Faded Spring

    Winning Best British Blogger With Debenhams

    It was the moment I had been waiting for all my life; acknowledgement that my passion and dedication to writing was proving fruitful. Since I was a little girl writing became the one friend I could turn to that listened to me without judgement. As human beings it seems as though we have automated 'critique buttons' that make us constantly undermine the people around us but my pen never did that to me. It taught me to love and loathe in equal measure and gave me the strength to be whole again. But I didn't always want to write; growing up I had dreams of becoming a singer one minute and the next I believed that teaching was my calling. I used to write from the sidelines as a hobby, cultivated ... read more

    Dreaming In Pink With Kaytie Wu

    'In a world where violence and havoc thrive there is a secret daydream, Where the nymphs frolic in tranquil fountains and the mermaids walk on land, The sweet whistle of the waves lapping shore and the sharks are lulled asleep, The world fades to pink and the sea turns into delectable candyfloss,Munching on the 'pinkness' of the sea the greedy goblin turns into rose gold,A million pink crystals are all that is left of him, no green in sight,All that is left is pink residue on empty houses, there is no crime here, all is free,Free to love without disdain, pink is not just for girls but boys love pink too,In the pinkness the rose gold melts into reality and the hearts of all humanity,Our ... read more

    The Quest For Perfect Eyebrows

    Since I was a little girl I have been on the quest for perfect eyebrows; growing up I was bullied because I had naturally thick and unruly dark eyebrows that I was told were making me look 'masculine'. I would be called names and peers would point and laugh at my unibrow because I was not allowed to pluck, tweeze or thread any body hair as I was told I was not old enough. When I was a child I thought nothing of my body hair, dressing up in skirts and unaware of my facial hair and how others would perceive it. It wasn't until secondary school that I realized how 'different' it made me and growing up in a predominantly white school, my heritage was seen as alien and familiar. So I discovered ... read more

    Cheapass Sunglasses

    Once upon a time there lived a lonely pair of sunglasses, huddled on the corner of civilization in wait for a new life, where money was no object and it could live the rest of its days in peace. But alas no brand came to its rescue and in a land where designer sunglasses ruled the roost, the lonely pair of sunglasses thought its life was over. That is until now; meet the eyewear brand taking social media by storm – Cheapass Sunglasses- whose mission is to inject fun, budget friendly sunglasses into beachgoers lives and prove that ‘budget’ does not mean ‘poor quality’. No matter your budget the sun loving Cheapass Sunglasses will find a pair or four to suit you. Cheap as ‘chips’ the brand ... read more

    Glastonbury 2009 Highlights

    2009, the year that shook the nation and flung them into cold despair and angst. Micheal Jackson the one and only King of Pop had died dancing his way into the afterlife, leaving fans mourning his loss. I was one of those fans, having performed in stage school as a child Micheal Jackson was one of my biggest inspirations and he taught me that being different meant that I was talented and I stood shell shocked at the news of his loss. A celebrity death has never affected me as much as his and in my eyes there will never be another King of Pop. It was a mournful period but I did not wallow for a long for another period of celebrating music fell into my lap; Glastonbury's record breaking 2009 ... read more

    House of Fraser S/S 16 Campaign Part II

    Home to over 600 unique bag designers House of Fraser carefully treads the line between a homage to 'traditional luxury' and 'high street brights'. Infusing its know how approach to curating designer collections and its surprise cult high street buys why shop bags anywhere else? With prices starting from as little as £9.50 and reaching a premium price of £950 on handbags, totes and pouchettes  House of Fraser has a bag for any occasion or budget. Whether you are looking for bold arm candy that creates splashes of colour to brighten up rainy days or are after a minimalist clutch to offset your evening gown let Faded Spring and House of Fraser take you into the magical universe of ... read more

    Becoming A Full Time Blogger

    Since I began blogging last summer it has been a dream of mine to go blogging full time. To be able to create my own unique brand and voice would give me both monetary and personal satisfaction and would help me become the person I have always dreamed of becoming . I have always been a grafter and from a young age I would work day and night to be able to afford to go to university and achieve my dreams of becoming a writer. Being a writer naturally led me to consider blogging as an occupation but it wasn't until I graduated last summer that I believed I could truly make it as a blogger. Blogging is a notoriously hard industry to crack but I am determined to be able to blog full time without ... read more

    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