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Celebration at The Ivy Cafe, Blackheath

The past few months have been incredibly eventful, filled with significant moments that have reshaped my mindset and focus for the future. I plan to write individual posts about each of these transformative experiences, but one stands out that I must mention first – my mum and I wrote a book! Yes, after years of starting and stopping, we’ve finally become authors! I’ll be dedicating a full blog post to this amazing achievement soon. But for now, to celebrate, my best friend treated us both to a wonderful meal at The Ivy Cafe in Blackheath, London.

Staying In My Own Lane- A New Beginning For Sasha Shantel: The Blogger

Looking back on my journey, it’s been quite the rollercoaster. Ever since my teenage years, I’ve been juggling a multitude of roles—modeling gigs, pageant competitions, late-night study sessions, and diving headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship. Now, at the ripe age of 39, I find myself pausing to take stock of the winding path I’ve traversed.

Exploring Itsu in Southwark: A Pet-Friendly Foodie Adventure

Hey there, foodie fam! Sasha Shantel here, your go-to gal for all things scrumptious. Today, I’m taking you on a journey to Itsu in Southwark, where every bite is a flavour-packed delight. And guess what? I had the pleasure of bringing along my partner-in-crime, Katie, and her adorable pup Chuck Taylor. Talk about a paw-some day out!

Meet the TYMO: The Only Hair Straightening Tool You Need

You guys know that it’s been a while since I sat down and typed a dedicated post about a hair product, especially as I have already spoke at length on my INSTAGRAM about how fantastic the TYMO is. However, after using this product for several more weeks, decided that sashashantel.com needed to mention it to because it is honestly the real deal.

Out & About @ Choo Cafe, Harrods

If you’re a regular visitor to SashaShantel.com, you will know that I recently share a press release sharing the news that the High Fashion brand Jimmy Choo, had launched a Cafe; for a limited time only at Harrod’s Knightsbridge. My initial impressions were good because the images of the pink aesthetic and pretty cake looked quite inviting.

Sasha Shantel X LUVME HAIR- Affordable Luxury At Its Finest.

If you have followed me for a while you will know that I am always experimenting with my hair. For me, hair is an accessory. When I wear straight hair; it’s not because I want to be more European, it’s because I want to wear straight hair in that moment.

An evening of Luxury Living with The Flaneur

I am totally under no illusions that this type of living is the norm for millions of people. I for one know exactly what it’s like to dine in 5 star restaurants and to hang out in hotels and spas that many would dream of. (Not bad for a woman from Peckham!) However, since I ended my magazine in 2018, and the pandemic dropped kicked me to the ground in 2020 (like it did for so many people!) I haven’t really dined out anywhere special. I haven’t surrounded myself with opulence and I haven’t been treated to anything special either.