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🌈 Sharing my favourite looks from @pridebarcelona with you this week 🌈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out this dreamboat: @cubbi_g 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💛💜❤💚💙 Happy #Pride everyone 💙💚❤💜💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2L7HqCm)

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I had a little cry when it was time to leave Barcelona yesterday 😭😭😭 I had such an AMAZING time there over the past 11 days I was so sad to leave 💔💔💔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @pridebarcelona was so much fun, especially performing at @plumabcn and dancing at the street party after the parade 🌈 I'll be sharing all my snaps of the fabulous people and outfits from the parade later this week 💃 But in the meantime, here's a photo of me living my best life at Barcelona Pride 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy #Pride everyone 💜💛❤💙💚 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @jonokitchens (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2ue2u2Y)

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Hola from Barcelona! 💃 I've been here for a week, exploring the city with these beauties ❤ celebrating #Pride 🌈 hanging on the beach 👙 eating amazing food 🌮 and just have a seriously chilled time 😎 How gorgeous is my room at the @markethotel btw 😍 Can't wait to bring you my full video & blog review for this place later this month. Click the link in my bio to check it out for yourself now. See you in another week 😘 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2IRjfq7)

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So firstly, I have something difficult to admit: I didn't love Rome 😥 I know you don't have love every place you visit but I pretty much always do! 💔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's a difficult conversation we need to have about what ruined Rome for me: #overtourism. Have you experienced it? Is this where the future of travel is headed? 😬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Click the link in my bio to see all the reasons I found it difficult to fall in love with Rome. http://bit.ly/2JQ7g1l (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2tii7pD)

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Oh yeah... remember how I went to Rome a couple of weeks ago? 🇮🇹 Well, I have one word to describe that trip: INTENSE 🙈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So much so, I think I've only just recovered. But I think I'm finally ready to share my experiences of the Italian capital ✌️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get ready for some gluten-free treats, mega monuments and one seriously banging hostel! 🙌 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2ys1Swa)

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Heading to @pridebarcelona? 🌈 Then make sure you come see me perform at @plumabcn! 💜💛❤💙💚 I'm so excited to be making my Barcelona drag debut this Pride (and recovering on the beach for the whole week after). Mark Friday 29th June in your diaries & I'll see you at Culture Club BCN 🌈 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2JSBYTq)

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I've just added a bunch of NEW colourful & cute swimsuits to my summer swimwear guide. Click the link in my bio ☝️ to check them out 💚💛💙❤️💜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Meanwhile, I've just found the perfect bikini for @pridebarcelona​ from @prettylittlething​. What do you think? 🌈 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2JXxb6i)

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Have you checked out my Fabulous Things To Do In London This Summer guide yet? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌞 Just added: LOADS of fabulous new events + parties, from the likes of @boi_box, @horse_meat_disco, @glitterboxibiza, Female Masculinity Appreciation Society and these @LittleGayBro cuties 🌈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ☝️ Click the link in my bio for all the best parties this summer ☝http://bit.ly/2snJ2ju ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @thomasdhanens (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2ycLI9v)

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🌟🌟🌟 Hey lovers! It's FRIDAY! 🌟🌟🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're on the dream swimwear hunt for this summer's vacay, then click the link in my bio ☝ for a RIOT OF COLOUR 💜💙❤️💛💚 I have handpicked all my fave cute and colourful swimsuits for girls, boys and everyone outside the binary to get salty in this summer. Like this gorgeous HELLA reversible swimsuit from @loonigans in ACID MELON 🍉🍉🍉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll be updating this blog every week with my fave new release bikinis, swim shorts and more, so stay tuned for colour every week! 🎉🌈✨🍭 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @loonigans (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2Jq3njz)

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Thinking about visiting Margate this summer? 🌞 Then you'll want this mega babe's recommendations: Siobhan from @shopfloorwhore! Her brand new guide for her seaside town is now live on Minka Guides! ☝️ Click the #linkinmybio for all her faves, such as @marmarmargate, @cheesytigermargate, @madampopoffvintage, @margatepride and more! 🌈 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2sIBl7B)

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Know someone visiting London this summer? 🌞 Then do them a favour & gift them the #linkinmybio 👌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yes - my handpicked guide to the most fabulous things happening in London during June, July & August is now live! With everything you need to know to have a brilliant time in the UK capital 🇬🇧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's my own top 10 things you must do this summer (✔ get your tix for @hotbrownhoney ✔ sing your heart out at @thekaraokehole ✔ get your nails done at @guysthatnailit) plus my MEGA listing for the best parties, events, exhibitions, musicals, plays & open-air cinemas in London 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No prize for guessing what my #1 recommendation is: Disco Brunch at @dsuperstore hosted by one of East London's finest drag queens (like the amazing A Man To Pet pictured). Click the #linkinbio & check out my full guide now! http://bit.ly/2snJ2ju ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @a_man_to_pet (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2JegDH2)

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As I jet off to Rome today, I'm so excited to finally launch my full Dublin travel guide! ☘️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Packed with all the goodness I've been sharing with you over the last 6 weeks - food, flowers and fabulous things to do - it also includes a handy map you can use on the go🚶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio to check it out ☝️ and share it with a friend heading to Dublin or save for your own adventures 📌 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2Iru9TY)

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🎉 Happy Eurovision everyone! 🎉 Which country is your fave this year? 🇪🇺 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read the interview with me on @medium? ☝ ️Click the link in my bio to check it out. (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2KTeK0i)

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I went to the lovely 'Under Cover: A Secret History Of Cross-Dressers' exhibition at @thephotographersgallery in London last night. This private collection of found images includes photos from as far back as 1880 of people defying gender conventions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I loved how most of the images were of anonymous individuals or groups of friends being their true selves at home or private parties. The way the exhibition is put together is a quite problematic (it lumps cross-dressing, drag and trans people all in the same group, and implies that cross-dressing is only done by people who I identify as gay) but I still think the collection is worth viewing despite these oversights. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's on until 3rd June and is only £2.50 if you book online. Click the link in the @thephotographersgallery's bio to book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2wAeTmg)

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Fabulous portrait of me whipping up a tropical storm in my kitchen in London by photographer @janklos_photo for his Queens At Home series 👑 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2jiGoaw)

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#NationalBotanicGardens: The Flowering House is currently home to this lovely Succulent and Cactus collection. They, in fact, have their own glasshouse, which is currently boarded up awaiting restoration (and has remained so throughout the recession). This was one of my favourite sections so hopefully, they have the money to fix it up soon 🌵 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2r8vf0i)

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#NationalBotanicGardens: The Great Palm House is so high there’s an elevated walkway that runs around the tops of the trees (although I’m not sure it’s open to the public). It’s in here that you’ll find the plaque for the philosopher Wittgenstein, on the step leading into the Orchid House where he used to like to sit and think 🌴 (Originally posted on Instagram at https://ift.tt/2Hx5PDP)