“One sniff of cologne could kill me.”
I remember it like it was yesterday; I hugged my dad and then the unimaginable happened – I went into anaphylactic shock. It was so bad I ended up in…
“Being Black and joyful is an extreme sport.”
Being joyful whilst Black is….precarious. More so than for any other racial group (argue with me, I dare you). It’s just no matter how big a safety wall of joy…
Your New Year’s resolutions…
Oh wait, you thought I wanted to know what your New Year’s resolutions were? No. I don’t care. Sounds harsh, but the problem is that too many people make them…
A guide to wine for your Brexit leaving drinks…
Bad news: Oddbins has gone into administration…oh, Brexit! Good news: Wine is getting cheaper The world seems to be going bonkers and the only way I can deal with it…
The lingerie industry is leading the way in bopo…
Bopo. You know….Bopo? Yes you do. It’s the shorthand way of saying body positivism which unless you have been living under a rock you will have heard mentioned by one…
The celery juice debate…
To juice or not to juice (celery)? It’s a question that has been popping up across almost every media feed for the last week or so. To be clear, I…
Why it’s ok to have no friends…
It happens. You have been friends for years but you have changed and so have they. You chat on the phone, but only rarely and when you do it’s just…
A quick guide to package holidays…
Now that you have gorged yourself on turkey and digested all of that Christmas cake, have you started to think about 2019? I’m sorry to break you out of your…
Behind the Scenes: Content for new mummys…
Coming up: Brand new content for new mums! Motherhood has been the most rewarding job of my life. It can also get tough sometimes (right now my daughter is crying…
What to wear after 40… (whatever the f*@!k you want!)
Remember when you were turning 20 and 30 sounded old? Then you hit 30 and 40 felt like an age away, then…well, you know the rest. By Kiesha Meikle My…
To baldly go: Why some black women shave their heads..
The relationship between women…hold on, scratch that. The relationship between black women and their hair is ‘REAL’. Not least because we have created an art form out of expressing ourselves…
Body positivism or mass consumerism?
Did you read ‘Extreme Beauty: How far will you go?’of course you did. If you remember a time when a bit of blush and mascara would do, then you are…
Editor’s Blog: “I have an anxious mind…so i’m getting fit”
I have an anxious mind. The only way I can really describe my mind is as being like a machine that actively likes to connect the dots, dive down the rabbit…
Black Mirror: African model throws a spotlight (and shade) on fashion industry…
Her name is Deddeh Howard and if you haven’t seen her Instagram page, we recommend you take a look. Not only is she a stunning model in her own right, she is…
Body Positivism: A journey to self acceptance…
(Images taken from Selfridges EVERYBODY campaign) There’s been a growing trend on social media that is becoming harder and harder to ignore, namely the body positivism movement – a movement that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fashion and Lifestyle: PETA Award for Jane Iredale…
It’s funny how things work out isn’t it? I was just about to post some information about Julien Macdonald’s range of glasses for Vision Express, when I read another article…
Art and Culture: Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination
Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination, is the British Library’s latest exhibition…and one if it’s best. By Khutina Griffiths Chronicling the development and influence of gothic literature since its inception…
Art and Culture: Blisters 2014 Exhibition
Blisters 2014 is everything you want from an exhibition: Interesting, handmade, limited edition screen-printed posters at the ridiculously affordable price of £40. What more could you ask for? Oh, how’s about it…
Baking trends for 2014 (keep up won’t you)
First there was Masterchef then came the Great British Bake Off. Last year the cupcake was king, now it’s the turn of the macaron. In the last few years, it…
A European Caribbean Culinary Love Affair…
Having lived in Norway for two years now, I’d be lying if I said I don’t miss London. When I first moved back, one of the things I missed the most…
Digital Nomad: The Black & White Building, Shoreditch
I am on a mission to find the perfect place to work. Join me as a travel through the UK and abroad on a wonderful journey, perfecting my work-life balancing…
“Change is a slow, steady process, not a one-off sprint.”
Why M is for March (and a Lack of Motivation…) By Kiesha Meikle We’ve all made a New Year’s resolution. We’ve all broken one too. In fact, 88% of us…
Are you coping?
On the day it happened, everything was probably fine. You might have had the odd niggling problem such as, “Do I have enough money in my account to last out…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy, average, plump, fat and obese. Seemingly straight forward terms to physically describe someone. But when you can’t see, this can get extremely confusing. By Linn Martinussen…
Guest Blog: Life after London…
Life after London… Since I last wrote for styleAble, a lot has changed for me. The biggest thing is that I’ve relocated. It came as much, if not more, of…
To clutch or not to clutch?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘size doesn’t matter’, well, it couldn’t be truer when it comes to the clutch. Yes, these fantastic purses may be on the smaller side, but…
Sock bun technique…described.
Ladies, have you had enough of your long straight hair and would like to style or curl it using a very cost effective and heat free method? Well, I saw…
Skinny Vs Flared…
Here’s a trend I’d never have thought would take: denim clingfilm. To be wrapped around the bottom and legs, with the option for extending up to and over the stomach…
Kara’s ‘I love shoes’ reviews
By Kara Rowe Booted and Suited is a small company that’s been going for a few years. They claim to sell designer shoes at cheaper prices, which to be honest…