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9th November 2019

Pretending I’m still in Japan — Snapshots of Osaka

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Hey guys!

Happy Saturday! Hope your week has gone well. I’ve actually been off on ‘holiday’ all week. And for the first time in a long, long time — I’ve done basically nothing at all. It’s been wonderful for my mind, for my body and for my skin. I even managed to surprise my mum with a visit on her birthday, which was awesome. So I’m making up for the fact I have nothing new to post about by showing off some Snapshots of Osaka!

snapshots of osaka

So as I mentioned in my last post, I was away for two weeks in two parts of Japan. The first, as in the first post, was Fukuoka and the little British Fair there. The second half was Osaka — and boy, it was an upgrade!

hankyu osaka
hankyu british fair

Of course, I spent mostly all my time inside the department stall on our stand, basically getting to look pretty and smile at people. But I’m not exactly pissed — the Umeda Hankyu store was gorgeous! And the set dressing of the British Fair in particular was insanely good!

hankyu british fair

Yes, I had to take a cutesy photo of me in front of it! This face was brought to you by a nasty cold and

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osaka snapshots

Now as you know, I love ancient Japanese history and architecture. I adore the old parts of Japan, even more so than the new parts. Sadly I didn’t see as much of old Osaka as I did in Fukuoka, but I didn’t miss out on glimpses of it around the city. It ended up that I only saw one shrine whilst I was there, which is pretty low in my shrine-visits.

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Snapshots of Osaka

However, I did get to see the Osaka Castle! I remember seeing pictures of it growing up and thinking it was one of the most beautiful buildings I’d ever seen. It certainly was a gorgeous building, and although I didn’t go inside (frankly, the line was too long and I was too hungover to wait in the rain), I enjoyed seeing it with my own eyes.

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dotonbori osaka

But don’t get me wrong, there’s also the newer parts that I loved! As soon as I got an evening free, I went downtown to Dotonbori to see all the insane lights and great signages on the restaurants and shops down there.

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downtown osaka

It’s pretty busy, being the main tourist attraction of the city (so many white people). But it was still nice to see — even if the Don Quixote gave me anxiety.

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osaka glico man

And of course — Osaka’s famous Glico man. When I was younger, I used to read JRock musician’s blogs, and whenever there was a tour date in Osaka, they did the Glico Man pose. Soooo I had to get that out of the way, right? Weirdly, a bucket list item ticked off there.

I really loved Osaka, and I’m so sad that I didn’t get as much time to spend exploring all the amazing restaurants and sights. Although, to be fair, I saw a fair few bars there in the evenings after work!

Have you ever been to Osaka? Let me know in the comments!

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27th October 2019

Where Have I Been? Snapshots of Fukuoka

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Long time no see, friends! I’m baaaack!

How the devil are you guys? It’s been a few weeks since my last post, and if you follow me on Instagram, you’d know it was because I was in Japan! I spent a week in Fukuoka and a week in Osaka doing a fair for Vendula London, so it’s only right that I show you some Snapshots of Fukuoka to start, right?

snapshots of fukuoka

So for those of you that don’t know, I work for Vendula London (I mean, it’s in the Disclaimer so you should know). I manage their London stores, and also act as a Brand Ambassador for them in Asia. Usually my trips to Japan are to feature on the Shop Channel in Tokyo, co-hosting a live TV show. This time, however, I was representing the brand at a prestigious department store called Hankyu, where there was a British Fair. But there will be more on that in another post!

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Fukuoka is on the island of Kyushu, which is the southern-most island in Japan. We were in Hakata, the main area of Fukuoka, since the JR station had a Hankyu store situated inside. Comparing straight to Tokyo, it’s a much calmer area — still metropolitan, but quieter and with a hell of a lot less people. I actually really loved it there, the people were so kind!

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Our stay in Fukuoka was mainly filled with working at the British Fair, honestly. But I managed to steal a few hours in the mornings and evenings to see the area. I adore shrines and ancient Japanese architecture, which Hakata had a lot of. The shrines were even lumped together so you can see about 10 within an hour!

