What do #SocialMedia platforms and free to use #GenAI tools have in common? Too long didn’t read: trading data for access. At some point over the past 15 or so years, we’ve become complacent with trading significant amounts of our personal data (instead of money) in exchange for access to social media networks. Similarly, we’re …
Why do I doubt AI will steal all of our jobs? Three word summary: consumer purchasing power. If AI replaced all of our jobs, then everyone would be unemployed and unable to purchase products, pay our rents and mortgages, pay for entertainment, and so on… And if we’re unable to afford, well, anything because we’ve …
As news feeds continue to get more saturated and consumer behaviour with social media changes, brands are going to need to engage consumers in much more considered ways. And with a TikTok ban looming in the USA, over the past few days we’ve seen users flock to Xiaohongshu (translated as “Little Red Book”, though often …
Should you be worried about AI search hiding your digital PR coverage? Maybe. That’s because not all publishers are allowing AI bots to scan their sites, and some AI bots don’t scrape behind pay walls. This means some top publishers (such as the The New York Times) won’t be included in the AI Search Summary. …
We’re on a bit of a DIY kick at home, and this latest project was inspired by a frame that Jeff and I saw in a shop when he joked: We could totally make it ourselves. And being in a cheeky mood, I decided to hold him to it – after all, we have a bunch … Continue reading
To celebrate the launch of Laura Mercier’s Smooth Finish Flawless Fluid foundation, Urban Retreat hosted an event for a handful of bloggers – and I was lucky enough to attend with my blogging buddy Mitra. At the event, Laura Mercier’s Global Makeup Artist Trevor O’Keefe offered mini makeovers whilst sharing expert tips and new season trends. Continue reading
Way back when we were getting ready for the wedding, Jeff and I had discussed making a personlised wedding centrepiece using a Scrabble game set. We started some of the preliminary works on it – including how it would look and detailing what we’d need to make it – but with only 4 full months to … Continue reading
During the summer I became self-conscious about the thick skin developing on my heels, and after a pedicure I was hoping the issue would be sorted. Sadly, the techniques used only seemed to exacerbate the problem, and the skin grew back even thicker than before. So I decided to play the long game – hot soaks, regular … Continue reading
Giving back has always been important to me, and I frequently donate to my friends’ charity challenges and also directly to charities and not-for-profits whose missions I find important. Though it’s not often that I do my own fundraising or charity challenges. However, after weeks of pestering colleagues and friends for cash, last Saturday I woke up … Continue reading
Summer is my favourite season. I love the long days, the heat waves, sunbathing at the beach and picnics in the park. Growing up I longed for the days where I could ditch my tights and go bare-legged, shed the cardigans and jackets in favour of vest tops – and eat lots of watermelon and … Continue reading
Growing up in New England, nothing quite said Summer is here! like long days at the beach with BBQs and bonfires. As I grew up, those beach days, BBQs and bonfires all became excellent excuses for a party. (And as far as I’m concerned, there’s not much that beats a party with the hot, humid New England summer as a backdrop.) But … Continue reading
While having a poke about online for some daytime makeup looks and tutorials, I stumbled across this video on Lisa Eldridge’s channel where she’s doing the signature Alexa Chung makeup, inspired by Jane Birkin and a modern cat eye, on Alexa herself. Featured in the video, used right alongside some pretty high-end products, were two cheap … Continue reading
When I signed up for Birchbox in July, I was lucky enough to have a promo code for a skincare gift. It’s been a while, but I’ve finally found time to try these bonus beauties. Here’s what I think of the products I received… Continue reading
It’s no secret that Jeff and I love eating out and enjoy indulging in good burgers from time to time, so when tickets for the 2nd annual National Burger Day went on sale, we were all over it! So on 27 August we ate light, headed south to Battersea, queued up and ate as many burgers as … Continue reading
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