A Trichologist’s guide to healthy Natural Hair
Natural Hair cair can seem complicated. Online, we are often given the narrative that wash day should take the entire day, that we need 1000 products, that food should frequently be used in place of a deep conditioner. Here, certified Trichologist Enitan discusses some hair myths and hair care fundamentals. Continue reading A Trichologist’s guide to healthy Natural Hair
5 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
Much of the ways that we behave is a consequence of a belief system or habit which may be subconscious. Our attitudes towards love, grief, joy, disappointment may be a manifestation of childhood experiences, now long forgotten. Here are 5 books that may make you change the way you think Continue reading 5 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
Easy and Affordable ways to improve a small bedroom
Small bedrooms don’t have to be drab. Here are a few tips to make your small space stylish and functional. Continue reading Easy and Affordable ways to improve a small bedroom
5 Valentine’s gift ideas for new couples (His and Hers)
Buying a valentine’s day gift for a new romantic interest can be tricky. You want to put in enough effort but perhaps, not go overboard. Below are a few ideas for unique gifts for both male and female partners. Continue reading 5 Valentine’s gift ideas for new couples (His and Hers)
When I Grow Up, I want to…
I feel like finishing that sentence should be easy by now, considering we’re meant to ‘know’ what we want to do with our lives around the age of 18. But for me, it’s increasingly difficult, mostly because I have SO many interests and kind of want to do them all. A blogger, an interior decorator,… Continue reading When I Grow Up, I want to…
Notes on Starting Something New
I think there have been moments when we all have seen someone else doing something and though ‘I would love to try that’. Followed swiftly by ‘but…’ and the plethora of reasons why you just aren’t ready to do it yet. For many, this procrastination is intertwined with fear of failing, or of not being… Continue reading Notes on Starting Something New
3 books to kick-start your journey to financial literacy
Money: A user’s Guide If you’ve been searching for a book to teach you all the fundamentals of money management that school neglected, then look no further. Concepts which at face value may seem complex and intimidating are presented in a way that’s easy to understand and dare I say it, entertaining. If the words… Continue reading 3 books to kick-start your journey to financial literacy
Failing, Falling Behind and Other Quarter-life Anxieties
As a young adult, that lack of guidance coupled with a plethora of options can be unnerving. The feeling that you’re not young, but also not old, the memes reminding you that the nineties are further and further away. Continue reading Failing, Falling Behind and Other Quarter-life Anxieties
Balancing “Soft Life” with Real Life
Here are some ideas on how joy, rest and relaxation can be incorporated into an otherwise hectic life. Continue reading Balancing “Soft Life” with Real Life
4 You-tubers to help you along your money-management journey
Planning new year’s goal makes you realise just how EXPENSIVE everything is. . You might start to shed real tears as you realise that existing as an adult appears to solely be to work for money that very swiftly vacates your account again. Here are 4 you-tubers that may help with your money management journey Continue reading 4 You-tubers to help you along your money-management journey
The 10 Days of Isolation
It’s official, I got a positivie covid PCR test. so 10 days of solitude it is.Very luckily, and thankfully, I haven’t experienced any symptoms- barring feeling more tired than usual. So, here are some ideas to keep yourself occupied if you are, like me, banished to the depths of your gardenless apartment. Continue reading The 10 Days of Isolation
Giving Yourself Permission to Slow down with Amala Movement
Life is seemingly returning to normal. Once again there are plans to be made, places to be, people to see. For so many, days spent doing little more than working, walking and resting may now be inundated with appointments, meetings, coffee dates and so many things that many of us missed dearly. Although having plans… Continue reading Giving Yourself Permission to Slow down with Amala Movement
Perfectionism Paralysis
The cycle of aiming for perfection and the subsequent procrastination is often a product of a mindset which inextricably links self worth and achievement. Such a mindset is especially rife in a society in which hyper-visibility is very much the norm. Inevitably, the constant exposure to others’ highlight reels, where seemingly everyone has the best… Continue reading Perfectionism Paralysis
Acts of Self Care (That are non-physical)
It’s cold, it’s dark (but getting lighter!) and we’re locked at home. While I do love a good body scrub, or cheeky face mask, looking after yourself doesn’t have to be physical, and it doesn’t really have to cost any money. Here are a couple handful of things that I like to do to chill… Continue reading Acts of Self Care (That are non-physical)
3 Podcasts that will Make you Question All you know about Diet Culture
Count your sins. Swap your rice for cauliflower, your spaghetti for spiralised courgettes. They taste just the same; trust me. You still feel hungry? Say it with me: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. New year, new you, remember? You want to be summer ready, to have that ‘beach body’, don’t you? We’ve all… Continue reading 3 Podcasts that will Make you Question All you know about Diet Culture
Body Positivity and Self care with Nomsa Mwimbi.