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Fukuoka Shrines

Spending a morning wandering around the shrines was one of my favourite parts of the trip. The fair was busy and slightly surreal, and evenings were spend checking out local bars and food spots until early hours. So the peace of the temples were so welcome. I also made friends with a lot of old ladies that wanted to touch my hair. It was a good time!

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fukuoka torii

I also managed to do something I’ve always wanted to do — get a decent photo of me at an extending Torii gate. Because I’m a goddamn tourist and I’m not ashamed! It’s really difficult when you’re a lone traveller to get good photos of yourself at things. I rely on my tripod and remote, or if I’m lucky, a kind fellow tourist. The former is anxiety-inducing, because people stare at you a lot more than usual.

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Snapshots of Fukuoka

It was a banging photo, though! Welcome to my new profile photo. I was even lucky enough that no one stared at me or used me as a tourist opportunity. Fukuoka, I love you.

fukuoka cat shrine
fukuoka cat shrine

There was also a shrine with cats. That let you pet them. I may or may not have cried when the little black kitty sat on my lap. He nearly came home with me, no lie.

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snapshots of fukuoka

There was so much personality in Hakata. People were friendly wherever you went, and there was pockets of charm and joy all over. I really enjoyed my time there, and would love to go back and experience more of the area. I didn’t get to head to the beach and see the Ohori Park, so that’s on the list for next time!

Have you guys ever been to Fukuoka?

If not, just let me know how you’ve been doing in the comments! I’ve missed you guys!

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27th October 2018

Plus Size Travel – Being Fat in Asia

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Hi guys! I’m back from my adventure in China this week! There’s no style this weekend for that exact reason – I wasn’t up for shooting the day after I landed, sadly! However, one thing that was clear from feedback on one of my Instagram posts, is that you’d like to hear my experiences with travelling to Asia. So today, we’re talking about plus size travel! 

First things first; FAT is not a bad word.

Throughout this post I’ll use the word ‘fat’. I wanted to make sure you all know that I do not find the word to be derogatory. I am fat, my body is fat, and it’s okay. I’m sorry if it makes you personally uncomfortable, but I do believe that using the word is very important. I will not call others fat for this fact, but in relation to myself I’ll happily use the word fat. 

I’d also like to mention that I’m not well-travelled in Asia. I’ve literally been to Shanghai in China and Tokyo in Japan. Rural areas in both these countries will be very different from the cities, but hopefully this will help someone else in their plus size travels! 

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Flying

Flying ends up being the most nerve-wracking part of travelling for a lot of people. For plus size people there’s plenty of horror stories around of other making fun of them, plane staff being rude and the dreaded tiny-seat issue.

One of the most important things for plus women especially to gain in life is their self confidence, and a sense of humour. You need to be able to fight for your right to exist, but also be able to laugh at yourself when things get a bit stressful.

My biggest tip is to get an aisle seat if you’re larger. Most airlines will allow you to request these seats when you check in. Some cheaper ones you may have to pay. But it makes the difference, I promise you. Not having to awkwardly climb in and out of the middle or window seat really reduces embarrassment and self consciousness. And having spent a 12 hour flight smushed in between two arseholes who made a fuss about being sat next to a fat woman whilst your hips are squished from all angles – you’ll take anything you can.

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The Dreaded Seatbelt Extender

Over the years I’ve been travelling for work, I’ve been terrified of being “too fat” for the standard seatbelts. This trip, after a bit of weight gain, I realised I was too big for the seatbelt finally. And you know what? It’s not terrifying at all. In fact, it was so much more comfortable to not squish myself into that restricting belt in order to feel like I wasn’t “too fat”. What a bullshit thought to have, really.

I’m happy to say that requesting a seatbelt extender wasn’t an issue at all. Both Air France and China Eastern dealt with the request with grace and kindness. There was no laughing, no looks exchanged between the crew and no fuss at all. And I realised I’d been missing out all these years — with an extender I could turn in my seat and still be fastened in. Safety first, comfort second, of course, but on a long flight that comfort makes all the difference. Don’t be afraid to ask! 

