Alanya Smith
Content Writer
Alanya is a Content Writer for Gathered, working across the digital magazine, website and wider outreach. She pursued her passion for writing and editing at university, studying Journalism, Media & Culture and Magazine Journalism, where she trained to become a PPA-accredited journalist.
Recent articles by Alanya Smith
These are the breast cancer signs most women miss, warns surgeon
Recognising the early warning signs for breast cancer isn’t just feeling for lumps. Here’s everything medical experts want you to be checking for
Haven’t cleaned this in your house? 5 signs you’re clinging onto the past
Decluttering your physical environment impacts your emotional state more than you may think
You could be vitamin deficient and not know it, warns doctor. This is how you find out
Can you tell your Vitamin A from your Vitamin F? We didn’t think so.
How to match the right face mask to your skin type, according to top expert
Thank us later when your skin is glowing, refreshed and rejuvenated
The extreme true stories behind the world's most popular cocktails
The secret history behind your favourite cocktail will be the perfect dinner party conversation starter
Stylist reveals how to find your perfect pair of jeans according to your body shape
Finding a quality pair of jeans can elevate your wardrobe out of a lull and into luxury
5 things you need to throw out of your wardrobe
With a new season around the corner, cleaning out your wardrobe can add a spring into your step
Doctor shares the essential items you need in your first aid kit
Cut out the unnecessary doctor’s appointments with our guide on how to take care of your body and become your fittest self
How you should actually be caring for your nails, according to experts
For that professional manicure touch, we asked experts how to transform our homes into award-winning salons
These are the 7 essentials your handbag is missing
Are you filling your handbag with the right things?
9 films to watch this spring
Adventure, fantasy, feel good; we’ve just sorted what you should watch tonight
Make these easy switches to revitalise your daily routine, as told by experts
10 easy daily habits that will change your life for the better
Every kitchen needs these 6 staples
How many does your kitchen have?
What your bartender is secretly judging you for
If you love spending spring days in a pub garden, you might want to keep this advice in mind
What really happens at the sex clinic (and the questions you're too embarrassed to ask)
From underwear debates to conversations while they’re at the business end; this is what staff want you to know
Here are 6 books that will make you more intelligent
Swap scrolling screens with swiping through pages with these books you won’t want to put down
This is the one trick to cutting out caffeine from your morning routine for good
If you’re struggling to manage how much coffee you drink in a day, this hack could be a lifesaver
These are the hottest colours to style right now, according to leading stylists
From fuchsia to fern, these are the colours you should be styling into your wardrobe, home décor and beauty regimes
These are the hangover cures that actually work
Because we know you’re reading this hungover in bed…
Do you know how different coloured foods affects your body?
Tasting the rainbow is the culinary adventure that your health needs
Why drinking hot chocolate is actually good for you
5 reasons why your hot chocolate may be the tastiest way to look after your physical health
This is how you stop snoring, says experts
If snoring is stopping you from getting a good night’s rest, this might be the trick to help you finally get perfect slumber
10 romance films to get you through Valentine’s day
Popcorn popped, phone turned off, friends are around; it’s going to be a good movie night
9 mistakes everyone makes when managing personal finances
With these simple saving tips, your bank account will be reaping the rewards in no time
