Marisa Jenna

Digital PR Strategist

I’m Marisa, a PR & communications strategist based in London. I work across consumer, lifestyle and entertainment, everything from wellness and fashion launches to global music campaigns. 

Recent work includes Vitabiotics, TALA, NIO Cocktails and Nations Photo Lab, plus content projects for BLACKPINK’s Lisa and aespa (28M+ organic views).

Notable Coverage

7 Minimalist-Approved Fashion Trends For The Holiday Party Season

Latines learning, remembering, healing, and finding joy in our diverse stories.Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts, brands, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and conversations shaping the future of beauty.

Latines learning, remembering, healing, and finding joy in our diverse stories.

Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts, brands, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and...

Pancake cocktails’ are trending | Citywealth News

Date: 26 Feb 2025

Karen Jones


Whether you’re sipping the Maple Gimlet at brunch time on Shrove Tuesday or pairing the Lemon & Sugar Pancake Cocktail with an actual stack of pancakes, this is a fresh and creative way to celebrate Pancake Day differently.

You can now drink the UK’s favourite pancake topping as a cocktail: lemon & sugar


This bright and zesty cocktail is perfect to pair with a stack of pancakes or even by itself as a treat this upcoming Pancake Day.


Patrick says, “I’...

2 Reasons Why You Should Indulge In ‘Bedscaping’ — By A Psychologist

In the whirlwind of daily life, you may often forget that your environment is in constant conversation with your emotions. You spend nearly a third of your life in bed, yet you might treat it as just a functional space. However, your surroundings deeply influence your emotional state and your bed specifically has the potential to be a powerful form of self-care. That’s the idea behind “bedscaping,” the interior trend taking over bedrooms in 2025.According to Pinterest’s 2025 predictions, searche...

The 18 Best Activewear Pieces For Summer Workouts

Latines learning, remembering, healing, and finding joy in our diverse stories.Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts, brands, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and conversations shaping the future of beauty.

Latines learning, remembering, healing, and finding joy in our diverse stories.

Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts, brands, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and...

Why coffee cocktails are booming — and where they’re going next

From salted coconut cold brew to tiramisu-tini, coffee cocktails are ditching the dessert tray and stepping into the spotlight — one bold flavor mashup at a time.

“People love coffee — it’s delicious, social, energising,” says Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr. Black. Baker says coffee cocktails are booming, but what’s behind the rising demand? I chatted with Baker to get the scoop on where the future of coffee cocktails may be headed beyond the classic espresso martini and what’s driving the demand...

Make The Kids Jealous With These Luxurious Adult Advent Calendars

Summer might be summering, but it’s never too early to find the perfect advent calendar. These luxury advent calendars are just starting to hit the shelves, so you’ll need to move now if you want to secure yours for December 2025. From lavish candles and fragrances to chocolate Christmas countdowns, these are some of our favourite advent calendars for grown ups. (Because you’re never too old.)
As we’ve shown in previous years, we make sure to carefully consider which brands we give a spotlight t...

I wouldn't get on a plane without wearing these trousers

Prior to being (recently) introduced to the best travel trousers for women, airport outfits have always been a bit of a struggle for me. I usually never know whether to go full-comfort in a matching loungewear set, or to sit in my best jeans and risk them potentially digging in during a long-haul flight.But let's face it: Comfort is key, and women's trousers for travelling are the solution.Elle Fanning, Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Jennie Kim from BLACKPINK would agree, too. They've...

How Bad Is It to Store Old Photos in Shoeboxes?

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?Shoeboxes are good for a lot of things—cats with an “if I fits and I sits” philosophy, schoolchildren’s diorama projects, and even storing crafts supplies and keepsakes. But careful with that last one. Not everything is suited to be kept in a shoebox. “​​Many people use shoeboxes to store items and often photos, but this is something that should be avoided as shoeboxes are made of...

‘This inanimate object? She’s called Zoe’: Behind the feminisation of everyday items

Hey girlies!” the shop assistant exclaims, handing out glasses of prosecco. She wheels over a rack of wedding dresses and introduces them one by one. “This is Zoe, everyone meet Zoeee!” she squeals. “She’s quite fragile, but she slips on super nicely. Go and try her on...” Moments later, we meet Daisy. “Oh, now she is truly special. She has a little train that she likes to be clipped up before the dancing starts. Let’s just undo her buttons…” Next, we meet Cordelia, Agnes, Rosie, Thea… and on it...

The Death of the Souvenir — and the Rise of "Memory Collecting"

Last year was Ramisha Sattar's "year of side quests." While she was busy making a name for herself as Chappell Roan's one-of-a-kind creative director, she also did a last-minute trek around Machu Picchu (so last-minute that she did it in ballet flats); attended the Grammys on the arm of her pop-star collaborator, who was also the night's biggest underdog VIP; and capped things off in December with a monthlong excursion through India alongside another of her closest friends.
It was a year of so m...

An expert’s tips on making this season’s trending coffee cocktails at home

When you think of coffee cocktails, there’s one drink that stands out immediately: the Espresso Martini. But there are plenty of other ways to incorporate coffee into your cocktails, and recently there has been a TikTok trend for sweet, dessert-like coffee cocktails.

If you fancy trying some of these out for yourself, Patrick Pistolesi, master mixologist at NIO Cocktails, has shared tips on how to recreate some of the most popular viral TikTok-inspired coffee cocktails at home.

“Cherry and cof...