Public Transport

Public transport in both Shanghai and Tokyo is similar to most cities, just SO much busier. Half the time you don’t have to worry about the width of seats. Because you’re never going to sit on them, haha! In the last week in Shanghai, I used the metro roughly eight times. I never sat down. 

Of course, if you’re disabled in any way your treatment might be different, but for the most part the metro systems are a free-for-all and you just need to push in and push off. Don’t worry about politeness in these places, please and sorry don’t exist on the metros. If you’re wondering, though, there’s no armrests on the metro in either Shanghai or Tokyo, so there’s no need to worry about fitting.

Buses are rarely used in either of these cities by foreigners, because the metros are easy to use and super quick. And cheap, too. Most journeys are between 50p and £3.

It’s also worth noting that both cities’ will have full English on their metros. 

Walking in the Cities

Here’s something no one tells you; THERE ARE SO MANY FUCKING STAIRS IN TOKYO. Shanghai has a lot less, but the walks between metro lines can be long and tiring in both cities. I actively avoid stairs if possible, being a fat smoker — it saves me the embarrassment of being out of breath in public. But sometimes it’s impossible to do that. This is where your sense of humour comes in, if you can have a giggle about it, you won’t get so embarrassed. Don’t count on lifts and escalators in Tokyo, but there’s many more in Shanghai.

Tokyo, however, is densely populated. There’s a lot of people getting around a very small area at all times. You may need to walk sideways in shops. My favourite store, Don Quixote, have the tiniest aisles I’ve ever seen, and both my arse and my stomach drag things off displays as I navigate the shelves. That’s quite amusing for the most part! But can easily get on your nerves. Sometimes when I get frustrated by this, I’ll pay and leave for a bit before returning to finish my shopping.

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The Infamous Chinese Honesty

So since I just got back from China, I think it’s worth mentioning here that the Chinese are incredibly blunt in the way they speak. They want to call you fat, they’ll call you fat. They want to ask how much you weigh, they’ll ask. The first time I stayed on the outskirts of Shanghai, my Chinese-speaking boss was bombarded with questions about what I eat, how much I weigh, what my size is — and also what bra size I wear. Remember that sense of humour? If you don’t laugh, you cry.

Not that these people really mean harm by it. In this particular incident, it was honest curiosity. A lot of these people had never seen a white person, let alone a fat white woman that is as pale as I am. With curly red hair and a crazy dress, too. In my recent trip, at the trade show I was asked in English by a Chinese guy if my stomach was real. I’m asked a lot if my hair is real, too, but that’s a comment I get even in London.

These could just be odd experiences I alone have gotten, you might not experience them yourselves. But the Chinese are known to be an honest bunch, so don’t be too disheartened.

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Dressing Unconventionally and Dealing With Photos

I don’t dress any differently in Asia. Often, I’m actually more dressed up as I’m there for work, so I’m an extension of my brand, Vendula London. For the most part, the reaction to the way I dress is with a lot of fascination. I spend a lot of my time in China taking photos with people, honestly. The first time it really went to my head, this recent time it got on my nerves and caused me a lot of anxiety. 

Here’s some photo-taking experiences from China;
In Disneyland if I stood still for a second, I’d get end up posing for photos with people’s kids. 
At the trade shows I go to, for hours I’m staring into camera phones and trying to not notice how much my jaw hurts from smiling. 
A woman once physically pulled me up by the shoulders whilst I was taking a photo of Paige at the Pearl Tower. Just to take a photo with me. 
I was bothered whilst in multiple business conversations by people wanting to take photos. Whilst talking to a potential client, a girl got angry that I’d said no because I was busy. Luckily the potential client found it amusing, because I was livid.
When trying to network at the recent trade show I was physically pushed onto a stage whilst people queued up to take photos with me.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s times I love this attention! It feels great that people love the way I look as much as I do. I wouldn’t dress this way if I wasn’t comfortable doing so, would I? But it gets tiring quickly when you’re trying to do something important.

