Welcome to my blog. I document my life, adventures in travel and thoughts on living a sustainable lifestyle. Hope you have a nice stay!
All in Life
We've probably all had that one person who says 'what's the point, you're not going to change anything.' Not only does such a comment anger you, as it does me, but it also makes you begin to question (even if it is a few days later) - do my actions make that much of a difference in the grand scheme of things? Read more on the blog
Read about my exciting new venture as a regular contributor to Delikate Rayne (DR), a sustainable fashion brand that produces vegan based clothing. Delikate Rayne recently reached out to me about becoming a writer for their online based blog about all things sustainable but with a cool fashion twist! Although I am now also a regular contributor to DR I will still be posting like crazy on somadina.co.uk so be sure to subscribe!
My most recent images from my test shoot with the senior Missguided Team in Manchester *spoiler alert* there is a serious overload of my face.
Special thanks to Molly Megan (Photographer), Sara Luxe (Stylist) and Fyza Saleh (Hair and Make Up)
I'm sure any ladies who read this can relate. As a woman, I won't lie to you, sometimes I feel scared when walking home alone at night. It doesn't matter if I am walking for 2 minutes or 20, I am scared. Don't get me, wrong, I live in a safe suburban area but I still acknowledge that it is a very real possibility that one day with no warning at all something could very bad could happen to me. With all the news stories we hear about rape and sexual assault, let's look at what it really feels like to be woman alone at night.
I remember when I was considering the getting the hormonal implant one of the questions during my initial consultation was 'Were you in any way pressured by your partner into getting this form of contraceptive?' My first thought was 'wtf, seriously?!' but then I thought well, doesn't that really say it all, we really do live in a society where the type of (or lack there of) contraception we as women use is really governed by men.
As women, a lot of pressure to guard against unwanted pregnancies rests on our shoulders, is it fair - no, of course not but is it the reality yes. In this article I discuss the importance of reading around different types of hormonal conception and most importantly ensuring that you make a decision that YOU, yes YOU are happy and comfortable with. This is not a a lash out against hormonal contraceptives, just simply highlighting that they are not to to be something taken lightly because after all our 'body is a temple' right.
Last week I turned 24 and after having what can easily be referred to as a mini life crisis where I thought I was doomed and had already failed at life. i realised it's really not that deep and actually Im pretty bloody happy with where I am, So, if you too get moments where you catch a glimpse of yourself halfway through a Netflix binge, thinking what the hell am I doing with my life - then this article is for you to know that just because you're a year older doesn't mean that your 'adult hat' has to be on all the time, that it's ok to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Today marks one of the final days of 'Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)'. MHAW aims to educate and increase awareness about mental health illness and encourages people to look at mental health from a new angle, to understand why so many people are living with mental health problems and the struggles that they may face.
What's it like today to be in an interracial relationship? Is it still possible that the same stereotypes exist or have we moved beyond that in a society that is supposedly more open minded towards other cultures, ethnicies and religions.
As a girl in a long distance relationship, I get it, they are s**t, no-one wants them so read here about my take on them
Is the fashion industry is pursuing sustainability - why do we hardly know anything about it? This post is inspired by the lack of media coverage regarding the environmental and social actions that fashion brands are incorporating into their operations.
Join me on my cooking challenge - making healthy and sometimes not so healthy food for your indulgence!
