As it’s mental health awareness month in May- it’s taken me until the very last day to write this, it’s so hard to explain to anyone who has been lucky enough not to suffer with their mental health.
From the outside, most people could never have known I was struggling… battling with constant negative thought patterns, terrible self esteem, too anxious to leave the house. It felt like the darkness was never going to end… I kept thinking, tomorrow I’ll be better but it was total burnout. I had smiled through it for too long.
I turned inwards… it took a lot of support from my loved ones, a lot of understanding when I couldn’t even understand myself… therapy, treatment & care. I know I was very lucky to fight through it all and be here to write this today.
I learned a lot about myself, the company I keep, the things in life that make me really smile. I don’t need to wear a mask anymore- I don’t push myself into things that are to my detriment. I speak up and stand in my power when anything doesn’t sit right with me. I know that it is ok to be disagreeable. I don’t have to please everyone… I can say no. It’s ok..
I’m writing this to anyone who feels like those tough negative feelings are all life has to offer. I promise you, it gets better from here. Lean on the ones you love, speak up, do anything that helps you climb the emotional scale. Get outside into nature, listen to music that opens your heart, have a good cry- watch films that make you giggle. Don’t be afraid to open up and be honest about the way you feel. Sunny days are coming… and the dark days only make you appreciate the bright ones even more.
One of the incredible things about the time that we are living through is that the stigma around mental health is fading away. Help is at our fingertips. Call Samaritans on +18778704673 anytime of day, any day of the week for confidential and free support… blue skies are coming 💘
#mentalhealthawareness
P.s. thank you to each and every astoundingly brilliant family member, friend and professional who helped me out my own darkness. You know who you are & I am eternally grateful
Last night I had the honour of being in the presence of so many awe-inspiring women… it was one of those rare magic nights that I kept having tingles, hearing about incredible revelations & we all had a good old giggle too. It made me very proud to be a woman!
Thank you @aliceandolivia & @kitty_su having me… we all loved celebrating your gorgeous new store & your new role as ambassador for @princestrust@ionaagency you smashed it out the park… everything was perfect.
P.s. I would like to wear a pink suit every day forever
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Happy Sweet Sixteen to my angel bro @kingsrossdale_ wish I was there to watch you blow out your candles & DRIVE! All on your own!! Oh my goodness… you are such a gift to the world, your heart, your depth, your kindness is one of a kind. I am so very lucky to call you my brother. Missing you way too much & can’t wait to get to you soon & celebrate allllll your magic (there’s a lot of it in you!)
Love you more than words could ever express 🦁👑♥️
After a day of storms, hail, cold winds & a lot of thunder- the clouds parted just in time to celebrate @greygoose#GreyGooseEssences from the beautiful rooftop @seabirdlondon at golden hour. I was so happy to dj b2b with my superstar dj brother @alfiegoffey
We had so much fun sampling the delicious new drinks which make cocktail making simple and tasty. I woke up this morning still singing Chaka Kahn. I love being a #GreyGoosePartner#ad thank you gorgeous @joemccanta & @loopvip that was SO much fun!
Last week I got to experience a real pinch me moment… except the moment lasted a full 24 hours…
To celebrate the Radical Horizons exhibition @chatsworthofficial we were hosted by @birdinhandwine to witness the extraordinary large scale sculptures shipped over from Burning Man Festival to be displayed in the Chatsworth House grounds. To say they take your breath away is a huge understatement.
We were treated like royalty, I felt like a princess in @eliesaabworld with @annoushkajewellery sparkles
@kendalandpartners you have completely outdone yourself with this one. Thank you @antkendal@rossassor & @laura_burlington for your overwhelming kindness & thoughtfulness.
@brookeshields you & Chris really made our night with our midnight feast over red wine… a night I will remember as long as I live… ps @charlihoward you’re too beautiful to stand next to but I love you so much that I always will!
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The most glamorous fairy @anniedoble has launched this dreamy pink @anniesibiza dress & I was lucky enough to be a part of this shoot & be one of Annie’s Army 💗💞💗
Since the conception of my favourite London based make up brand @code8beauty I have been a huge fan… their luxury brand ethos is commendable & their products are so easy to use! I am so over the moon to announce my new brand partnership with them!
Together we are going to create some iconic beauty looks. Their products are fail safe & perfect for on the go… they complement my lifestyle whether I'm on set, on the red carpet or having a night out with friends @code8beauty always have the best feel good make up with no fuss!
These are the products I used-
Day to night natural polish 12hr foundation in w15
Iconoclast in lustrous corduroy
I used no. 4 line
Precision liquid eyeliner in carbon black
Arch realist in dark
Summer glow powder east Hampton in bronze
Finishing mattifying powder in fair matte velour
Lash sophisticate in classic black
#BeautyWithoutLimits#AD
Let’s talk about s*x baby ♥️
I find it so intriguing that in the year 2022 s*x still feels like such a taboo. I’m delighted to go 'beneath the sheets' with @explore.roam roam to open up the dialogue about intimacy, body positivity & everything I wish I had learnt sooner!
S*x positivity, sustainability & body confidence are some of the issues that I feel so passionately about so this collaboration feels very organic to me…
I love this brand so much because they really care. It’s all about community, cum as you are, whoever you are, there are no labels here. It truly is a range that supports what feels natural.
#ad#exploreroam#roamwithconfidence#exploreintimately
Celebrating @qvwine last night was, as it always is- a total treat thank you for always being rays of sunshine @emmalouiseconnolly@proudlock@paaulaanton@elliotawin & your rosé goes down FAR too easily. Delicious. Just like you lot. We love love love you xxx thanks for having us xxx