Zanna van Dijk #12 Can't use google and only decorate with my designer's approval

[icameheretospy]

Long time lurker, finally caught up with the thread(s).

Been following Zanna for a while, but this past year showed her in a totally new light... All the travel during pandemic (damn, I even sent her advice ahead of her first Switzerland trip because I live nearby to where she went to; went through the effort to recommend vegan cafes, which aren’t many here, needless to say she ignored all of it), the massive “renovation” on an already awesome mansion, lockdown rule breaking, condescension towards her boyfriend, and generally not a very sustainable way of living.

I think what ‘broke’ me was the shelf dressing I was like, are you for real, bitch?! So I ended up on here, and love to have my thoughts validated as I read all of this.

But one thing that’s always been on my mind... She loves to play herself as a victim (be it her tall dna or imaginary issues or actual health problems), but she actually has no idea how it is to live day to day with SERIOUS PROBLEMS.

I’ve never had a twisted bowel, but I live with IBS (the diarrhoea one ) day in and day out. It’s mortifying, it’s embarrassing, it’s humiliating, it’s exhausting and it limits what I can do so so much. I can’t leave my house without pre-planning it the day before, we have a camping toilet in our van just so I have an option when there are no options around. Yet never had I made it into a huge thing to my 5k+ followers on Instagram. And I’m sure many of you have issues you deal with every day, issues that Zanna has no clue about.

Her victim mentality really riles me up, because it’s just so fucking unfair. She knows no hardship. She has herself said on multiple occasions that she’s never had any mental health issues (it’d check on that with a specialist, Zambo!). So why the regular “wobbles”?

How in the world is she for real?! Who is she trying to fool? Even sadder - why so many people and brands fall for this shit?!

Sorry, rant over...

 

[emilyamy]

Does anyone else see a post from her then immediately come here for some real entertainment?

 

[Cazza81]

It's a shame when people don't consider first why their post may not have much traction...

 

[martaS]

I cannot handle the attempt at guilt tripping people into engaging with her post, just so pathetic. Your engagement is low because your content is shit, so much second hand embarrassment for her

It's like linking to her newest YT video on Stories.
Zambo, if you keep doing that, you will achieve the exact opposite of what you are trying to achieve.
Instead of liking the post or going to watch the video, people are more likely to mute your Stories and/or posts. People hate being SPAM-ed and having content shoved in their faces. Some will unfollow.
Anyway, I fixed it now.

 

[Bluelipstick]

‘Why am I like this’ because you're pretending to have a personality for Instagram?!

 

[Wikiwangocard]

Zanna, does it hurt trying to be so alternative? Condescending much?

 

[peanutbuttercupp11]

The AUDACITY of someone living in a house her boyfriend owns and paid for writing a blog post on mortgages. Sorry I'd rather get my mortgage advice from someone who actually HAS a mortgage.

 

[googoo23]

Whyyyyyyyyyy is she having one of those awful pre-mixed gins when she literally has an entire FRIDGE full of free gin? It’s just wasteful, another time can for the recycling plant.

 

[DietGossip]

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Can't wait for a patronising thin woman who's constantly posting bikini pics all over Instagram to lecture us all on body insecurities

Also funny how she's trying to prove she works in her office after we all comment on it here, sorry don't believe you hun

Having the space to move your work station every few hours is so privileged. Pretty much everyone I know has been tethered to a desk in their bedrooms or at their dining table for over a year now with nowhere else to go

 

[Greencatfysh]

The ‘best decisions’ post is hilarious. So defensive.
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Society!! LOL

she’s literally acting like she’s faced such hardship in her life. Dear god. Also the tone of that is so like “I blessed Ant by deciding that his tiny-ness wasn’t a big deal to me and thank goodness I did because we now have this amazing life (which he pays for)”

 

[Dotherighthing]

Who in the name of god pays good money to panel a bloody pantry. Why would anyone think that’s an appropriate spend??? Sorry Zanna but in relation to today’s reel I think I’ll seek my financial advice from someone who actually has a clue!!

 

[stardust21]

I really resent being told what to do with my money by a 28year old who lives in a mansion. Clearly she’s in an incredibly fortunate position and that’s great for her, but she’s not in a position to give the everyday person money advice.

Just to add to my message above… I think financial education is really important and I really wish young people, especially women as they are disproportionately discriminated against, we’re taught it at school. However, the education people need is on how to budget and why it’s important to have a credit card but always pay it off every month etc.

My issue with people like Zanna giving out financial advice is that it implies if you follow her simple steps you’ll be able to afford the lifestyle she leads which is bullshit. She’s able to afford her lifestyle because she’s incredibly fortunate, not because she uses an investment app.

If she really wanted to help people out she should encourage people to use apps like Emma which helps you budget and see where you’re over spending. The vast majority of her audience will not have a load of money to invest, but they may well benefit from some tips on budgeting etc. But let’s face facts. Zanna is probably fortunate enough to not have to budget

 

[Greencatfysh]

I’ve never seen anything sum up Zanna better than this:

 

[CalatheaLater]

So Perrie Edwards posted a photo of her in a stay wild bikini, and didn't tag the brand or anything. Zanna's hopped into the comments with a "Glowing in @staywildswim" someone's a little salty they didn't get tagged

 

[Bluelipstick]

Her holiday to Croatia this weekend is cancelled cause her travel companion got pinged.

 

[Wikiwangocard]

More freebies? They will accept ANYTHING. Ant works at my place, I didnt realise that our bonuses were quite so bad this year, perhaps I'll send the donation hat round the trading floor on Monday

 

[Greencatfysh]

I’d bet my house that she’ll be off on a plane to a beach in Europe I’m exactly 2 weeks or later x

Shock horror, I was right!!

 

[RobinsNest]

Is it just me that immediately mentally blacklists any company that gives Zanna stuff?

 

[MilkAndTwoSugars]

It does not convey much emotion now, Zanna van botox!

Zanna Van Botox for new thread title (we're almost due one)

 

[RobinsNest]

I'm a marathon open water swimmer. If you want eco swimwear I recommend:

- For cute designs, Batoko. Made from recycled plastic, super adorable, fit incredible, had mine years and they get used daily and still in perfect condition. £50 each, look out from sample sales. Got 2 at £20, you cannot tell they are seconds at all.

- For a high-performance investment, Davy J has separates that you can mix and wear as a bikini or make them look like a swimsuit. Also recycled, £110 for two pieces.

- For support and something that fits you, especially plus size or bigger boobed ladies, Deakin and Blue. £120/130.

- For fun, cheap and still supportive, Monki. Monki swimsuits absolutely do the job. Under £30.

- I also like Vivida Lifestyle (excellent customer service), and Alpkit (basic but good for outdoor swimming).