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How to Pick the Perfect Bridesmaids

Here's my latest post: 'How to Pick the Perfect Bridesmaids.' Enjoy x #theclqrt #bb_bloggers #bloggingbabesRT #littleblogRT #bloggershare #weddings #bride #marriage #bridesmaids #wordpress

You’re here for one of three reasons. 1) You’re getting married! Massive congratulations to you! 2) You’re already married and your bridesmaids really came through for you. Well done for choosing the right blend of women to walk with you down the aisle. 3)You’re already married but wondering why your girls acted crazy? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I hope you’ve got your cup of tea ready…

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How to Pick the Perfect Bridesmaids

Here's my latest post: 'How to Pick the Perfect Bridesmaids.' Enjoy x #theclqrt #bb_bloggers #bloggingbabesRT #littleblogRT #bloggershare #weddings #bride #marriage #bridesmaids #wordpress

You’re here for one of three reasons. 1) You’re getting married! Massive congratulations to you! 2) You’re already married and your bridesmaids really came through for you. Well done for choosing the right blend of women to walk with you down the aisle. 3)You’re already married but wondering why your girls acted crazy? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I hope you’ve got your cup of tea ready…

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Prague: 2 Days, 3 People, 400 Pounds

Prague: 2 Days, 3 People, 400 Pounds #bloggingbabes #theclqrt #bloggerloveshare #afrobloggers #blackgirlswhoblog #blackbritishbloggers #travelbloggers #travelblog #travel #prague #visitprague

Travelling to the Czech Republic on a budget? Here’s how I had the time of my life in Prague with my mum, sister and only 400 squid between us! Side note: I also wanted to give a massive welcome to my new followers, I see you! Don’t forget to connect with me on my socials!

Here are the things I paid for in advance:

Ryanair Flight: £135 return for 3 people

Airbnb: £75 for one night (city…

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How to Survive the London Underground

How to Survive the London Underground. #traveltips #LondonUnderground #LondonTube #Tube #TfL #BloggingBabes #travelbloggers #theclqrt #bloggerloveshare #afrobloggers #blackgirlswhoblog #blackbritishbloggers

It’s busy, it’s sweaty, it’s overcrowded. But it will get you where you need to go if you play by the rules. I’m back in London for the summer and have been reluctantly reintroduced to Tube Etiquette. Thought I’d share how to survive TfL and possibly save a life… You’re welcome!

1. Don’t you dare look anyone in the eye.

2. Walk quickly, as though your life depends on it. If you stop in the…

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5 Things Black People Can’t Use In Hotel Rooms

Here are 5 Things Black People Can’t Use In Hotel Rooms. #bloggingbabes #bloggingbees #bloggerloveshare #blackgirlswhoblog #blackbritishbloggers #afrobloggers #travelblog #travelbloggers

Do you travel a lot? Are you used to the perks of fancy hotel rooms? You haven’t realised that complementary vanity kits are actually race-specific, have you? Neither have you considered how the travelling experience differs for those belonging to ethnic groups. Well, they are and they do! I’m here to fill you in about five things Black people can’t make use of in hotel rooms.

1. Body Lotion

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48 Hours in Langkawi, Malaysia

Here's the perfect itinerary for 48 Hours in Langkawi, Malaysia. #theclqRT #Bloggerstribe #BloggingbabesRT #Blogpostshare #travelbloggers @blackbloggersUK @afrobloggers

Two whole days in beautiful Langkawi? Not sure what the plan is? Have no fear, I have the perfect itinerary for you below. Make sure you check out my previous posts too: ‘24 hours in Kuala Lumpur,’ ‘48 Hours in Singapore‘ and ‘72 Hours in Penang!‘

I see you, new followers! You are SO welcome! xx

Day 1 Morning (8-10am): Breakfast

My wonderful Airbnb came with breakfast on both…

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72 Hours in Penang, Malaysia

72 Hours in Penang, Malaysia? Here's the perfect itinerary. #blogginggals #theclqrt #bloggersshare #bloggingbeesrt #blogspacert @afrobloggers @lovingblogs @bloggerclan @allthoseblogs

What! You’ve only got 72 hours in Penang? But there’s so much to do and so little time. Fear not, my friend! I’ve been there, done that and now I’ve got your itinerary sorted. If you’re also planning on visiting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and are equally pressed for time, check out my itineraries for ’24 Hours in Kuala Lumpur’ and ’48 hours in Singapore.’ Enjoy!