Wake up, click on the Instagram icon, scroll. Link to an article about a fast-spreading virus from…mink? Shit; not again, please. Here, Instagram Model Nomsa talks self care as a young adult. Continue reading Body Positivity and Self care with Nomsa Mwimbi.
“What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Nothing.” An Interview with Mia Brabham
26 year old Mia Brabham’s new book ‘Note to Self’, is a little book full of nuggets of wisdom, and a collection of moments of clarity which were once written for her future self, but is now available for all who may be on a similar path. Continue reading “What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Nothing.” An Interview with Mia Brabham
5 Size Inclusive Activewear Brands
For those indoor workouts that make us feel a little more alive, and the walks that help to break up the day, here are some size-inclusive activewear brands. Cute, well-fitting activewear….rather tempting, no? Continue reading 5 Size Inclusive Activewear Brands
Movement a Day to Keep the Blues Away
I love a lazy day. I’m all for having a lie in, the lounge wear, the snacks you buy the day before for the sole purpose of sitting with your feet up while watching TV. A bit of Netflix, maybe a cheeky takeaway, and some rain outside to validate my not leaving the house all… Continue reading Movement a Day to Keep the Blues Away
Vintage, Classic and Elegant: Fashion and Style with Linda Ogbenna
Clothes can say ‘I’m proud of my culture’, ‘I am in charge’ or ‘I don’t care about being fashionable’. Here Linda Ogbenna, who owns the vintage online boutique ‘Bedroom Finds’ shares her favourite pieces Continue reading Vintage, Classic and Elegant: Fashion and Style with Linda Ogbenna
Buy yourself flowers…then bake them
With less bloom outside, bring the flowers to the table with these 5 scrumptious recipes that taste as sweet as they look. Continue reading Buy yourself flowers…then bake them
I am ____: How Self-Affirmation Moulds a Wholesome Self-image
So much of who we are is expressed without having to say a word. From the clothes we wear, to the products we use; where we spend our time and who with. The seemingly small details which when combined, illustrate what you care about the most and reflects who you are and who you want… Continue reading I am ____: How Self-Affirmation Moulds a Wholesome Self-image
5 Afro-Caribbean inspired Vegan recipes
In many Afro-Caribbean cultures, eating a Vegetarian or vegan diet is more or less unheard of. If you’re looking to reduce meat or dairy consumption while continuing to enjoy more traditional dishes, or just fancy something a little different, here are a few delicious recipes which offer the comfort of familiar ingredients and flavours. Vegan… Continue reading 5 Afro-Caribbean inspired Vegan recipes
3 Women-led Podcasts to make your day a little brighter
Listen to these while you get on with your routine to, perhaps, make your chores a little less tedious, your walks a little more enjoyable. Continue reading 3 Women-led Podcasts to make your day a little brighter
Journaling as a Form of Expressive Therapy
We’ve all had periods when it feels like life isn’t going as planned; when life circumstances leave us with feelings of melancholy, disappointment, failure or a combination of emotions which feel too overwhelming to fully process. Personally, bottling up such emotions is akin to carrying a load which gets heavier the longer I leave it… Continue reading Journaling as a Form of Expressive Therapy
A Brief Introduction
Twenty to a hundred is a collection of thoughts, ideas, and resources that reflect a current stage of life on a day to day, including the highs and lows; a female perspective. Continue reading A Brief Introduction
Twenty to a hundred 