My name is Avril Keys and I set up School Gate Style in January 2012.
I'm a stay at home mum of 3 kids and the blog is a fashion diary of an ordinary mum who wears practical affordable clothes. I'm not a stylist or a fashion guru and I have a limited budget - like a lot of busy mums out there.
If you would like to get in touch, please email me at [email protected]
I'm PR friendly and sometimes feature products I've been gifted. In these cases, I'll declare this on the post.
Thanks for reading,
Avril x
Testimonials from readers:
Hi Avril, just wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. You have such a lovely way of putting things together and it makes me consider things that I wouldn't normally. You are costing me a fortune though as I keep buying the things you feature but it's really nice to try out different styles and colours. Keep up the good work. Anita (via email)
Just thought I'd drop you a line to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You inspire me to look carefully at what I wear these days. I love a lot of the clothes you choose and have just bought the mint velvet grey jacket you wore a few weeks ago! Sarah (via email)
Keep up the fantastic work Avril, I look forward to reading your blog every day.
I just want to send you a big thank you. 3 babies in 4 years has not been kind to my body, and I was living in joggers with no idea where to start, piling on the weight. Looking like a big slob. My daughter was starting school and I wanted to look nice and feel good about myself. I started reading your blog and it gave me inspiration to go shopping, I've now started running and taking more care of my body to get into the nice clothes I have bought.I have bought clothes I would never have considered and think differently. I enjoy clothes shopping and enjoy dressing up. Sure I then get covered in poo, chocolate, and other disgustingness that only toddlers bring but I feel good when I stand at that school gate. And you planted the seed that started it. Thank you xxx C Underwood (via email)
I stumbled on your blog one day and really enjoy all the fresh and encouraging style advice.It is always so cheery and you have such a 'can -do' attitude. Lucy McC
...work is left undone, pots unwashed, house uncleaned...all because I can't tear myself away from your brilliant blog. Love it - especially your down to earth approach - and you have great style! Sarah S
I love your blog. I look at it every day and think your eye for a (very stylish) bargain is superb. Laura B
One of the things I love about your blog is the more realistic budget you work to, I lust after designer but the high street is what I can afford so thanks for bringing lesser known brands and styles to my attention. Pippa M
I follow you
everyday. I am a stay at home mum with absolutely no style but you have
given me inspiration. I actually bought my first pair of skinny jeans
today!
You have made me realise
that even though I'm a mummy I'm still a person and need to look after me a
bit. JH, Manchester
Love your blog, it's
given me lots of ideas and tips on finding affordable stylish clothes GP, Bangor NI
Just love your blog. It has given me increased
confidence in changing what I wear instead of the same old things. I think you
are a fantastic inspiration to other women.
Lindsey D
Today I came across your
blog and I am hooked! AP, Isle of Man
After reading about you in my local newspaper
publication in Melbourne, Australia I have been following you from afar. It does
wonders for my self esteem if I make an effort each morning. Thanks so much for
the tips and for brightening my day. Bridget
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