Today felt like the right moment to share something a little more personal. If you have been reading my blog for years, you will know I have always walked the line between open and guarded. In the early days, I probably overshared. Growing up, both online and off, has taught me that not everything needs to be public. But that does not mean I want to feel distant from the people who spend their time here.
So, here are ten truths about me. Some you may already know, others might surprise you, and a few are stories I do not often tell in full. Consider this a gentle reintroduction.
I Got Married at 24
I got married when I was 24, which to some people felt wildly premature. We had been together for eight years before that, so for us it felt less like a rush and more like the natural next step. The phrase “when you know, you know” is painfully cliché, but in this case it was accurate. We faced endless questions and assumptions, including the inevitable speculation that there must be a baby involved. There was not. I simply wanted to build a family unit with the person I loved.
I Work in Marketing
I am the head of marketing for a healthcare company, and I started there straight out of university as an assistant. I did not always have the traditional qualifications that might have fast tracked me, but I worked relentlessly and proved myself along the way. Marketing feels instinctive to me. I love the blend of creativity and strategy, and I genuinely enjoy that no two days look the same. It is not just a job I fell into, it is a career I feel completely at home in.
I Once Broke Both of My Legs
When I was eight years old, I broke both of my legs at the same time in an accident involving my dad’s new car. It sounds dramatic because it was. He did not hear me behind the vehicle, and my legs were crushed between the car and a concrete wall. Every bone was shattered, and I spent months in casts followed by a wheelchair. It is one of those childhood stories that feels surreal now, but it shaped me in ways I only understand as an adult.
I Have an Eidetic Memory
This is the fact that tends to make people either fascinated or sceptical. I have an eidetic memory, which essentially means I remember almost everything I see. It helped me academically in ways I will never take for granted, including completing my degree unusually young. It has also made me feel slightly alien at times. As I have grown older, I have learned to embrace it rather than shrink from it.
I Have a Golden Retriever Called Martha
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know Martha well. She is a golden retriever and, without exaggeration, the softest and most loving creature I have ever met. She is glued to my side and acts as an unofficial therapy dog on my harder days. There is something deeply grounding about a dog who does not care about your job title or your to do list. Martha is pure comfort.
I Struggle With My Mental Health
I have spoken openly about this before, and I will continue to do so. I live with OCD, which at times spirals into anxiety and depression. Most of the time I manage it well, but when it dips, it can dip hard. Medication and therapy have been life changing for me. I am no longer ashamed of needing support, and I am learning to live alongside my mental health rather than feeling defined by it.
I Make Friends With Men More Easily
All my life, I have found it easier to build friendships with men. I am not entirely sure why, but women often misjudge me at first, which can create distance. Over time that usually softens, but historically I have gravitated towards male friendships because they feel straightforward. Growing up, my closest friends were boys, and that pattern has followed me into adulthood. It is not a preference, just a natural ease.
My Blog Is My Escape
As much as this blog has become work, it is also my sanctuary. When life feels heavy or complicated, sitting down to write allows me to organise my thoughts and breathe. It is the one space where everything feels entirely mine. Reading your comments, responding to messages, and knowing that something I wrote resonated with someone is a privilege I do not take lightly. This space keeps me steady.
I First Worked With Vogue at 19
After two years of blogging, I received an email from Vogue asking if I would contribute to their beauty section. I was at my full time job when it came through, and I genuinely thought it was a joke. It was not. That email opened doors I could not have imagined, and my name has since appeared in the magazine itself. It remains one of the proudest moments of my career.
I Am Incredibly Frugal
This might not be obvious if you read about luxury shoes and handbags here, but I am deeply frugal. I grew up in a household where money was tight, and I remember promising myself that I would never live in constant financial anxiety. I save methodically, set up standing orders, and rarely buy anything I could not afford three times over. Enjoying beautiful things does not mean abandoning discipline.
I hope you enjoyed this more personal post and learning a little more about me. I want this blog to feel like a conversation, not a monologue. It means the world to me that you spend your time here, and I never take that for granted.
If you feel comfortable, tell me something about you in the comments. I read every single one, and I would genuinely love to know more about the people behind the screen.
