The School Runway

She's been on the list for years. She was worth the wait. Welcome to the pod, Shelley.

This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by the wonderful Shelley Jackson, better known as @_shelleyloves, the Manchester based qualified stylist and high street aficionado who has been building one of the most genuinely warm and relatable communities on Instagram for nearly a decade.

From starting a blog on New Year's Day just to tell her friends where Daisy's dress was from, to 200k followers and counting, Shelley's story is one of the best and she's exactly as lovely in person as she comes across online.

The reality of running an Instagram account when you've got kids, a house and a life — and why the bath is actually the secret weapon for getting your work done without the kids seeing you on your phone.

Shelley also shares her non-negotiable skincare routine, her thoughts on why authenticity is the only thing that actually works on Instagram anymore, and the very specific 90s outfit involving a Born to Be Wild t shirt, a checked skirt and over the knee socks that she thought was absolutely the bee's knees.

How Shelley built her community from a New Year's Day blog to 200k followers
The reality of full time content creation as a mum and why the balance doesn't really exist
Shelley's non-negotiable skincare routine — Heritage Store rosewater, Hada Labo hyaluronic acid, Doctor Sam's moisturiser and why she never strays
Magnesium salts, Merit and the beauty products she'd never part with
Raising young adults and the realities (and anxiety) of dealing with a daughter at university
Shell suits, velvet trousers and the Born to Be Wild era nobody needs to revisit
Social battery, school runs and why even the friendliest people need a week to recover from a night out

Find Shelley: @_shelleyloves on Instagram and TikTok
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Please note: the health and wellbeing information discussed in this episode, including the benefits of magnesium, is based on personal experience and opinion only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine or health regime.
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We're back, we're frazzled and the summer holidays are two weeks away. Send help.

It has been a week and a half. Cara is running on three Red Bulls and the last of her patience,

Bronagh spontaneously burst into tears thinking about Dolly going into year six and is now signed up to be class rep.

There's a lot to catch up on.

Listener questions on petite dresses and how to inject colour into your wardrobe, and an honest conversation about eight year old boys, screen time, and why taking the telly off the wall might be the only move left.

Oh, and Cara dyed Delilah's hair pink. Nathan was not consulted.

Eight year olds, screen time and why Netflix/Amazon Prime putting YouTubers on there has been an absolute betrayal
A four hour car journey, missing Shania Twain and Harry Styles being surprisingly brilliant
Garth Brooks at Hyde Park — crimped hair, cowboy boots, old friends and a very unexpected cry
Soho House Festival coming up and neither of them knows what to wear
Vintage shopping tips — how to lowball offers and why it's the way forward right now
Petite dresses and injecting colour into your wardrobe — listener questions answered
Supplements and why Bronagh is dissolving everything in water
Delilah's pink hair, Disney California questions and a honeymoon at Walt Disney World

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Since landing back from Walt Disney World, Cara and Bronagh have barely stopped.

There's been Mighty Hoopla with Scissor Sisters and a very unexpected backstage moment, Hugo's Holy Communion, Toy Story 5 which made at least one of them cry, and a spontaneous trip to Chinatown for dumplings and nostalgic bangers that made Nathan's entire weekend.

Oh, and Cara got her belly button pierced. Just casually. In between everything else.

This week they've got Harry Styles (twice for Cara), the Soho House festival with Basement Jaxx headlining, and Garth Brooks at Hyde Park on the horizon.

There's also a deep dive into festival outfit planning when you've got no budget, the return of the Adidas leopard print joggers in snake print, why ties are apparently the thing to wear to Harry Styles right now, and a Rivals debrief that very nearly tips into spoiler territory.

Plus nits, worms, spot popping, and cow hoof abscesses. Because that's just where the conversation went.

