Faded Spring

    April Recap

    April has been full of ups and downs, from winning 'Best British Blogger' to running out of money it has been a whirlwind of a month. But I know that one thing is for certain, despite all my trials and tribulations the hard work is starting to pay off and I am reaping the awards. It has made me feel so proud that I can stand here and show how far I have come in eight months; I have proved everyone of you haters wrong and like it or lump it I am going places. This month I have worked with prestigious brands including House of Fraser and Chi Chi London, attended award ceremonies and become brand ambassadors for a series of brands including Graze. One thing is for certain I could focus on the ... read more

    Would You Date Offline?

    ' Trapped in a sphere of technology we have lost all sight of our reality,Post-modern universe filled with bittersweet expectations,Craving our illegal high we forget the present, stumbling into warped minds,Awkward diners with nothing to say, unpalatable silence comes like death's scythe,Crawl through the rotting weeds and reclaim your identity,Relive the golden years of decades past, Remember what it was like to meet someone new,Butterflies, candyfloss and bubblegum too, expectations vs reality is something cruel,I watch the diners who eat in clear discomfort, grating knifes scraping empty dishes,Fleeting glances of what was once left between them, realizing that the net could construct ... read more

    Confessions Of A Spendaholic

    Since I was a young girl my biggest vice was spending money because it made me feel empowered and allowed me to escape my personal problems. From clothes to eating out I would swipe my card without a care in the world only to come crashing back to reality when my money ran out. Ever since I became a blogger I have had periods where I have spent a lot of money one week only to go on a hiatus the week after. I no longer spend money on clothes anymore because I don't need any more clothes but what I do spend money on is travel and food. I have to travel to London nearly everyday because of the nature of my work and subsequently spend money on eating out because I will be out all day. The costs ... read more

    House of Fraser S/S 2016 Campaign: Part I

    House of Fraser is the gift that keeps on giving; not satisfied with launching incredible ready to wear catwalk collections, the legendary retail multi-brand has now extended its reign to becoming a bag maestro with over 600 new bags for its Spring/Summer 2016 range. From pale ice blue cross body's to designer leather totes House of Fraser has a bag to suit every occasion. Previously I had worked with House of Fraser last autumn [ Read HERE] so when I was asked to 'front' their Spring/Summer 2016 campaign it was a no brainer that I would say yes.House of Fraser is the epitome of hybrid design ; infusing classic elegance with street style cool the Spring/Summer 2016 campaign is inspired by ... read more

    Why Bloggers Need A Digital Detox

    Since the internet was invented in 1983 we have become technologically savvy, more attuned to our neuropathic capabilities and reliant on technology to cope with planning, communication,keeping up to date with the news, trends and latest resources to use for our studies. No matter whether you consider yourself to be a digital native or a digital newcomer technology has influenced us all in some shape or form. Our neurological pathways have been infiltrated by the mass media which appears to control our every movements, thoughts and even our voices seem to have become mass produced. How do we know if the opinions we voice are really ours to voice? Are they not a product of mass produced ... read more

    Essie: Spa London Launch

    ‘As the spring colours danced on by the rich scent of Essie tickled my nostrils, with blues, greens and pastels too, the nail varnish pots danced one by one. First came blue vivid and daring pushing ‘dear’ timid beige off to the side, it was a colour knockout but the pastels had strength in numbers, marching pinks, blues, mints and lilacs too, came charging into the sunset of nails from seasons past, The other colours sat cross legged in the corner old and disused they had no place to go, scowling at the newbies who flaunted their colours like peacocks, merged into one the new and old coincided, like a breath of fresh air the colours subsided and faded into the warmth of the spring, summer ... read more

    An Alternative Universe: Chatty Feet

    'Do we know if reality exists, inside the wonderland of our inquisitive minds?Cartoonish faces tapping at fantastical windows, dream like state of mind altering our realities, I was wired all wrong too caught up in the mistakes of my reality, emerged like a dolphin in a sea of fantasy, no rules apply we are all family, that bully who maimed you a finless shark at the bottom of the ocean, headless children saunter past, a grotesque perversion of innocence I rub my eyes, the candyfloss is back pink tinted fantasies more to my taste, unicorns riding on rainbow streams, bringing rays of light into every child's home'  What if we were all an object of one persons imagination and the realities ... read more

    A Letter To My Haters

    'You may hurt me with your blows, knife deep words that cut into me like poison, You might lash out at me when you are feeling insecure, You may be sweet to my face but behind my back you spit venom, You are lost in another persons mind and you no longer seem to be the same person, I see you whisper sweet nothings pretending that nothing is amiss, too cowardly to be truthful a mouse in a lions clothing, I want to be repelled by you but I only feel pity, for only an insecure person could be so venomous' No matter how much you put me down or the names that you call me you will never break me. You may see me crumble and fall but in defeat I find strength. I am not that girl anymore who lets ... read more

    The Perfect Wedding With Debenhams

    ' Summer solstice and a million butterflies, flitting swarms of natures finest, Honeysuckle and lemon peekaboo between trees, softly buzzing bees feed at their breast,Jugs of wine and wedding dresses, a splash of crimson on white lace,A thousands echoes of laughter and cheer, the mother looks on with dewy eyes,Twenty tears intermingle as one, salt mixed with honey equals sadness and joy,The sermon begins at one with nature, true loves first kiss swallowed by the bride,Til death do us part may no man cheat, through the infinity war true love still exists' The concept of true love is almost mythical in its context, with the divorce rate being at 47% it can be difficult to believe that true ... read more

    Alexi London Review

    'With her hair in a bun, the long nape of her neck was swathed with delicate jewellery,  Dazzling diamonds and emeralds too, bathing in a sea of precious metal, No expenses were spared, no quality was lost, an absent curl entangled in a clasp,She hummed a gentle ditty, the pearls dancing alongside her, slips of metal conjoined as one, Soft spoken murmurs as she stroked her magic jewels, infused with Eastern power, One by one the jewels took their seats, the girl cried as she choked her words out, The jewels left defeated and fell into the open jaws of the wolves, but as if by magic they were saved! Alexi London rode along in their pearl chariot, rose gold unicorns marching forth,Scooped up ... read more