Henna Writes

I Don’t Feel Confident Talking About My Body But Perhaps That’s Precisely Why I should.

October 17, 2018

I’ve put on weight. And do you know what? my world hasn’t ended. For a long time I unrealistically hoped that If I tried hard enough, I would eventually become the perfect clothes horse. I wanted clothes to fall on my body in the same way that they would on a hanger. Eventually though, I began wondering … More I Don’t Feel Confident Talking About My Body But Perhaps That’s Precisely Why I should.

4 Solutions To Transitional Dressing

September 22, 2018

Feeling a bit lost when it comes to personal style couldn’t have come at a worse time for me. Transitional dressing can be tricky enough without experiencing a period of not knowing what you even like when it comes to style in general. It may be my current lack of confidence teamed with the fact … More 4 Solutions To Transitional Dressing

A Day In The Life Of A Struggling Writer

September 19, 2018

I often feel slightly disingenuous by only showing you the tiny details of what it’s like to be a writer. Today I’m going to counterbalance that by telling you what it’s actually like. Buckle up people and let me take you on a mediocre journey that you’ll no doubt soon forget. 8 a.m. I wake … More A Day In The Life Of A Struggling Writer

When Should You Stop Chasing Your Dream?

September 18, 2018

“The crucial thing is to keep going. Artists appear glamorous and blessedly detached but in reality they are tenacious grafters; they are proverbial dogs with bones. They are still out there gnawing away long after most of us would have given up and gone home.” – Will Gompertz, Think Like An Artist It had been … More When Should You Stop Chasing Your Dream?

Outfit ideas for Autumn writing days

September 12, 2018

I find myself relating to Autumn in a way that I have never done before. It turns out that this year, me and the ol’ season of transformation have quite a bit in common. It feels like the beginning of a fresh start. Change is on the horizon and I find myself in a position … More Outfit ideas for Autumn writing days

An Official Goodbye To My Younger Self.

September 11, 2018

It hit home that I’m a fully fledged adult a few days ago when my friend Sophia gave me a ring and asked what I was up to. I found myself reply “I’m just off to buy some fabric softener mate.” And then BOOM. Like a frisbee to the head, it hit me. There’s no … More An Official Goodbye To My Younger Self.

Romancing Myself

July 18, 2018

Although “self care” and “self love” are pretty big buzzwords at the moment, something about this feels different. I love the idea that it doesn’t matter if you’re shacked up or single, planning things for your own pleasure and making yourself feel cherished reminds us what romance truly means. … More Romancing Myself

27 year old jazz lover from up north living in East london