Faded Spring

    Faded Spring’s Car DIY Guide For Modern Women

    It might seem strange me giving advice about cars considering A. I don't own a car and B. I have never had a single driving lesson but believe it or not between the ages of 15- 17 I had a fascination with cars and couldn't wait to own my very own special car. I was so excited for my 17th believing that I would get driving lessons so that I didn't have to wait for hours to 'travel' as I lived in the 'neck of the woods' as I liked to call it and transport was 'crap'. Sadly that much wished for '17th Birthday' present never transpired and when I moved to London, my dream of owning a car was long gone. Truth be told living in the big city means that I have 24/7 transport links and with my ... read more

    Dating Disasters With Hal: I Was Stood Up!

    When I first started the series 'dating disasters' I was curious to see into my readers lives and learn a little more about their own dating disasters. For me my worst first date was with a guy who was egotistical, vain and mentioned marriage, sex and children all in the same breath. For Yvonne, she was lucky enough to find a stellar boyfriend after she babysat someone else's kid during the last and final date. But for many singletons like Hal and me, we are still in search of finding the one. The notion of the 'one' is a rather vague concept, after all how can we find eternal love with just one person? Nevertheless searching for our loved ones is a process us hopeless romantics have not ... read more

    Dating Disasters With Yvonne: I Babysat His Kid!

    From guys turning dates into 'baby mommas' to just being plain ass rude, your responses to 'My Worst First Date' were hilair! You had me weeping with laughter and many of you reached out to me with stories of your own, from the girl who was demanding as f**k to the guy who cheated on his date... in front of her, your worst date stories have shown me how we are all in this merry band club together. So the next time that you fantasize about sticking your dates head down the toilet, just get your ass calmly out of there and keep on walking with your head held high. Besides us bloggers know, that every tragic date makes a stellar blog post, even if its not so funny at the time. Meet ... read more

    Learning To Be Body Positive With Simply Beach Swimwear

    From a young age I have struggled with my body image; I have a disorder known as BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder ) which alters my perception of how I see myself in the mirror and how I 'believe' others see me. I grew up with poor self confidence; I was abused by my stepmother and bullied throughout my teenage and young adult years, for the way that I looked, including being 'too skinny' for societies personal tastes. I was called anorexic, skinny, scrawny and a bag of bones to name a few and was often taunted for having 'small boobs' because according to the bullies I looked like a 'boy'. The more people were negative about my weight, the more I became obsessed about the way I looked, ... read more

    Dating Disasters With Faded Spring: My Worst First Date

    Have you ever been on a date so hilariously bad, that the only solution was to bury your head deep in the sand and pretend that the date never existed? Or perhaps your date was going swimmingly well until the ‘dicksand’ erupted and your date showed his/her true colours? Or maybe you didn’t even get to a first date, after being ghosted and finding out months later that the geezer was married all along? Whether your first date was grim, cringe or downright creepy, Faded Spring wants to hear from you. But first grab yourself some strong gin and settle down for a drinking game I like to call ‘my worst first date’. Every time I mention ‘worst first date’ give yourself a well-deserved drink, ... read more

    5 Occasion Wear Trends That Are Hot This Summer

    Whether you are an 'extra' at a wedding, that you have been forced to attend or are getting your funk on at a retro disco, this summer occasion wear just got rad. Gone are the ballgowns (sob) and in its place are jumpsuits, co-ords and metallic sci-fi inspired wear. While the usual wedding ettiquite would inspire breathtaking gowns or ornate dresses, Faded Spring has done her research and found 5 key occasion wear trends that are hot this summer, even if you haven't been 'lucky enough' to have been invited to a wedding. So if your idea of an occasion is to go hang out with your guys and gals and get royally pissed, or you are off to the derby (to get royally pissed) or if... well lets face ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Thoughts On Marriage

    I was never one who dreamed of having a fairytale wedding growing up and in fact was quite the opposite. I opposed the idea of 'marriage' because I believed that you didn't need a piece of paper to prove that you loved someone. I saw marriage as a 'money trap' but as I grew older I realized that my opposition against marriage was because of how A. I had never been in love, B. saw how disastrous the majority of marriages had turned out in my family and C. was never taught to see marriage in a positive light. With the exception of my dad, my uncle and my distant cousin, marriages were violent, damaging and dramatic in my family. Even the marriages that have stood the test of time have been a ... read more

    Why I’m Quitting My Job To Go Blogging Full Time

    I'd never thought I would get to the point, where I would have the strength to up and leave but as of today I am officially a full time blogger. You may think I am crazy; after all I have little money to my name, am currently in debt and have on ongoing stream of bills to pay, that my blog income will fail to supplement. Yet, for the first time in two years, I am making my own creative decisions and being able to wake up one day and realize that you should follow your dreams is inspiring. As Elizabeth wisely said 'dare to dream' and dare to dream I did. No longer will I wake up each morning, wishing that I didn't have to get out of bed, dreading another day where I am in a job that doesn't ... read more

    Faded Spring’s 48 Hour Paris Itinerary

    Nothing says summer more than a romantic getaway to the 'City of Love' Paris, blessed by the love gods themselves. From a river cruise along the Seine river to a stroll round the 'Gourmet Chocolate Museum', Paris is infamous for its grand gestures of lurve, but as a proud singleton I say f**k it, why not either A. enjoy 48 hours in Paris on your own exploring the infamous 'love attractions', B. go with your mates and become kids again or C. get your inner geek on and drink your fill of culture, museums and sightseeing in a fun filled 48 hours? I guarantee that your 48 hour Paris Itineraries will be 'exhausting' but nevertheless enriching, fun and nuanced. Read on below for how I would ... read more

    35 Blogging Groups & Platforms That Pay You To Blog

    The blogging industry has become saturated and in a world where over 345 million blogs are vying for recognition, it can be difficult to get your foot in the door. Learning how to monetize your blog is difficult, but as stated in 'How To Turn Your Blog Into A Money Making Business' platforms like sponsored posts, affiliate marketing and creating your own valuable e-course or workshop are great ways of earning money from your blog. The issue is with so little coverage of 'influencer agencies' or platforms' catered to boosting blogger and brand presence, it can be difficult to find agencies that 'pay you to write'. But fear not, Faded Spring has rounded up 35 blogging groups and platforms that ... read more