Just my type of London: the capitals's 20 best bloggers, from fashion to dating to mental health and being a widower bringing up a two-year-old

As the bloggers descend on Fashion Week to feast on frocks, parties and beautiful bodies for their online musings, we celebrates 20 years of the web diary with a round-up of London’s best 
Mollie Goodfellow17 February 2014

1. Arched Eyebrow

Bethany Rutter, 24

This self-styled “fatshion” blogger gives you a look at her plus-sized wardrobe and her beauty style. Prepare for bright lips alongside the in-depth politics of plus-size fashion.

2. Garcon Jon

Jonathan Pryce, 26

For any of London’s top-dressed men this has sleek street style and the occasional designer exclusive. Beard fans can also check out Jonathan’s 100 Beards blog — photos of excellent beards.

3. Ella Masters

Ella Masters, 25

One for illustration fans to bookmark, posts vary from delicate watercolours of teacups to photographs of her vintage-inspired outfits and illustrations of tattooed, bearded men.

4. Bangs and a Bun

Muireann Carey-Campbell, 32

Muireann, or Bangs as she’s more commonly known, posts about money, public speaking, life organising, HTML and just about anything else. She blogs about fitness on her other blog, Spikes and Heels.

5. Purple Persuasion

Charlotte Walker, 39

Having suffered with mental health issues for 25 years, Charlotte began channelling her experiences into a blog. It’s an insightful read for anyone and has led to her writing a memoir about her struggles with bipolar disorder.

6. Life as a Widower

Benjamin Brooks-Dutton, 34

An incredibly moving blog from a father who lost his wife in tragic circumstances when his son was two years old. This is a brutally honest account on how Ben tried to cope with grief while raising a son. You’ll need tissues to cry into.

7. Steve Booker

Steve Booker, 25

This menswear blog features photographs of Steve’s own well put-together outfits and new trends. For music fans, Steve also slots in his personal playlists for you to pick up some new tunes.

8. Fat Girl PhD

Katie Lowe, 26

After losing almost half her body weight, Katie decided to blog about the self-esteem she gained. She touches on feminism and body image in popular culture.

9. ibikelondon

Mark Ames, 31

A must-read for enthusiastic cyclists in the capital. An avid cyclist himself, Mark writes about all things bike.

10. Gymbags and Gladrags

Cantara Armah, 24

Fitness and health blogger Cantara will get you in the right mind-set for a workout. “Gym or gin?” No contest.

11. Fitness on Toast

Faya Nilsson, 27

Reading Faya’s musings will either make you put on your running shoes or become disheartened about your lazy physique. Faya is the ultimate yoga bunny and shares fitness know-how and excellent healthy recipes.

12. Tamarind and Thyme

Su-Lin, 33

This is all about how to eat and cook well in London without breaking the bank. Think food and restaurant porn from London and the world’s foodiest locations. Read it and salivate.

13. Diary of a Desperate Dad

Sam Jackson, 30

How does a father of three children under five cope? Read Sam on gender-stereotyped toys, holidays and trying not to swear. A must for veteran parents or those new to the game.

14. Sam Cooks Food

Sam Richards, 28

Sam actually does cook food — and photographs his delicious-looking creations cooked up in his “small Stoke Newington kitchen”. Check out his beetroot gnocchi with feta.

15. The Things I’ve Done to Impress Women

Jon Hamblin, 35

Jon untangles the wicked web of online dating. He catalogues his dating tales for cringe value. Read all about the scarlet punk and the veggie sausage roll...

16. Talonted Lex

Lex McVeighty, 29

If you’re a fan of nail art, you’ll be a fan of this blog. Lex takes nail art to the next level — from intricate Halloween- themed fang nails to gradient colours.

17. Curious London

Emily Gibson, 24

Labelling herself a “London explorer and irate citizen”, Emily is juggling two blogs. One is a general rant, Bridget Jones-style, and the other is a “no-bullshit” guide to eating and drinking in London.

18. We The Food Snobs

Chris Fynes, 24

Having made the transition to London from the Cotswolds, self-confessed food snob Chris takes you through the latest and best that the London food scene has to offer.

19. What Katie Does

Katie Marcus, 29

This blog will give you a serious case of life envy. She writes on her lifestyle, what she eats and where she lives. Photos of her home will make you consider getting in an interior decorator.

20. Melissa Foodie

Real name withheld, 27

This is a tour of London’s good food and bad eateries. She doesn’t hold back on the bad ones so keeps her real name secret. Check this blog out before booking any tables.

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