Faded Spring

    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

    Spa London: Review

    For the past year I have been suffering with chronic back pain that stems from genetics, bad posture and illness that worsened after I became seriously ill last year. The best way to describe it is thinking of a moth caught in a class jar, the pain is so intense that nothing seems to be able to alleviate it and I know that this is an illness that cannot be cured but temporary relief can be found. So when Spa London contacted me to offer me a treatment of my choice and three hours in the thermal spa I accepted without hesitation. Those who know me describe me as having an 'intense, almost obsessive' work aesthetic and an overarching need to help others rather than look after myself- which is ... read more

    Friday Lookbook: Dungarees

    Having originated in 1792 dungarees have come a long way from its humble beginnings as 'protective' wear for slaves, farmers and manual laborers and was exclusively consigned to men. Today dungarees remain a staple in both men's and women's wardrobes and its unisex appeal is what has kept dungarees as an iconic timeless classic. In the 40's dungarees started generating popularity as women began adopting the 'Rosie Riveter' look which consisted of baggy dungarees with parachute or balloon trousers, saddle shoes and a hair scarf. To keep the look casual a knitted top or button down blouse was layered underneath and the dungaree look was segregated into two camps: sportswear vs workwear. By the ... read more

    Joy Review

    They say British labels are the quirkiest and they are completely right; meet Joy the fashion and lifestyle brand with a passion for challenging fashion norms. Renowned for their innovation of eccentric womenswear, menswear, accessories and gifts the self inscribed 'achingly cool' brand is the go to for quirky yet lovable products. Coinciding with its quirky nature the British label is committed to expressing liberal attitudes to individualism and it is a refreshing ethos to come across. Sartorial vintage flair makes up a large portion of the brands aesthetic while its exclusive approach to marketing an individualistic identity allows Joy to stand out from the mass produced crowd. What's ... read more

    Living With An Invisible Illness

    The pain begins the moment I wake up, like a rumble of thunder it hits me hard and I struggle to breathe. Every action, every thought and every word is a struggle and I drift through peripheral wastelands trying to make sense of this hazy, dream like world I enter. This is what it is like living with an invisible illness, I get angry at the world for not knowing how much pain I am in and frustrated with friends and family because they think I am fine. I have been labelled a drama queen or been told it is because of stress. Sometimes I am told it is my fault that I am sick but I know that it is not, when you are given diagnosis after diagnosis you don't know what to think any more. I don't ... read more

    5 Bloggers That Inspire Me

    Sometimes as bloggers we forget that we are a community and many cut down their competitors to rise to the top. But I am not like that; I am competitive but at the same supportive of my fellow bloggers and their rightful rise to the top. Bloggers should support, love and understand each other but many do not know and seek to destroy others self-confidence because they feel insecure in themselves. And this is wrong, learn to love those who are in your community and live in harmony and peace. You only have one life to live so live it with a warm and open heart. That is why I have decided to highlight five bloggers that have helped shape the blogger that I am today and taught me that being open ... read more

    Irresistible Me: Review

    There is one thing you should know about me, I have never shown my true hair on my blog because it is thick, messy and a pain to manage. Sitting between curly and wavy my hair lacks volume and is often coated in frizz and tangles, taking me at least 20 minutes just to brush my lions mane. It is frustrating to deal with and all my life I have dreamed of having sleek straight hair with no frizz to its name. That is why in all my blog photos you can see that my hair is straight, smooth and shiny because it takes me at least two hours to get it straight and even then it fails to stay straight especially in light of our temperamental English weather. It was not until I was at university that I ... read more