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After being spotted by her label in 2009 Ellie Goulding’s career has rocketed her to a fame unimaginable by so many. Her music allows her to perform to crowds around the world, but her celebrity status gives her the platform in which to share her views and voice her opinion on so many of the...
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I recently went along with some of my girlfriends to an event at Third Space gym in Canary Wharf, which I genuinely thought was going to be another fitness meet-up. It was called ‘Educate. Empower. Inspire’ and aimed to reclaim the true meaning of female health and fitness. The event was completely different to what I...
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I had a minor nervous breakdown over the weekend, figuratively speaking of course. I don’t know what an actual nervous breakdown feels like, but I imagine that it’s much worse than what I went through. It began on Friday, a jittery, dark feeling that was with me when I woke up. I’m not too good...
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When was the last time you said yes to something when you actually meant no? My guess would be you did it this week, today even, possibly even within the last hour. You see we are so intrinsically hardwired to say yes that it just slips out. Our society tells us that yes is good, that...
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Spring is a beautiful explosion of colour and it’s all in the detail. It’s the time of year when all things nice come back to life and bold and bright nails is just one refreshing resurrection. The industry as a whole has flourished, from nail designs to DIY salon looks, spring is the perfect time to...
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Yesterday I participated in a radio show discussing the issues surrounding the topic of mental health. It was a real eye opener to find out how many lives are affected by mental health illnesses. Speaking to professionals and specialists in particular areas made me realise a lot, specifically that stigma around the subject needs to be...
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I’ve overcome my laziness to make more travel plans for this year. In August, I’ll be jetting off to Colombia to work with sloths in a rescue centre. By which I mean I’ll be looking after the sloths, not working alongside them. I have to pay the deposit by next week, then there’s no going...
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Now a days every day is national something or other day; from Coconut Torte Day to National Plant a Flower Day, we’ve embraced these crazy traditions. Most recently we celebrated National Napping Day and that is one holiday we can get on board with, as any day that encourages us to catch a few extra winks...
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My first year of primary school was the last time I had a male best friend, or any male friends at all for the rest of my childhood. During my nursery and infants school years, my best friends were always boys. I got along with them better, in a simpler time before gender politics and...
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As females, we love to look and feel fabulous. There really is no better feeling than dolling yourself up and knowing that you look great, and there’s no better way of doing it than applying an amazing face of makeup. Here are my top ten makeup must haves that help me to create my perfect look…...
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