Faded Spring

    Breaking Taboos With Faded Spring: IVF Egg Donation

    From breaking taboos surrounding period positivity to open explorations of abuse, sex and bullying, my own personal experiences have made me realize that we should be more open and honest about 'taboo topics' in order to help others speak out about their own experiences. Which is where 'Breaking Taboos' come in, a monthly series where I challenge 'perceptions' of topics like IVF egg donation, dating, sex and more, to demonstrate how raising awareness can show others that its ok to speak out and 'live their truth'. While I have been open about my own struggles, today I would like to share an anonymous readers struggle with infertility and how using IVF  helped her get pregnant and raise ... read more

    5 Reasons Why Being ‘Cruelty Free’ Rocks

    As many of you may know, I am a vegetarian and a passionate advocate for animals, after taking the leap to go 100 % 'cruelty free', by binning brands like Revlon and Rimmel that test on animals, as well as me no longer buying any leather or suede products too. Not only is my make-up , clothing and diet cruelty free, but I also use home products that do not test on animals either, as I believe it is important to support ethical 'cruelty free' products that aim to understand and implement animal rights. After all, animals do not have the power to protect themselves so in my eyes it is cruel for companies to use animals for fashion or skincare, for the sake of our own vanity. But there is more ... read more

    Why It Is Important To Reward Your Blog Readers

    Although I left my full time job (s) in July to pursue my dream of becoming a full time blogger, I was not always my 'own boss'. I worked in advertising and promotions, alongside writing for magazines, newspapers and online media outlets as a Freelance Journalist, but I always felt undervalued in my job and knew that I could amount to more. I felt degraded and not because of the nature of the job but because we were never rewarded for our 'hard work'. I was consistently called out on being a top performer and yet the top performers were never rewarded for their contributions to the 'companies growth'. When we had ideas on how we could improve our companies performance in the business sector, ... read more

    5 Ideas On What You Should Wear To Work

    Now my version of 'work wear uniform' when it comes to blogging usually means that I am sitting in my pants- and not American pants, I mean KNICKERS- , as I type away on my laptop. Because lets face it, I can be as nude as I like in the safety of my woman cave, that I like to call my room. And all my huns out there know the struggle is real when it comes to deciding whether to go naked or slip into a cozy onesie, that turns you into a magical unicorn. But what happens if you actually need to leave your house and going naked will have you arrested for obscenities against the public? Well no worries my friends, I will show you how to go from nude to fabulous in a matter of seconds. The real ... read more

    How To Claim Compensation On Flight Delays

    You are seeking solace away from the cogs, that control your every move and have booked a week away in the sun, where a good dose of vitamin D should get your spirits in order. Just when you think you have cracked the code to finding success and happiness abroad, once again you find that your dream holiday has been subjected to delays and you become frustrated. The last time that you had been on holiday was five years ago , and you remembered there being delays then too, so you were disappointed to find that things hadn't changed in half a decade. Your week of sun seems like a distant reality and as you watch the hours go by, you become angry. This was supposed to be your first break in half ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Quest For True Love With Pear

    Would you believe me if I said I hadn't gone on a date in five months? Or that I scroll halfheartedly and flick between dating apps like Tinder and POF, because I am bored of the same predictable messages, where guys think that 'Hi' or 'let's fuck' is an appropriate way to message someone? And don't even get me started on trying to find guys at the bar; despite how I might appear online, I have never made any attempts to conceal how 'socially awkward' I am and when it comes to someone of the opposite sex trying to proposition me, I clam up and go full frontal 'ice queen'. In short, I find it hard to get past the 'second date club' and find myself often being the third wheel in clubs, bars ... read more

    The Vegetarian Tasting Menu At Pied A Terre

    I might look small, but believe me, I can put away far more food than you could ever possibly imagine. And while Thai and Indian cuisine is my favourite, I very much enjoy venturing out of my comfort zone and trying cuisines that I might not have experienced before. And where better to 'experience' something new than fine dining restaurant 'Pied a Terre', whose vegetarian 7 course menu intrigued the inner piggy in me. Because I am a firm believer in the saying that 'more is always better', knowing that there would be seven courses of sheer greed and gluttony definitely got me excited. But at £94 per menu, it would have to take a special sort of 'fare' to appease someone as critical as me. So ... read more

    The Men’s Autumn Trend Edit With English Brands UK

    As the gentleman dons his cap and ties up his laces, he steps out into autumn with a smile on his face. Free from the shackles of his once 'drab attire', the gentleman surveys his appearance with pleasure. Today he is a man re-born, throwing away his Hawaiian shorts in favour of classic, quintessential pieces that would make him the man he had always dreamed of becoming. He would be the man who took fashion risks but at the same time was a classic man, who could be counted on to deliver an impact no matter what season it was. Born in Latvia, Micheal Bolohs decision to move to Northampton and set up as a 'buyer' allowed him to become a 'man reborn'. Like the allegory above showed, Boloh's ... read more

    Gabby Allen X Quiz Clothing Launch

    With the success of Olivia Buckland's collaboration last year, it came as no surprise that Quiz Clothing were drawn to blonde bombshell Gabby Allen, from the Love Island Class of 17'. With her love of 'dramatic ruffles', penchant for the colour red and dazzling model looks, it seemed like Gabby would make the perfect endorsement for a brand who is renowned for working with blonde bloggers and models like Olivia Buckland, Jess Hunt and Polly Merchant, so naturally Gabby would feel right at home. But how could Quiz and Gabby differentiate their Gabby Allen X Quiz collection from the overwhelming success of their collaboration with Love Island success story Olivia Buckland? While there are ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Olivia Culpo X Pretty Little Thing Lookbook

    When former beauty Queen Olivia Culpo launched her debut 'Olivia Culpo X Pretty Little Thing' collection, the media was buzzing. Aged just 20 when she won Miss USA, the former beauty queen turned actress, model and TV Presenter knows a thing or two about fashion. With over 2.1 Million followers on Instagram and a verified account on Twitter, Olivia Culpo's social media prowess makes her the perfect candidate for popular fashion brand Pretty Little Thing, who merge the line between 'affordability' and 'quality trend led purchases', giving you more 'bargain for your buck'. As Culpo stated in an interview, despite her love of 'designer brands', she loved collaborating with Pretty Little thing ... read more