your needs, and the style you would like to embrace.

  2. Video call & research

    We meet on a video call to prepare your shopping, then I search London or Oxford for the brands that best suit your tastes, needs, lifestyle and budget.

  3. Your shopping day

    We start with a coffee, then enjoy up to 3 hours of shopping together. You’ll find outfits in which you feel authentic and comfortable, and learn to style them with belts, scarves and jewellery.

Choose your package

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£185

Personal Shopping For Mums

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Included

  • Initial telephone consultation
  • Video call preparation
  • Location research
  • Up to 3 hours of shopping
  • A full understanding of your body shape and your colours
  • The knowledge to make the most of your purchases

£275

Personal Shopping & 7 Outfit Planner

£185 shopping + £90 Outfit Planner

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Added with this package

  • A PDF with 7 outfits made with clothes bought during the shopping

Everything in Shopping

  • Initial telephone consultation
  • Video call preparation
  • Location research
  • Up to 3 hours of shopping
  • A full understanding of your body shape and your colours
  • The knowledge to make the most of your purchases

£355

Personal Shopping & 14 Outfit Planner

£185 shopping + £170 Outfit Planner

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Added with this package

  • A PDF with 14 outfits made with clothes bought during the shopping

Everything in Shopping

  • Initial telephone consultation
  • Video call preparation
  • Location research
  • Up to 3 hours of shopping
  • A full understanding of your body shape and your colours
  • The knowledge to make the most of your purchases

Up to 3 hours of shopping. Outfit Planner available as an upgrade only. Gift vouchers available. T&Cs apply.

Not ready to shop? A wardrobe edit at home, from £185 (North, West, South and Central London, Buckinghamshire, the Thames Valley and Oxford): I'll come to you while the baby naps and we'll see what still works.

Maria Pastor smiling as she talks with a client in a clothes shop

Hi, I'm Maria

“Feeling like yourself again can start with what you wear.”

I’m Maria Pastor, a personal shopper and stylist helping mums feel confident, comfortable and like themselves again. Whether your body has changed, your lifestyle looks completely different, or you simply feel unsure about what suits you now, I’ll help you create a wardrobe that works for real life. Together, we’ll find pieces that feel flattering, practical and easy to wear, so getting dressed feels less stressful and a little more like you again.

Maria featured on BBC Radio Oxford's 'Ask the Experts'

Happy Clients

5.0
116 verified Google reviews
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A smiling client in a fitting room wearing a belted patterned jumpsuit
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A client in a check blazer and teal blouse in a fitting room

Rebecca Rama

I booked a personal shopping package with Maria as I was preparing to return to work postpartum and felt completely unsure about what suited my body or what my style even was anymore. From the start, Maria was incredibly thoughtful and thorough. Our initial call helped her really understand what I was looking for, and I felt listened to straight away. We then spent a half day shopping in London, and she found some beautiful pieces that work perfectly for everyday wear but can also be dressed up when needed. What I appreciated most was that she encouraged me to try things I would never have picked for myself and they ended up being some of my favourite items. I’m so happy with what I’ve come away with and feel much more confident in my style. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Maria and will absolutely return when I need a refresh. Thank you, Maria!

Reggie M

I had been in a fashion rut going back to work after maternity leave and found Maria through a quick Google. Maria spent 3 hours with me shopping and I learned soooo much! She taught me how to add a bit of a flair to a basic look, how to dress for my body shape (I had been doing it all wrong!), and what colours best complement my skin. Highly recommend for all, but especially new mums looking to add a bit more style after getting out of the newborn phase!

Rachel-Anne Rose

Maria helped me to figure out my shape and what works best for it in my postpartum era. Shopping with her allowed me to learn what works and what doesn’t and what to look out for when searching for quality pieces that help me look on trend without being too trendy and dress my age without being too matronly. I’m grateful for her advice and came away with the foundations of a new wardrobe that I actually want to wear and feel confident in.

B&G sokcliffe

Thank you Maria, what a delightful few hours. So fun and absolutely fascinating! I’m blown away by the shift in what actually suits me. I’ve learnt so much and in such wonderful company. As someone who’s a plus size now post kids I was struggling with my wardrobe. It feels like I’ve re-discovered my self, my potential. The clothes we found are gorgeous, comfortable and fun to wear. Love it!

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Where we shop

The best shops for you, in London or Oxford.

Once I understand your situation, I look for the shops that best suit your lifestyle, work and budget, and prepare a tour personalised for you. On the day, we go straight to the shops I have selected.

  • London

    Marylebone, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden and Westfield London.

  • Oxford

    Westgate Oxford and Bicester Village.

Questions, answered

Who is styling for mums for?
Two kinds of busy mum. After having a baby, if your body and your days have changed and nothing in your wardrobe feels right, we shop in central London or Oxford for comfortable, feeding-friendly clothes that fit you now and work for the school run. If you are going back to work after maternity leave, we build a back-to-work wardrobe for the body you have now and the job you are returning to. Either way, you can add an Outfit Planner and I will plan 7 or 14 outfits from what we buy.
How much does styling for mums cost?
£185 for up to 3 hours of shopping together, including a telephone consultation, a video call and location research. With an Outfit Planner it's £275 (7 outfits) or £355 (14 outfits).
My size is still changing. Should I wait?
You don't need to wait. We buy for the body you have now and choose pieces that will keep working as your shape changes, such as forgiving cuts, stretch fabrics and adjustable waists. A few pieces that work today and in the months ahead, not a whole wardrobe for a size that may still change.
Where do we shop?
In London or Oxford. After our call I look for the brands that best suit your tastes, needs, lifestyle and budget, and prepare a tour of shops personalised for you.
How long does it take?
Up to 3 hours of shopping together, after a telephone consultation and a video call to meet each other and prepare the shopping.
What happens on the shopping day?
We start with a coffee and a briefing of what our day will be like, then go to the shops I have selected for you. I show you outfits in which you feel authentic and comfortable, and the tips to combine and style everything you buy, accessories included.
What is the Outfit Planner?
A personalised PDF mood board of 7 or 14 outfits, made from the pieces we buy together, so you can mix and match them easily: £90 for 7 outfits or £170 for 14. It's available as an upgrade to the shopping day only, not on its own.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes, personalised gift vouchers are available, with your own message and occasion. Buying for Christmas? See a Christmas gift for a new mum.

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Tell me about your current situation and I'll call you back to plan your shopping day. No commitment.

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