Faded Spring

    Embracing 90’s Minimalism With Thomas Sabo

    The 90's were a precocious era for fashion, giving us such delights like 'dungarees' and bell bottoms, juxtaposed with satin slip dresses A' La Kate Moss and knotted choker necklaces, that were reminiscient of Sabrina The Teenage Witch. And while there was a clear discrepancy between glamour vs grunge culture trends in fashion, 90's jewellery trends were also wide and varied, with some starlets favouring simple teardrop necklaces and matching earrings that represented the 90's minimalism movement, in contrast to the 'youth culture' youth trend featuring 'cursive name necklaces' and mood rings as a representation of a 'teen's identity' in a world governed by 'pop culture' , bad hairstyles and ... read more

    5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need A Web Presence

    In many ways bloggers, vloggers, influencers and content creators are small businesses, who choose to demonstrate their authority on their chosen niche, by marketing themselves as a 'product' entity that their 'audience can buy into' and form an intimate connection with, much like small businesses do with their own pool of respective clients. But with 29% of small businesses not having their 'own website' to market their tools, products and services, it makes me wonder why small businesses are not utilizing social media and the web, to take their business to the next level and reach a bigger pool of clients? After all having a website not only acts as a visual and content led portfolio that ... read more

    Why It’s OK To Talk About Sexual Health

    Sexual health problems shouldn't be embarrassing, so why does society continue to stigmatize an open and honest discussion around 'sexual health' as though we are still living in the dark ages? Sure we talk about sex more openly than before and our perceptions around casual dating, one night stands and sex before marriage has become increasingly relaxed in recent years, but in that case why are we still weirded out by the mention of sexual health issues like contraception or the difference between an STI and an STD? Hint one is a disease and the other is an infection, but do you know which one is which? But back to sexual health; the majority of us might associate sexual health as being ... read more

    The Best Italian Restaurants To Visit In Cornwall

    In Cornwall, 283.4 miles from London lies a golden oasis, surrounded by a legion of top Italian restaurants who understand what it is like to feel something as exquisite as a 'foodgasm' so pleasurable in the tastes, textures and colours that meld into one awe striking gastronomical theatrical production. After all when we place importance on eating as something more than simply fueling our bodies, and it has become a genuine hobby which we relish spending our disposable income on, the pleasure of eating out only becomes more of a wickedly delicious privilege. Especially when more and more restaurants are popping up each year, vying for undivided attention with their glutton seeking ... read more

    I Had My First Hair Cut In Five Years At Zoology

    It seems almost incredulous saying the words out loud, that for the first time I had my hair cut in five whole years. Think I am joking? Well think again, as someone who has had a series of traumatic incidents at the hairdressers ( a certain pageboy hair cut comes to mind) it is little wonder that the idea of having my hair cut again would fill me with anything but horror and fear. You see the last time I had got my hair cut was in Madeira, my parents home country, where I was coerced into getting my hair cut, despite the fact I was adamant I did not want my hair to 'be short' when my hair was almost down to my backside. Needless to say I was horrified to see one side of my hair was longer ... read more

    The Spanish Tapas Experience At El Pirata Mayfair

    Bellies a'rumbling, clocks a'chiming we made our way into the night, in search for the gastronomic experience that would have us ascending into ecstasy. The streets were buzzing with activity, office suits plied with sweet offerings of alcohol as they swigged beer outside swanky bars, with their eyes firmly transfixed on the watches that adorned their hands like fashion statements. And as the clock struck seven, our location was found, El Pirata In Mayfair, whose 'Spanish Cuisine' had been calling our name, since our food adventure had begun. Like other Mayfair gastronomy hubs, the restaurant was filled with warm bodies, who clinked glasses with a merry twinkle in their eye and tucked into ... read more

    How To Style A Bridesmaid Dress With House Of Fraser

    Summer has broken through the veil of spring and as the weather heats up and the world goes outside, bridesmaid's are called to their position at the brides side. Flowers are scattered as the bridesmaids walk up the aisle, in their pleated pink gowns that were blessed by the 'Goddess Of Pink' herself, flower crowns perched on their waiting heads. But knowing how to style a bridesmaid dress is another question entirely, as the bride and groom frantically converse with their fellow 'wedding team' calling into action 'House Of Fraser', who as if by magic has come through to save the day. With a magic wand they blow a wish and out of sparkle and glitter comes a website anew, green dresses, blue, ... read more

    5 Ways To Save Money This Summer

    With summer fast approaching, the thought of a warm holiday abroad, where you feel the sun bathe your cheeks in a golden glow is a magical feeling that all of us would like to feel at some point in our lives. But when money is tight and you cannot afford to go on holiday, living beyond your 'means' seems to be physically impossible and believe me I understand 100%. I have been struggling financially for a very long time and not being able to treat myself to luxuries like holidays abroad or clothes can often be a bitter pill to swallow. As a blogger I am very grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way and through blogging I am able to review amazing restaurants and hotels, be ... read more

    5 Key Summer Trends You Need To Try In 2018

    It is almost hard to believe that it is 26 degrees today, with the shocking weather we had last week that gave us such delights like the 'wind monster' who thinks it is hilarious to mess up our hair, the biting cold sent by our enemy the snow queen and of course the rain who thinks it is even more hilarious to have it sunny one day and the next pouring down with rain. Unfortunately for this weather trio, the cold makes me grumpy so imagine my delight when I was told that the 'Bank Holiday weekend' was forecasted to be warm and blessed by our beloved sunshine AKA the sun goddess herself, who thinks that it is equally funny to have me working inside while the whole world is outside turning a ... read more

    Trying Caribbean Street Food At Rhythm Kitchen

    Those who know me best would characterize me as being 'somewhat of a vegetarian food connoisseur' , travelling the world of food 'through a diverse and varied palette' with preferences for cuisines like Indian, Thai and Mexican foods. But while my stomach has seen many Middle Eastern, European and Indian foods being gobbled down, when it came to Caribbean food, I was seriously lacking. I had tried elements of 'Caribbean' food at Yikes Kitchen, a pop up in North London who had elements of the Caribbean in their vegetarian and vegan menu, with its delicious plantain burger springing to mind but when it came to  having a real 'full Caribbean' experience however, my palette was somewhat lacking. ... read more