We've all dreamt of it at some point - a side hustle.  Something to flex our creative/alternative skills outside of our day job; simultaneously earning some extra pennies!  I'm registered as self-employed and so outside of content and copywriting, I started a photographic stream of business a few months ago (the images shown in this post were taken for Luxtra London, a vegan accessory brand).  Needless to say, I had not anticipated this pandemic sweeping across the world and creating a lockdown.  Oh dear.  However, that doesn't mean we have to admit defeat.  Nope and nope again.  Instead, it means now is the perfect time to launch (or work on) our side hustle, ready for once the world returns to normality.  But if you're still not convinced, read on...

So, the country has now gone into lockdown and it's no longer a choice of whether or not we're going to be cooped up at home - it's happening, it's happened.  We could dwell on it, for sure.  Because there's plenty to dwell on right now.  But instead, let's just focus on what we can control.  I've harped on about loungewear for a long time now, however now that most of us are working from home, comfort has become of more importance than ever before.  I'll admit, this edit of loungewear wasn't difficult to put together because most of them have been sitting prettily in my bookmarks, ready for me to click 'add to bag' on for a while!  So, grab your hot chocolate and start browsing for a mixture of loungewear, nightwear and everything in between; with a focus on neutral, calm living and genuine comfort.  Enjoy! 

To put it bluntly, this is not an easy time for anyone.  However, the silver lining throughout the unfolding of this pandemic has been the sense of solidarity emerging throughout the world.  Whether we like it or not: we're in this together.  I've looong been a believer in making the most out of a situation; to accept how circumstances may not be ideal, but if you're well enough to make a choice - to not let those circumstances walk all over you.  With this in mind, I've been doing my absolute best to keep to a routine.  I've been remote working for the past few years anyway and so it's not too much of a shift.  However, with self-isolation in practice, things can occasionally go a bit... sideways.  So, in spirit with this embellished power suit, I figured it was high time to develop an embellished power attitude!

Do you ever find yourself obsessing over a print, or a pattern?  Sure you have.  But hooow about a logo?  I'm not usually one for bold all-over logos, and yet for some reason I've fallen head over heels for Fendi's iconic, busy and dark brown print.  It's adorning new accessories every other week and can be spotted over on Instagram on the regular.  It's identifiably, unapologetically Fendi - and I love it.  After adding this vintage Fendi shoulder bag to my accessory collection this season, the latest update has been these popular Fendi sunglasses via Sunglasses Shop.  But it's not all about me!  I have a fabulous discount code for you: use ICE25 to receive 25% discount off your order at checkout on any designer sunglasses at Sunglasses Shop (until 31/03).  And if it's these specific beauties you're eyeing up, you might like to know they're uh, also on sale right now...

Good evening, you gorgeous bunch!  I'm currently sat on a mattress and surrounded by one million and one boxes.  You guessed it: I've moved into a new place!  My love affair with London continues, though a little further West this time with a move to Chiswick.  However, moving hasn't been easy thanks to coming down with the flu the very same day I was handed keys to the new place.  Ugh, I know.  But let's not dwell on the fact I can barely walk without toppling sideways, instead let's turn our focus onto much, much prettier things!  My suggestion?  Nude heels!  I say nude, but you know nothing is that strict around here and so I'm referring to footwear on the scale anywhere from white to beige and from blush pink to latte brown.  You get the idea.  With the start of a new month, we're edging closer and closer towards calmer weather and so now is the time to whip your shoe-drobe into shape!  Read on for inspiration...