“A year out from the wedding, I wanted to chat to my doctor about coming off the pill. I’d been on it for over 14 years, and thought it can take a while to get out of your system. I’m already 30, so time cannot be wasted.” This is a typical story for most women, or if it’s not for conceiving, it’s to get back in sync with your own body as an adult. This is my story, anyway. And while I’m planning on coming off the pill in the coming months (don’t worry, I’ll be sure to update you on my progress), I wanted to find out how other women have found it - Talking skin, cycle, conceiving and even me ..read more

    I asked what you gals wanted me to write about this week, and you delivered! Quite a few of you were asking for how to get back to ‘normal’ once lockdown is over, and to be honest, it’s something I’ve pondered over too. I’ve struggled a lot with my anxiety when it comes to the thought of getting back to ‘normal’, so my first point of call is to talk to this. I’ve also (sad given the circumstances) seen the lockdown as such an opportunity to look inwards and look outwards, and there are quite a number of things I’d like to take with me into Level 2 and beyond that would positivel ..read more

We are 100% in savings mode right now saving for the wedding and in a quiet season of work. We’ve come off an expensive few months too, with trying to get our house on the market with no luck. Reno’s are expensive, peeps!! So, this list is just as valuable to me as it hopefully is to you. If you’re looking for a few ways to save some extra money this year, then look no further.    9 Quick tips for easy $$ saving 1- Unsubscribe from shop newsletters: Although the marketing gal in me loves a good newsletter reaching my inbox, they’re WAAAY too tempting when it comes to offers and disc ..read more

Let’s be honest. I’ve been here a while. So long, in fact, this is my third brand. WTF?! In April 2012, I introduced Teacups & Tantrums to the world, and it was the most fun I’d ever had… Until someone confused it for a parenting blog. I mean, the name fits! So I got to rebranding in 2013, and came up with Ruby Fearless (keeping with the red colour scheme for some consistency). You see, I really liked the idea of gemstones, or rubies, but needed to “edge it up” a bit. I truly hadn’t thought at the time that it sounded like some sort of Beyonce alter ego. That was it! And I kept it going f ..read more

Staying organised is a must for me. Why? Because I’ve got 3 big things going on in my life – 1 job, and 2 businesses (including this blog). So how do I do it? Find out below! Featured:  Frank Stationery – Project Planner Lucky Girl Tees (that’s my new business!!)   ..read more

Just when you thought summer was offering up the GOODS, we’re reminded of summer’s personality trait that makes us quite uncomfortable – Humidity. Ugh! It’s the worst! Even if you love summer, you cannot tell me you love feeling sticky and sweaty for no reason? I save that feeling for the gym! So during this nasty time of the year, what can you do to feel just that little bit cooler and more comfortable? I’m here to tell you! 5 Wardrobe essentials for 100% humidity Watch your fabrics: Seriously, do you know what you’re wearing? Check yo’ labels and stay away from anything synthetic. It’ll jus ..read more

When I started this blog (originally ‘Teacups + Tantrums’) in 2012, I did it for creativity. I was going through my worst time with anxiety and the tell-tale signs of depression, was incredibly frail, and had lost the creative outlet I had throughout my studying years. My blog didn’t save me, but it helped to get me out of the hole I was in. 6 years have passed from there, and I wouldn’t throw away the opportunities, friendships, long long hours and many tears for anything else. I feel so incredibly fortunate for the life I have built for myself, but for now it hasn’t been enough. I’ve f ..read more

Story time!! I finally caught a cold last week (seriously, it’s been trying to catch me all year), and apart from it stopping me from going to the gym (where did my energy go?!) the thing I found most annoying is how dehydrated my skin was getting. Honestly, like a sponge! So instead of letting it take over like I would normally do, I thought it was the perfect time to trial some products made perfectly for dehydrated skin. I put all the bottom products to the test together, and found that my skin has bounced back really quickly from being sick (a godsend if you ask me). So these ar ..read more

Winter. The most troublesome time to shop for a short girl. Why? All the latest trends are fantastic in theory, but the moment you chuck a chunky knit turtleneck over your head, where are you in there?! I know it’s not even short girls these days, with so many winter trends being all about looking wrapped up and super cosy. As a fashion blogger you need to be able to adapt your wardrobe and everything you wear to what makes you warm, feel good, and not lose your shape. But how do you rug up without losing your shape this winter? I’ve refined the four below tricks myself, and tested them on al ..read more

A true friend would never tell you not to eat that chocolate, and today I am a true friend. Plus, if I were to tell you to slow down I would be a hypocrite, because that shit will be coming out of my veins this Easter… I’m just making sure to be 1. Aware of it, and 2. Balancing it out with all the good stuff my body still needs. So how do you binge ‘consciously’ over Easter? I have three quick and easy steps that won’t have you paying for it by ways of gym gear and running… Bleh! Up your fluid intake I’m serious, you will need to drink more water in order for your body to stay happy over ..read more