Faded Spring

    Why I Love To Live In London

    One of the things that I love about living in London is how much there is to see and do. From unexpected trips to museums to foraging through breathtaking forests that seem to have come from another world, London offers unlimited possibilities. After moving to London a year ago, I have seen my blog grow from strength to strength but what has surprised me more is how I have grown as a person. I have found myself recapturing my adventurous spirit, that I thought I had lost so long ago and explored a world that I never knew even existed. But without my blog I might never have moved here and for that I am truly grateful. I love how I can still be a tourist in my own city and explore attractions ... read more

    A Q&A With Hawthorn About Sustainable Fashion

    As a 'cruelty-free blogger' and vegetarian, it is safe to say that I am committed to ensuring no animals are harmed through the purchases that I make, whether that be skincare, make-up or the clothing that I buy. But what if I was to tell you that being 'cruelty-free' is not enough, that we must also look at ways that we can reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability. Because the reality is that our clothing contributes to the destruction of our planet, through the way it is manufactured, produced and shipped, which all adds up to air miles and increases emission costs. But there is more to sustainable fashion than just using 'local couriers' to reduce air miles, we must also ... read more

    8 Ways To Make Your Blog Stand Out From The Crowd

    With over 152 million bloggers worldwide circa 2017, making your blog stand out from the crowd can seem like an impossible task. After all no matter how 'original' you may think your blog is, chances are another blogger has an identical site to yours, so the question is how on earth can you create an 'authentic, creatively original' enterprise when there are so many other bloggers with the 'exact same ideas'? The truth is, even after two years in the blogging industry and a month full time, I am still learning how I too can make my blog gain more traction and despite ' a unique aesthetic' and personable approach to blogging, there is more to 'branding' than meets the eye. As bloggers get ... read more

    4 Ways To Style A Swimsuit This Summer

    Tis the season to splash around and have a whale of a time, for the summer taxi of 'fun' is here to take us on a ride to FUN Central. And what does fun central entail I hear you ask? Well does swimming on the beach count, or how about a good ol' trip to the secret beaches that only exist in my imagination? Your probably confused and that's ok, regular readers know I like a good ol' chinwag (translation talk a load of s**t LOL), but the point I am trying to make is this; I like to play make believe because secretely I am still a kid at heart and those who know me understand my obsession with all things summer. Despite living in the world's most tempremental country- how can it be rainy one ... read more

    8 Ways To Win At Life As A Freelancer

    Freelancing is no easy feat; since quitting my job a month ago I have ripped my hair out, cried, laughed and smiled, all in the space of one day! It takes real guts to be able to live out your dreams and I can promise you, while its never an easy ride, freelancing is 'rewarding' as much as it is hard work. I never thought I would create my own business never mind be able to call myself an 'entrepreneur' and the fact that I am sitting here today, in creative control of my own enterprise is a beautiful surprise to behold. When I was a young girl, I dreamed of becoming an actress, later a teacher and it was at uni that I realized that writing was my true passion. By second year I knew that I ... read more

    5 Ways To Wear Lace This Summer

    While lace might have originated in the 16th Century, for me it represents a time period that is a little closer to home- the 90's. Although the 90's is more commonly associated with 'chokers' , 'slip dresses' and double or triple denim, 'lacing' was a common theme throughout 90's fashion. Velvet dresses were often trimmed with Chantilly, while chokers-the most popular 90's accessory- was adorned with latticed lace.  Accessories were an integral part of 90's style identity but it is now during 2017, that the expansion and mainstream exposure of lace(s) has become evident. Even royals like Kate Middleton, love wearing royally modest lace, proving lace is a fashion trend that is firmly on the ... read more

    I Was Catfished Before MTV Even Made It A Thing

    Online dating can be freaking scary, in fact before I tried online dating myself, I was convinced that it was for people who were 'desperate' but I soon realized that wasn't the case. There is this huge stigma around online dating and how we are conditioned into becoming people that we are 'not' all for the sake of preserving normality in the face of others. Which is why when you meet someone in person, you can become disappointed, as we paint visual realities in our heads that don't quite match the person that turns up on your date. Which is maybe why I am still single, but then again I think its more a case of guys being intimidated by my defense wall but that is a story for another ... read more

    Faded Spring Talks Business Travel In Singapore

    I have always admired bloggers who travel the world and have left their normal lives to go backpacking. While I would imagine myself as being more of a 'tourist' rather than a 'nomad' , I am nevertheless looking forward to travelling to as many countries as possible. I mentioned in previous posts that I would be going to Spain and Tuscany but I have always been fascinated by 'Asian Countries' like Malaysia, specifically Singapore which is a global financial hub, boasts a tropical climate and has a multicultural population that is not too dissimilar to London. My fascination with Asia stemmed from childhood where unlike the peers around me who loved 'British cuisine' I was far more interested ... read more

    Why 2017 Is My Year To Travel

    2017 is destined to be my year; in September and October alone I am set to travel to Tuscany and Spain and I cannot wait. After a 'travel dry spell of 5 years, my wild spirit is back in action and I am look forward to seeing where my blog takes me next. You see 5 years ago I traveled to Madeira (where my parents are from) only to discover that it would be the last time I would see my grandma again, as she sadly passed away after. It broke my heart but I knew that she was not in pain anymore but that was not the sole reason why I stopped travelling. I was stuck in a time period of depression and anxiety, while working, studying for an intense degree in English Literature, English Language and ... read more

    10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Madeira This Summer

    I am blessed to have biological heritage that originates from the 'paradise on earth' that they call 'Madeira'. Despite growing up in an English family aged ten, I was also aware of my Portuguese roots and throughout my childhood years had traveled to Madeira until my passport was destroyed by my stepmother, but that's a half a decade battle for 'citizen status' that I wont go into right now.Still I digress; it might not be a 'ravers haven' and you're more likely to go 'hiking' than partying but for someone like myself who prefers swimming in the sea or long mountain hikes to getting rat arse drunk, it's little wonder that I have so much love for my parents homeland. One of the best places ... read more