2015-11-18 17:00
I've been thinking about sex. Which is funny as I'm not actually getting any at the moment. What started as a dry spell turned into an actual decision to see if I could make it a whole year… Read More
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Shanika Warren-Markland, London Actress. A place for me to share photos from some cool shoots, my thoughts on books I read, shows I see and life in general. Have a little peek into my world
2015-11-09 16:56
Last week, in celebration of bonfire night, my friend Ruth and her partner Dele hosted a bunch of people at their house for a night of all things Autumnal...BUT we had to come in 1980's dres… Read More
2015-10-31 21:55
I've always had a tendency to be drawn to the darker sides of life, to the shadows. I'm good at hiding behind a big, bright smile; a useful mask to hide my real feelings. The older I get the… Read More
2015-10-27 15:33
I tried to get my sister to buy this Chicken Cottage t-shirt we found at a car boot sale for herself, but she bought it for me instead! £2 faux designer, toungue in cheek fabulousness!… Read More
2015-10-12 15:50
Mustard Rollneck: Primark (similar here)
Khaki satin joggers: Blogger event
Nike Roshe Runs
I remember not wearing rollnecks aka polo necks for years because fashion ma… Read More
2015-10-02 12:46
I finally got to go and try the Dishoom breakfast and catch up with two of my besties, Lou and Nat in the process. Finally!
I've
seen it on so many Instagram pages and blogs and had tried t… Read More
2015-09-28 15:13
Lace top: Silence + Noise, Urban Outfitters
Skirt: H&M
Boots: H&M
I'm not a huge Autumn fan. I'm not one of those girls who looks great with loads of chic layers. And with the wa… Read More
2015-09-16 14:41
This was my introduction to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's writing. I'd heard Bey feature her Ted talk 'We should all be Feminists' on Flawless of course, and seen countless instagram pics of he… Read More
2015-09-01 16:31
I was disappointed by this thriller from pretty much the first page unfortunately.
Written as a collaboration between two writers, Amy Hempel and Jill Ciment under the name A J… Read More
2015-08-27 10:28
So, it's happened. My friends have morphed from hilarious, vivacious girls that I went on raucus, drunken nights out with, into smug marrieds who look down at the single girl aka me.
It sta… Read More
2015-08-25 15:51
The protagonist in 'Us' by David Nicholls of 'One Day' fame, is a middle-aged, middle class and very, very suburban man. Not the kind of voice I'd usually find particularly interes… Read More
2015-08-21 16:36
I read Afghan-American writer Khaled Hosseini's second book, A Thousand Splendid Suns years ago and was incredibly touched but have only just read his debut novel, the hugely successful The… Read More
2015-08-19 10:23
What can I tell you about The Girl On The Train that you haven't already heard? Not a lot really, other than to say you should defo read it. I actually wasn't sure if I shoul… Read More
2015-08-11 15:40
I frequently have a love/hate relationship with London, the city I was born and raised in, love wins mostly though! One of the best things about London is there is always something fun and f… Read More
2015-07-16 20:08
I'm always reading and it's one of the greatest pleasures in my life.
I thought I'd share some of the books I've been reading lately and maybe get some suggestions of books to read next!… Read More
2015-07-11 14:38
Sometimes, convos are so deep that you don't even want to take pictures of yourself or each other, You leave it all to the food, because when discussing matters of love and heartbreak you ca… Read More
2015-07-09 14:37
Top: Lazy Oaf
Dungarees: Primark
Converse
In the middle of a busy roundabout in Wandsworth, lies this unlikely and hidden gem. Away from the hustle of Southside shopping centr… Read More
2015-07-05 11:52
The day after London Pride, some friends and I headed over to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens for Pride in the Park, a chilled day of music and food in the sun. A day for people of all genders and… Read More
2015-06-11 12:31
For her birthday last week, my dearest Louise had planned a fabulous birthday celebration but we started with drinks at Aqua Shard. I'd never been - and won't be going back in a hurry. Overp… Read More
2015-06-04 14:52
Last weekend I was lucky enough to be offered free tickets to go down to Secret Cinema: Star Wars.
Having never even watched Star Wars (any, ever!) I was worried I wouldn't relate or en… Read More
2015-05-19 12:16
High waisted jeans: Asos
Body: Primark
Belt: Mums
T-bar heels: H&M
Bag: Tunisian market
If you go down to the woods today....you'll find Shanika acting the fool!
My sister took t… Read More
2015-05-14 17:19
At the weekend my best friend got married! I was maid of honour, and it was genuinely one of the best things I've ever done. I was pretty busy doing maid of honour stuff and so couldn't real… Read More
2015-05-07 18:13
Holding my stomach in...definitely sucking hard!
Bikini: Primark
I have a pretty stupid tradition of buying a new bikini for each new holiday and this year I decided I wante… Read More
2015-05-06 16:39
Dress: Missguided
Wedge heels: River Island
When
I was away, I saw a meme on Instagram which I now can't find (HATE
that) but it was basically taking the piss out of the idea that girl… Read More
2015-05-04 16:06
Vest: Dorothy Perkins
Skirt: Charity shop
Sandals: Barrats
I bought this skirt for £2 when out shopping with my mum and sister, who were convinced I would never wear it...well ha!… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Spontaneous nights out are always the best although it may mean this post has crap pics. Let me tell you how this one came about. A friend of mine was texting me on Monday night on her way h… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last night I was one of the lucky ones. A select audience had been invited down to the YouTube studios for a very intimate acoustic gig from R'n'B songstress of the moment, Jhené Aiko… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm having my first baby this year.
In another life that statement could have been true. Cocooned by love, that was the agreement my first boyfriend and I came to; he wanted kids before 30… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Jacket: Adidas x Mrs Jones
Bralet: Topshop
Leggings: Miss Selfridge
Sunglasses: RayBan Wayfarers
Trainers: Adidas
Tomorrow, March 20th, sees the launch of the first Adidas oiginals/To… Read More
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