Rock and Ruddle hair brush, £20-30
I know I’m not alone in my lust for a long and swishy mane. Yet something as simple as using the wrong brush can snag, tear and weaken our hair, causing…
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Kiesha Meikle
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Men: Everyday sexism and being a male feminist…
Being a young, white male I understand that I’m probably the last person on earth that should be schooling people on feminism. But feminism as a whole is something that…
Product of the Month: Jojoba and Rosehip Oil
I am always conscious about using oils as I am afraid they won’t absorb properly or will leave a shine on my skin. However, Jojoba and Rosehip Oil by the Jojoba…
Single Life: “When are you getting married?”
For me, as a single person, it can be a subject that is rather uncomfortable. By Yasmin Browne As much as we love our friends and family, why do they insist…
Behind the Scenes: Jack Garratt at HP Lounge
Sometimes you get an offer you can’t refuse – and that was certainly the case when Styleable was invited to attend an exclusive HP Lounge gig with Jack Garratt. By Ellie…
Beauty Alert! Are your facial wipes damaging your skin?
Depending on who you are, taking off your make up can be either the best or worst part of your day. For me, there is no greater feeling than taking…
Single Life: How to stop sleeping with your ex…
They are like a rash that just won’t budge. An itchy, disgusting rash but you can’t help but scratch it…By Savannah Nelis Sleeping with your ex is never a good…
What does your style say about you?
“If a woman is badly dressed, it’s the dress we will notice; but if she is impeccably dressed, it’s the woman herself we will notice”. Coco Chanel In so many ways…
The Well, Clerkenwell
London is famous for it’s variety of great pubs and rightfully so. Ask any Londoner where they prefer to socialise: pub, bar or restaurant – I guarantee the majority will name…
Overnight at The Rosebery, Clerkenwell
It happens every now and again. I never know exactly when, but I can usually feel it creeping up on me. It makes me scratch, then the corner of my…
Single Life: Going to a wedding alone? Read on…
Bringing a plus one to a wedding can be fantastic, but there may come a time when you have to fly solo. Yes, it’s scary, but there is no need…
Editors Picks: My favs of 2017-2018
Its been a pretty hectic start to the year and it’s only March. Did you see all our health and fitness content? For those who don’t know, we launched our…
OWNED: Women who own 2016 (already)…
Snap snap twirl people! It has been an event filled 2016 and the year has only just started. Now we have all calmed down (cough, cough…Beyonce’s Formation) I think it…
Behind the Scenes: Dump the junk food and get kitchen ready for 2017
Here at StyleAble headquarters standards can sometimes slip…especially in the kitchen. Sharing a kitchen (and an office) can mean that the eating habits of others rub off on you. ‘Chocolate anyone?…
Behind the Scenes: #fivedaysfreefitness
What’s stopping you from getting fit? If your answer is budget, stay posted for more from my #fivedayfreefitness challenge, where I will be working out for five days…for free! (but…
Lisbon and Obidos: One country – two worlds – four days…
I love Lisbon. Two hours flying time from London to arrive in a city of sun and golden beaches. Seeped in history it boasts fabulous food, friendly people and good…
Body Positivism: A change is coming…
There is a social shift happening. It has been happening for some time now…but it seems to be increasing in both speed and reach. Body positivism. It is hard to…
Africa Fashion Week: Three African designers share their inspiration…
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is Europe’s largest catwalk event of African and African-inspired design. A collaborative catwalk and exhibition, AFWL highlights the industry’s established and emerging African designers. StyleAble…
A Spotlight on: Psyche Designer Clothing…
Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, London…Middlesbrough? Well, it may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of high end, designer clothing – but that might…
How to transition your sunglasses…
The sun may be shining at the moment, but how long until the days become shorter and the skies become significantly more grey…not long at all. There are some accessories…
Have you had enough of ‘perfect’?
Have you had enough of the gloss? The photoshopped bodies? Perfect meals and sunset views? Well, you are not alone as it seems that the hashtag #uninspirational is gaining steam…
Interiors: It’s a fair copper…
It’s an interiors trend that has hung on in there for a couple of years now, copper. By Kiesha Meikle I remember seeing copper start to emerge as a trend around…
Dramatically dark walls and throwing caution to the wind…
Last week I went along to the Livingetc House Tour (Northwest London). The tours are a chance to step inside some of London’s most stylish homes, have a nose about and…
How to make your diet work for you…
Have you been embarking on the same diet for years, yet recently found that no matter how regimented you are it just isn’t giving you the results it once did? You…
Going natural: Grey hair…do care
I have ‘gone natural’. Well, what I mean to say is that I have stopped chemically straightening my hair. The result? Natural curls. By Kiesha Meikle I am officially part…
The Alchemist, Brick Lane
My ideal location for a good night out is anywhere that does awesome cocktails. By Reef Choudhury So, when a friend told me that The Alchemist is known for doing awesome…
Behind the Scenes: Team Breakfast at Balans, Westfield
While some parts of the UK were making the difficult commute to work, I was marvelling over the breakfast menu at the newly revamped Balans Soho Society, Shepherds Bush. Deciding on…
Blogger Competition (closed): Where do you blog from?
