Every September for the past few years, I have had the pleasure of selling my Art range at the Norwich Global Village Market’s (www.norwichglobalvillagemarket.co.uk) yearly African & Caribbean Market . However as a result of the pandemic the wonderful organisors Sophie and Rob were unable to have the physical event therefore have decided to take …
WHO RUN THE WORLD? … GIRLS: AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAELA RENEE JOHNSON, A BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND HOST OF TOP ITUNES PODCAST, BE YOU FIND HAPPY
We can all do with some positivity right now, which is why I was so excited to interview Michaela Renee Johnson, the incredible bestselling author, psychotherapist and host of the top iTunes podcast, Be You Find Happy which encourages people to speak their truth with grace and live a courageous life of authenticity. Read on …
My journey to simple living
A major realisation for me during these Covid-19 times has most definitely been a need for me to live a more simplified life. Spending so much time at home and actually having the headspace to think has proven to be so beneficial. I have been really thinking about how I want my life to look …
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: #BLACKLIVESMATTER
The death of George Floyd appears to have shocked the world in ways many had never imagined because let’s be very frank, this was not the first time a black person has died in the hands of white officers. I even heard people asking why there were protests happening and what exactly this had to …
THE FASHION COLLECTION INSPIRED BY THE HEROINES OF RETRO-FUTURIST FILMS : AN INTERVIEW WITH EMERGING LONDON-BASED MEXICAN DESIGNER VANESSA BON
Earlier this year in February during London Fashion Week, I went to see emerging designer Vanessa Bon’s futuristic A/W 20 collection which she showcased as part of the Westminster’s BA show. I managed to catch up with the designer and learn more about her background and the inspiration behind her collection in this interview. Firstly …
5 THINGS I DO TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH #MENTALHEALTHAWARENESSWEEK
I thought I would share some of the things I do to improve my mental health as its mental health awareness week. Living and working in London presents so many challenges when it comes getting the ideal work/life balance. I often find myself feeling overwhelmed which unfortunately is the norm for most. My first …
Cooking an Afro-Fusion dish during quarantine with Congolese-French Gourmet chef Mick Élysée
So last week I had the pleasure of attending a Zoom cooking class with the one and only Congolese-French gourmet chef Mick Élysée. Some of you may recall from this earlier blog post that I was first introduced to this talented afro-fusion chef a couple of years ago on my birthday at his incredible pop-up …
MY LONDON FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 ROUND-UP
I kicked off the Fashion Week season by attending London Fashion Week last month, which always seems to come by so quickly. I love seeing the collections of arising emerging talent as well as going to see some of my favorite more established designers such as Paul Costelloe who always puts together a spectacular show …
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: TATA NAKA’S COLOURFUL, ECLECTIC AND BOLD STATEMENT PIECES
Back in February during London Fashion Week I went to see the Autumn/Winter 18 collection presentation for London based womenswear brand Tata Naka and just simply fell in love with their beautiful bold prints. Being an art enthusiast I love the way this brand fuses their love for art with fashion. The brand is designed …
3 of my favourite flawless foundations for women of colour
Ever since I started wearing foundation at the age of 21, I have really struggled for years to find the perfect foundation for my skin tone. I guess what also didn’t help was the fact that I have a yellow undertone and most women of colour I know have red undertones so could make MAC …