Hello Friends, I’ll be the first to put my hand up and say that nearly a year after the proverbial rug was quite literally pulled out from under our feet, I’ve finally found a routine that works for me in these strange new times. I like to think of myself as a fairly realistic and…
The Book Edit | ‘Conversations with Friends’ by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney’s prose is what I’d call simply minimalist, avoiding a flair for the dramatics, enhancing the dead pan tone of her writing and ‘Conversations with Friends’ is no different. It forgoes the luminous, theatrical and ‘literary’ writing we’ve become accustomed to. Rooney’s work wasn’t unfamiliar to me, having previously devoured every page of her…
The Long Hibernation
Hello Friends, Welcome back to these parts which haven’t seen the light of day for what I must admit has been far too long. I could offer a number of excuses as to why I’ve neglected my blog for so long, but lets face it, I think they can be summed up in one little…
Let’s Talk About The “Strong, Independent Woman”
Recently, I’ve heard my fair share of the phrase: “You’re a strong, independent woman”, and as someone who finds herself becoming increasingly obsessed with gender equality (or lack of it), this phrase has finally struck a nerve and I’ll tell you why: Being both strong and independent are the characteristics which allow us to thrive…
Glossier: New Kid on the Block | Collaboration with Stephanie Bradbury
At last, Glossier has reached our shores and it’s safe to say they did not disappoint! It took me all of about five minutes before my basket full and my bank account went back to hating me. If you’re new to Glossier, definitely check out their website and if you’re into the ‘no makeup, makeup’…
“How Do You Feel About It” – Adichie for Harper’s Bazaar
There’s always been a sense of elation and an unexplainable thrill that rushes through me when I see that one of my favourite authors has written a new book or in this case a new short story for a magazine that I’ll shortly be interning for. To say I was excited was an understatement! The…
Fox Hunting – Why It’s Time For It To Go
Like many of Theresa May’s political moves, the appeal to lift the ban on fox hunting will be one of the most controversial. In place since 2005, the act condemns and criminalizes the act of hunting wild animals. However, I would argue that lifting the ban is not simply a politically controversial decision, but also…
Half of a Yellow Sun
A little peruse through my book shelves recently brought me across “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I was first introduced to her work in one of my University courses, which instilled a curiosity in me to read more about her world on paper and this novel is one of my favourites….
The Lone Wolf
“Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all life’s greatest tests alone.” – Agnes Macphail. I like people. I’m a people person. I thrive in big crowds and relish at the chance to talk to as many people as I can and listen to as many stories as I…
Drugstore Beauty Edit | Collaboration with Stephanie Bradbury
Recently drugstore companies have been really stepping up their game when it comes to beauty products and every time I head into Boots or Superdrug I tend to come out with two or three things that I had no intention of buying (like every other girl, I’m sure 😉 ). So today I thought it…
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