The School Runway

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 wa...

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. Jus...

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...

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 King...

You can't pour from an empty cup. And this week's guest is here to help you fill it back up — without overhauling your entire life to do it. This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by Kylie Griffiths, former fashion stylist, creative director, accidental DJ and founder of Stress Sucks — a wellness brand built specifically for people with busy lives who don't have time for a 40 minute morning meditat...

It's finally time to spill the magic — Cara and Bronagh are heading back to Walt Disney World with the husbands, the kids and an absolute mountain of information you need to know about. Cara has gone full-blown Money Mum, which would even make previous School Runway guest Money Mum Gemma Bird proud, covering everything from the best dining plan options and how much you could save, to pac...

We all think everyone else has got it together at events. Lauren Jacques has 150k followers and was hiding in a toilet cubicle at the Dyson Christmas party. You're not alone. This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by content creator Lauren Jacques — the woman behind Styled by Mrs J, who went from 15 years in corporate to full time influencer and has absolutely no regrets. Lauren...

Bronagh approached a stranger at a PR event like a long lost friend. That stranger is now on the podcast. This is how we grow. This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by content creator Olivia Power — the woman Bronagh famously greeted at a Marks and Spencer's event as if she'd known her for years, despite having never actually met. It turns out they have mutual friends, grew up minutes away fr...

Cara and Bronagh are back from their Easter holidays. Cara survived Portugal on a £25 Easyjet flight. This week the girls cover the Victoria Beckham x Gap collab that nobody saw coming, Cara's ongoing beef with the 'clean girls' who have allegedly ruined Adidas for everyone, and how to style denim shorts without reaching for the Boston clogs.  There's also a deep dive into how both of them fo...

We are back! This week, we’re navigating the chaos of the school run, surviving the Easter holiday growth spurts, and questioning the astronomical price of kids' footwear. We’re also opening up the listener mailbag to solve your spring hen do and wedding guest dilemmas. This Week   The School Shoe Scandal & The £90 Trainer Dilemma:  We head to Bluewater to discuss why kids’ trainers...

Top of the morning! We are  FINALLY  here with the ultimate rundown of our Dublin trip for St Patrick’s Day. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to book that possible child-free getaway, consider this your official sign!  We’re sharing all the secrets from our whirlwind 48-hour escape—from our stay at the luxe Leinster hotel to having a cosy drink in the snug of a traditional Irish...

This week is basically a full holiday and beauty masterclass, and we didn't even leave the sofa. It's a listener Q&A special on the School Runway, and the questions this week are genuinely brilliant. From what to pack for Barbados and how to dress for a pool party hen do in Benidorm, to finding the perfect khaki dress for a wedding in Greece and what to wear for an evening event in a countrysi...

We're recapping a big couple of weeks on the School Runway. Bronagh's birthday turned out to be one for the books with a night away in London, cocktails at what might be the best Negroni bar in Soho, and a Queens of Archive leopard print coat that is, officially, her whole personality now.  Meanwhile Cara has gone fully down the Pokemon card rabbit hole, and we're looking back on the annual W...

This week: Cara conquered a family pilgrimage to northern India (tigers included), and Bronagh conquered her first ski slope. Cara and Bronagh are back with the kind of holiday debrief only they could deliver. Cara returned from a family pilgrimage to northern India — tigers, Taj Mahal, custom moonstone rings and all — while Bronagh survived (barely) her first ever fa...

If your FYP is full of millennial nostalgia content, you already know Helen — and if you don't, prepare to feel very, very seen. Cara and Bronagh are joined by content creator and Deal or No Deal alumni Helen McPherson for an episode that went completely off-script in the best possible way. Helen shares how a life-changing TV experience led her to ditch everything and start creating content — and...

This episode is all about reassurance and relatability. From food battles to wardrobe wobbles, it is a reminder that you are not doing it wrong, you are just doing a lot. Along the way, the girls dive into: The packed lunch and dinner juggle, with realistic shortcuts that actually get eaten Spring Summer 2026 fashion trends, including bright block colours, leopard print and how to try them without...

This week on The School Runway , Cara returns from her Disney Cruise with tales of fireworks at sea, Aladdin-themed dinners, and a not-so-magical pig bite in the Bahamas. Meanwhile, Bronagh is battling yellow Invisalign attachments, and prepping for her upcoming ski trip with a mountain of thermals and vac-packed bags. This week: Disney cruise tips : from Castaway Cay to pirate night and that Bloo...

This week’s episode of The School Runway, Cara and Bronagh share practical tips for transitioning your wardrobe into spring — from layering thermals under summer dresses to pairing puffers with pastels. And if you’ve still got a bomber jacket from 2016, you might just be on-trend again. (But remember, as Bronagh says, don’t follow trends — follow what works best for you!) The girls take a playful...

This week on The School Runway, Cara’s daughter is sneaking makeup into her school bag, Bronagh’s navigating life with an Invisalign lisp, and there’s a full rundown of Dolly's birthday party chaos—including a mid-laser tag Disney cruise news. The girls chat 2026 travel plans, including their dream of a no-frills Dublin pub tour, just jeans, creamy pints, and soaking up the atmosphere. Plus, makeu...

This week, Bronagh and Cara are wrapping up warm, rewiring their wardrobes and resetting for a calmer, more stylish 2026. It’s all about finding joy in the clothes you already own, making fashion feel easy again, and laughing through the chaos of school runs, cold snaps and coat cupboard meltdowns. We cover: Why Bronagh sent her new Abercrombie tracksuit back… twice Top tips for school shoes, ther...

This week on The School Runway, we’re back for 2026 and hitting the ground in comfy trainers and fresh perspective. Cara and Bronagh kick off the new year with reflections, resolutions, and a whole lot of real life. There’s talk of manifestation boards, morning washing routines, and whether Cara’s lip flip has made it physically impossible to sip a can of Diet Coke. From fringe mishaps to fashion...

This week on The School Runway, it’s the final festive chat of the year – and Cara and Bronagh are wrapping it up in true mum-style. Think birthday party chaos, Christmas tree debates, mashed potato sandwiches and just a touch of Irish cream overstocking. They share: Why five bottles of Irish cream isn’t excessive The joy of spotting Christmas through your kids' eyes Partywear that works for pub t...

This week, things are slightly chaotic. With Cara fresh from a Christmas party (complete with margaritas, drag bingo, and baby Guinness shots), Bronagh takes the reins as they dive into festive dilemmas. From tights with rogue gussets to PTA wreath-making and late-night Uber mix-ups, it’s a catch-up full of stories, laughter and useful style tips too. This week: Surviving a party‑to‑school‑run mor...

This week, Cara and Bronagh dive into your listener's questions, from school gates to satin skirts and supermarket confessions. You’ll hear their take on: • Styling satin skirts for winter days and festive nights • What really goes into styling a celebrity shoot • Best fake tans that won’t ruin your sheets • Comfy workout gear recommendations for Pilates and bootcamp • Dressing for Christmas parti...

Cara’s back from a whirlwind trip to Vegas with tales of BravoCon, Bellagio breakfasts and why she chose Sims over nightclubs. Bronagh’s been out-out at Soho House (with a schnitzel worth mentioning), and the girls catch up on everything from jet lag to blind installs. This week’s episode is full of real mum life—jet-setting, school run confessions, winter leg shaving dilemmas and the emotional ro...