Nature Valley: the hottest snack for bloggers

Last week I kindly got sent a box of goodies from the team at Nature Valley. It comprised of various cereal bars, and other sweet bits and bobs, including a very useful flowery V&A thermos mug.

As a blogger I am out most nights, dashing across town sometimes to more than one event in the same evening, or using my lunch break to catch the final days of a crucial art show. This results, quite often, in sacrificing a meal. The other day for instance, I was travelling to Dalston to watch a 7pm play at the Arcola Theatre, finishing work at 5.30 meant there was no way supper could be fit in. Sandwiches can be unappealing, especially if you have to gobble them on the tube, but a Nature Valley cereal bar fits the brief: healthy and delicious and with slow releasing energy to keep me awake for the whole evening!

These bars also tie in with my health kick as a perfect snack pre or post a gym workout. Nature Valley really have created the must-have snack for any busy blogger, chuck one in your bag, you never know when it might save you.

Check out the Nature Valley products here.

Levi's SHAPE WHAT'S TO COME Launch: YOU GO GIRLS

A few nights ago I was invited to the launch party of new Levi's social network: ‘Shape What’s to Come.’ It aims to help and promote women in their individual creative quests. It took place in the Regents Street Levi’s store, that had been all kitted out for the occasion. Beers were available downstairs, alongside some intriguing mood boards to ponder over.

The evening began with a discussion, hosted by Annie Mac who was accompanied by SWTC Ambassadors: Kathryn Ferguson (filmmaker), Justice Williams (Tru Life magazine), Kristin Knox (fashion blogger), Ikonika (DJ/producer) and Anna Murray & Grace Winteringham (Patternity).Each woman had their own personal struggles and story to share with the room (which was, by the way, dominated by a 90% female audience).

Questions were fired at the team of ambassadors, and the room fell ominously quiet as one brave woman mentioned feminism. Only blogger Kristin admitted to adopting a feminist stance, the others seemed to shy away from the term, and I can understand why. They don’t want to succeed because they are women, but as creative people who are just as capable as men. I felt encouraged and motivated by these entrepreneurial young people.

After the panel discussion we were free to mingle and meet other hopeful interesting women, and I did. I talked for a while to blogger, Miss Geeky, and also had a chance to chat to Kristin Knox (and her adorable dog, Butters) about how she developed her blog and her passion for fashion. She was down to earth and honest, and after peeking at her blog (The Clothes Whisperer) this morning, I can also confirm her quirky talent.

A surprise performance by The Noisettes was the highlight of the evening for me. Lead singer, Shingai was looking gloriously glitzy and gave a spectacular performance with her band. The evening concluded with a set from Ikonika, a few more beers and I watched as the newly inspired women left smiling.

Visit the Shape What's to Come website here.