Author: Alexia

Let’s chat about body confidence…

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Have I mentioned I turn 30 this year? I’ve had my ‘I’m going to get a six pack before’ thoughts but I’m also busy trying to make a living, which definitely limits spending time in the gym. I recently went to Greece with one of my oldest friends, Daisy. We’ve been friends ever since she befriended me on the first day of year 7 (her reason being that she liked the pleather blue jacket I was sporting that day). We headed to Greece and though I was apprehensive about getting into a bikini, I was excited to go and lay out in the sun for a few days.

Daisy and I took a lot of photos on the trip, mainly in the comfort of the villa (which is predominantly where we stayed for the four days we were there!). We had great fun trying …

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THE FRIENDSHIP CURE – Book Review

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Over the past year I’ve tried to read a number of non-fiction books; discussing everything from how we create relationships to how to keep your plants alive; but sadly they haven’t managed to keep my attention to finish any of them.

Determined to break my non-fiction, non-finishing streak, I said yes to receiving a copy of Kate Leaver’s The Friendship Cure. This is one of the most relatable books I’ve read in a very long time, as someone in her late twenties, I’ve definitely seen a shift in how I view friendships and have also lived through a couple of broken friendships too. …

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Independent Brands You Need to Know- Part 2

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There’s something really exciting about being introduced to new independent brands; especially when you get to meet the founders and makers behind them too. I recently attended a Weekend:IN event held at Kreativ House in Hackney. Myself and seven other bloggers spent the day meeting different brands and taking part in a series of creative workshops. I always look forward to attending Weekend:IN events it’s always such a relaxed and creative environment. It’s also a friendly space where you can interact with new brands and meet people from different parts of the blogging world too. …

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Chelsea in Bloom 2018

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I’m so happy to have been invited to create the Chelsea in Bloom display for  Cosmetics à la Carte for a third year! This year’s theme of Summer of Love has been my favourite yet! I’ve always been slightly obsessed with the late sixties, a time where flowery flares and floaty tops were the norm and the Summer of 1967 revolved around promoting peace and love! …

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Has Instagram made us lose sight of why we travel?

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I’ve been sitting on this post for a while, probably because it’s a very personal one, but it’s also a post that might generate varied opinions. I’ve just got back into the swing of real life after two weeks away in California, the main reason for our trip was to attend Coachella Music festival, which I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice before.

This time we were going with two friends who had never been before; I was really excited to spend three days showing them around and dancing in the desert listening to live music. Like in previous years when golden hour crept in I knew what to expect, the Instagram models and photo takers came out (myself and my friends included). But this year unlike previous festivals, …

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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz with Pandora

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| Cos Jumpsuit (Sold out but still some on ebay!) | Uniqlo Roll Neck (similar here) | All Saints Boots (similar here) | 

Last month I received an invitation to attend an afternoon tea at The Ritz. The afternoon tea itself was organised by Pandora in celebration of their new spring collection and the launch of their new style friendship bracelet. I’d never been to the Ritz before and …

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Visit London: Harmonics in Space Exhibition

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Where NOW Gallery,The Gateway Pavilions, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0SQ

Dates 28th Feb-29th April

What? Harmonics in Space is an exhibition by Fred Butler. A room dedicated to the celebration of Shape, Space, Colour and Sound; exploring the idea that chromotherapy and light are an antidote to SAD (seasonal defective disorder) within city life.

Why Visit? The exhibition creates a calm, colourful, quiet space, which sets itself apart from it’s urban surroundings.

Tip Wear/bring socks with you, as there’s a no shoe policy. Definitely say yes to the headphones, the music transforms the space and allows you to have a personal interaction with the pieces.

Price Free

I first found out about the exhibition through a colourful post on Instagram (take a look at #Harmonicsinspace for some inspiration). I’ve always wanted to visit the Now Gallery as the …

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Getting Active

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One of my new year’s resolutions is to do at least three sporting activities a week. For some, this might seem like a small amount, but for a person like me who would rather curl up with a good book or tv series (especially during the winter!) it’s an achievable goal, which so far I’ve managed to stick to.

I’ve had to work quite hard to incorporate fitness into my weekly routine, especially as I’m out walking the dogs for 40 minutes twice a day too. I have however noticed as I’ve got older that I can’t eat what I want and watch all of those series on Netflix without feeling pretty sluggish and unenergised. I noticed that as soon as I started getting active again my energy levels were so much better, which at the same time had a positive effect on my mental health too. There’s something about being outside or getting out and taking part in a class with other people that I really enjoy. …

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Five TED Talks by Inspiring Women

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As I mentioned in this week’s vlog, I’m starting a series on my YouTube channel celebrating women working within the creative industries. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been scouring the internet for inspiration and after my friend Kelly recommended, I started looking into a lady aptly named Jude Kelly, which led me down a rabbit hole of inspirational women speakers. I wanted to share my favourites with you in this morning’s post as there are pieces of advice that have resonated with me from the speeches below that I thought might appeal to your lives too. I’m always one for sharing knowledge and empowering others and feel like these 5 TED talks do exactly that. …

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