Working out and staying active is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but have you ever considered the impact your workout clothes may have on the environment? As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and that includes their wardrobe. So let’s talk about sustainable activewear and how they benefit the environment. I’ve also got a list of 10 different brands that sell sustainable workout wear to help you make the switch!   What makes workout clothes sustainable?   ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to attend the world’s (currently) only vegan fashion week, and I want to tell you all about it. I’ve been planning a trip to California since 2019 and was originally meant to go over in 2020 but thanks to our old pal Covid it had been on hold until things calmed down. We (boyfriend + I) finally got to book it for September 2022 and I spent every waking moment planning the itinerary for the trip. I was contacted by the lovely people at Vegan Fashion Week and invited to attend the event in Los Angeles and also be an Ambassador to tell more people about it. I was ou ..read more

No way has it been three months since I last blogged! What has happened to me??   Okay, so I actually know why I haven’t been posting on here so far this year. I have been completely wrapped up with my new YouTube channel I have been neglecting my blog (bad blogger!) So I guess I just wanted to pop on here to check in, apologise for my lack of activity and tell you guys why I decided to start a YouTube channel in the first place.    Why I decided to launch a YouTube channel When I originally started blogging in 2017 and launched Grandermarnier, I was sure that writing blogs was ..read more

Christmas shopping, you either love it or hate it, but it comes around every year regardless of your preference. To help you through the decision-making process I try and put together one of these gift guides each year and share some ideas for Christmas presents. If you’re buying for someone who’s vegan or eco-conscious, it can be tricky to know what to get them.    I’ve pulled together some cracking gift ideas perfect for the girls and guys in your life. Read on and get inspired…    ColieCo Lingerie* ColieCo Lingerie offers a fantastic range of sustainable lingerie made f ..read more

One of my main goals with Grandermarnier is to help other vegan brands and companies get the recognition they deserve for the work they’re doing, and to help them be found by vegans and veg-curious people. So when I was approached by the Founder of Vegan Avenue and asked to share their website with my readers I was very happy to be able to help out.  In this blog I want to take a trip down Vegan Avenue with you and tell you all about this website and why you need to check them out. We’ll look at what you can expect from the website, what information is available and how you can use this p ..read more

I really do love this time of year when the leaves are changing colours, the warm jumpers get put on and the food moves from salads to soups. While I still love summer, without having a holiday somewhere hot it didn’t really feel like we had a proper summer here in the UK, but winter is something we can do well here. I’m so looking forward to cosy evenings in and slowing down the pace of things for the end of the year, I realise it’s not like that for everyone so I feel very lucky to be able to have this excitement. What are the unsustainable hurdles? The other day it occurred to me that we’re ..read more

Polished London got in touch with me to let me know about their products and if I’d be interested in reviewing them. I’d not been totally happy with my current tooth colour, I think I’d been neglecting them and just doing the basic two cleans a day. I try to floss regularly but like most healthy habits I find it hard to stay consistent with it. I hadn’t used any whitening products in years as I wasn’t sure if they were vegan or not. So when Polished London came along I was excited to try their products! Who is Polished London? Launched in 2015, Polished London is a UK-based company creating at ..read more

Who is BAM Clothing? BAM Clothing is a UK-based clothing company that passionately believes in the difference bamboo clothing can make to our planet. Bamboo absorbs five times more carbon than hardwood trees. It requires half the land cotton needs to produce the same amount of fibre and it doesn’t need irrigation or pesticides. All of their products are vegan too, so you can shop safely in the knowledge that no animals have been harmed to produce their clothing! They sell a fantastic range of clothes from workout gear to everyday basics like leggings, underwear and socks.  What is the Dar ..read more

It’s been a long time since I was this excited to tell you guys about a new brand I’ve discovered. SWEATIZEN got in touch with me to help raise awareness of their brand as they’re a new start-up, with a focus on sustainability and empowering small businesses. I of course jumped at the chance to tell you guys about them! SWEATIZEN have just launched in July 2021 with an initial series of six designs and the mission to become the world’s most impactful leisure brand. I love a brand with a purpose.   Founder Mustansir Amijee says: “I founded SWEATIZEN with a vision to showcase vibrant A ..read more

We’re all trying to shop more sustainably for ourselves, but what about when we buy gifts? With Father’s Day coming up soon, I had been looking for something for my dad that he would like, but that would also be eco-friendly and vegan. It can be difficult to buy sustainable gifts for other people as you have to try and think of something they don’t already have, and something that they’ll get a lot of use out of.   I’ve spent some time putting some ideas together to help you out if you’re in a similar situation! So, if you’ve been looking for a gift for Father’s Day that’s environmentally ..read more