Where is Miss Portmanteau?
It’s been a while since my last blog post. So I’d like to take a moment to explain what’s really been going on, where I’ve been… and where I’m going to!
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Olloclip Photography Lens Review for Smartphone
Olloclip make clip-on lenses for both iPhone and android, basically equipping your smartphone camera with superpowers. Using a different lens, get creative with a range of wide-angle, fisheye and close-up shots…
Should You Go to the Baby Show?
The Baby Show is the largest pregnancy and parenting event in the UK and an absolute must for first-time parents. Read for my top reasons to go, which day to attend, and helpful tips for making the most out of your visit.
How To Find The World’s Best Independent Hotels
Hotels are no longer just a place to sleep but an immersive experience of culture, cuisine, heritage, design, nature, or all of the above. Read on to discover five of the best independent memberships to look out for when planning your next vacation.
What Happens When You Become a Blogger
There are a lot of misperceptions surrounding bloggers and blogging. One of the biggest misperceptions is that bloggers get things for free, while others struggle to understand the difference between a blogger’s online persona and their private life. Here’s what really happens when you become a blogger.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Instagram
I’m definitely not the only one with a love-hate relationship with Instagram. In so many ways, the platform is amazing, providing inspiration and opportunity to anybody with a smartphone. However, it’s also become a source of great frustration! Especially for micro-influencers. The constantly changing…
40 Bucket List Things Before I’m 40
This post is a follow-up to 30 Things to Do Before Turning 30, which looked back at the life goals and things I achieved before hitting the big 3-0. Now it’s time to look forward and consider the things I still haven’t done… While I ticked off a lot of things in my 20s, there is still so much I want to do. And that’s fantastic! How boring would it be to have done and seen it all before my first grey hair?
The Scoop on the UK Blog Awards 2018
Last Friday I attended the UK Blog Awards 2018 at the Marriott Grosvenor Square as a Lifestyle Finalist. The event was an incredible opportunity to meet like-minded bloggers and industry peers, and celebrate our achievements with lots of prosecco! Wearing a stunning maxi dress by Forever New and hair by Blow Ltd, here are some photos of my red carpet look and thoughts on the event.
10 Beautiful Blogs to Discover
Blogs are like apps, there are millions of them, one for almost anything you can imagine. Nearly everyone knows someone who has one. The question is, are you even a millennial if you don’t? So, in a sea of millions of blogs, how do you find the cool ones?
UK Blog Awards: I’m a Finalist!
I am so excited to announce that I made it as a finalist in the UK Blog Awards 2018 for the Lifestyle category! A huge thank you to everyone who voted, what a way to start the year! Winners will be selected by a judging panel in February with the results announced in April.
Travel Stories: It’s a Small World
Travel really does make the world seem smaller. When I signed up to attend my first travel bloggers networking event, the last thing I expected was to meet someone who already knew my name…
UK Blog Awards 2018: Why you should vote for me!
Participating in the UK Blog Awards is like running a marathon. Nobody really expects to win on their first go. But who cares if you don’t win, you’re still going to run! After all, you’ve spent a year in training, pushing yourself to run faster, further, breathe deeper. You’ve raised money from your friends, family and colleagues in support of your favourite charity. You didn’t give up, and you can’t wait to finally do it, to say you did it. That’s plenty to be proud of.
One Year of Blogging
My blog is one year old! One whole year, wow. I’m incredibly proud of this little blog of mine. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about blogging, is that it’s a lot of work! A one year anniversary is a real achievement, like learning…
INTERVIEW: The Collyer Twins
A look inside: Social Influencers Miss Portmanteau teamed up with the beautiful Collyer Twins to talk blogging and social media success. They explain what it’s like breaking into the social media world, taking us through some key challenges, career highlights and what’s next in store. The…