Cosy is a word that is used in this house on a regular basis. If you are Scandinavian or in my case, married to one, the word practically gets engrained into your vocabulary. The word cosy literally means “comfort, warmth, and relaxation” – a state of being that is necessary in order to lead a […]
Pregnancy is such an important time to give your skin some TLC! All those raging hormones can throw everything off balance for good (amazing lustrous hair) or bad (horrendous acne). More importantly as the skin on your bump grows and stretches it tends to become dry and itchy, which can be extremely uncomfortable – especially […]
A few months ago when I found out that I was pregnant I began looking for sustainable maternity clothes. I searched for pieces that were both fashionable and sustainable and was surprised by how little options there were for pregnant women who are conscious consumers. This was particularly unexpected as there are so many ethical […]
If you have wondered why I have been a bit absent the past few months, it’s because I have never been so sick in my life! Extreme morning sickness (in my case all day sickness) was a real struggle in the first trimester and part of the second trimester. Looking at my phone (or any […]
In an effort to promote a #PlasticFreeSummer in collaboration with WWF this World Oceans Day, I have listed below 7 ways in which you can cut plastic out of your life. Plastic is an issue which is affecting us globally, it accounts for 95% of all waste in the open ocean. Thanks to broadcast content such […]
Lola’s Apothecary is an award-winning natural beauty and wellness brand with hand made products from the English countryside. At the heart of Lola’s Apothecary is a vision of beauty and grace, a holistic lifestyle enhanced by moments of sensory indulgence, and couture beauty products with fine fragrances and natural skincare. Their mission is to bring the […]
Marina Vaptzarova is an ethical luxury lifestyle brand that creates contemporary journals exclusively handmade from Nepalese craftsmanship using natural and sustainable materials. With sustainable development at it’s heart, Marina Vaptzarova has created designs with renewable and natural raw materials since 1993. The brand uses plant-based materials that regenerate rapidly and are harvested by hand. By adopting a […]
Two weeks ago I was invited by the V&A to the pre-launch of their new exhibition Fashioned from Nature, a critical, informative and elegant exposition of the ambiguous relationship between fashion and nature from the 17th century to the present day. Fashioned from Nature demonstrates how fashion trends have drawn inspiration from the beauty and power […]
MOMOC is a new environmentally conscious sustainable and ethical timeless shoe brand from Spain that locally produces and sources a considerable amount of their materials. Their products are hand-made with high quality; they are stylish, elegant and comfortable. This sustainable brand donates 2% of their profits to non-profit organisations engaged in reforestation and the reintegration […]
I have teamed up with the lovely Holly Rose of Leotie Lovely and Kate Arnell of Eco Boost in collaboration with WWF in order to promote #EarthHour this year. Now in its 11th year, WWF’s Earth Hour is a global movement to call for international action to tackle climate change and wildlife loss. This year, on […]