Wonky Lauren

Nearly 3 years ago now I made the conscious decision to follow a more plant - based diet.  I did my research and decided that it was something I really wanted to do in order to help save the animals, our planet and most importantly my health. Before this I was vegetarian for roughly 7 years so the transition wasn’t too hard for me. However, as much as I love eating plant-based foods and reaping the benefits of this lifestyle, I did find that as I introduced more gluten rich foods into my diet I became extremely bloated and uncomfortable at times which was not ideal at all. So, when I was approached by EatEnjoy Gluten to test out their new supplements I was more than keen to give it a go. The supplement works by breaking down the proteins found in gluten which are extremely difficult to digest and helps ease the symptoms associated with gluten sensitivity.  Therefore , it is perfect for anyone suffering from gluten sensitivity that stops them from enjoying their favourite g

As much as I love going out and buying new clothes I have been thinking a lot about sustainable fashion lately.  It's currently a hot topic and especially with fashion week now on and the urge to buy more clothes as we transition into winter.  But is it really necessary to keep buying new clothes?  What's wrong with our old clothes or buying second hand? As much as I love buying new clothes I must admit I am quite the hoarder.  I definitely think twice before throwing something out, especially if it hasn't been worn much and always donate a lot to charity every so often. Adidas trainers - 3 years old I don't think there's anything wrong with keeping an item for more than 2 years but for some reason people seem to be embarrassed or feel the need to constantly keep updating their wardrobe.  I get that obviously trends change and you don't always want to be seen in something 'so last season' but that is why I have tried to create a capsule war

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend On Blackheath which is a music festival taking place on Blackheath, London.  I went on the Sunday and got to see the amazing Paloma Faith as well as the hilarious Lightening Seeds and the oh so funky De la Soul.  The weather was so beautiful and it was just such a perfectly chilled day. We got there about 3pm by taking a train to Greenwich and walking through the park.  We went straight to the VIP area which had it's own bar and toilets.  There were also comfy seats and lots more room to sit and chill whilst listening to the music.  The only downside to the VIP area is the huge fence around the edge so whilst people can't see in, you also can't see the stage but it was nice all the same. When De la Soul came on we decided to go out into the crowd for a little dance because how can you not when this band performs!  After a good dance we had worked up an appetite and decided we wanted to check out some of

I recently got a promotion at work.  It was such a relief that my hard work had finally paid off because there were certainly times when I wanted to give up.  I'm no expert on how to work your way up the career ladder but I've definitely had my fair share of set backs and that is the inspiration behind today's post. Don't give up If I'd given up after every set back I had I would not be anywhere near where I am now in life.  In my early thirties I am just about to qualify as a lawyer and buy my own 4 bedroom house in London.  However, I can't tell you how many nos and fails I've had along the way but I'm now I can look back and realise I'm so glad I kept going. There's no substitute for hard work I didn't do particularly well at school and I thought this would never get me a good enough career to live the lifestyle I wanted.  However, it's not always about good grades and top education but hard work.  I did have to go bac

Today's society is such a strange one, with Millennials taking over the internet [world], feminists finally having a voice and veganism being the fastest growing movement of 2017.  But yet we still aren't anywhere nearer to getting world peace and it makes me wonder about love and whether we still even marry for love? If we go back to the 18th century, no-one really married for love.  Girls from high society families would be set up with a man from a similar social class by their parents and would marry for money.  The girl would then be reliant on the man and his family to provide for her and any children she may have.   Marrying for money, however, makes you very vulnerable.  If you are then reliant on the man to look after you you would have to be willing to turn a blind eye to his affairs or abuse he may put you through.  If you don't, you will be divorced and poor.  Obviously the situation is not as bad in this day and age because girls can go out and get g

At the beginning of August my friend and I took a weekend break to Belgium.  I've been to Bruges before but I really wanted to visit Antwerp after seeing it on Lonely Planet's top destination for 2018. I mentioned this to my friend and, as a food blogger, she was game and said she would like to visit Brussels so I said why don't we do both! We took the Eurostar to Brussels and stayed 2 nights at the NH Collection in Brussels and then did a day trip to Antwerp as it was only 45 minutes on the train. Where to Stay Belgium isn't a huge country so it's easy to get about.  We decided to do 2 nights in Brussels and just travel to other cities if we wanted.  We stayed at a lovely 4 star hotel in the centre of Brussels and it was so easy to get about from here.  The hotel which was part of the NH Collection group and the staff were so accommodating.  I actually stayed with them last year in Berlin so I knew I was in safe hands. We left London early an