Faded Spring

    How PosterLounge Taught Me How To Appreciate Art

    One glance at my blog's design and it is clear that my aesthetic is centered around street art. From breathtaking murals to painted bricks, street art has been integral to my personal aesthetic and has helped me embrace colour in its rawest form. When I first found street art, I had been blogging for two months and was wowed by the artistic delights that Great Eastern Street had shown me. I slowly evolved into a street art enthusiast; At first I still photographed in locational areas like parks, malls and gardens, but the more street art I saw, the more I realized I had a chance to carve out a special aesthetic niche and that was to use street art murals as a feature wall. Naturally, my ... read more

    Degustabox: The Picnic Edition

    I can't believe it has been nearly 5 months since I first started reviewing Degustabox. From the good, the bad and all the bits in between, Degustabox has taken me on one hell of a journey. So far I have been treated to goodies from brands like Cadbury's, Zeo and more and while last months box was the lowest rated so far, I was optimistic that the picnic edition was going to be one of Degustabox's best boxes yet. Oh boy was I right, it had everything you could want from a box; alcohol, chocolate, sweets , popcorn and more. In fact I was practically salivating and was not sure how I would be able to last three weeks without eating the box, which is when my next shoot was scheduled. Needless ... read more

    Online Games With Boomtown Bingo

    There is something so thrilling about playing games online, from bingo to mobile games on the go  playing risk free games, gives me somewhat of a rush. When I was at university, I mentioned how I would play casino games but that it had been a while since I had indulged myself in another 'online game' due to work commitments and growing out of that phase. Funnily enough when it came to online gaming or traditional forms of gambling, casinos was not my first foray into 'gambling'. I must first point out that I am not a 'gambler' but would occasionally when I was younger play bingo, penny slot machines or online games which were low risk but just as fun. It sounds like a rather 'grown up thing' ... read more

    A Letter To My Dad On Fathers Day

    Dear Dad, I remember the last time that I held your hand; I was 10 years old and had just been taken into care by my foster mum. You came to my new foster home and promised me that you were always going to keep in touch, that you would never stop seeing me no matter what. But you did and at the age of 10 I learned that my biological parents, who I was meant to call mum and dad, were not always going to be the ones to kiss me goodnight and hold me in their arms when things got tough. You blamed me for getting put into care, telling social services that I had exaggerated the extent of the abuse that I had faced at the hands of your wife and yet you were there, you saw with your very own ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Quest For Cruelty-Free Skincare

    Ever since I found out about how many large companies were abusing 'animals' to make our skincare, make-up and more,  I have been on a quest to create a cruelty-free routine, where no animals have been harmed. It began with my make-up, gone were banned brands like Loreal, Revlon and Max Factor and in its place were cruelty-free brands like NYX, Limecrime and Too Faced. When it came to skincare and hair, my heart sank, I had been using products that were part of the 'Proctor and Gamble' family who openly admitted to testing on animals were it is legally required to in order to pass customs. I felt sick and made it my mission to once again ensure that ALL the products I would be using would ... read more

    5 Floral Print Blouses You Need This Summer

    Ah, there is nothing like a floral print blouse to get you in the mood for summer. From off the shoulder to kimono style blouses, the floral print can make any garment look stellar. While florals are commonly associated with 50's tea dresses and vintage, the floral print has been updated for S/S 17, with brands like Quiz and Zaful, using florals as a feature print in a way that is new and fresh. From tropical floral blouses inspired by 'summer beach trips' to choker blouses with a moody floral print, one thing is for certain, florals are going nowhere this season. Let Faded Spring take you on a ride through floral town with 5 of the best floral print blouses that you need in your life ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Weekly Happy List

    After recent events, the prospect of finding something 'positive' to say about this week can almost seem daunting.After all, from the bombings in Manchester to the terror attack in London, the public might find it hard to find something to smile about. But I believe in the power of 'positivity', that out of bad good will arise and we will stand united even in the face of destruction. I want you to tell someone that you love them each day and smile warmly at the person next to you, even if they are a stranger. But most of all, I want you to find the things that make you happy  because life is too short to live in fear. I don't want to live in a world where I have to watch my back or worry ... read more

    What Does The Future Hold For Bloggers

    Since I started my blog Faded Spring in 2015, there has been a rise and fall in social media channels and an increased number of blogging channels being 'set up' creating a saturated blogging market. With over 152 million 'recorded' blogs in the bloggersphere, bloggers are finding it harder to set themselves apart from their competitors, which has led to an increase of blogs turned into magazines, a shift towards 'vlog-led content' and even using 'Instagram' as a 'primary blog channel'. While remarkable changes in blog formating, auditory content and 'transformative marketing strategies' has allowed new bloggers to find new ways to 'create inspiring content' for a mass audience, the future ... read more

    An Open Letter To London

    As the tears stream down my face, I feel my stomach tie in knots. In the aftermath of the Manchester attacks, I thought that the terrorists had backed down and left us alone but I was wrong and this one was a little closer to home. Three months ago terrorist Khalid Masood killed 5 people in Westminister, 13 days ago Salman Abedi killed 22 people in Manchester and last night at least 7 people were killed in London Bridge. What on earth is this world coming to, where we feel the need to kill the innocents to feed our own selfish agenda? What kind of world do we live in that would let young children, mothers, parents, the elderly and more perish in the fire of terrorism? It begs me to question, ... read more

    Why DS London Is An Accessories Brand To Watch

    In  a world where consumerism defines our clothing and material choices, comes a brand who rejects mass production, in favour of unique, personalized accessories that are only made in small batches. Far from the stampedes that roam our shopping centers, a quiet space on the internet is home to 'Luxury Brand' DS London, whose luxury items are inspired by the timeless elegance of womanhood. Specializing in holdalls and women's handbags, products are made from the finest quality materials-whether that be leather or suede- with the option of personalization. After all if there is one thing that you should splurge the cash on, it should be handbags. While I favour 'high street brands' when it ... read more