Tokyo isn’t quite the same — the Japanese are much more reserved, and don’t often ask for photos. When they do, it’s always incredibly polite and mostly always when they’re also dressed up, like the photo above. I find that there’s so many of them that they don’t care! I love that the most.

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… And Dealing With Laughter

This one isn’t so easy to deal with. And mostly, I don’t notice. In fact, I’ve never noticed anyone in Tokyo laughing at me! I know in London I’ll experience it, though, so I’m sure it does happen.

Sadly in my recent trip to Shanghai I dealt with a lot of laughter. In a shop I went to, the whole staff burst into hysterical laughter when I walked in. Sanitary workers on the metro laughed and took photos. Maybe I was more receptive to it this trip, since I spent a lot of time on my own. This is where the self confidence comes in, although it will test that more than it’s been tested in a long time. My honest suggestion is to make use of noise cancelling headphones and plug the fuck out of the world. Also get to some wifi stat so you can cry on FaceTime to someone at home who will make you feel better.

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So. Is It Worth It?

Absolutely. As I mentioned, I’ve only experienced two cities in two countries. I’ve had good experiences and bad experiences. Would I relive them to travel again? Without a doubt, yes.

I will say, this is probably not the same experience that everyone will have. Some might get some stares, some might be ignored completely. But your size should never ever stop you from living your best life.  Let alone allowing your size to dictate where you will or will not travel to. 

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25th February 2018

Snapshots Of Tokyo – Ueno and Asakusa

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Okay, I know I’m late, and usually weekends are style days. However, I’ve not shot anything because I’m so busy at the moment! So I’m going to finish up the Snapshots of Tokyo from my January trip today. My last post was about being out and about in the city, but this one is all about Ueno and Asakusa.

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snapshots of tokyo

snapshots of tokyo

snapshots of tokyo

Whilst in Ueno, we decided to inject ourselves with Japanese Culture and Art at the National Museum! I’ve been a fan of woodblock prints for a long time – and I was so excited to see Hiroshige and Hokusai in person. Even more excitingly, there was an exhibition on Geisha and Maiko kimono and hair pieces. I bloody love a kimono.

There was also these little bell dudes. Do I know what they are? No. Do I care? No. Do I love them very much? Yes. Yes I do.

snapshots of tokyo

snapshots of tokyo

Areas around Ueno are pretty amazing. We took a wander around and stumbled upon the famous Ameyoko Street accidentally. Much like my feelings towards Akihabara – I really don’t get the fuss. But we saw a giant fish and some grassy pandas. That, in my mind, was worth it!

We also found this beautiful little temple, Kiyomizu Kannon-Do. Turns out it’s the oldest temple in Tokyo, too!

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Making friends in Asakusa! There’s a tiny little temple that has these slightly horrendous Tanuki statues, and I LOVE THEM. You may think they’re terrifying, but these little dudes are my favourite. I was also asked by this gorgeous girl to take a photo together. It’s quite amusing to me that her style is the epitome of beauty to me, and yet she loved the way that I dressed!

snapshots of tokyo

snapshots of tokyo

I say that Harajuku and Shibuya are my favourite areas in Tokyo often. However, I really think that Asakusa is my true favourite. Even when it’s full of tourists it seems calm, and I adore temples SO so much. I think this is my favourite photo of myself in a while because I look truly happy.

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asakusa at night

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Lastly, Asakusa at night might be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. I mentioned in my Snapshots Of London recently that I loved lights at night, but this was another level. The Kaminarimon Gate lit up in all golds and red was gorgeous. And Nakamise Street leading up to Sensoji was what Tokyo does best – metropolitan versus traditional.

I miss Tokyo quite a bit at the moment. Have you been? Or maybe you really want to go? Let me know in the comments!

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31st January 2018

Snapshots Of Tokyo – Out And About

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Okay, you know by now that I love my little work trips to Tokyo. And I was lucky enough to go again for a teensy little trip. And this time my darling Ellie was over with me! So for my Snapshots Of Tokyo (see the other posts here and here) for this trip I wanted to show you some fun things I got to experience!