Day 1Morning (8-10am): Coffee…

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48 Hours in Singapore

48 Hours in Singapore: The Perfect Itinerary. #theclqRT #BloggerShare #littlebloggerRT #bloggingbees #bloggerstribe @blackbloggersUK #afrobloggers

2 days in Singapore? Not sure what to do? There are so many sights to see in this city and unfortunately, you won’t get to see them all in 48 hours. But if you want to make the most of the time you do have and are unsure about how to distribute your time effectively, then you’ve come to the right place; I’ve got your itinerary sorted.If you also plan on spending time in Malaysia, you can find my…

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24 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

24 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Only have 24 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Not sure what to do? Confused about how to best spend your time? Don’t worry, I’ve got your itinerary sorted.

Early Morning (7-9am): Breakfast

Although there are so many amazing Airbnb’s going cheap in Malaysia, I recommend staying somewhere with breakfast includedif you’re only there for a day. If not, keep it simple and eat somewhere local…

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Growing up Black in a Majority-White University

Growing up Black in a Majority-White University. #theclqRT #Bloggershare #BloggersTribe #BloggingGals #BloggingBees

Hey y’all. Welcome back to my blog. Hope you’re all doing great! As you can tell from the title, this post is about the next step in my academic journey: university. After attending a college in inner-city London, I was back a majority-white, prestigious institution and about to learn the most valuable lessons of my educational career.

If you’re here for the first time, you may want to check…

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Growing Up Black and Privileged in Inner-city London

Growing Up Black and Privileged in Inner-city London. #theclqrt #bloggingbabesRT #BloggersTribe #AfroBloggers #Blogginggals

Hey everyone! Welcome back. In my last post, I outlined many life lessons I learned from going to a majority-white girls school in the country side. This post, however, is the next step in my academic career. I’m writing about attending college in inner-city London where Black people were the majority but educational privilege was not.

At Christ the King Sixth Form College, students hailed…

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Growing up Black in a Majority-White School

Growing up Black in a Majority-White School

Happy New Month, Peeps! Spring has finally sprung and it’s definitely heating up here in the UAE. I’m trying to narrow my posts down to a specific topic each month and this March, I’m focusing on growth (hence the green)! I know, how original of me…

I’ve also been reading Michelle Obama’s book, ‘Becoming,’recently and like her, I’ve realised how certain events and circumstances have formed the…

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29 Insecurities from a Secure 29-year-old

29 Insecurities from a Secure 29-year-old. Get to know the real me. @afrobloggers @BlackBloggersUK @bloggerstribe @thecliqueRT #blogginggals #BloggerShare #Bloggingbees

I want to start off by saying a massive thank you to everyone who read my previous series: How My Husband Honestly Feels about My Natural Hair Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3! I’ve been getting really good feedback and it makes me happy that you’re enjoying my writing. I also want to give a very warm welcometo those of you who are new followers of my blog! For those of you who haven’t yet, you might as…

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How my Husband Honestly Feels about my Natural Hair Journey - Part 3

The final part is here! How my Husband Honestly Feels about my Natural Hair Journey - Part 3 @afrobloggers @thebloggerpost @blackbloggersuk @BB_Bloggers @BlacksWhoBlog #bloggerstribe #bloggerloveshare #theclqrt

Hello lovelies! Welcome back to the third and final part in this very open and honest interview with my darling husband, Massimo. If you are new, welcome! You may want to read part one and part twoof this interview before getting stuck into this one. As always, chat to me in the comments section below and let me know what you’ve thought of this series as well as what you’d like me to write about…

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How My Husband Honestly Feels about My Natural Hair Journey - Part 2

How My Husband Honestly Feels about My Natural Hair Journey (Part 2) is out! #afrobloggers #theclqrt #bloggerstribe #bloggershare @blackbloggersuk

Are you guys ready for part 2? If you’re late to the party, welcome! This is the second part in the interview I had with Massimo about my natural hair journey. Prepare for some more honesty and some juicy questions. If you haven’t read part one yet though, you can do so here. Don’t forget to let me know what you think of the interview in the comments below!

H: How would you describe my…

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How my husband honestly feels about my natural hair journey - Part 1

How my husband honestly feels about my natural hair journey - Part 1 @afrobloggers @blackbritishbloggers #bloggerstribe #theclqRT

Happy February lovelies! I don’t know how it was for you but January literally zoomed by me. In a ploy to be more focused and organised, I’m gonna be focusing on all things relationships this month and attempting to find topics that you actually find engaging.

So I’m kicking off with this interview with my husband, Massimo, who I realised I never asked how he feels about my natural hair.Ultim…

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3 Books You Need to Read in 2019

If you haven't read these books yet, you're missing out. ON LIFE. #theclqRT #bloggerstribe #bloggerbabesRT #thegirlgang

I am not being at all dramatic when I tell you that these books transformed my 2018. These stories now hold a special place in my heart not only because they are written so beautifully, but because they deal with issues relevant in today’s society too. In each book, readers gain direct insight into life as a Black person, whether in America, in Ghana or in an imaginary world. And I’m so grateful…