Faded Spring

    Why 2017 Was The Year That Everything Changed

    A year ago today I was trapped in a job that was making me miserable and forcing myself to get out of bed in the early hours of the morning, for a job that didn't even make me happy. I would trudge through the motions, robotic and stiff, unmotivated by the thought of yet another day feeling like I was wasting precious time. I thought this was what I wanted, more financial freedom, a chance to make new connections but it turns out that I was wrong. Familiar faces would dissipate into nothingness and all I saw was clouded darkness, simmering with the calamity of the unknown. I didn't know it then, but a few months later I would jack it all in and step into the light, into a brighter future ... read more

    Dreaming Of A Better Smile With Harley Street Clinic

    Ever since I was a young girl, I have been dreaming of a better smile. The imperfect smile that I see before me would be transformed into a smile that radiated a 'pearly white glow' and I would no longer be hounded with memories of being 'nicknamed Bugs Bunny'. You see growing up I would be called names and made fun of, because I didn't have that perfect Hollywood smile and for years this affected the way I would pose in photos. I wouldn't smile because I was worried about 'having an imperfect smile on camera' and would gaze in envy at the model esque types who would shimmy past me, effortlessly flawless everytime they flashed their pearly whites. I wished with all my heart that I could ... read more

    5 Cruelty Free Brands You Must Try In 2018

    Ever since I discovered that huge brands like Rimmel and Maybelline tested on animals back in May, I have made it my mission to live a cruelty free lifestyle by sourcing out amazing vegan brands that do not test on or harm animals such as NYX, Tropic Skincare and more. But when it came to finding out brands that were specifically formulated for hair, dental hygiene or finding new, up and coming brands that were cruelty free I was flummoxed. As a passionate advocate of animal rights and a staunch vegetarian, I had no knowledge that the brands I knew and loved were buying into an industry that tortured, murdered and harmed poor innocent animals like cats, dogs and rabbits, all for the sake of ... read more

    The Jasmine Indian Afternoon Tea At Taj London

    In a magical realm of possibilities, where the air was iced with frosted snow, lay a secret cove. Intertwining labyrinths of hotels enshrouded in twinkling neon lights were juxtaposed with cherubic water fountains, that spoke of a time where liberalism ran rampant. Despite the festivities the courtyard at Taj London was almost pregnant in its silence and the gentle trickle of the nearby water fountain brought tranquility into the hearts of its visitors. The lights gleamed and flashed electric blue, while the Christmas Tree jangled under the weight of the bulbous but nevertheless striking baubles that adorned each individual prepuce. The children peered into the heart of Taj London and found ... read more

    The Quest For Award Winning Indian Food At Chai Thali 

    The rain lashed out at us with force and as we scrambled into Chai Thali, almost soaked to the bone, we were pleased to have a warm shelter to call our own. The rain began to subside and we were shown to our seats in a booth at the furthest corner of the restaurant, where the waiters smiled upon us with genuine happiness in their eyes. Despite the time of night, Chai Thali was only half full, which is in part due to its hidden location away from Camden High Street, but nevertheless me and G were grateful for the tranquil silence that reached our ears. The decor was surprisingly bright and vivid, with lime green and yellow walls, creating a stark contrast to the rich jewel tones of Indian ... read more

    Running Wild At Moxy London Stratford

    One magical December night the world stopped for a moment in time, suspended like a dancer in flight. The air was laced with chill, but despite the frost, we were warmed by the prospect of our first hotel stay at Moxy London in Stratford. The neon lights beckoned us ever closer, as they twinkled merrily in the distance, like an intoxicating drug that had been injected into our system. For tonight was the night where all inhibitions would go out the window and delicious and decadent debauchery would run wild. The office suits would leave behind their desks and step into the night, watching us sparkle under the mischievous glint of the nearby Christmas tree. The drinks would be served with a ... read more

    Decorating My Bedroom With Love The Sign

    When I came to London a year and a half ago, I thought that I had found my forever home. Little did I know that in the space of a year, I would move three times, deal with infestation and inappropriate landlords, until I found my perfect home in East London. Near the central line, with a bustling high street and street art nearby, the town suited me down to a T and despite the ups and downs that I have had in the room that I rent, it has been the longest I have stayed in a house for two years, as in January it would have been 10 months since I moved in. I used to dream of how I would decorate my home, there would be colourful, quirky ornaments and paintings would hang on the walls, ... read more

    Capturing The Festive Spirit At Brixton Rooftop

    Brixton Rooftop: Will You Be Naughty Or Nice? As the night draws to a close and the office drones leave their desks behind, the synchronized march of the city workers escaping for Christmas can be heard throughout London. Together as one they blend, merging themselves with the rest of the bustling commuters who chatter excitedly among themselves. For tonight for one night only the city worker is gone and in its place is a free spirited child that longs to relish the festive spirit once more. The office suits remain crumpled in a corner and the ties are thrown in the bin, even the shirts that they still cling onto like famished workers are open to the third button, exposing their ... read more

    Making Your Living Room Cozy Again With Fishpools

    When it comes to slobbing out on the sofa, watching movies and snuggling into my 'imaginary lovers lap' while I steal his 'popcorn', I pretty much 'nail it everytime'. Mainly because A. I don't actually own a sofa and B. I also don't have an imaginary lover, so you could say that when it comes to 'fantasies' i'm totally up for living in my head 500% of the time. As the snow from last week comes back to haunt me and the vague gruesome memories of having to trudge through the snow, to meet an ill fated and rather doomed date from the week before comes to mind, I think to myself 'Ana... why not decide to never leave your house again and spend your time just sitting on the sofa all day watching ... read more

    Bringing Colour Into Your Home With Amara Living

    Bringing Colour Into Your Home This Christmas With Amara Living When it comes to your 'average Christmas Palette' during the festive season, nothing screams 'festivity' more than a delicious combination of 'green and red'. In fact you only need to step into my foster mum's house to believe that you have set foot in Santa's Grotto, with a beautiful red and green ribbon fir tree wreath as you enter the hallway, and a multitude of classic 'Christmas decor' with a Christmas Tree fit for Santa himself. But what if I told you that it is ok to go against the grain and bring some 'colour' into your home that is more 'reminiscent of summer' than a frozen winter season, glazed with frosted ice. ... read more