tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49174517474830665322024-03-19T08:47:28.382+00:00diana@fashionlovesphotos.comInternationally published freelance photographer, DJ and fashion blogger. Based in London. Loves tea, cameras and lemon cake.
dianatakesphotoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910308358310282199noreply@blogger.comBlogger645125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-7249232961476763102023-09-08T12:03:00.002+01:002023-09-08T12:04:13.009+01:005 Methods To Master Personal Brand Marketing * This is a partnered post Unsplash - CC0 LicenseMost people know how company branding works, but marketing personal brands is more mysterious. The concept of the personal brand only really emerged a decade ago, and it is only recently that people have worked out how to monetize them. Because of this, there’s a lot of confusion out there. Entrepreneurs aren’t entirely sure what to do orGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-16998750720137513782023-03-17T09:44:00.002+00:002023-03-17T09:44:31.074+00:00How to Stop Your Social Media From Getting Hacked* This is a partnered post Image Credit Social media is instrumental to businesses and brands nowadays, but when they are hacked, you can lose important data that damages your reputation and your business. It’s not only your computer you have to protect from hackers; you must also protect your social media accounts. Select Third Parties Social media is the front and Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-20766247800850163462022-12-13T10:42:00.005+00:002022-12-13T10:48:32.538+00:004 Innovative Ways of Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio * This is a partnered post.Photo by Pixabay: When it comes to investment portfolios, there are a lot of different opinions on how to diversify your assets best. Some people recommend investing in various stocks, while others think that real estate is the way to go. However, several other options exist for those looking to add some diversity to their portfolio. This blog post will Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-46386206432521086712022-12-06T11:58:00.010+00:002022-12-06T11:58:59.601+00:00Using Your Phone as a Camera: Common Problems to Troubleshoot * This is a partnered post.People who become interested in photography often start off using the camera on their phones. Even professional photographers will use their smartphone's camera when they don't have anything else with them, or just to get some quick shots or ideas. Many phones these days have excellent cameras, and some are even more like a phone built around a camera than a phoneGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-77421001097844658992022-11-08T16:28:00.002+00:002022-11-08T16:28:40.901+00:00Hi, How Are You? Truffle Shuffle Labyrinth Japanese Movie Poster TeeHi, how are you? It's been a while! I've still been shooting away but mostly posting to my Instagram, but am determined to resurrect my silly blog with posts taking in both my favourite outfits and my favourite photography work. These photos were shot back in September 2021, so much of what I am wearing is currently unavailable. However Truffle Shuffle have an amazing series of Labyrinth Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-37285776439450149092022-05-26T13:45:00.015+01:002022-05-26T14:18:26.182+01:00How to Feel More Confident * This is a partnered post.Image credit Whether you are preparing for a photo shoot, or just meeting up with your friends, a lack of confidence can often stand in the way and take out the enjoyment. You don’t want to let your insecurities get the best of you, and start to impact your life negatively. If you find that you are struggling with your self-esteem and want to change thatGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-63178909149412845172022-05-19T09:29:00.002+01:002022-05-19T09:29:35.866+01:00Extensions vs Weaves vs Wigs: What's The Difference?* This is a partnered post. Pexels. CCO Licensed.Extensions, weaves and wigs are all different ways to transform your hair. They all rely on adding hair (which may be natural or synthetic) over your existing hair. However, they all work slightly differently and have different pros and cons. This guide compares them all so that you can understand when to use each.ExtensionsHair extensions areGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-72039751203787233522022-03-22T18:39:00.003+00:002022-03-22T18:40:06.180+00:002022 Jewellery Trends: What’s In And What’s Out?* This is a partnered post.We're well into 2022 already and there are a few jewellery trends that are starting to take over. Some styles will continue to be popular, while others will fall out of favour. In this blog post, we'll take a look at what's in and what's out for the upcoming year. So if you're planning on buying some new jewellery in the next year or so, read on for some inspiration!Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-9722420981434827832022-03-15T10:30:00.001+00:002022-03-15T10:30:22.217+00:00How To Save Money When Buying A New Car * This is a partnered post.Source - CC0 LicenseBuying a new car is a big financial decision, but it’s really just like buying anything for yourself. You should go through a process where you look for the most affordable options around. Ideally, you want to spend as little money as possible, while still getting the best outcome available. Yes, cars are expensive, but there are ways for Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-11639400840155546492022-02-27T16:28:00.003+00:002022-02-27T16:30:03.651+00:00* Gifted - Good Morning Coffee - Coffee Subscriptions from Batch Coffee (c) Batch CoffeeIf you're like me and need a good cup of coffee to get the morning started, then you're going to want to hear about Batch Coffee and their brilliant subscription system. With prices starting from £14.49 per month, you get 2 x 200g bags of carefully selected coffee sent either as beans or ground for your desired brewing methods.The company ship UK wide with plastic free Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-85043268155208869862022-02-22T10:12:00.009+00:002022-02-22T10:38:31.621+00:00Someone You Care About Need Support Through Grief? These Tips Will Help * This is a partnered post.It's difficult to know how to respond or do when someone you love is mourning. The bereaved experience tremendous emotions such as depression, rage, guilt, and sadness. They often feel alone and alone in their mourning, since the severe pain and challenging emotions make people hesitant to assist.Photo by Dim Hou on UnsplashIntrude, say the incorrect thing, or Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-21433893530820489952021-11-04T14:57:00.005+00:002021-11-04T14:58:36.155+00:00I Put A Spell On You - Halloween All Year with Killstar and Brim & ProperIf you follow me on Instagram, I'm not very subtle about keeping up with spooky season all year round in our house! And one of the benefits of having a birthday in the lead up to Halloween, is that there is every chance your gifts from wonderful friends will maybe be themed accordingly . I fell in love with this beautiful bat fascinator from Brim and Proper the second I saw it in my Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-85076097098997695272021-10-18T17:11:00.005+01:002021-10-18T17:14:28.157+01:00Dotty For Polka Dots - New Look Curve I have a few easy go to wear feel good dresses, but this red polka dot New Look number is probably the first one I grab every time. It's not especially fancy, but there is something so classical about the shape that it can be dressed up and down with ease. Plus I feel like a ladybug every time I put it on, and that always gives me a tiny burst of serotonin.About two thirds of my wardrobe isGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-30727941142387836152021-10-18T16:21:00.004+01:002021-10-18T16:59:58.267+01:00Joanie Leaf Summer DressThere's nothing like a dress with pockets to get my pulse rating, but when you add in a stunning print featuring one of my favourite plants, Joanie just about stopped my heart!Joanie are definitely one of my favourite places to shop for dresses, tshirts and knitwear. They always have the cutest prints, and my only wish is that they would extend their clothing line beyond a size 22 as I am Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-65330539802510642842021-10-12T11:53:00.005+01:002021-10-12T11:53:54.990+01:00Last Days Of Summer It seems ridiculous writing this blog post as we are now smack bang in the middle of October, but the weather still has some warmth and it still seems to be a case of light layers rather than heavy coats. I've become more and more of a fan of roll neck jumpers under summer dresses, and can definitely see myself doing that with both these summer styles. It just helps to make my wardrobe Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-14470671318575266452021-09-27T12:29:00.006+01:002021-09-28T10:25:34.343+01:00 4 Fashion Tips for a Night at the CasinoWith the easing of lockdowns in parts of Britain this past spring, I started to hear a surprising amount of talk about visiting casinos. It seems that at least in my circles, people saw this as a fun way to celebrate “returning to the world,” so to speak; casinos are one-stop entertainment venues for dining, drinking, gaming, and of course some of the in-person socialising we all spent 18 months Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-68409534505863914792021-09-23T15:06:00.005+01:002021-09-23T15:06:47.750+01:00How To Dress For Yourself And Not Others* This is a partnered post.Styling your own outfits is one of the most fun things ever, right? Styling something that makes you feel good and oozes your true personality is much