For any blogger, having a pen that reflects your personal style is like wearing the right handbag or suit. Whether you are meeting with a PR, attending a new launch,…
Digital Nomad: Henry Wood House, Oxford Circus
It’s been a busy few months for StyleAble’s ever increasing team of fabulous writers! (modest aren’t we). It is unfortunate that we are all based in different parts of the country…
A Spotlight On: Nanshy Masterful Collection Brushes
I’m the first person to hold my hands up and admit I’m a hoarder. My guilty pleasure is definitely collecting make-up brushes, so when I had the opportunity to review…
Behind the Scenes: House of Holi at Cinnamon Kitchen…
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the House of Holi at Cinnamon Kitchen – an indulgent evening of traditional Indian canapés and fruity cocktails, followed by 30 minutes of…
Oil Pulling…have you tried it yet?
Have you heard of the term Oil Pulling? By Reef Choudhury I hadn’t, until recently – now everyone is going on about it. Case in point: http://fashionista.com/2014/03/oil-pulling So, what exactly is…
Top ten products for a pro blogger kit…
Not long ago, I decided to leave the day job and take on blogging as a full time occupation. It wasn’t an easy decision to make and if I am…
Out and About: Trader Vic’s Tiki Cinema Night
With the success of the Secret Cinema immersive experience, Hot Tub cinema, and the Luna outdoor cinema events across the UK, it’s fair to say that the British cinema scene…
Dublin Delights: A list of Dublin’s hot spots…
There are lots of things to do, places to visit and history to explore in Dublin, like the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College amongst other popular things. But here are…
Behind the Scenes: Bershka Collection SS15 #GETWILD
With bubbly in one hand and nibbles in the other, I was set to represent and explore the SS15 Bershka collection. The room was filled with colours, patterns and an…
Spotlight: Herbalife 7-Day Results Challenge…
For many of us, describing our skin as temperamental would be an understatement. The day-to-day stresses and tribulations of battling weather, juggling a schedule and raising children (all whilst balancing…
Shedonism: Upscale your shed…
No longer just a space to shove the lawnmower or to hide that old chest of drawers, for many the shed has become a place for contemplation, creative work and…
Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen: Spring is in the air and in the home…
Spring is on its way and about blooming time too! (Did you see what I did there?) In preparation for sunnier days, we have been talking with tv personality and interior…
Yes, Dave really is epic…
By now you should be so familiar with the two words ‘epic’ and ‘strut’ that your mind immediately conjures up an image of Dave. You know, THAT guy with the…
Happy Valentine’s Day to Me…
Valentine’s Day can sometimes feel a little disappointing. Whether you’re attached and fed up of hearing the infamous ‘I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day’, or maybe you’re single and sick…
Around the world…in London
I recently read an interesting Buzzfeed article, it was shared on Facebook by a friend I haven’t seen in years. The article is called: 57 Reasons living in London ruins you for…
Spend Valentines Day with Glo & Ray…
We all aim to be masters of seduction when it comes to Valentines Day and thanks to Glo & Ray Cosmetics, we may all just achieve that this year. By Neal…
Urban Knitting: “There is always something new to be covered in yarn!”
Magda Sayeg is on a mission to give knitting a makeover. Known as the ‘mother of urban knitting’, she’s travelled the world transforming urban areas with eye-catching colourful knitted designs.…
Behind the Scenes: A visit to the Vintage Kilo Sale, East London
Can vintage clothing be worth it’s weight? The StyleAble took a trip to east London to find out… The Vintage Kilo Sale calls at over 10 cities across the UK,…
Can we talk about hair extensions?
Nobody wants to admit that they want hair extensions, but very few of us are blessed with Rapunzel-like hair – so what to do? By Lisa Thompson The truth is, most…
Tried and Tested: Lush Spa Synaethesia Treatment…
After travelling to Kingston-Upon-Thames from rural Cornwall at a time so early not even the birds were singing, I was desperate for a hot stone body massage. By Neal Dakota…
“Fashion is lifelong – for everyone of every age!”
“My name is Bliss, I love my name, it suits me so I just use it! I am a New Yorker who lives in Los Angeles. I am the Head…
Retox vs Detox: Sourced Market’s new concept Pop-Up
Are you reneging on that ‘must lose weight’ resolution you set yourself at the turn of midnight this New Year? Well, you’re not alone – and Sourced Market may have the…