Faded Spring

    A Journey Into Mermaidville With Six Dogs Blue Karoo Gin

    It would be a gin that would defy all odds, a magical liquid seemingly plucked from the mermaid gods themselves, swirling with blue, purple and indigo in one botanical inspired bottle. You see Six Dogs Blue Karoo Gin is not just any mermaid's fantasy, but a gin enthusiasts wet dream, where colour and taste collide in one magical kaleidoscopic experience, permeated by an intersection of culture, history and agriculture. Ironically despite the blue 'mermaidville' hue that transports you into a world where humans and mermaids collide, the term 'Karoo' refers to an almost 'alien-like landscape', where a semi-dessert terrain is counteracted with extreme weather conditions in an arid and ... read more

    Kinky Boots & Monmouth Kitchen: A Buyagift Adventure

    Tensions ran high throughout the week, a sequence of events that would plummet two friends into despair. They craved solace, they craved a chance to forget about their woes and their strife, but most of all they craved much needed 'friend time' away from the stresses of the world that they lived in. And so their Buyagift Adventure began, on a day where the heavens opened and the rain came tumbling down, drenched skin. But despite the makeup that was trickling down their cheeks and the bedraggled hair, a smile was toying with their lips, as they hankered in for a night that would be unforgettable. There would be Italian and Pervuian small plates from Monmouth Kitchen,wrapping our tongues ... read more

    Why Sex Toys Can Spice Up Your Love Life

    When it comes to getting 'down and dirty' in the bedroom, there is nothing more satisfying than a good ol' bonking session that will give you multiple orgasms for years to come. But here's the T, what happens when you lose your 'sexual creativity'? When you have tried every single position known to humankind (thanks Karma Sutra) and even thought that dressing up as a 'sexy clown' would help spice things up in the bedroom. And by spice things up I mean send your partner running because he's terrified of clowns and can't believe that you would use that against him. Which is where the fruit of my loins come in ; entering the mighty sex toy, proud champion of making women orgasm since 28,000 ... read more

    Champagne Afternoon Tea At Grosvenor House Hotel

    Two friends waltz down Park Lane, in search of The Grosvenor House Hotel for a magical champagne afternoon tea that they would never forget. The air is crisp with promise, the sun beaming down on their bare legs, it felt like heaven. The birds trilled in the nearby trees, signalling our ascension into the glory that was Grosvenor House, a towering giant among human kind. Through the sturdy doors we clambered, as we entered 'The Park Room' where our glorious afternoon tea would await. But for now we reveled in the angelic decor, forest green sofas juxtaposed against flower arrangements and marble pillars, we imagined what it would be like to stay here, what it would be like to feel like ... read more

    5 Empowering Reasons To Love Your Lingerie

    When it comes to celebrating our bodies, there is nothing more empowering than slipping into lacy lingerie and realizing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. You see despite my lack of confidence in my own 'naked body', when it comes to a good 'underwear set' I feel like a million dollars, forgetting for a moment about the issues I have around my body and the obstacles I have overcome to get to this journey of 'semi-self love'. I have always been 'flat chested' and when I was younger craved 'bigger breasts' so that I could fit in with the people around me and now, I am far more accepting of my smaller frame, even if I still wish that I was curvier than the slim build I have now. And I ... read more

    Experience A Taste Of Mexico At Mestizo Marketplace

    In the heart of Warren Street lies a colourful new marketplace in town, that implores you to come in and delve into its magical oasis of colour and texture. From paying homage to the stylish art icon Frida Kahlo the 'unapologetic symbol' of Mexican culture, to bottled cactuses and re fried pinto beans with chipotle, this city haunt cunningly merges the gap between Mexican culture, fashion, food and drink. Located next door to the infamous and undeniably popular Mestizo restaurant, the smell of enchiladas and tacos waft delightfully under the nose, as you dance around the retro Mexican sweets in juxtaposition to the pastel blue and pink pineapples, caressing Frida's forehead. Toy animals are ... read more

    Why We Should De-Stigmatize Male Erectile Dysfunction

    In a society orientated around sex- hell even the media force feeds a sexualized view of our society down our throats- it can be all too easy to think that by 'not having sex' or having issues in the 'bedroom department' means there is automatically something wrong with you. We laugh at other people's 'low sex drives', we spread rumors about our classmates being spotted in sexual health clinics by jumping to the wrong conclusion, but most of all our prejudices and outdated views on men who 'use Viagra' are 'impotent' or have Erectile Dysfunction means we see them as being 'bad in bed' -far from it- 'old' or 'unable to give pleasure' creates an unnecessary stigma around male sexual health ... read more

    3 Key Athleisure Trends That You Can Wear Everyday

    Now more so than ever, the athleisure trend has exploded into popularity, with everything from the 'motocross phenomenon' inspired by the 'racing track', to sports visors and jagged super retro tinted sunglasses inspired by the protective glasses worn during sports, being worn on a daily basis. Gone are the dreary gym shorts and inspiring basic tees and in its place is 'workout gear' or sports 'inspired' fashion that you can wear both to the gym but also to the shops, to hang out with friends, or even on a date depending on your style. While athleisure is no recent phenomenon, it is clear to say that even I have been hooked on the inclusion of 'fashion meets sport' trends, especially in the ... read more

    What My Dream Kitchen Would Look Like

    Ever since I began renting aged 17, I have dreamed of having my own house, with a large double bedroom, copious wardrobes and a dream kitchen that looked straight out of a glossy lifestyle magazine. Or there were other times when I imagined a house that only a part time mermaid and a unicorn at weekends could conjure, splashes of pink mixed with baby blue, it would be a dream come true. There would be a garden with a treehouse sprouting overhead the grass and my future cats and dogs roaming the house as they protected me from the big bad baddies that were outside of my cozy bubble. I would talk and eat in the kitchen, leaning on sleek black onyx marble worktops, the smell of comforting curry ... read more

    How To Host The Perfect Summer Garden Party

    Summer has got us firmly in its clutches, bestowing its gift of golden light and opportunity on us, as we settle in for the hottest summer on record. The children are outside playing, buckets and spades, as the ice cream van chugs along the rickety roads, it feels like magic. And the adults are just as caught up in the headiness of the moment, mojitos on the rocks, wine glasses a'swilling, laughter carrying on until the throes of the night, a Midsummer Nights Dream. The mood is right and the playlist is set as you navigate your way through navigating the perfect summer garden party. You know it will be one to remember; fairy lights twinkling in moonlight gardens, smartphones held high to ... read more