Faded Spring

    Why Dining Rooms Could Save Us From Technology

    It seems ironic that a 23 year old woman who lives in a house share should talk to her readers about interior design and planning her future home but the truth is I have always been interested in 'interiors'. Growing up my foster mum made sure that I was 'hands on' and taught me how to paint, garden and do basic housing renovations. After all she believed that there was more to chores than just 'washing up' and I couldn't have agreed more. Naturally moving to London means that it has been a while since I have seen a 'dining room' but as someone who lives half of her life in a fantasy world, I don't see any harm in some good ol' fashioned make believe. When I went into care aged 10 I settled ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Love Affair With Rose Gold

    Up until I was 18 I was disinterested in jewellery and while I saw 'it as pretty' I never made the effort to accessorize my outfits with earrings, rings and bangles as I do now. I was never much of a silver or gold fan and while my birth stone 'sapphire' was beautiful, it still lacked the appeal that drew me to fashion in the first place. But then out of nowhere I discovered rose gold, glistening like copper, reddish-pink in tone. It held mystical properties and stood out from the crowd of gold and silver that my peers seemed to favour. It was delicate, feminine yet unisex too and brought into the 90's minimalism that was popular at the time. Suddenly I began lavishing myself with simple ... read more

    Dating Disasters With Tiffany: He Cheated On Our First Date!

    I think we have well and truly established that there are some total 'fuckboys' and 'fuckgirls' out in the dating world that give us 'Good un's' a bad rep. From men who force you to babysit his kid, to being stood up, through to worst first dates and cringey chat up lines, it is clear that the dating pool is a tricky sea to navigate. Lets face it, the majority of us have had some form of harassment, unwanted attention or dates that have gone wrong but have you ever been cheated on... right in front of you? I have been cheated on several times in relationships and have met many a fuckboy in my time but unlike poor Tiffany I have never had my date make out with someone else in front of me! ... read more

    Getting Ready For Summer With OD Clothing

    Ah summer, the season of love, sun, sea and vitamin D. Where else but summer can you find a holiday romance or leave the rainy confines of England for a more 'sunnier clime'? What I love about summer is how it changes the people around you; suddenly those banker wankers are all loosened up and that constant grimace they seem to have on their faces like they have just farted seem to relax into Cheshire cat grins. But no wonder tourists call us 'miserable and reserved', when an absence of sunshine correlates with lack of sleep and gruelling work hours should we cut this city boys a little bit of slack? After all 12 hour days are never fun. Luckily I have quite the passion for 'imaginary ... read more

    10 Ways To Make Money From Home

    How To Make Money From Home  Let's face it, in our current economic climate, a steady pay packet seems to be a thing of the past. In fact 4.8 million of the UK's population have listed themselves as 'self-employed' or freelancers in ONS ( Office For National Statistics)  2017 'employment survey' meaning that there are more of us trying to stand out from the crowd. We all dare to dream but for many of us the road to success is a long and fractured road. While some 'give up' the freelance lifestyle because of its lack of 'steady income' for many being self-employed is a way of retaining creative and administrative control over our own business ventures. As my readers know I quit my full ... read more

    Dating Disasters With Faded Spring: Worst Chat Up Lines

    Let's face it, since the dawn of time where the caveman grunted out his affection for the cavewoman, us women have been inundated with catcalls, cheesy pick up lines and offhand comments that have made us question said catcaller's sanity. I can't be the only one who cringes every time someone tries to act 'all suave' and comes out with a chat up line that is cheesier than the good ol' Stilton I am currently scoffing. It makes my toes curl and my heart shrivel, in short I am not a massive fan of chat up lines. I might be what you call a 'realist pessimist' but for others they adore chat up lines and no matter how cheesy they are, their hearts burst with joy. Regardless, we are all different ... read more

    DMK Bespoke Skin Nutrition Facial

    Since moving to London last summer, my skin has suffered from constant exposure to pollution, dust mites and harsh chemicals with have created an imbalance in skin tone and appearance. Prior to moving to London I was still prone to break outs but I have noticed that the city climate has not only enlarged my pores but has also made it more susceptible to 'redness' and 'inflammation'. Naturally, specialists would determine that I need 'daily facials' to protect against pollution, but being on a budget means that spa's and clinic visits are a rarity. While I use cruelty free products, my skincare routine is simple for fear of irritating my sensitive and oily combination skin. So when Skin ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Summer Beauty Regime

    Ladies and gentlemen, I have a wee confession to make. Contrary to popular belief, I am not this fabulous creature that you see before you. In fact half of the time I am make up free, have frizzy wild hair and look like I have been camping in the woods for months on end. In other words, when people tell me I am 'elegant' and glamorous it makes me laugh because it is pretty clear that they haven't seen me when I am at home or need to nip to Tesco's. I feel sorry for the poor late night staff that have to deal with seeing me in my bedraggled state, in fact the one time I came in and was dolled up I am pretty sure they did a double take, as though I looked like a completely different person! ... read more

    The Hidden Dangers Of Working In An Office Environment

    Many of you know me as a crazy, plain speaking blogger who is unafraid to speak her mind, but in a brief, short life I worked in a corporate office environment, where each day was as dull as the next. When I first began working in marketing and journalism, I was passionate about writing and using social media to elevate our brand to the next level. But like most workplaces, I had a boss to answer to and that boss was adamant that 'digital media', especially finding influencers to promote our brand was not the way forward. Eventually their brand crashed and burned because they did not analyze audience metrics to determine the best way to promote their brand and our suggestions often fell upon ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Dream Kitchen Wishlist

    The older I get, the more excited I feel about interior design and trust me, you wouldn't have got that answer out of me five years ago! Although I grew up helping my foster mum with chores around the house such as painting, interior map plans and storage removal, something I saw as a 'chore' was never something to be enthused about. But after moving 8 times in the last 5 years and counting, the variety of houses and flats that I have lived in have made me yearn for my own forever home. From mapping out my dream bedroom, right through to my outdoor wishlist, it is clear that Faded Spring has been infected with a touch of 'the interior design crazy' but whats not to love? After all it might ... read more