Discovering thrifting, was like finding love at first sight. Rails of shirts, dresses, and skirts gleamed enticingly under the glare of the shop lights, imploring me to come closer. Despite the musty smell that emanated, I fell hard. A young teen on a budget, who had just started her first job, taught to be precacious with money. It was like Christmas had come early, aisles full of treasure that sparkled oh so gloriously. 7o's flouncy maxi skirts, and 60's mini's, 50's petticoats, and 90's chokers, a crash course into fashion history. There were vintage fashion accessories too; faux pearl layered necklaces, and chunky belts. Those [at the time] trendy UGG boots, that you waved around like it ... read more
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Vintage Fashion Accessories That Changed History
I love time-travelling back into fashion eras, that define fashion history. Sure, I was born in the 90's (button jewels or covers will never get old) but my escapism is rooted in the 60's and 70's, with a hint of the 50's. My personal style is eclectic, a mix of trends, Parisian 40's style berets, and 60's style skirts. Eccentric floral prints, from the 70's, with 90's style jewellery. A touch of art deco creeping in from the 30's, and petticoat swing dresses from the 50's a delightful blend. I don't follow trends per say, but its undeniable that I love vintage fashion. Why? Because it takes me back into the past, experiencing an era I didn't live in, like watching an old movie. Its ... read more
Ambient Lighting Hacks For A Fun Kitchen
A was dreaming of a kitchen laden in dreams, where clean and contemporary lines were juxtaposed by riots of rebellious colour. Colourful LED strips were wired into cabinets, an unexpected surprise with a click of a button. By day, the kitchen would be colourful but in a different way, natural light flooding through rectangular windows, illuminating splotches of greens, purples, reds and pinks in a pictureque rainbow that brought colour into your home. By night, it was a lightshow, bulbs gleaming over kitchen islands, illuminated with accent strip lights that brought the kitchen alive. It was a mood-boosting affair, a sensual dance between colour, and minimalism, depending on the mood. After ... read more
How To Have Financial Freedom As A Freelancer
Just over a year ago I was miserable, working in a toxic full-time job, for a boss who made my life a living hell. He would constantly put me down, criticize me endlessly, and make incessant threats towards me. It was rare that I would not leave work in a flood of tears, believing that I was this 'worthless, useless, and good for nothing' employee that he made me feel like I was. After all, when someone tells you that you are not good enough, or what you do is not good enough, you believe it eventually. I wouldn't go back there for all the money in the world. Why? Because to this day, I am still processing the after-effects of the emotional blackmail, manipulation, and abuse that I faced ... read more
Self-Care Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
A knew that she didn't need to be in a relationship to be happy. After all, Valentine's day wasn't just for couples, but for everyone. Whether you were single on Valentine's day, spending time with friends and family, or focusing on self-love, love wasn't just romantic. A self-care Valentine's day meant giving back to yourself, and showering yourself in adoration, affection, and affirmations. It was telling yourself that you deserved more. Your life was filled with meaning, and this national holiday was a chance to focus on self-growth, personal development, and self-reflection. After all, A had spent many years being single before she met her partner, and there was no shame in ... read more
Why Solis Is Helping People With Depression
From the moment I discovered Solis, I knew I had struck gold. Meaningful clothing for people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, Solis was a fashion brand with a purpose. Encouraging its wearers to embrace hope, positivity, and light, its colourful t-shirts would bring a ray of light into anyone's life. Take it from me: as someone who has severe anxiety, and depression, I know all too well, what it is like to struggle with mental health. No matter how much mindful self-care you practice, learning how to be positive, when the world seems upside down, can seem like a tough feat indeed. There are the days that you struggle to get out of bed, lacking all motivation, ... read more
How Health Hub Helped Me Change My Diet And Lifestyle
For as long as I can remember, I have had debilitating gastrointestinal issues, including IBS, Gastritis and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Although these are common stomach and gastro diseases, I have had extreme symptoms including violent vomiting, coughing up blood, stomach ulcers, and even tears in my stomach, which as you can imagine has been painful. While I take care of myself using mindful self-care tips, it can be all too frustrating that despite my best efforts, I am sick most days. To an average person I look healthy, and while I could be a lot worse, my stomach condition has an impact on my day-to-day life. I am sensitive to oily, fatty, creamy, spicy, and acidic foods, ... read more
7 Sustainable Fashion Tips For A More Ethical Wardrobe
From a young age, I was enamoured with fashion, woven into a world of colour, texture, and prints. Psychotropical blooms would dance with loud polka dots, a delicious harmony of stylistic prowess. Tropical prints would transport me back to warmer climes, blue and white embroidered linen dresses a nod to my Mediterrenean heritage, the spirit of Madeira in my humble wardrobe. From watercolour kimonos thrifted from Depop, to breathtaking equsitely laced ballgowns, paired with ornate jewelled crowns, I lived and breathed fashion, as though it was my life juice. Vibrant flower crowns whispered to sophisticated pearl berets, while maximalist statement earrings begged for attention, clawing its way ... read more
The History Of Loungewear With Glamify Fashion
Before lockdown, my concept of 'loungewear' was alien, waltzing around London in grand ballgowns, emblazoned with flowers. After all, when it came to wardrobe staples, dresses were my safety blanket. But then the world shut down, and life as we knew it came to an abrupt halt. Gone were the days socializing with friends in person, chaotic video calls over Zoom. Friday dinner nights became virtual hangout sessions, wine sloshed on rugged carpets, and formal business meetings in suits turned into pyjamas, stained with coffee. Our fashion became more casual, craving comfort in our darkest times. Before we knew it, we were living in loungewear, a rainbow of joggers, atheleisure, and jumpers, the ... read more
How Art And Creativity Can Boost Your Mental Health
For as long as I can remember, art and creativity, has been a huge part of my mental health journey. Whether it was spending hours trawling through Tate Britain, awash in colour, doodling aimlessly in textbooks, or becoming living, breathing art, creativity was an anchor in a world conditioned by chaos. I found that creative expression allowed me to find temporary solace, when my world was falling apart. A life where sorrow, darkness and demons lined up on every street corner, cloaked in invisibility. Though I couldn't draw, there was something that was soothing about drawing random squiggles, patterns, and shapes, as I attempted to draw, paint, and scribble away the anxiety that was eating ... read more
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