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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The £15 Biker Jacket
Pleather biker jacket and snood, both Primark Primark has always reminded me a bit of Dante’s Inferno. It might sound like I’m making loose analogies just to... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Being Watched Online: What Happens When You Write For Others
There is an old American saying that goes something like this. When a woman has been beaten down by life or her commitments, they say she has “gone too long in... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Christmas Break (Making Time To Do The Little Things)
November was a good month here on TPC. In terms of hits, it was my best month ever, and I worked bloody hard for it. I probably worked a little too hard, in... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 LIFESTYLE -
#CRAZYBLOGGERS: The Drama-Free Chat For Unconventional Bloggers
A little while ago I was having a conversation with Jordan about how awesome it would be if there was a chat for bloggers like us; and by bloggers like us, I... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
The £4 Flowerbomb Dupe
When I was about 14, I had an Anna Sui perfume collection that would put most people to shame. But somewhere along the line, perfume became one of those things... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Going Red The Natural Way: Lush Caca Rouge Henna
It’s a messy business, henna. I remember watching my mother patiently cake her own head in dark green sludge when I was a child, emerging four or five hours... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
I Did A Thing
I love people watching in big cities. You see so many striking humans who are totally committed to doing their own thing, living their own lives, going their ow... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Blue Tree Decoration, John Lewis // Candle, Yankee Candle Co // Holly Light Caps, Ikea It’s that time of year again, for sure. This time around, I’m not... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Defining Your Aesthetic Or Personal Brand
Finding a signature style is one of the biggest challenges any creative person (or wearer of clothes) will encounter. I've tried out many different ‘looks’; som... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
I Want Some Red Slashes To Go With Those Long Eyelashes
I have an obsession with red lips. As I’m sure you’ve already noticed. Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to paint myself, to create shape and colour, to draw... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
My Totally Unexpected (And Somewhat Problematic) Love Of Hollister
I don’t want to like Hollister. Let's get that straight out of the way. I don’t want to be able to go in their store and find ten, twenty things I would buy... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 LIFESTYLE -
The Palette That Didn’t Want To Be Found
I hate shopping online. I hate it so much, in fact, that I simply don’t do it. Ever. Which for the most part works out just fine, because I actually love... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Finding A Way Out Of An Eating Disorder
Today I’m going to talk about something that I don’t think I’ve ever discussed on my blog - my experience with eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa.... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
My Pussy Taste Like Pepsi Cola
Making collages is something that I only ever want to do in a very specific frame of mind. I can’t be too happy, or too busy, or too depressed. I have to be ful... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Girl Hate In The Blogosphere: Internalized Misogyny 101
I have never been one of those people who, when criticised, will shrug it off as the words of jealousy. I take criticism to heart; not just from people that I... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
What Is A Persephone Complex?
I’ve been asked this question many times. My blog title isn’t the usual snappy tea-and-biscuits or cupcakes-and-moonbeams moniker, and it stands out like a... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
I Jumped On To The Lush Bandwagon
Lush is one of those brands that I’ve always meant to get into, but never really found a product that totally wowed me. For someone who’s a vegan and has a... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Hi You Are Beautiful How Are You
Arvida Byström is a Swedish artist, model, Tumblr blogger, and internet sensation. Valerie Phillips is a fashion photographer I was lucky enough to interview fo... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Are Bloggers Getting Ripped Off?
Blogging, whether we like it or not, is now an industry. It is a marketplace. If you aren’t making money from blogging, chances are, you’re making it for someon... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Every Day Can Be Halloween
Lipstick, in Beguiled, from Topshop // Nail Polish, Jessica // Blush, in Mellow Mauve, from e.l.f // Eyelash Curlers, Shu Uemura // Hairspray, L’Oreal //... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2014 LIFESTYLE