Faded Spring

    Faded Spring Time Travels Into The 1970’s

    Its 1971, the year that catapulted us into the 'decade of decadence' , an era characterized by excess and androgyny.  For there is a mainstream movement that echoes 'masculine fashion', where shapeless silhouettes merge seamlessly with tailored shirts. At times, looks are bottom heavy, loose flares vs tailored shirts, at others looks are more streamlined, sharp and precise. Hems become longer and the micro mini's of the 60's are replaced with longer midi's and even loose maxi skirts, worn with bell tops and peasant blouses. There is almost a bohemian vibe and a sentimentality for looser fabrics, see men and women unified in a love for 'genderless clothing'. But for others they are still ... read more

    Summer Party Venue Ideas

    Welcome to Faded Spring's Summer Party Venue Ideas Guide, your one stop shop for all things summer. There is nothing I love better than to feel the sea breeze on my skin and feel the gentle waves lapping at my toes. But for some, going to the beach is inconvenient and at times a 'hyped-up reality', after all does anyone really love the feel of squelchy sand? Okay well maybe I do but I digress, you might love going to the beach but last time I attempted throwing a beach party, I got told off and noone likes a frowny authority officer yelling in their face. Plus not to mention feeling sticky and frying in the heat is not my idea of fun and I would much rather go swimming but for some that just ... read more

    Faded Spring Goes Speed Dating

    Who would have thought it, me the jaded cynic agreeing to something like the concept of speed dating? Then again people change and I was growing tired of the same ol' stale conversations online and craved a new beginning. After all A. I had never tried speed dating and B. life is too short to not try new things so why the hell not?! The big day was approaching and I felt slightly nervous, how would I come across, would I appear as awkward as I felt? But I needn't have worried, with my best friend Anna Maria (On The Edge Blog)  in Tow, I knew that we could have a giggle after if everything fell apart. Originally meant to take place at Mahiki in Green Park, the venue changed last minute to ... read more

    Dreaming Of A Yoga Holiday …

    Picture the scene. Its a cold blustery morning, the skies are grey and your feeling blue. The rain pitter patters against the windows and the distant rumble of thunder makes you sigh with unease. You think to yourself, how did I ever get to this point, bored to death and stuck inside. Your mental state of mind is under stress and you are suffering under the duress of winters cruel temperament. The weather matches how you feel and noone dares to talk to you when you are in a mood. You seek solace from winters dreary weather by gazing at endless photos of white sand beaches, glistening with secret treasures- its wanderlust. Ever since you were a little girl you dreamed of spontaneous travel, ... read more

    Planning A Blogger Award Ceremony

    After Faded Spring Turned One last August, it got me thinking how much I had achieved in my year of 'blogging'. Not only had I built a website from scratch, set up Facebook Groups to increase social and blog generated traffic but I had also won two awards, such as Best British Blogger and been nominated for a further three. Now awards are not everything but even being nominated shows that someone believes in you and believes that you have the drive and passion to be a success. We bloggers are mechanized to the beat of a technological drum and spend hours glued to our computers and smartphones hastily compiling tweets on the train, replying to emails on buses and writing posts with three mugs ... read more

    7 Reasons Why Crying Is Good For You

    Crying is an emotion that is often kept behind closed doors and when we are questioned, we often deny that we are upset for fear of judgement. But we should not be afraid to show that we are sad, after all crying is as natural as sleep is to restore the mind. Without tears we would not be able to see, without tears we would be emotionless and without tears our body could not flush out natural toxins. But why is it that when we someone cry we feel uncomfortable or when we feel the first sting of tears seeping through our lashes we are overcome with embarrassment and are too embarrassed to admit that we have been crying. I used to be one of those people and would get angry or upset if someone ... read more

    Why It’s Ok To Be Single On Valentines Day

    For years I leapt from doomed relationship, to relationship because I thought that being alone on Valentine's day, was the ultimate indicator of your 'inevitable spinsterhood'. I was conditioned from a young age into believing that to be single was against social norms, whereas relationships were indicative of your desirability, a theory that I now debunk. It was an unsettling time growing up and as I wrote in ' 'Why I Am Staying Single This Valentines Day', I would enter a series of relationships, only to get my heart trampled on, all because I wanted to be seen as attractive, wanted and above all loved. Largely in relation to the bullying and abuse that I faced as a young child and teen, I ... read more

    Why Nadia Minkoff Bags Are For Life

    Nadia Minkoff might not be an accessory brand that comes easily to mind and for good reason too. Minkoff is what I like to call an underground designer, whose passion for accessories  reads through 'creative design' rather than 'words'. Put simply Minkoff uses accessories to tell a story and that story is one of wonder, dedication and passion. Minkoff's sole aim is not to make 'money' but to inspire consumers to leave 'fast fashion' behind and embrace one of a kind accessories that are 'inevitably timeless'. Despite being founded in 1988, the year which the ghastly 'pouff' was in fashion, the same iconic 'traditional' aesthetic still remains relevant today. Because lets face it we may ... read more

    Why 2017 Is Looking Smokin’

    When it comes to food, do you love to go low, slow and dirty? Because if you do, 2017 is set to be a smokin’ year for you! We may not always be blessed with buckets of sunshine, but we Brits certainly love a barbecue and over the last few years a spark has ignited that has taken our love beyond the simple burger and banger. From new restaurants on the high street to popular products on supermarket shelves, a barbecue revolution is burning, with growing interest in barbecue foods from all over the world. Sticking your food on the barbecue and hoping for the best is no longer enough as slow cooking and smoking have come to the fore. And, if all of this has somehow passed you by, it’s time to ... read more

    How To Deal With Rejection

    Dealing with rejection is no easy feat and being told that you are not good enough is hardly cause for celebration. Yet over the years I have come to realize that rejection is all part of what I like to call the 'Game of Life'.  We can be rejected by our peers, by the ones we love and by people we haven't even met, who dismiss our profile with one quick click. We are rebuffed by former lovers or told by employees that we are not what they are looking for and as a result can feel hurt, angry and sad. It is perfectly normal to feel 'rejected' and whether that is through being turned down for your dream job or finding out that the one you love is with someone else, life does get better I ... read more