The Persephone Complex
lifestyle, fashion, and photography blog written by a 23-year-old fairytale heroine with a pistol in her knickers
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The Persephone Complex
http://thepersephonecomplex.blogspot.co.uk/
lifestyle, fashion, and photography blog written by a 23-year-old fairytale heroine with a pistol in her knickers
LATEST ARTICLES ( 237 )
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Life Is Too Short Not To...
Life is too short...not to have the best coffee: No matter what diet regimen I'm on, I will always, always have the coffee I want. Double vanilla syrup? You bet. Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
If You Dare, Come A Little Closer
After a long period of resolutely "getting on with things", it can be difficult to re-learn how to let yourself create. This "getting on" is definitely not a ba... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
I Jumped On The Naked Palette Bandwagon
There is a cult for Urban Decay palettes, but I never knew anything about it until I started blogging. Before I started writing TPC, I never would have even... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
The Books That Made Me Who I Am
Through no conscious effort whatsoever, I naturally gravitate towards the gothic, bejewelled prose that women do so well. Sex and sexuality, psychosis, mental... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Sex Bomb, Sex Bomb, You're My Sex Bomb...
Sorry, couldn't resist. Regular Lush customers will get the joke, but for those of you who aren't bath-product lunatics like me, Sex Bomb is this here cutie wit... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
January Favourites
Trapper hat, Accessorize // bath salts, Kneipp // candle, Yankee Candle Co // buffing brush, Real Techniques // Nylon Magazine, WHSmith // Year Planner,... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
My 24th Birthday Outfit
Shirt, Topshop // Skirt, Hollister // Tote Bag, Clarke's First off, a huge thank you to everyone who sent me lovely birthday messages and tweets on Tuesday,... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
I Love You Like XO, You Kill Me Boy XO
letterbox cake*, Bakerdays // butter knives, vintage I've never really been too keen on typical Valentine's Day stuff. Whether you're attached or not, the... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
An Evening With Ruth Crilly And COLAB Hair
There are blogger perks, and then there are blogger perks. On the scale of blogger perks, going to an event for COLAB Hair to test out their products, drink fre... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Origins Drink-Up Intensive Overnight Mask
I don't know if I've ever told you guys this but...my skin is dry as hell. It's so dry that in the winter my lips, nose and forehead start to flack, and I can... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
A Real Woman; Femininity, Shame, and Power
A few months ago, I was having horrible nightmares. In a grey, blurry hospital ward, I would look down at my chest and see bloodied bandages, wrapped tight... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
How I Take My Blog Photos
I've had a few recommendations for a post like this recently, and thought it would be a good time to show you how I take my blog pictures. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
What's In My Make-Up Bag (On-The-Go Edition)
First things first, check out my make-up bag. It's from Superdry, and I'm pretty much in love. Isn't it cute?! It's girly and kawaii, without being too... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
I Got Myself A (Essie) Sugar Daddy
The first Essie nail polish I ever had was Ballet Slippers. I got it when I was very young; a ballet-obsessed teenager with far too much pocket money in the... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
The Ted Baker Perfectly Polished Gift Set
Some people would say it was weird to review all your Christmas presents on your blog, but I'm not one of those people. I hope you aren't too, or you're going t... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
I Jumped On The Real Techniques Bandwagon
Being late to the game seems to be my forte. I can't stand anything too "trendy" (even typing the word makes me shudder) and if I want to get something that... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
GOALDIGGER: How To Achieve More
Goals are everywhere at this time of year. Most of us really enjoy writing down the to-do's, bullet lists, agendas, and blog-post schedules; ticking things off... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Why I Only Want To Smell Like One Thing At A Time
There is something about single-note scents that I've always loved. When I was younger I used to douse myself in Dirt by Demeter Fragrance Library; a wet rocks... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Christmas: Expectation VS Reality
I'm going to tell you a little story about a girl. Let's call her Polly. No you don't know her, shut up. All Polly wanted to do was bake some vegan red velvet... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
The Feather-Effect Mascara
I've tried a lot of mascaras in my time, both high-end and drugstore. Maybelline is a brand that has always been known for it's mascara; from the young girls wh... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 LIFESTYLE