Mighty Hoopla reviewed — the outfits, the backstage moment and why you should go if you never have
Hugo's Holy Communion — the Child of Prague, the parking chaos, the spread and Gloria Hunniford
Toy Story 5 — worth it, emotional and makes you put your phone down (briefly)
What to wear to Harry Styles, Soho House festival and Garth Brooks at Hyde Park
School Sports Day — do you enjoy the spectacle, or would you rather see your kids and get out ASAP?
Rivals, Gimme Gimme Gimme and why Rupert Everett is still very much that guy
Pokemon card shows, pin trading and why both their kids are now obsessed with collecting things

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Part two is here and somehow it's even better than part one. Buckle up.

Cara and Bronagh pick up exactly where they left off, and this half of the trip does not disappoint.

We're talking about the moment they got a private preview of the brand new Rock ’n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets before it officially opened, the Muppets themselves turning up to perform live at the after party, and Ben standing there filming the entire thing with the biggest smile on his face.

We're talking about the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, the Epcot margarita bar in Mexico that they visited more than once, and the Rose& Crown fireworks dinner that had their server in tears on her very last shift.

There's also Cara finally making it to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop after years of trying, Bronagh accidentally high fiving Mickey Mouse when he was trying to kiss her hand, and their favourite hotels after staying across three Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

Oh, and the full breakdown of the Disney dining and drinks deal you need to know about before you book your 2027 holiday.

Rock ’n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — a VIP preview of the biggest new ride of the summer
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — still the ultimate ride and why it will always be number one
The Epcot margarita guide — where to go, what to order and which one to make spicy
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn reviewed — why it's Cara's dream hotel and worth every bit of hype
Our favourite Hotels — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Rose & Crown and more — the restaurant round up
Disney Dining and Drinks offer for 2027 — everything you need to know before booking, all in one place

Book your Hotel & Ticket package by 4th November 2026 for selected arrivals 3rd January - 19th December 2027 and enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks, subject to eligibility, on selected meals when staying at selected Disney Hotels. Visit www.disneypackages.co.uk. Terms & Conditions apply.

This was a gifted press trip to Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.

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Jetlagged, emotional and not even slightly ready to be back. Welcome to part one of our full Walt Disney World review.

Cara and Bronagh are back from the most magical trip and they are not over it. Not even close.

In part one of their Disney lowdown, they take you day by day through the first half of their trip. From landing in Tampa and waking up to giraffes on the balcony at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, to the moment Cara walked into Magic Kingdom and immediately welled up at a mini parade. Obviously.

Why you absolutely need to book Be Our Guest restaurant, and the inside scoop on Cool Kids Summer, Disney's packed programme of family events running all summer long.

Oh, and then there's Bernard. Just when they thought they had nothing left to give after a jam packed couple of weeks, a Disney bus driver with quiz show energy proved there was still room for one more highlight of the trip.

• Flying into Tampa vs Orlando — why it could save you time and money
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge reviewed — savannah views, the pool and getting around on the buses
• Magic Kingdom day one — the parade, the characters, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and why Dolly has beef with Daisy Duck
• Pin trading at Walt Disney World — how it works, what to watch out for and why the kids were obsessed
• Be Our Guest restaurant — the Beauty and the Beast ballroom dining experience worth booking
• Cool Kids Summer 2026 — Bluey and Bingo at Animal Kingdom, Goofy at Epcot, Jesse's Round-Up at Magic Kingdom and more
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue — and why your outfit could be the difference between getting called on stage or not (just ask Nathan)

Part 2 is coming next week with even more — the Muppets roller coaster launch, the VIP tour highlights, Epcot margaritas, the Disney's BoardWalk Inn Hotel and everything you need to know about the Disney dining deal.

Book your Hotel & Ticket package by 4th November 2026 for selected arrivals 3rd January - 19th December 2027 and enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks, subject to eligibility, on selected meals when staying at selected Disney Hotels. Visit www.disneypackages.co.uk. Terms & Conditions apply.

This was a gifted press trip to Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.
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