Naked Events
My Claire & The City blog delves into the modern world in order to inspire debate about our culture. Here’s a round-up of seasonal events in our calendar.
Instagrammable Places for Valentine’s Day 2023
Valentine’s Day in London is always a heart shaped, flower filled affair with red roses and pink petals across the capital. I love (like LOVE) when shops, florists, cafes and restaurants in London...
How to Instagram Like a Pro – Part 1 of my Free Guide!
I'm so excited to share my newest (and most ambitious yet!) FREE guide with you. If you're a business, this guide will help you grow your following and brand on Instagram. My 12 Step plan will have...
Christmas in London Instagrammable Places 2022
London comes alive at Christmas! The festive season is our speciality making it the most instagrammable place at Christmas. You'll have seen the beautiful decorations from previous years but THIS is...
Why You Need to Use Instagram Reels in your Marketing Strategy
I can hear you asking: do you have to use Instagram Reels in your marketing strategy? Why did Instagram launch Reels when they already have videos and Stories? Well, the answer can be found in the...
What to post on Instagram after the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been a shock. She's the only reigning monarch most of us have ever known. She represented a constant, stability in times of turmoil, a steady hand. Now the TV...
Instagram friendly pink Jimmy Choo Cafe in Harrods London
The brand new Jimmy Choo cafe has opened their hot pink and gold doors in Harrods. It really is first class up in the sky, well in Harrods 5th floor shoe heaven anyway. This is a three month pop up...
A Beginner’s Guide to Instagram Reels
Don’t know where to start with Instagram Reels? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. I promise that it’s not as complicated (or overwhelming!) as you think. Just keep reading to understand what...
Instagram Reels: Top Tips for Mastering the Basics
If you’ve jumped in and started mastering Instagram Reels, congratulations! Getting started is definitely the hardest part. Now you might be wondering how to take your Reels to the next level. I’ve...
Free Flower festival – Chelsea in Bloom 2022 British Icons
Every year Chelsea in Bloom gets better and better with more elaborate floral creations to celebrate the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This year has been an absolute cracker with their British Icons...
Hiring a Photographer for Holiday or Business Trips
Ever thought about hiring a pro to take shots on abroad? I took a leap of faith and decided to max out my business trip to Dubai last November by hiring a photographer for an hour. Why did I bother...
The Platinum Jubilee: Everything Marketers Need to Know
The 6th February 2022 kicks off the celebrations for The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II! But this is just the start of a fun-filled Royal year! Expect Union Jack flags across the country and...
A Weekend in Bruges at Christmas
Bruges has been on my must-visit list forever! It is the most quaint and romantic place to visit, and especially at Christmas. Bruges at Christmas transforms into a festive fairyland. There are...
Marketing Calendar with Awareness Days and Seasonal Events
In business you’ll have busy times, quiet times and those in between. Whether you’re in a service business or a retail business, it is important to take note of the BIG stuff that matters to your...
Instagrammable Holiday in Lorna Luxe’s San Antonio Hotel Santorini
My week-long holiday to San Antonio Hotel in Santorini (AFF Link) was a crowd pleaser on Instagram. I think I’ve had more DMs than Beyonce during this trip. I spotted San Antonio Hotel on Lorna...
Interview with Courtney Rogers Founder of CIJ Group, PR Solutions Company
I met wonderful PR expert Courtney Rogers when I was invited to take part in CIJ Group's International Women's Day event where I chatted about overcoming confidence for a happier life. It was such...
Interview with stylist Anna Berkeley on personal branding
I have known wonderful Anna Berkeley for YEARS! We met when I was at Mamas and Papas and she was at Mother and Baby, where she was the fashion editor and stylist. Anna is body shape expert and...
How to outsource for small businesses and freelancers
How to outsource? Outsourcing is a tricky issue for small businesses and freelancers. You’ve built your business up with a team of one, and now you have to start thinking about bringing other people...
How to get more followers on Instagram
I couldn’t help but wonder how to get more followers... Dear reader this is the NUMBER 1 most asked question about Instagram (according to Google). Can YOU believe it? Yes probs. Cos let’s face it,...
Why confidence is important (and how to build it)
Today I want to talk about how you (and your confidence!) are your own best assets. My aim is that you’ll go away from this inspired to take action and tell your own story with confidence. Personal...
Interview with editor and stylist Samantha Harman
Samantha Harman is a stylist and an award-winning editor of newspapers, magazines and websites. She was the first female editor of the Bucks Free Press and the youngest ever editor of the Oxford...
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