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From a coursework to a blog…

July 31, 2024 By in Blogging Tips, True Stories Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The world of blogging has changed massively in the last few years. It is so different from when I started blogging many years ago, but that should come as no surprise since I have changed as a person over the years. With life comes changes, and the ones who can adapt are the ones who carry on.

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From a coursework to a blog…

Fashion and Style Police initially started as a coursework project. I was a student at London College of Style (LCS) in 2012 and was studying the styling course to break into the competitive personal styling industry and part of the course work was to create a fashion and style blog from scratch. I have always been interested in writing and setting up a blog was one of my goals, so naturally I was drawn to this part of the course. The course was mind-bending but enjoyable. I completed the course and stumbled briefly into the world of personal styling, but I quickly realised it was not for me, but blogging was, and I have been at it for almost 12 years now.

The many changes in the blogging world

This blog that started as an assignment quickly began a hobby/creative outlet for me, and now a side gig for me. I enjoy writing, and being able to run Fashion and Style Police all these years has been a dream come through. Having said that, the many changes happening to SEO over the years have changed the blogging experience for me. It has been off-putting, to say the least, but since the passion is still there, the show must go on. My love for blogging keeps me on this platform, against all odds, and so the blog started as coursework, then became a hobby and a creative outlet, then turned to a side gig, then a full-time job, and now back to a side gig.

I won’t change anything in the journey to becoming this version of myself and the blog. The experience has been one of many twists and turns, which all have brought me to where I am today, and I would be forever grateful.

Do you have a blog or a different creative outlet? What led to you creating this space? Please share your story in the comments section, let’s chat! You never know but your story may inspire someone today.

Thanks for stopping by, have a good one.

The Best Yoga Retreats in the UK

November 15, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , 1 Comment

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As the busy year comes to an end, it is important to take some time off to rest and reflect. The hustle and bustle of life usually leaves us in need of a wellness break every now and again, and it is great to break away from the general daily routine and do something good for your physical and mental health. Yoga retreats are a great way to help you stay refreshed and revitalised. There are many options available for yoga retreats in the UK. You can decide on the yoga retreat you want based on the activities available as well as the dates and the location.

In my case, I would want a retreat that implements art, meditation, nature walks, massage, detox, mindfulness, and yoga. If you are wondering where to book your next yoga retreat, you should go Basubu. There are loads of yoga retreats available on the website.

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The Best Yoga Retreats in the UK

I have been so busy online looking out for great yoga retreats. Here are three recommendations for you:

Festive Winter Retreat in Cheshire

This winter retreat in the magical world of Alderley Ridge in Cheshire comes up on 28th December – 29th December, 2021. It is a two day program that includes breathwork, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, guided woodland walk, massage/healing session, meditation, and more.   I am really interested in this retreat because the location is not too far from where I am, and since it is a non-residential retreat, I can easily commute to and fro for the two days required.

Eco-Friendly Essex Wellness Retreat

I have family in Essex, so I do visit quite often. I would love to attend this wellness retreat in Essex countryside. It would be a nice escape from my daily routine. I love the sound of the Vegan cooking classes, the detox diet, and the yoga, pilates and other fitness classes. The eco-friendly venue also sounds really amazing.

Long Weekend Eco-Friendly Retreat in North Devon

This North Devon retreat is great for those looking to leave behind the stress of life, and soak in the beautiful countryside and sea. The fresh air, peace and relaxing activities would do wonders for your physical and mental health. I really like the sound of a countryside with views to the sea. This is definitely one of the best yoga retreats I have found in the UK.

What do you think of these yoga retreats in the UK? Which is your favourite?

 

 

 

Keeping Sun Safe: How To Do It

April 8, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , 3 Comments

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The summer is ahead and everyone is hoping to be able to get out into the sunshine for the first time in a year. It’s not that we’ve been locked IN, but being locked DOWN has made it much harder to plan to go away on a fun vacation. The thing about the beach is that while it’s the most beautiful place that you can go to, it’s also the place that can be dangerous for your skin. Getting outdoors for sunshine isn’t always easy, but it’s much safer to do it when you know how to look after your skin properly.

The sun is great for your health, but in excess, it can be dangerous. The body needs the sun to produce vitamin D and getting outdoors to find things to do in the longer, brighter summer days can help you to feel calm, relaxed and make you feel as if you’re glowing! The only thing that you need to do is be very aware of sun safety and how you can protect yourself in the harsher UV lighting out there in the sunshine. With this in mind, we’ve got some of the best ways that you can protect yourself and stay safe in the sunshine.

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  • Apply sunscreen. You need to prevent your skin from burning in the sunshine and that means that you need a good quality sunshine. Think about the products with the highest star ratings, has an SPF of 30 and is water resistant. You may not be out there swimming, but your body is bound to sweat a little and you need to ensure that you don’t’ run off the sunscreen every single time you sweat. You should also ensure that it’s not out of date! Around half an hour before you go out, add in some sunscreen to all exposed areas including the face!
  • Wear protective clothes. You don’t want to go out into the hot sun and wear a ton of layers, but you do need to get comfortable with breathable fabrics that can cover exposed skin. Wear a hat – no hat, no play! – and make sure that you have a light cover up over your arms and legs to stop too much UV radiation going through to your skin. You can check how much sunlight gets through your clothes by holding them up to the sunshine. A hat protects your head and you need sunglasses for your eyes, too.
  • Keep an eye on the UV index. You want to ensure that you’re not going outside in the strongest UV without protection. So, make checking the UV reports as regular as checking the weather each day. You can find out the UV index where you are when you are on the Met Office website!
  • Stick to the shade. Where you can during the strongest rays of the day, stick to the shade and be inside. This is usually between 11am and 3pm. Avoid being out in the direct sunlight in these times, and you can ensure that your skin will be happier!

 

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