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You can probably see by my face that I’m always so happy to be in Harajuku! It’s not quite the fashion mecca it was in the early 2000s, but as a J-Fashion alumni it’s still dear to me.

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snapshots of tokyo

POKÉMON! I don’t know what it is about Tokyo that makes me want Pokémon everything. Maybe it’s my incessant trips to the Pokémon Centres on behalf of my brother and sister-in-law? All I know is I get very excited about Magikarp and Mimikyu things now.

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snacks in tokyo

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I love food in Tokyo. Mostly, I love Japanese snacks! I get anxiety ordering food when my Japanese is so terrible, but I can handle ordering snacks! By far, the Magikarp taiyaki from Kurikoan in Akihabara was my favourite – I mentioned I loved Magikarp things!

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snapshots of tokyo

snapshots of tokyo

We went to a flea market at the Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku (thanks for the tip, Lonely Planet!). This is so worth a look – I bought a brand new kimono and a vintage haori jacket for less than £30! It’s a great place for second-hand kimono and antique Japanese collectibles.

They also had a little stall of just Tanuki. And we all know my feelings about these weird little guys.

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snapshots of tokyo

Even graffiti in Tokyo is good. I love the mixture of ugly faces on the adorable Hello Kitty! We were very clearly excited by it!

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Speaking of Hello Kitty – how amazing is this Kitty Gundam in the Hello Kitty Café in Odaiba? She’s still as popular as ever in Tokyo!

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Gacha is the main reason I’m poor after Japan trips. I don’t know what you call them in English-speaking countries, but the whole point is your Yen disappear and out come surprises!

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This is my top tip for seeing something REALLY cool in Tokyo – The Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba! He’s sixty-five feet tall and hourly gives off a light show that you really aren’t going to see anywhere else in the world!

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24th January 2018

Snapshots Of London – Lumiere London

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Although I definitely don’t do New Years Resolutions, I have decided a few things I’d like to do this year. One of them is just going out and seeing things in the city I live in and love. There’s just so much to experience in London that require no planning or money! So the past weekend I braved the freezing cold in order to see Lumiere London.

The second thing I really want to work on is my growing loneliness – just to bring the tone down a bit, haha!

lumiere london

lumiere london

Sooo. I’m kinda lonely these days, I’ve been low, busy with work, and sleeping a lot. I’m not making a lot of time to enjoy time by myself, nor time for friends. The nice end to this would be I hung out with all my friends when seeing this. But actually, I spent a couple of hours being cold and wandering the streets to experience Lumiere London by myself.

But you know what? I loved it! Listening to music (I’m really into InMe again), wandering around looking at pretty lights – that’s a great way to spend an evening!

lumiere london

lumiere london

You might have guessed from these photos that Lumiere London is a light festival. There were installations all around the centre of the city, including an enchanted garden in Leicester Square, an illuminated phonebox aquarium in Covent Garden and sensory light experiences in Kings Cross.

I really love the concept, it was almost like a treasure hunt of lights!

lumiere london

lumiere london

Did you go to Lumiere London? Or maybe something else interesting is happening where you are at the moment? Or even better! Let me know your best tips for enjoying time by yourself!

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9th August 2017

{ Travel } My Long Haul Flight Survival Kit

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So over a period of six months, I’d been on four trips that have needed long haul flights. That’s eight times cooped up on a flying tin can with recycled air and horrible food (I’m sorry, BA, but it’s not great.) for ten to twelve hours at a time. It’s grim, but I’m learning how to make it as good as it possibly can be. So these are my tips and tricks for a long haul survival kit!

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The first time I went on a trip I made this awful mistake of not having my bag in order, which made for awkward transitions from the airport through security and then onto the plane. My biggest tip would be to GET THAT BAG ORGANISED – personally, I use one of the large and one of the small wash bags from the Vendula London Skyline Range inside the matching Skyline Tote to keep the small bits and pieces organised. Everything I need is easily reachable and throwing it back into the carry-on is so simple.

long haul survival kit

The main thing that I have in the Large Wash Bag is my liquids bag – most airports require you to have a clear bag for all liquids which must be under 100ml. Since I have hold baggage with everything I need for my stay in whatever country I’m in, the only things I carry in here are an absolute necessity on the flight. A sandwich bag suffices to store them in, but they do have them to take at security for free – take a few.

