Faded Spring

    Boohoo Suede Campaign Part 2

    Suede, the material of the gods has blessed us with trend after trend, spanning from the dawn of time. The caveman used suede to protect them from the bitter winds that winter brought in and the French elite wore it as a mark of power, but it wasn't until the 1950's that suede was popularized for the masses. Suddenly suede jackets marched into the 70's adorned with tassels and fringing that marked the 'free-spirited' boho aesthetic that was so popular among 'hippies' while the 60's suede pinafores revolutionized the way we saw suede. But one trend took the world by storm and that was Mary Quant's mini-skirt, which liberated women from patriarchal control and gave them freedom within artistic ... read more

    Stay Unique With Dirty Velvet

    'Lolling heads in unison, driven insane by the stench of homogeneity, Everyone was dressed the same, aesthetic zombies lured into the trap of set guidelines,They told us what to wear and they took away our identities, we were walking puppets for democratic relief, I was a woman trapped in a mans body, they told me to wear skirts and dresses because trousers were for boys, At home us rebels would go rogue by night, the velveteers they called us with our gender bending ways, we were free to roam the streets at night and no one was the wiser, like chameleons we would escape the limitations of our gender and rolled into the 50's without a care for gender boundaries, Audrey [Hepburn] taught us to ... read more

    Acai Berry Focus Supplements

    Having lost nearly two stone during my illness last year I was keen to build up my muscle mass and begin rebuilding the strength I had lost when I was sick. Living With An Invisible Illness is difficult because although I appeared 'frail' and 'gaunt' many people assumed that I was anorexic or not 'ill' at all and I sunk into an inevitable hole of depression, disgusted at the fact that I could count my ribs which visibly poked through my clothing. Although I was naturally petite before my illness, I became unable to keep food down because of my stomach and digestive tract issues and was left taking a series of medications that doctors claimed would help me get better. Of course it didn't and ... read more

    I’m A Graze 50 Member!

    You are now looking at the newest member of the Graze 50 club,  who quite literally survived on Graze boxes to get me through agonizing early morning university lectures. From Moroccan Harissa Pitted Olives to fruity mango chutney, the explosion of multiple cultures left my tastebuds tingling, while my student loan quite happily paid out for the most exceptional snacks mankind has tasted. After eight years in the running Graze remains as popular as ever and is now being stocked in selected retailers including Tescos, Wh Smith and other leading retailer chains. Having created over 100 different flavours, adventurous taste 'explorer' Eleanor always looks to source the freshest, most exciting ... read more

    Prezzy Box Luxury Bath Melts Collection

    'Whistling winter winds causing havoc in its wake, windswept strangers brought into unity in their heartache, seeking warmth there appears to be no solace in the storms wake, craving a warm bath they travel far and wide, across thick snow plains, winters first snowflake on their lips,Lips a'parted their limbs are numb, weary with cold they sink into dark nothingness, Morning has fallen they awake to find a rescue team with cups of malt barley, rich dreamy scents of warmth, But still it's not enough, reptilian to the touch a bath must be found, until one woman steps forward plaits a'dangling, there is hope mirrored in her deep blue eyes, carrying the pair one by one morning turns into dusk ... read more

    Living In Luxury With Wool Overs

    'Wrap me in your cashmere fantasy, soft billowing dreams, Protect me from the demons that lie in wait, shroud me in your bubble of joy, I once lived in a ghostown, now that ghost is in a cashmere castle, I am sugar and spice and all things nice,I wrap myself around the shoulders of the rich,I am white and pink and purple too, I am anything you want me to be,Hold me tight against the winds of change, those fancy clothes begging to take my place, I won't let them destroy my memory, centuries old I deserve a shot at the top again, I have no pre-conceptions and I have no rules I am who you say I am and I am me.' When it comes to luxury there are three fabrics that spring to mind; silk, wool ... read more

    May Recap

    The last three months seem to be echoing each other because I seem to say the same thing every month and that is 'I am exhausted' and unable to post as much as I would like to. My followers will note that since March/April I have been able to post consistently which has largely affected my following and traffic and there is nothing I can do about it. I work so hard to earn a living and because I can't make enough money on my blog I am forced to work multiple jobs to generate some form of income. Alongside my role as a blogger I am a social media executive, copywriter, freelance journalist and an advertiser/promoter for various brands; I often work 12 -14 hour days before heading to either an ... read more

    How To Get Sponsored Posts

    Whether you are blogging as a hobby, are a full fledged professional or are looking to monetize your blog, getting sponsored posts for your blog is no easy feat. Sponsored posts can often be far and few between and for many bloggers looking to go into blogging full time does not provide enough income to live on. Sponsored posts are one of the most popular ways of monetizing blogs and these can be both pre- written and self-written content in exchange for monetary value. The prices of sponsored content can vary but are usually dependent on your DA ( Domain Authority, usually interlinked to Page Authority), backlinks, traffic, engagement and writing capabilities, although exclusively DA and ... read more

    Boohoo S/S 16 Suede Campaign: Part I

    'Paint me red or white I stick, across the centuries I'm loved greatly,No matter what colour I am I still reign supreme, I was once worn to keep warm,Now I am a statement, understated or maximalist you decide, Wear me at parties, festivals or midsummer balls, my versatility is endless don't you know,Shout from the rooftops, write a song about me, I was destined for glory, I outsell all others,Why do you think I am so popular, my lack of filter? Because I am true to myself?I am real, I am unique and I am you... ' Celebrating 10 years with Boohoo is a dream come true and what better way to cement Boohoo's decade of style than through 2016's biggest Spring/Summer trend 'suede'? For centuries ... read more

    Dear Homophobe

    Dear Homophobe, We haven't spoken in at least a year but your words still leave a bitter taste on my lips. Remember when you told me that my LGBTQ friends would burn in hell because they had abhorrent desire and that I would burn alongside them because I support a 'false ideal' of love? You would laugh, quite manically as you pondered the plausibility of my so called 'satanic' friends entering heaven even when I assured you that they were impeachable Christians. I stood gobsmacked as you sat there and listed all the reasons why my friends couldn't live in the afterlife and how I as a non-religious being would be pecked at by scorpions, living in eternal doom? And you wonder why I rejected ... read more