My makeup journey begins in primary school with a bid to cover acne and overcome self-consciousness. It eventually becomes a favourite form of Gothic self-expression, later takes a detour via vintage glamour, and currently resides at a playful hybrid… … Continue Reading
I packed up my favourite vintage outfits and took my fiancée for his first ever visit to the gorgeous city of Paris for his birthday! We enjoyed a romantic weekend exploring diverse neighbourhoods and indulging in lots of treats! … Continue Reading
If you like walking alongside a peaceful and bucolic waterway while never being more than 10 minutes from a trendy cafe, pub/bar, or transport to escape back to civilization, then this could be the perfect day trip for you!… Continue Reading
While many people plan winter escapes to the sun, I organised a very different trip: Iceland in November! With incredible landscapes to explore, interesting folk histories, and world-class spas, I was in! Here’s a run down of my 7-day itinerary.… Continue Reading
I’ve recently added a suite of new hobbies to my repertoire: dressing in fabulous medieval gowns, enjoying lavish feasts, witnessing armoured combat and archery contests, attending royal courts, and learning about medieval arts and sciences- how did this happen?!… Continue Reading
Today’s inspiring biography subject is my Gran, Winifred (“Win”) Guest, who is turning 100 years old! I reflect on her working class roots, experience as Lady Mayoress, love of football, and role as matriarch to 4 generations of our family.… Continue Reading
I’m passionate about the Goth scene! I love the music, clothing, dancing, and community. In this second post in the series, I’ll shed some further light on this part of my life by answering some more frequently asked questions.… Continue Reading
From an unlikely start playing lawnmower-themed games at age 5, to working at XBox, and now at an Indie studio developing games as a service, I talk origin stories, inspiration, and all things video game careers with Avery… Continue Reading
I’ve been doing an audit of my life as a consumer and seeing where I can make some more ethical and environmentally sustainable choices. Turns out there were at least 12 easy swaps I could make around the home! … Continue Reading
I’m passionate about the Goth scene. I love the music, clothing, dancing, and community. In this post I’ll shed some light on this part of my life by answering some frequently asked questions I’ve encountered over the past two decades.… Continue Reading