This includes;

  • Toothpaste
  • Eye mist
  • Moisturiser
  • Deodorant
  • Lip Balm
  • Face Mist
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Face Wipes (travel pack or zip lock a few from a larger pack)
  • Lighter (most countries allow one lighter in hand luggage if you are also a dirty smoker like myself)

The rest of my wash bag is filled with other essentials I couldn’t travel without;

  • Tea bags – Airplane tea is gross, plus a sleepy-time tea before trying to nap will help.
  • Pen – This is an absolute essential. No one has pens and it means your landing pass is sorted before you hit immigration. Black or blue only!
  • Mints
  • Toothbrush
  • Earplugs
  • Travel sickness and herbs sleeping tablets if you need either
  • Tissues
  • Surgical mask – this will save you from the recycled air tearing your sinuses apart, I promise you.

long haul survival kit

The Small Wash Bag is the ‘Tech Bag’. Again, security like searching these things separately to the rest of your items, so having them in one place means you can dump them in the tray and throw them back in and it’s still organised – speed is key!

  • Headphones
  • Camera – with battery taken out and separate
  • Phone charger
  • Apple Watch charger
  • Portable charger
  • Charger cable for camera/portable
  • Plug adapter

I don’t live in constant fear of losing my luggage but having everything I need to keep my tech charged is important to me.

The thing I love the most about this bag is the internal pockets – I always take my Apple Watch off for flights, and it keeps me calm knowing I can zip it into a waterproof bag once it’s turned off and not worry about it for my trip, which is worth that alone.

Now. The important things are sorted, but you’re still going to need a few things to survive that flight.

long haul survival kit

No one wears their coat on a flight. The idea is ridiculous, so get yourself a zip-through hoodie. The hood gives you some privacy when you make the mistake of watching Toy Story 3 and need to have a cry, it has pockets if you’re using your phone for music and the all-important lip balm, plus you can control your body temperature with a zip.

As a jeans-hater, I generally travel in a band t-shirt and skirt, and although it’s comfortable for the most part, nothing beats the comfort of pajamas. Yes, my friends, around two hours in, after drinks/snacks and dinner – I’m right in those pajamas!

I pack lightweight ones as someone who’s legs get warm, and I always have a pair of fluffy socks in my bag to keep things snuggly. A scarf will help you too, either balled up as a pillow, a makeshift blanket or y’know, a scarf.

long haul survival kit

One thing that seems to amaze a lot of people is that there are no rules to say you can’t take an empty bottle onto the plane with you. Grab one and fill up before and while you’re on the plane – much easier!

Then the most important – a damn travel pillow.

I bought a cheap bean-filled pillow first off, which did the job, but would never actually support my neck. So I caved and bought myself a memory-foam monstrosity that is the bee’s knees – I’d definitely recommend!

Then it’s time to plug in, cuddle up and try and make the best out of a bad situation!

So now you know what is in my flight bag – what’s in yours? Do you have anything that you absolutely couldn’t live without? Let me know, and happy travels!

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8th August 2017

{ Travel } Snapshots of Shanghai Pt.2

Guess who went to Shanghai again? This lady! I went back over with Vendula London for Spring 2017’s Chic much like last time. And this time we brought along Paige Joanna for the ride! (Fun fact; We’ve known each other since we were babies!)

I’m not sure I’d survive China without Starbucks.

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shanghai

shanghai

Most of what we did was similar to my last trip to Shanghai, but I HAD to take Paige to the Jade Buddha Temple. The traditional architecture is just so stunning.

shanghai

shanghai

To be fair, the tourist market (Yuyuan Market) is also pretty breathtaking.

shanghai

shanghai

Not so breathtaking is the modern architecture. Roads are massive in China!

