Paradisefold Blog

Whether we're naturally highly confident or not, we all go through crises in our confidence that can shake us to our very core. The good news is that confidence is internal and can be built over time! In this month's blog, we meet Paradisefold Insider, Ade Hassan MBE, founder of Nubian Skin.

What does 2,622 Kg of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions mean? If we try to visualise it, how many truckloads of CO₂ does that equate to? With measuring carbon emissions feeling like an abstract topic, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to make a positive impact - you're not alone! The good news is that understanding what carbon offsetting is and how to improve your carbon footprint is easier than you think. In this interview with our Greenfeet, our carbon tracking partner, we discuss the concept of carbon offsetting, how we measure our CO₂ emissions and how we go about reducing them as a small business. While we know that as individuals, using carbon tracking partners is not feasible, supporting...

This week with UK Mother's Day around the corner, seven of our Insiders talk about the women who have inspired and supported them throughout their lives, including their very special mums! Comment below to tell us who inspires you!💕

This fashion week we spoke to the inspirational IMG model and GB 100m sprinter Annie Tagoe. Annie opened up about her struggle with body dysmorphia, weightloss, confidence, social media, and her ambitions for the future, as an athlete and model. We're sharing a snippet from conversation because it's so important it is to engage on mental health, body image and confidence, especially during this year's Fashion Week when we've seen more Size 0 models than we ever have.

Told that silver hair looks unprofessional, that straight hair looks 'more professional' or to tie back our curls, we all know the pressures women face to assimilate to beauty 'standards', particularly at work. Like us, Dress for Success understands the link between appearance, confidence and achievement, making DFS Greater London our perfect charity partnership!  Click the link to listen in to the conversation between Paradisefold Creative Director, Andrea Malouf, and DFS Greater London Founder and Chairwoman (and Mrs Universe 2022!), Juanita Ingram.