by Claire Etchell | 9th December 2023 | Blog, Naked Feature, Naked Review
My favourite Christmas films are about being really watchable, half a good storyline, cute cast, funny and re-watchable. Cos let’s face it, we’ll watch them all again next year! Although we all love the feel-good element of them, they are a solid money spinner! For...
by Claire Etchell | 3rd August 2021 | Naked Feature, Naked Review
My week-long holiday to San Antonio Hotel in Santorini 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 Luxe’s Instagram feed YEARS ago and after madly screenshotting her every move,...
by Claire Etchell | 2nd February 2020 | Naked Review
This is a short guide to a weekends away in Valencia. In short, it’s gorgeous, go immediately! It is a great place for a short trip with friends or as a couple as there is plenty to see and do. Valencia was a favourite place of one of my best friends Emma. She always...
by Claire Etchell | 24th July 2019 | Naked Review
Santorini is Instagram magic with its white glistening buildings, clear seas and pastel coloured sunsets, it is the jewel in the crown of Greece. With a flight time of around 4 hours from Gatwick, Santorini is easily placed for a week away. The resorts of Fira and Oia...
by Claire Etchell | 24th April 2019 | Naked Feature, Naked Review
As we head towards the finale of all finales of the epic series of Game of Thrones, I couldn’t help but wonder, who would come out on top if this was a PR battle. Yes indeed, if it was Night King vs Cersei Lannister for headlines, who would sit on the...
by Claire Etchell | 16th October 2018 | Naked Review
Review: How can we gain a greater understanding of our fellow humans? Why do people do what they do, say what they say, think what they think? This book is a blast from the past – the original version being a best seller in the mid 60s. The Games People Play was...
by Claire Etchell | 27th August 2018 | Naked Review
REVIEW: How can we learn from our mistakes? Why do some people do this and others don’t? Matthew looks at the power of a positive attitude towards failure and it’s profound impact on success in any field. The book grabs you right from the offset and comparisons...
by Claire Etchell | 26th August 2018 | Naked Review
Review: How can you find the hidden secrets to success – in sports, business, music and just about anything you want to turn your hand to? Search no more as this book will show you some interesting and helpful insights. The book has three main sections –...
by Claire Etchell | 26th August 2018 | Naked Review
Review: How can you manage your mind so that you can conquer your fears, operate with greater control, focus and confidence? Prof Peters has some great ideas and systems to enable us to learn how do just that. “If you measure success in life by effort and doing your...
by Claire Etchell | 21st August 2018 | Naked Review
How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Review: As an enormous fan of the TV programme, you know that so-bad-its-good game-show-with-Ben-Shepherd, I was pretty surprised to find a book of the same name which looked, well quite a bit more serious than ‘popping a...
by Claire Etchell | 21st July 2018 | Naked Feature, Naked Review
You’d be forgiven for thinking my experience in Sardinia was based entirely on Aperol Spritz. But you’d be wrong. There’s also the lesser known Campari Spritz and the even better tasting Hugo Spritz with Sambuca and Elderflower which is simply delicious. Here’s my...
by Claire Etchell | 28th June 2018 | Naked Review
David the Self Help for PRs I got introduced to David Meerman Scott’s excellent book through a friend of mine, Helen who I worked with at Mamas & Papas, for she was doing a snazzy digital marketing course, and Dave (as we like to call him) is the holy grail of...
by Claire Etchell | 23rd June 2018 | London, Naked Feature, Naked Review
I’m going to come clean and admit that the first time I heard of world famous Frida Kahlo was when I went to a briefing at Grosvenor’s swanky Mayfair offices as they talked through plans for the year. I’m not sure HOW exactly I managed to avoid it – is this the...
by Claire Etchell | 11th June 2018 | Naked Review
There’s a good reason why Simon Sinek’s ‘Start With Why’comes highly recommended by brain training expert Jim Kwik, and that’s because it’s frigging awesome and will revolutionise the way you approach your working life. The important thing Sinek teaches us in this...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd May 2018 | London, Naked Feature, Naked Review
Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom for Chelsea Flower Show have been growing in popularity over the years with big brands and small boutiques alike taking part each May to capitalise on increased footfall from the event. The great thing is, it looks like a multi...
by Claire Etchell | 11th May 2018 | London, Naked Feature, Naked Review
I am not exaggerating when I say visiting Parliament was like Christmas for me. I studied UK Government & Politics at A Level and was just fascinated by our brilliant but bonkers system. Like, we have a Head of State, the Queen, but with such limited powers…but we...
by Claire Etchell | 7th May 2018 | Naked Feature, Naked Review
Sintra is a sparkling jewel in Portugal’s crown; a place of history, mystery and vibrant colour. It has the ability to make modern, white washed, marbled life look rubbish, and instead it has made me yearn for pattern, detail and rainbow hues. Here’s my guide to a...
by Claire Etchell | 7th July 2017 | Naked Feature, Naked Review
Italy is colourful and passionate and wonderful. It has fresh sharp lemons and the juiciest oranges and brightest flowers. It has narrow coastal roads that have been nicknamed Mamma Mia from the shock visitors express on their first experience as they overlook sharp...
by Claire Etchell | 4th June 2017 | London, Naked Review
Kew Gardens has such a special place in my heart – I mean flowers and gardens – what is not to love? It is in Richmond and has it’s own picturesque train station with a delightful looking pub right next to it. Kew Gardens itself, or Royal Botanic...
by Claire Etchell | 26th February 2017 | Naked Review
My Claire & The City blog and business is all about honesty and going behind the smoke and mirrors of the PR & Marketing industry…but today I find myself in unfamiliar territory and am looking to a relationship guru to share his secrets instead. Let me...