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8th August 2017

{ Travel } Snapshots of Tokyo Pt.2

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I am the luckiest person right now. After posting my Snapshots of Tokyo, I actually got to go back AGAIN! We had a second show to do at Shop Channel, so I had to just pop over again to host!

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Hamming it up on live TV as always!

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tokyo

Sights and sounds of Akihabara – Which frankly isn’t my favourite place. I can handle busy when there’s something to see, but most of Akiba was somewhat boring. And filled with creeps. So it looks cool, but not my place.

asakusa

tokyo

tokyo

Asakusa is most definitely my sort of place though! Filled with tradition and the gorgeous Senso-Ji temple, it was a beautiful area. Many young people turned up in brightly coloured yukata, too – which was a delight to see.

The Nakamise shopping street that leads up to the temple is wonderful, too! The shops are filled with little trinkets and tourist tat, which is my favourite sort of tat.

I spend most of my time in Tokyo drinking coffee (jet lag is a bitch) and wandering around shops. I have now visited every Pokémon Store in Tokyo in order to buy things for my brother and sister in law, but I also did a bit of fabric shopping for myself at Okadaya in Shinjuku!

These are some of my favourite photos from the whole trip – and yes! That’s the first signs of cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen, which has to be my favourite place in Tokyo so far, it’s so peaceful!

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7th August 2017

{ Travel } Snapshots of Tokyo

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Happy New Year, loves! I wanted to share a few photos from my biggest highlight of my 2016… I went to motherflippin’ TOKYO.

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Depending on how long you’ve known me, you may or may not know that in my very early teens I became obsessed with Japanese music and fashion. Because of that, it has been a dream for the longest time that I would get to see it with my own eyes!

So off the back of going to China, I was pretty excited when I got to go to Tokyo for a week with work! I was there to present our show on the Japan Shop Channel, which was terrifying and exhilarating!

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This is an actual screen grab of me being cheesy on actual TV. I’ve never done TV work before, so firstly having to pay attention to which cameras to look/talk at was confusing. Secondly, paying attention to a translator and responding is not an easy job!

However, I got to talk about the products I love and enjoy the experience!

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The infamous Takeshita Street! This is the main Harajuku shopping street – where all the lolita and visual kei shops originated. I’ve spent so many years loving these fashions and brands that it was so strange to see them in person.

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Lolita brands in LaForet in Harajuku.

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Cute things in Tokyo Station’s ‘Character Street’.

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Votives, Sake barrels and a traditional wedding at Meiji Jingu! This was a beautiful day.

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General Tokyo goodness!

Have you ever been? Tell me your favourite places!