An expert’s tips on making this season’s trending coffee cocktails at home

When you think of coffee cocktails, there’s one drink that stands out immediately: the Espresso Martini. But there are plenty of other ways to incorporate coffee into your cocktails, and recently there has been a TikTok trend for sweet, dessert-like coffee cocktails.

If you fancy trying some of these out for yourself, Patrick Pistolesi, master mixologist at NIO Cocktails, has shared tips on how to recreate some of the most popular viral TikTok-inspired coffee cocktails at home.

“Cherry and cof...

Fancy spring cleaning your hair, scalp, and soul? Try a Japanese head spa in 6 steps

My quest for healthier hair has taken years – and plenty of trial and error. But the thing that’s made the biggest difference so far? Scalp care. That’s why the notion of a Japanese head spa has gripped me since I first heard about it.With over 70K monthly searches and 35k TikTok hashtags in 2025 so far, Japanese head spas have been enjoying a boom in popularity. Focusing on scalp care – along with calming techniques that aid one’s mental health – these head spas have long been commonplace in Ja...

Fancy spring cleaning your hair, scalp, and soul? Try a Japanese head spa in 6 steps

My quest for healthier hair has taken years – and plenty of trial and error. But the thing that’s made the biggest difference so far? Scalp care. That’s why the notion of a Japanese head spa has gripped me since I first heard about it.With over 70K monthly searches and 35k TikTok hashtags in 2025 so far, Japanese head spas have been enjoying a boom in popularity. Focusing on scalp care – along with calming techniques that aid one’s mental health – these head spas have long been commonplace in Ja...

Road To Recovery: I'm a Health Editor and marathon runner who’s long struggled to make recovery a habit - enter, my lazy girl's guide to R&R

It’s officially only 21 days until the London Marathon. Three weeks. 504 hours. And the longest “long” run I’ve banked so far? 9.3 miles.With race day looming, I’ve really had to assess my options, facing up to the harsh reality that my body simply might not be ready to deal with the load come race day. I’ve spent countless hours with my coach and physio weighing up whether lacing up for a 26.2-mile dance around London’s most iconic landmarks is worth the risk, poured over Strava statistics, and...

11 best workout-ready gym socks – and why the right pair matters

When it comes to workout gear, gym socks might not get the spotlight – but trust us, they should. The right pair can be the difference between a killer session and a sweaty, blister-filled nightmare. Gross. Whether you're hitting the squat rack or sprinting on the treadmill, a solid pair of gym socks delivers the trifecta of comfort you need to keep in mind: breathability, support and style.Gone are the days when gym socks were just an afterthought. Today, brands are stepping up their game with...

Best vitamins and supplements to take to support your immune system

Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.It’s that time of year when the background soundtrack of any classroom, tube carriage, or office is one of coughing, sneezing and spluttering.If it seems as if everyone around you is suffering from some level of cold or flu, well, that’s because they are – and it feels strange. In the Covid years, respir...

Want to Look Effortlessly Stylish Whilst Getting a Sweat On? 10 Cool Girl Activewear Brands You Need to Know About

Activewear these days is about far more than practicality. Don't get me wrong - the most important factor to consider when investing in workout gear is functionality, but there's a growing trend of activewear brands putting style at the forefront too. If you like the sound of exercise clothes that will make your sweat session a breeze but also want trendy pieces that you'll feel good in, you need to have these cool girl activewear brands on your radar.Whether you're searching for what to wear to...

These are the most marvelous Mother’s Day gifts to make her heart melt in 2025

Ah, Mother’s Day – the one day a year when mums everywhere deserve to be treated like the queens they truly are (well, at least more than usual). Whether she's the mum who wants to catch up on The White Lotus after a long work week, or the matriarch with an immovable weekly BIAB appointment, this day is all about her. If you’re not familiar with Five Minute’s Peace, it’s a heartwarming children’s tale from author Jill Murphy about a mama elephant who desperately wants a moment to herself. The th...

The Shrove Tuesday Trend For 2025? Pancake Cocktails

From honeycomb butter to chilli con carne, pancakes are topped with all manner of things nowadays. But the latest trend gives us a new way to consume them: as a drink. The flavours of the staple breakfast dish are being reimagined as cocktails, from zingy lemon and sugar tipples to chocolate martinis. Interest is on the up as we approach Shrove Tuesday next week: Google searches for pancake cocktails having nearly doubled in the past three months, with maple syrup cocktails proving particularly...

Yoga Flares Are All the Rage RN – We’ve Tried Countless Pairs and These Are, Hands Down, the 8 Best

If there's one piece of workout kit that has undoubtedly earned its cost-per-wear in my wardrobe, it's the best yoga flares. Not only do I live in them for countless different types of exercise, but they rarely come off my body when I'm working from home—so you can trust me when I say I know what makes a good pair of flares.Everyone knows how essential the best gym leggings are, but you might be surprised by the versatility of yoga flares. Although they're typically designed for low-impact worko...

The Inspiration You Need to Start Junk Journaling

Junk journaling is a great hobby for anyone who wants to document memories, reflect on their day or week, or just get their hands a little dirty and start creating something. LeVasseur calls the result a mix of art, personal storytelling, and memory keeping.
"I like to think of it as scrapbooking's fun, carefree younger sister," says Cool Kids Craft Club cofounder Kalli LeVasseur. "While scrapbooking often brings to mind perfectly squared edges, matching papers, and meticulously placed coordina...
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