Zoe Sugg's Blog, page 33

Airdrop, the Internet, and why one hour at the gym feels 10 times longer than a Netflix hour are amongst the things that our brains struggle to understand. Want to know one more? Acne. As an adult. The evenings of homework and awkward interactions with literally everyone are behind us (kinda), so what could be the reason for troublesome skin clinging on as long as this pandemic well into sufferers late 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond? 

Adult acne, characterised as acne presenting in those aged 25 an...

Cottagecore, Bridgerton and nature were all big themes for the babies of 2021, and given the last two years of turbulence and confinement, it’s really no surprise that new parents were drawn to a sense of hope, escapism, bygone eras and the great outdoors. 

When you think about the magnitude of, ya know, naming a tiny human for the rest of their life, it’s a wonder any parent manages to name their child at all. You need a moniker that’s sweet enough for primary school, strong enough to se...

Here in the UK, three-quarters of a million people are thought to be living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but despite the figures and recent strides in mental health awareness, it’s still misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced it firsthand.

Although many of us might question if we’ve locked the car or turned the hob off, these thoughts are manageable, not obsessional, and don’t impact our day-to-day lives, jobs or social interactions. Living with OCD goes far beyond perfect...

New year, new sex toys. Vision boards at the ready pals! It’s time to manifest more orgasms – the only NY resolution we’re serious about in 2022, quite frankly. 

Maybe this is the year you want to elevate your sex life and try new things with your partner (hello vibrating butt plug), or perhaps starting afresh with a shiny set of bedside companions is the only way you can deal with January, whatever reason you’re in the market for something truly up-and-cumming, rest assured there is a toy fo...

Ahh January. The mulled wine bottles are piled high in the recycling bin, the tequila suddenly looks far less appealing, and your body is screaming for a green juice, stat! And whilst it can feel like a total new year cliche to add “my body is a temple” to your morning affirmations, sometimes as the calendar sheet is turned, practising healthier boundaries around alcohol consumption can feel somewhat intuitive.

Enter: Dry January. It might sound pretty unappealing when the thought of a 6pm g...

Popping pain relief to manage physical ailments, no biggy, but taking medication to make your mind feel better, thus keeping you (drum roll please) *alive* … stigma has entered the chat. 

Despite recent strides in attitudes towards mental health, taking antidepressants to treat mental health problems is still widely misunderstood. This can result in devastating consequences, not only by perpetuating shame but by preventing people from seeking much-needed support or leading them to believe the...

Feeling the January scaries in full force? We get it. With dreary AF weather, approx 2 minutes of sunlight a day, a severe lack of cheese boards and early morning alarms once more, it’s safe to say the new year isn’t always as inspiring as the vision boards and inspirational quotes make out. If you’re feeling less than motivated this January, know that it’s okay to ease yourself into 2022 with bubble baths and pasta bakes aplenty, and remember hibernating and cosy self care might be just what yo...

After a slightly weird end to 2021, you’ll be glad to hear your 2022 calendars are set to be well-stocked with normality in the shape of binge-worthy tv series, festivals, sporting events, concerts and Royal appointments. 

From the most anticipated shows (Stranger Things season 4 – the wait is finally over!) and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, here’s a look at the headline acts and events making 2022 a rather poppin’ 12 months indeed. Bring the action… 

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, as a new calendar page is turned and January is upon us once more, the age-old question of which New Year Resolutions you plan to set for the optimistic year ahead is suddenly the topic of small talk everywhere. And whilst it may be cliche to use the new year as motivation for change, there is something about fresh starts that prompts a renewed enthusiasm for life and the possibility for the impossible (i.e. actually going to the spin class you booked last week) to really c...

With Illumen Hall students Audrey and Ivy still on a mission to find out what happened to Lola Radcliffe last year, it seems they’ve got another almighty mystery on their hands and a whole lot more sorrow in Two For Joy…

After revealing she was closing in on Lola’s killer in her latest podcast, Clover is now missing. Can Audrey and Ivy solve the case before another life is claimed by the murderous Magpie Society?

Your soul will leave your body when you get to the plot twist of the decade. ...