more satisfactory than copying other people. Although it can be fun to follow trends, it can be easy to get stuck in dressing to be on trend rather than feel completely comfortable with your style. On that note, here are Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-80374295490355302812021-09-10T11:11:00.000+01:002021-09-10T11:11:07.019+01:00Five Secrets To Getting A Better Nights Sleep*This is a partnered post.It is no secret that sleep is essential, but many people still are not getting enough of it. At the same time, many people are still struggling with insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. To get a better night's sleep, here is a list of five secrets that will help you get a more restful and rejuvenating slumber every night for both your brain and body.Pixabay – CC0 Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-88635588469650498362021-09-10T11:06:00.003+01:002021-09-10T11:07:39.452+01:005 Tips For A New Photographer*This is a partnered post.You just got your first DSLR camera, and you're ready to take on the world of photography. But before you start shooting everything in sight, there are some things that you should know about taking pictures. For example, what do all those different settings mean? How do I focus my lens correctly? And what is this thing called "exposure"? Well, don't worry, with this listGrunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-19188919382499241352021-08-17T15:13:00.002+01:002021-08-17T15:13:34.765+01:00The Five Pillars Of Female Happiness* This is a partnered post.What makes women happy? It's a question that has plagued humankind for centuries. On average, most women would agree that having more than just two people they can count on for true friendships eases their worries considerably.Photo by Jill Wellington from PexelsOf course, it helps when those two people aren't constantly arguing or fighting, so it doesn't cause stress Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-63772419585486895652021-08-12T09:44:00.004+01:002021-08-12T09:45:40.964+01:00 Spruce Up Your Wardrobe with These 4 Tips* This is a partnered post.Organising your wardrobe can be fun but stressful, especially when you don’t know where to start. Before moving on, here’s a fun fact: research shows that the average female will purchase about 145 handbags in her life! Just in case you have so much in your closet, be it bags, clothes, shoes, etc., and are wondering how to get creative to reflect your personality, here Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-76912434756836768742021-07-29T09:56:00.008+01:002021-07-29T10:18:48.884+01:00Five Tips To Get Your House Off The Market * This is a partnered post.There is nothing more stressful than trying to sell your home when it’s been sitting and listed for a while. You need to be able to move on and buy a new property, but you can only do that when you sell your home first. You might have reasons to sell it fast, or you simply feel impatient about waiting around for it. You need to be able to drum up interest in Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-3216735617103537152021-07-21T12:24:00.000+01:002021-07-21T12:24:48.361+01:00Here Comes The Summer - Lily Off Shoulder Red Tartan Swing Dress from Dolly & Dotty (*Ad PR Gifted) * Blog post includes an ad / PR gifted item.Since moving to Brighton a few months ago, I feel like a totally different person. It's always been my happy place, but with the sea breeze and and crashing waves, for the first time I feel like a person who is genuinely at home. I feel like a person who likes the summer. I feel like a person who has settled in.We live just a short hop from the sea Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-74601747255724984032021-07-13T19:06:00.004+01:002021-07-21T12:22:12.748+01:00So Hi There So to let you know how far behind I am with writing blog posts, these photos were taken some time in September 2020. It's not that I lost interest in writing about fashion, but more that with everything going on in the world, it just felt incredibly frivolous. Between Covid, moving across cities (twice!) and trying to keep my head above water in all senses just like everyone else this last Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917451747483066532.post-1138359047683368312021-07-12T11:36:00.002+01:002021-07-12T11:36:28.671+01:005 Clever Ways to Improve Your Fashion Sense* This is a partnered post.Image Credit: PexelsYour dress code says a lot about you as people always judge you by what you wear, especially if it's the first meeting.While fashion sense may vary from one person to another according to individual tastes and preferences, the fundamentals of looking good always remain the same.Here are four areas you should never compromise on if you want to Grunge Kitty Photo Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749955332757514955noreply@blogger.com0