LIFE

As Mother's Day rapidly approaches, here’s our selection of events within the city that are guaranteed to create treasured memories. Whether it's indulging in a luxurious afternoon tea aboard the British Pullman train, crafting a beautiful floral bouquet, or savouring a delicious Sunday roast on a trendy Shoreditch rooftop, we have you covered…

International Women's Day, celebrated annually on 8th March, serves as a powerful reminder to honour the incredible achievements of women and to shine a light on the discrimination they still face. If you're in London, there are plenty of fantastic International Women's Day events to choose from. Here are our top picks…

London's fast-paced energy can be invigorating, but amidst the hustle and bustle, it's important to take time for relaxation and calm. That's why we've put together a guide to the city's most wholesome activities, perfect for those weekends when you need a break from the busyness. From low-key, tranquil experiences to invigorating pursuits, this guide has something for everyone looking for a little peace and quiet amidst the excitement of London…

Having been loyal to Hinge as a dating app for as long as I can remember, and with little-to-no success regardless of how you define it, recent post-pandemic socialising with other singletons has made me more aware of the alternatives on offer…

FLO London features in the June, July and August 2022 issues of British Vogue. As a female-owned business this has been a wonderful opportunity and a chance to showcase our newest collection of Ghanaian wax print products made from Nsubra fabrics…

The Tampon Tax, as it’s widely referred to, meant that until this year sanitary items were classed as a non-essential, luxury product and subject to VAT…

It has been almost a year since the lockdown began, with the hospitality industry and small businesses being severely affected. We are now in our third lockdown and now more than ever local businesses need our support. We have put together a list of businesses you can support this week….

27 January is the date designated by the UN as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK. It is a day for remembering the millions of people murdered under Nazi Persecution and the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur…

It just keeps on getting more depressing doesn’t it? Every week that passes in January, I think, surely this is it now? Surely this is the worst week and it’s going to get better from now. But it just continues on that downward trajectory…

We’re the same kind of crazy if you become deeply obsessed with what celebs wear on the red carpet. Even when I was little I’d froth excessively at the mouth whenever a red carpet moment occurred before an award show (the VMAS were my religion)…

Hackney is known as a millennial hot spot with copious restaurants, cafes and uniquely themed bars. From green spaces to bustling coffee shops, we’ve created a guide of the best places to explore in the famous London borough…

So, we are well into our third national lockdown here in the UK, and the second week of Veganuary (third for most people, I am just lazy as I explained in the first article). Perhaps, the absolute inner turmoil that lockdown is causing me is the reason that I am finding Veganuary a mere walk in the park this year…

Streatham is sometimes seen as the less sexy cousin of more vibrant neighbouring areas, such as Brixton and Clapham. But don’t be fooled. From the perspective of a resident, Streatham has a lot to offer and that is only growing…

I am absolutely never going to be ready to start Veganuary on the 1st January (or to start any resolutions in fact). So, I usually aim for the first Monday/whenever I start back at work. Like the rest of the public, I am also usually hungover on the 1st, meaning I’m fragile enough without having to cry over halloumi….

By this point in the year, I’d usually be drenched in festive cheer (and potentially wine as a result of my clumsiness), reflecting on all the triumphs and tribulations that have occurred over the last twelve months. But 2020 has been a tad different…

A week in the life of a London based reporter on £25k-30k…

International Men’s Day (IMD) is an international event that takes place annually on the 19th November. The day is observed by 44 countries and the intention is to celebrate the achievements of men as well as highlight men’s issues…

A week in the life of a London based actor, singer, songwriter and waitress on roughly £15k…

We caught up with with Hannah, Rachelle and Aky to discuss the growing success of the project they launched in May of this year - Brown Sugar: The Podcast. There is more however to the dynamic relationship between these three women, than the banter that breezes through their recordings….

In the past few months, the media has reported on the increased number of people making the treacherous journey across the English Channel to the UK. Coming from war-torn countries, stricken with violence and often poverty, asylum seekers are forced to pay extortionately high prices to people smugglers and traffickers…

A week in the life of a London based copywriter living at home on £25,000 - £30,000…

With around a fifth of the UK population renting properties, bad letting agents are a thorn in millions of tenants’ sides. Katharine Hidalgo speaks to some angered tenants about their experiences with some of the worst of these letting agents…

A Black Actress is the title of a stunning series of portraits by photographer Shonay Shote. These images showcase the compelling beauty and infectious charm of some of Britain’s most promising actresses of West Indian and African heritage…

As of February 2020, there were just six ethnic minority directors in the position of chair or CEO in the FTSE 100, and nine in the FTSE 250. Plus, over one third of FTSE 100 companies did not have any BAME board members…

The Mandrake Hotel is offering morning meditation sessions, providing Londoners with the perfect way of finding some serenity amongst the hustle and bustle. The meditation session takes place on their exotic terrace gardens that is brimming with Tasmanian tree ferns…

The UK economy is in a better situation than some economists thought we would be in today, so much so, that in July, the Bank of England’s chief economist said Britain was enjoying a V-shaped recovery, meaning that it was bouncing back quickly. Sadly, that picture is now changing for the worse…

Every August Bank Holiday weekend for over 50 years, roughly two million visitors have flocked to the streets of West London to join Notting Hill Carnival, a celebration of Caribbean Culture…

FLO London recently sponsored 30 school pupils, all under the age of 15, from La Bawaleshie Presbyterian in Accra to attend a creative session at a local pop-up art installation – V for Vanity. The students engaged in a day of fun activities…

FLO London sponsored an Engineering Day with 20 children, all under 15 years of age, at Holly School in Accra, Ghana. The session was ran by our Founder, Maawura, and was designed to encourage the children to look at the huge variety of engineering they encounter every day; from the roads they travel on, to the iconic structures in the country, to the shops that they buy their essentials in.