Faded Spring

    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

    Why Pearls Are A Girl’s Best Friend

    Pearls have long been renowned for their status of 'wealth and propriety'. From being used in capes, as a symbol of 'royal blood' to being fashioned as part of a statement necklace, the use of them throughout time has been recurrent. While they are often associated with 'royalty and wealth', the use of 'pearls' were far more significant than modern society might think. In ancient times, the pearl was associated with the 'moon'; In Vedic 'text' the legend states that the pearl was born in 'Earth's waters and the heavens powers, birthed through a flash of lightening. Because of the manner of the 'unification', the pearl is considered to be the 'daughter of the moon'. In Western cultures ... read more

    What You Should Wear On A Second Date

    So you made it past the second date club? Go team, time to roll out the welcome wagon and give yourself a pat on the back. While first dates tend to be quite fancy and you feel the need to impress, the second date is all about showing a ‘glimpse’ of the real you and demonstrating who you are as a person. After all, you are clearly doing something right if they want to go on another date with you. But what on earth do you wear? Well fear not my little pumpkins, Faded Spring has an outfit to suit every ‘second date occasion’ you can think of. From keeping it casual to tapping into your inner Princess, mama’s gonna show you how it’s done. Last week readers offered advice on what I should ... read more

    Father’s Day Gift Ideas Which Will Have Him Smiling From Ear To Ear

    Anyone who has read my blog knows that my relationship with my birth parents are rocky and thus might find it odd that I am compiling  a gift guide. That being said, I believe that regardless of my own personal family background, we all deserve to treat the 'special men' in our life, even if the person that you see as your 'father' is not biological. I never had a strong male presence in my life and apart from my Foster Brother, there was not a single man who I ever saw as a Father substitute figure. Despite my own family circumstances, I know that many of my readers are looking forward to spending quality time with their husbands, fathers and brothers. While it is great to carve some time ... read more

    An Ode To Manchester’s Victims

    An Ode To Manchester's Victims  8 years old. That was the age of  Saffie Roussos as she took her last breath, on what should have been the happiest day of her life. She was just a little girl at her idols concert and as Ariana Grande sang ‘one last time’ an explosion would go off that would kill her and 21 other concert goers. There were children, parents and bloggers who paid to see their idol perform, hastily sending out tweets that would mark their last minutes on earth. Can you imagine how scared they felt, knowing that they were dying? The woman who died in the homeless man’s arms, crying out for human touch in her last moments. The parents who went to pick up their children and ... read more

    10 Things That Make Me Happy

    Be Happy! In a world where hatred runs rampant, it can be hard to be grateful for what we do have. When I have been down in the dumps I have failed to appreciate what is there in front of me and I am sure I am not the only one. We spend so much of our lives complaining and making light of negative situations that we often miss the good that was there all along. I used to believe that the principle of 'positive thinking' was a load of bull crap or a method used by adults to point out our melodramatic, drama queen ways. While I must admit I am a bit of a drama queen, dealing with depression and anxiety on a regular basis can make it difficult to think positively and it is something I am ... read more

    10 Dating Terms You Need To Know In 2017

    Lets face it the dating world is rough; you meet fuckboys (or fuckgirls) at every turn, are 'ghosted' by people you date and are 'hyped' by people who use you to find the one. I have been in the dating game long enough to witness the evolution of dating trends and the difference between when I first started dating and now is quite incredible. When I first started dating, I met my boyfriends through mutual friends, school and after school clubs yet now it seems impossible to find someone outside of the 'virtual world'. I used to be so against the concept of online dating but moving to London showed me an entirely different 'dating climate'. I was so used to finding guys at work or at ... read more