JOURNAL

Monday 20^th April marks the start of Fashion Revolution Week which sees brands and producers demonstrate transparency in their supply chain using the hashtag #imadeyourclothes. We share the same ideas and values as Fashion Revolution, and believe that manufacturing should be done responsibly in order to look after the environment and the people involved. Find out more about our manufacturers and perhaps take some time to consider #whomademyclothes?

Staying at home? Shoes are no longer required for the working day and have been replaced by a wonderful pair of socks – and we’re sharing a few of our favourites to put a smile on your face and get your day off to a great start!

We are incredibly lucky to be living in an age where we have a huge amount of resources to keep us busy, and over the last few weeks, the creative community has been sharing their work and tutorials with the whole world to come together during this time of crisis. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite ways to pass the time and some resources to keep your little ones busy too! 

With the whole of the UK now on lock down, you might find yourself missing your daily routines – including daily exercise to keep you fit and healthy. So many of us are determined to maintain an exercise regime whilst remaining indoors, and thankfully there has been an incredible amount of resources popping up online to help us to move our workouts indoors whilst we adapt to our new lifestyle.

I wanted to personally update you about what we are doing at MAiK to ensure that you still get your online deliveries during the pandemic in accordance with the latest government advice and restrictions.

If like so many people across the globe right now you are having to self-isolating or spend more time at home, you may be wondering how you’re going to occupy so much of your time. You may be thinking that a few days on couch, catching up on your favourite box set sounds perfect, but in reality, this may become boring quite quickly and you’ll soon find that you need to do something more productive to keep yourself occupied.

We’ve been a bit quiet on social media the last week as I, Cat, the one-woman band behind MAiK, have been trying to process what is going on in the UK and the rest of the world. My mind is full of how Coronavirus will affect us, and I wanted to share my thoughts and tips on how we can be positive during this uncertain time. Cat x

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to show the number one woman in your life just how much she means to you. Whether you’re celebrating your mum, grandma, sister or any super mums in your life, we’ve got you sorted with some of our favourite products that will make the perfect gift for that special lady in your life.

This month we’re introducing four new pairs of socks into the MAiK Family, including a brand-new style! We’re launching three pairs of men’s socks and one pair of ankle length women’s sock – perfect for the summer weather when it finally arrives.

With more and more fashion brands pledging to care more about their impact on the environment, it really is an exciting time for sustainable fashion. We’ve come across a huge range of brands and designers who work hard to protect our planet, create products responsibly and provide fair working conditions for employees – and today we’re sharing five that we love!

This year, designers and creatives wanted to show that it is possible to protect the planet we live on whilst creating and producing products that are fashion forward, so we thought we’d share a rundown of our stand-out brands and events at LFW 2020.

Every day on our social media feeds, we are constantly seeing sales, new stock and an over consumption of clothes and everyday items which aren’t sustainable for our planet. But it’s amazing to see so many people online who are setting out to make a difference, and we’ve come across so many people who are sharing their journey to a more sustainable lifestyle, so we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite sustainable Instagram accounts who are inspiring us to live more consciously every day!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s always a wonderful opportunity to show that special someone just how much you appreciate them in your life – so why not show them how much you love them this year with a gift from MAiK. And 14^th February doesn’t have to be all about romance – why not think about celebrating your much loved gal pals this year with Galentines Day! We’ve rounded up some our best products that will make extra-thoughtful gifts and allow you to show you the ones you love just how much they really mean to you.

For most people, January seems like a never-ending month of work, emails, deadlines and weekends in. You might even say you’re stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, reliving the same day over and over again. If you’re feeling like you’re stuck in a rut and need to shake things up and make some changes then you’ve come to the right place – we’re sharing some ideas on how to make the most of everyday and approach the working day with a positive outlook!

Many of our day-to-day lifestyle choices have huge impacts on the environment and the climate that we often aren’t even aware of – from what we eat, where we shop and how we discard of unwanted items. WWF explains that we are living in a time when human impacts on the environment are changing the face of our planet – so it’s vital that we find ways to live more sustainably in order to protect the world we live in.

Looking to restyle your kitchen but don’t quite have the budget? We’ve got good news – it IS possible to give your kitchen a fresh look without breaking the bank! All it takes is some dedicated time, a small budget and an eye for creativity to bring a little love into your kitchen. And to help you along the way, we’ve rounded up some simple ideas to take your kitchen from drab to fab and help banish those January blues!

Organisation is one of the key components to having a successful day at work – when your desk, time and head is organised, it allows space for you to process your thoughts and tasks. But for many of us, the new year signals the end of a holiday and the return to work, which can prove to be a struggle! So we’ve rounded up 3 simple rules for getting your head back in the game for a more structured and organised day at work!

Days of relaxation, mountains of delicious food, binge-watching Netflix series – anyone else wishing the Christmas holidays would never end? If you’re heading back to work tomorrow, chances are you might be feeling a little of the back to work dread lingering – despite having a wonderful holiday. No one is ready to talk about emails, spreadsheets or invoices yet, so we’ve rounded up some of our top tips for heading back to work, easing yourself back in and getting your 2020 off to a great start!

Who can believe that the year is almost over? Not only that but we’re entering into a whole new decade! 2019 has been a fantastic year for MAiK and we’re looking forward to heading into 2020 with a positive outlook, a fresh mind and a list of goals to work on throughout 2020.

2020 is just around the corner and many people are now starting to look towards a new year and a new decade and focus on what they’d like to achieve in both their work and personal life. This year, we decided that instead of making New Year’s Resolutions (and subsequently forgetting them within the first few weeks!) we would spend time setting goals for ourselves to help us keep on track and help us to succeed in 2020.