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Did you eat breakfast today? ⠀ ⠀ As we go into Did you eat breakfast today? ⠀
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2020 in review on the blog this morning; head to M 2020 in review on the blog this morning; head to MelodyMae.co.uk to read!⠀
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It's not been an easy one, but in an effort to feel more positive as the new year rolls in, I'm posting up some slightly more upbeat reflections on a year that has changed us all. ⠀
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Anyone else missing wearing non-stretchy clothes o Anyone else missing wearing non-stretchy clothes or oversized jumpers? ⠀
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This time last year, looking cute AF and putting e This time last year, looking cute AF and putting effort into dressing. ⠀
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And fast forward to this year where I've been in PJs for what feels like months! Posting some flashbacks to get me back into the mood of dressing up for WFH, I think. Anyone else thinking the same?! ⠀
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I'm just out here posting old photos of me holding I'm just out here posting old photos of me holding @VendulaLondon handbags to let you know that our January sale is on, and you can now get 30% off on The George range now!⠀
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Sorry, I can't hear you over how much I'm killing Sorry, I can't hear you over how much I'm killing it at WFM lunches at the moment! ⠀
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Certainly helps having a dainty little cup of @sultanteauk's Moroccan Mint! It's a zesty little pick-me-up with green tea to keep you going for the rest of your day. ⠀
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It's Blue Monday. How are we all feeling?⠀ ⠀ I It's Blue Monday. How are we all feeling?⠀
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I'm feeling decidedly less perky than I was in this photo from a year ago, but I'm putting what I learned in therapy to use to get me out of my mental funk. Self care is so important right now, and balancing my need to Do The Things and my want to Sleep Forever is always difficult. Mental health is weird and progress is never linear, but I'm sure we're all going to be okay soon. ⠀
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What creative outlets have you been using througho What creative outlets have you been using throughout lockdowns? ⠀
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I re-found my childhood love for cross stitch over the summer, and I'm planning on making a little homage to favourite game characters. Like this Celeste! ⠀
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I've got a full list of different self care tips up on the blog this week fyi: MelodyMae.co.uk ⠀
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What gives you guys that 'get-up-and-go' feeling w What gives you guys that 'get-up-and-go' feeling when you should probably leave your house but the weather sucks? ⠀
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Like most people, I'm already suffering a bit with this current lockdown and feeling just generally shitty. I know I need daily outings to keep myself sane, but it gets difficult now that winter is here, especially now I'm having a horrendous CFS flare up. Any tips or tricks to give you a reason to get outside is appreciated! ⠀
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Did you eat breakfast today? ⠀ ⠀ As we go into Did you eat breakfast today? ⠀
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2020 in review on the blog this morning; head to M 2020 in review on the blog this morning; head to MelodyMae.co.uk to read!⠀
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It's not been an easy one, but in an effort to feel more positive as the new year rolls in, I'm posting up some slightly more upbeat reflections on a year that has changed us all. ⠀
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A favourite photo of my mug from 2020, and a littl A favourite photo of my mug from 2020, and a little reminder on this New Year’s Day that dieting, resolutions and ‘new year new me’ crap is optional, not a necessity. ⠀
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A new year can be a great motivator for new habits and all that, but don’t feel pressure to reinvent yourself and take on a lot right now. Eat the sweets, be Merry, be yourself and fuck the status quo. ⠀
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Happy (?) New Year, beauts! ⠀ ⠀ It’s been a. Happy (?) New Year, beauts! ⠀
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It’s been a... year. It’s hard to be positive when 2020 has been such a dumpster fire and 2021 will start off much the same, but here’s to hoping we’re in a better place this time next year! ⠀
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Related to #TopNine2020, 4000 of you beauties have been following me, interacting with me and listening to my body-positivity rants, engagement announcement and outfits throughout the year; and thank you for being on the journey with me!! ⠀
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Stay safe and enjoy your night whatever way you can, and I’ll see you in 2021 for much of the same!
Well my darlings, however you’re spending it, ha Well my darlings, however you’re spending it, have the Merriest of Christmasses and strong wifi connections! ⠀
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It may not be the Christmas we’d hoped for, but I hope you’re all happy and healthy ❤️
Potato quality for a potato person. ⠀ ⠀ So. Um Potato quality for a potato person. ⠀
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So. Um. World's gone a bit crazy since Saturday afternoon, right? Yeeesh. Tier four, Christmas basically being cancelled, it's all a bit much, honestly. ⠀
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But hey, I'm wearing a fucking hilarious jumper from @topsycurvy, which is the only thing giving me joy today! ⠀
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I'm just out here looking like a damn fine Christm I'm just out here looking like a damn fine Christmas Tree 🎄 🎄 ⠀
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This is an old photo, but as soon as Christmas rolls about I'm toting around my (sold out!) @Vendulalondon Toy Shop bag and @rubylea.shop Rosie turban all the time! ⠀
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It's two years old, but my god this photo is still It's two years old, but my god this photo is still 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 ⠀
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Isn't it mad that Christmas is literally around th Isn't it mad that Christmas is literally around the corner now? What a year it's been! ⠀
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One thing that's been interesting me about @Topsyc One thing that's been interesting me about @Topsycurvy is their One Size garments. ⠀
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If you're like me, that phrase literally just means 'won't fit your left tit', right? I was pleasantly surprised to see a plus sized version! Genuinely didn't think that was a possibility, but hey, Topsy Curvy is out here teaching me some new things! ⠀
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