As Grazia's Commercial Content Editor, I’m responsible for producing all commercial content, as well as helping to write news stories and create shopping galleries. This means that my days are rarely the same, but they're always jam-packed.
Keeping on track of my schedule is sometimes tricky, so I look to my Swatch X You watch to help me manage my day. With Swatch x You, you can create your own bespoke design, a little piece of art for your wrist.
I love animal print, so that was my starting point when designing the watch. Then I played with the colour combinations until I got a design that was true to my style. I was advised through the whole process by a Swatch expert, so it was fun rather than daunting. I knew that I'd be relying on this watch to help me keep on track with my busy schedule, so I opted to add a special message on the back, reminding me that 'The Time Is Now'.
Morning
I normally have a meeting first thing in the morning, whether it be coffee with a client, PR, or a brainstorming session with my team. Wearing my Swatch X You watch helps me keep on track with my morning, making sure that I actually get to work on time (I have a tendency to press the snooze button on my alarm), whilst also looking slick on my wrist. Plus, I prefer to steal a quick glance at my wrist instead of pulling out my phone in a meeting to check the time!
Until lunch, you'll find me writing up an article on the latest celebrity breaking story, or compiling a shopping gallery of the trendiest new items to splurge your savings on. Yes, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
Lunch
By the time lunch rolls around, my morning coffee hit will have worn off, and so I'll try and squeeze in a quick gym session to give me that much needed energy boost. I'm a big fan of HIIT and pilates classes, and I love trying out new workouts at Gymbox and Third Space. To make sure that I'm back at the office within good time, I opt for short but intense 30-45 minute classes, and look to my Swatch X You watch to make sure that I don't run late.
Once I'm back in the office, I'll continue writing articles, working on campaign pitches, and creating social copy for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes I'll have afternoon events to pop to, like the launch of a new beauty product, or a junket interview with celebrities to promote a new film.
Evening
London is such a vibrant city with so many places to see, so it's only right to explore it after work. Some evenings I'll catch up with friends over dinner in Soho, and other times I'll go for after-work drinks with some colleagues. I love finding those little hidden gem spots, like new pop-up rooftop bars or quirky restaurants.
Living out of London means that travelling back home after a night out is a bit tricky. I make sure to check the time on my Swatch X You watch throughout the night to make sure I won't miss the last train home! On my journey back, I'll listen to a podcast or catch up on a documentary on Netflix, to unwind and re-charge for the next day.
With Swatch x You, you can create your own bespoke design. This customisable watch is a perfect gift with that personal touch. Hurry, and design your watch to be in time for Christmas!
Swatch X You is available at shop.swatch.com and in selected stores, £95.