Faded Spring

    The Future Is Xupes

    I want a future where I can help others in need and carve out the life that I have always dreamed of. I want to touch rare silk and not recoil at the price, the scent of a thousand perfumes infiltrating the air. I want to know how the other half lives, with their diamond Rolex watches sipping on daiquiri's by the poolside, the rich scent of salt water grazing in the depths of the blazing continental sun. I may paint a 'pretty picture' but the point that I am trying to make is that we all dream of swimming, breathing and living in luxury because despite being a 'high street fanatic' I dream a dream where money is no object. I would be lying if I said I was not materialistic because lets be ... read more

    Floatworks

    'Submerged in darkness you fall, into the vessel of your emancipation,A hundred silences flit like the gentle gushing of the tide,Take a deep breath and fall into nothingness, lilting lullabies awaiting your ascension,The real world does not exist, closed eyes in blissful ecstasy,Hear the waves break...1,2,3, switch off your senses, Sea nymphs drifting in and out of consciousness,The voices of a thousand sea maidens chorus as one,All the hurt and the desolation dissipate into H20, A Cheshire Cat sits grinning on his Meridian throne and so real life begins again once more, awakened to reality I crumble and the nymphs and the sea maidens disappear into my subconsciousness once again'  I ... read more

    Chi Chi London Review

    'Like a flame to a sword she rose, out of the depths of despair she conquered all, Towering over men like a snake to a moth, trudging through the sludge of treachery, A warrior in a pretty girls dress she smiled and simpered, deceiving all with her faked innocence, Inside her heart was beating fast for this war would be won at lost, Laughed at for wearing a dress, those who laughed are now dead, She stood and pondered one last time, never judge a book by its cover for that cover is a rhyme' 25 years ago a revolution began and women began absconding the traditional limitations of 'female dress code'. No longer were we told what we could and couldn't wear and in 1989 the promise of the ... read more

    Being Second Best

    There comes a time in life where you slip into second place and without warning the world you once knew is turned upside down. Because I am second best, always have been and always will be and from the moment I was born my destiny was written. I will always be my mum's second best; I was her mistake the child who was never meant to be born and was dumped at 2.5 years in favor of another man. I will always be my dads first child but first in his affections? I think not, that woman entrapped him into a life of servitude and forced him to forgo his relationship with me because her own children were so much better. Out of the three children that 'E' has I have only met one and even she will have ... read more

    March Recap

    March was one of the hardest months for me, I struggled to keep afloat and the promise of breaking my blogging targets failed at the last hurdle. March started off strong and I was confident that it was going to be the best month so far and it was in some ways. I was approached by big brands and given more sponsored posts than the previous months but my health was on the decline once again. I started off with weeks to spare after scheduling masses of posts in advance but then in the last two weeks of March everything fell apart. I was faced with some personal issues that needed addressing including my health, living arrangement and workload and had a huge surge in the amount of events, work ... read more

    PG Beauty Event

    The scene was set like something out of a James Bond Movie; sumptuous chandeliers hung from high beamed ceilings while the gluttonous gleam of embellished staircases led us into a world of pure decadence. Tiptoeing through the glamorous maze of crystal vases, off-the-wall art installations and Parisian decor the lead up to PG's Beauty Event was far from anti-climatic. Set in a luxurious 1865 building, Piccadilly Circus's Cafe Royal oozes architectural intelligence with a supreme mix of contemporary design and classical architecture. Halfway between 'old school' opulence and modern tech, the high-tech spa and the gilded Louis XIV restaurant and cocktail bar met in perfect harmony. But I ... read more

    The Ultimate Holiday Guide

    I have made it no secret that I have been attacked by the travel bug and have a deep case of wanderlust that only shopping can sate. Dreaming of far flung sun drenched locations and tropical paradises are all part of a Londoners daily daydream and I wish I could escape the rain spattered pavements and step into a world where I can detoxify my reality. The trees would be swaying in the breeze, gently tapping me on the shoulder while the sea waves pool at my feet, a tingling sensation. I would run through fearsome jungles, a chorus of parrots my only companions and dive into the Mediterranean tropics, at one with the rainbow of fishes huddling nearby. I would shield my eyes from the blazing ... read more

    F**king Up

    What does a photo mean to you? A memory caught in the spur of a moment, a thousand captured memories or the chance to reconnect with old faces and remind ourselves of the people we loved and lost, alive or dead. Because when I lost all my photos my heart skipped a beat and I crumbled and fell. It is just a photo you argue but I think otherwise. I had photos with people that I no longer called friends and I wanted to keep because it reminded me of the past. There were photos with people I attempted to build bridges with but no longer wanted to know. It was one of my best friends birthday the other day and all the memories we have shared have been lost. We-or rather she- no longer seems to be ... read more

    The Blogger Hangout Fashion Week

    ' Smoldering embers crackle in delight, sweet citrus scents drifting on by, Creams and potions lined up in a row, soft eager hands ready for inspection,Spotlights flashing upon sumptuous silk, laughter trickling like a delicious melody, All eyes on you, best face forward, pose for the camera-snap,Turn and smile, dripping in unadulterated enthusiasm,Throw that mask into the flames, watch it sizzle and pop,Flames engulf deceit and regurgitate the truth. Life is an act but don't let that act take over your life' Greeted by the soothing scent of citrus, rose and natural soap I entered The Blogger Hangout with my girls in tow, overwhelmed by the stalls begging for my immediate attention. ... read more

    Joe Browns Review

    Like a tropical summers day Joe Browns injects some much needed Vitamin D into British fashion. Inspired by casual days lounging at white sand beaches, the theme is undoubtedly tropical mixing bright colours with floral, leaf and palm frond prints. Sip on your raspberry mojito and drink in the sweet scent of unbridled summer as Joe Brown's S/S 16 collection sashays onto the beach with a warm inviting smile. Bask under the tranquil shade of the palm fronds in your Papagayo inspired dress or jog into the sunset with your Tropical Jersey Trousers. Only Joe Browns can merge that distinctive divide between comfort, style and practicality and pull it off with a simple flick of the wrist. The ... read more