Morning Rituals to Kickstart Your Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]hilst the ideal morning ritual would be an extra hour in bed, the dreaded alarm is often looming and facing the day ahead is inevitable. Many of us have experienced the horror of being awoken by an overly snoozed alarm to scramble out of the door and hope a few gulps of extra strong coffee will transform us back to functional human beings. But can a morning routine really make much of a difference?

DIY Gifts You Can Make for International Friendship Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]e’ve all heard the saying “friends are the family that you get to choose for yourself”, and never a truer word has been spoken. Friends are so important at any point in our lives, so it’s not surprising there is an international day dedicated to celebrating our friendships.  

World Friendship Day, celebrated on 30th July, is a national day which allows us to celebrate our friends and share how grateful we are to have them. If you’re guilty of not actively showing much appreciation or gratitude to those who have stuck by you through thick and thin, this upcoming national day could be a great one for you to pencil in! 

Keeping Productive During Lockdown

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s the UK have gradually had to adapt to a new way of living in lockdown, some may find themselves yearning for a positive form of change, to counter what we are all going through. 

‘Change’ is normally viewed as a bad thing that many of us don’t want to face or accept. However, this nation-wide isolation is the perfect opportunity to take control and make positive changes to all our lives, during these uncertain times. 

Are You Using Shopping As An Emotional Crutch?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]ith online shopping being the most convenient way to stay on trend or quickly snag that sweater you’ve been eyeing up, it can also be easy to go a bit overboard with your spending. Of course, there is the undeniable necessity to replace old items and even revamp a tired wardrobe, but how much of what you’re […]

Book Club

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s lockdown continues, the boredom grows and I personally, feel like I am lacking the motivation to want to learn new skills or get things done. However, I feel like this quarantine period is a perfect time to pick up reading. Whether you finish a whole book in 2 days or just read a chapter each night before bed, reading can help stimulate your brain. I have always loved reading as I feel like it is an escape, especially from these uncertain, scary times as it helps your imagination run freely.  

Here are a few books I have read over isolation which I would highly recommend: 

Warrior Kind: Opening Up To Mental Health

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month, we caught up with Sarah Drage, the founder of Warrior Kind: a community that encourages and empowers individuals to speak about their mental health. It’s an absolute honour to share the work of this incredible woman and the community she has created.

Three Staple Shoes You Need this Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f there is one thing that can lift any girl’s mood, it’s shoes! As Marilyn Monroe once said: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world”. During this testing time, it is important we find things that make us feel normal and excited about the outside world again. Throughout isolation, air pollution has fallen drastically, so why not continue supporting our planet in other ways. 

So if you’re ready to create a big impact and leave a small carbon footprint, these are the 3 summer staple shoes you need… 

Cohorted July Summer Essentials Beauty Box 2020

COHORTED JULY BEAUTY BOXSUMMER ESSENTIALS EDITSUBSCRIBE NOW [eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]fter two great months of brand exclusive boxes, we’re not stopping our streak just yet of bringing the ultimate bundle of discovery beauty straight to your door. This month you’ll find a mix of summer essentials across skincare, cosmetics and fragrance to curb all beauty […]

How To Stay Positive During Lockdown

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]n the current climate, we have been advised to stay at home until further notice. This whole situation is not ideal for us, for anyone, especially with it being out of our control, something that so many of us hold onto. 

However, when we are confronted with issues that are out of our control, the best way to react and deal with this is to stare it in the face and acknowledge it.  Having to stay at home can be turned into a positive. Most people are usually too busy with their everyday life and work, to do everything they’ve always wanted to do. The opportunities that come with more free time, is the time to tackle our to-do lists!

Making and Maintaining Friendships in Adulthood

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]rom Paris and Nicole to Gigi and Kendall, in celebration of International Friendship Day, here’s an ode to the women who have helped make us (but sometimes can break us). 

It’s no secret that maintaining friendships into adulthood can be hard. Without the shared experience of five-days-a-week at school or hungover mornings festering at uni, it can be difficult to maintain the closeness that was once the defining feature of our strongest friendships.  

Whilst school friends can provide an incredible grounding and sense of comfort – who else can remind you of all the embarrassing things you did when you were 14 – it can be tricky to keep in close contact when you no longer all live in walking distance of one another. Removing the pressure to stay as close as you once were is important. As life ebbs and flows, it is unrealistic to expect yourself to remain as present as you were when you were physically together all the time.