Zoe Sugg's Blog, page 97

Youve probably got play dough in places you never thought physically possible, seen Frozen 117 times and exhausted your best singing voice. Not all heroes wear capes.

Theres no denying that the Corona Virus outbreak has forced us all to adapt in ways we never expected nor were prepared for, and the pressure that comes with taking up the role of teacher, as well as mum or dad, is huge but in all of this, remember you are a teacher of MANY important lessons, not just maths and literacy. If you...

How long have you been cooking and how did you start?

Ive been cooking professionally for the last 14 years. Im entirely self-taught.

Describe your cooking in 3 words!

Inventive, meat-free, modern

What are some really underrated ingredients?

Lentils, beans and pulses you can do SO much with them!

What do you create most of, and what is your favourite thing to make?

I am mostly Team Savoury simple weeknight cooking is my bag

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

My second book...

There are certain rituals that fall by the wayside when your home morphs into a hot desk and you find yourself making all kinds of lifestyle compromises, from neglecting your posture to forgetting to drink water. It happens!

Working solo certainly has its perks but it also has its downfalls and learning to function without the community environment of a shared workplace and the sense of belonging that that provides for us can be a challenge one that a lot of us have recently found ourselves...

You might be inclined to think ruffles are reserved only for the front row but to that we say hogwash. Ruffles dont have to be scary territory, you can dabble with the fashion fan-dangle in a whole manner of wearable ways, from hemlines and sleeves to collars that wouldnt look out of place in a Jane Austen novel.

Juxtapose structured tailoring with a flouncy peasant shirt or go off duty with an effortless wrap dress. Get your frills with our Weekly Wants!

I am very...

Where art thou turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon? Chances are theyve probably sloped off behind the tinned tomatoes and the flour but fear not, after implementing these helpful pantry hacks, youll never have to lose sight of your beloved spice blends or pine kernels again.

With plenty of us working remotely and clawing back those extra hours wed usually spend commuting to and from work, we have the opportunity, albeit a bittersweet one, to tackle all the little odd jobs we just l-o-v-e to put...

Instagram has become an invaluable source for peer-to-peer reading recommendations and deliciously short reviews we can devour in 60 seconds flat with our morning latte.

Not only can you find outfit inspo and #relatable memes, but you can also peruse the overflowing stacks of your favourite bookfluencers, discovering their latest cant-put-it-down reads & the ones that missed the mark.

From undeniable classics to new releases and hotly anticipated debuts, its thanks to this well-read bunch...

One of the hottest names in hairdressing, Sam runs her own independent salon in the heart of Londons charming Notting Hill and in just over three years, has cemented herself as the queen bee of balayage with a cult following to boot.

No doubt youll have seen her perfect beach waves and signature colour transformations all over Instagram and daydreamed about what kind of magic she could work with your own mane. Form an orderly queue!

From the statement wallpaper to the glitter-topped Mermaid...

Easter and sweet treats go hand in hand and were not about to pass up on the opportunity to go ham on a foodie tradition. Not when there are bunny-shaped biscuits to be had, for crying out loud.

Whether youre hosting a family lunch and want fancy-schmancy homemade bakes for pudding, or you want something fun to do with the kids, these Easter-themed biscuits are a delicious alternative to traditional chocolate eggs. You can even hang them on your Easter tree for a pretty darn edible table...

When did you first start writing stories?

I started writing at the age of eight, when my second-grade teacher gave us a creative writing project. It was so much fun, I kept going on my own. My first book was about a witch who couldnt cast spells.

How many books have you written?

Four that are published or ready for publication (One of Us Is Lying, Two Can Keep a Secret, One of Us Is Next, and The Cousins), and a draft of whats going to be my fifth book, Youll Be the Death of Me. I also have...

You know that bittersweet feeling of finishing a great novel but not being mentally prepared to shelf it and say goodbye? Thats the best thing about a series once youve finished one story, you know theres a little silver lining in the way of a sequel to remedy your book-ache; another paperback to fill that wizard-shaped hole in your life for a while.

From YA vampire romances to high fantasy trilogies, these are the binge-worthy page-turners to add to your reading list or pick up again in...