I'll be totally honest with you, until a trip to Madeira was suggested to me a couple of months ago, I hadn't heard too much about the Portuguese Island.When I mentioned the upcoming trip to my parents, they agreed it was a place synonymous with the older generation or those who want a quiet holiday.So it's safe to say I didn't really know what to expect, other than no wild parties.But after a 4 hour flight, we touched down in Funchal and were instantly pleasantly surprised.

We're in that weird period between summer and autumn, when we don't quite know if it's sensible to keep stocking up on dresses or a new season coat.It's still so sticky and humid I cannot possibly fathom stretching a woolly jumper over my head just yet. Not sure about you?So naturally, I'm all about the transitional pieces, that are going to look lovely both with bare legs and sandals - and also a jacket and tights once the weather takes a turn.

There seems to be a growing epidemic of needing to be positive 100% of the time.My Instagram (I like to think) is a place of positivity, happiness, kindness and love.I try to keep it as a relatively bright and engaging space where I can inspire others to feel positive.A highlights reel of happiness as it were.But that doesn't mean that I'm ok 100% of the time.

So let me set the context for this post.A couple of years ago, I decided to undertake my own little social experiment.And nope, don't worry - I wasn't going to be parading around Piccadilly Circus in my underwear or anything like that.Though props to the girls who do have the confidence to do that!Instead, I decided to stop reaching out to friends and see which of them reached out to me.

It's no secret that Bath is one of my all-time favourite UK cities.There's something so peaceful, calming and quite magical about the rows upon rows of terraced limestone fronted houses, cobbled paths, natural springs and incredible Georgian architecture.It's a feel-good city, if there's ever been such a thing.And so when the opportunity arose to visit again, this time with my boyfriend David in tow, I booked the date in the diary immediately.It was a lovely chance to enjoy all the benefits of a city break, without having to hop on a plane.

Often you take your home city for granted a little.Sure it has its cool bits, but it's just the regular, the norm and the un-exciting.Right?Well last year, I made a little pact with myself to really get to know London.Both as a 'local' and a tourist.I wanted to REALLY be able to recommend the good bits whenever one of you guys asked me on YouTube or Instagram.

Love Island.Whether you're watching it or you're not.Whether you love to hate it or you're counting down the hours until it airs, gathering up your snacks like a hamster at 8.45pm so that you're prepped and ready for the roller-coaster of an hour ahead.You can't deny it's got the nation talking.And whether it's for the right or wrong reasons, there's certainly several things it's taught us all over the past four weeks.So let's chat...

It's June.Love Island is about to start.And the UK has had a fair few sunshine soaked days already.So we all know what that means.Summer is officially upon us.And the new season brings with it a whole host of exciting new things.

In my 24 years on this planet, it's fair to say that I've had my share of friendships.The good, the bad and the ugly.I've had friendships that have left me in tears, long-standing friendships, short-lived friendships and painful friendships.And I quickly realised that there's no one-size-fits-all approach.

Is it just me or just everyone seem to be suffering from the dreaded winter cold at the moment?At an event last week, twelve people had to cancel because they had the flu. TWELVE.And another five turned up with the remnants of a cold.Maybe the January Blues are actually the January Flu's. Because no-one seems immune.