Every Mother's Day, I consider how much I appreciate my mum, Gail. I send her a card, sometimes buy her flowers, tell her how much I love her and try to be on my best behaviour. This year though, is a little bit different. It's the first year my mum no longer has her own mum, and… Continue reading A tribute to my three mothers
The February Round-Up: Depressing documentaries, drag queens and all the Glossier
Oh look, it's your favourite #Influencer back with her monthly round-up of all the things she's been watching, reading, listening to and obsessing over (it's a few days late, but that's fashionable, right?) February has been a very busy and eventful month for me. I got a Monzo card, and subsequently gave everyone I know… Continue reading The February Round-Up: Depressing documentaries, drag queens and all the Glossier
Talking heartbreak, haters and authenticity with Amelia Perrin
You know those girls on Instagram whose lives just seem SO perfect, you're not entirely sure they're real? Where it's all designer handbags, pink fluffy coats, rose-gold beauty products and bouquets of flowers? If you're thinking of someone in particular, my guess is it's Amelia Perrin. But there is more to this ex-beauty queen than… Continue reading Talking heartbreak, haters and authenticity with Amelia Perrin
22 lessons I learned as a 22-year-old
I don't know about you, but I'm no longer feeling 22. That's right folks, yesterday I turned 23 and the Taylor Swift song no longer applies. I'm a whole year older - and yeah, I actually do think I'm a bit wiser. I've been through a lot of change since my 22nd birthday. First permanent… Continue reading 22 lessons I learned as a 22-year-old
My version of love
I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of the cultural phenomenon that is Valentine's Day. There's something mildly icky about panic-buying the same old bunches of roses, boxes of chocolates and cringey cards, paying double for hotel rooms and sitting knee-to-knee with other couples in overpriced restaurants with heart-shaped confetti all over the… Continue reading My version of love
Relationship status with social media: ‘It’s Complicated’
I know what you're thinking: Arielle, you love social media. You're always tagging friends in memes on Facebook, drunkenly snapchatting your friends singing in ubers, tweeting #JournoRequests and writing excessively long captions on Instagram. Yes, yes, I know. I live in the social media bubble just as much as the next millennial. I probably unlock… Continue reading Relationship status with social media: ‘It’s Complicated’
The January Round-Up: Reality TV, the most comfortable trainers & super expensive face-cream
I've decided to officially self-title myself an Influencer because you've to go fake it 'til you make it honeyboo. And in order to do all kinds of influencin', I will be coming at you each month with a round-up of all the things I've been doing, consuming, watching, reading and loving. Prepare to be influenced. I'VE… Continue reading The January Round-Up: Reality TV, the most comfortable trainers & super expensive face-cream