STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Luxury Designer Clothes at High Street Prices! The Outnet‘s epic clearance sale has started and here are my top picks! Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET ( a sister site to Net-a-porter.com) has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the perfect Paris “home from home” stay at Pepper & Paper Apartments. Located in the 5th district of Paris, a few steps away from the famous rue Mouffetad, Pepper & Paper Aparments is a hotel residence designed for travelers wishing to spend a simple, comfortable …
by Ellie-M. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 7 Experiences you can only have in Dubai. Dubai is a world of its own. But it’s not just about shopping and sand. There are plenty of things to do in Dubai that will make your stay here truly unforgettable. Dubai pretty well …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Zeldiva Luxury” – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives. The Maldives is an amazing area of the earth where natural splendor has combined with human hospitality to create one of the most attractive and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Beautiful tropical …
by Shebs Alom* Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 5 Reasons to visit Singapore : One of Asia’s hotspot destinations by Shebs Alom. Located to the south of Malaysia, Singapore is known for its glitz and glamour, but also for its cleanliness, stunning skyline and cosmopolitan culture. From stunning architecture, fantastic …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with singer-songwriter, Saree McIntosh, who at just 15, is already taking the music world by storm. Saree is an accomplished musician who is also a skilled pianist. Having grown up in a musical family, she developed an interest in singing …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about a luxury spa getaway at Westlake Village Inn & Spa. If you’re looking for somewhere where you can unwind and reset, look no further than Westlake Village Inn! Luxury spa getaway at Westlake Village Inn Located only a short distance outside of Los Angleles, Westlake …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Raakani” – the Place for spectacular seafront dining in the Maldives. The Maldives conjures up an exotic idyl, and for many, it is top of their ‘must see’ travel lists. Set in this tropical background, Raakani has been recognized as a winner in the …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with actress Jessica Morris, star of the movie “Danger in the Spotlight”. Jessica Morris stars as Martha in the movie “Danger in the Spotlight” which is airing now on the Lifetime Movie Network (LMN). With her sobriety threatened and the fear of losing custody of …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway travel guides and this feature about great food and great memories in South West Germany. Maybe South West Germany has never crossed your mind as a vacation destination, but not only is this region full of great things to do, it is also renowned for its culinary delights! Good …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about a luxurious holiday experience at Vista Palazzo, Lago di Como. Forget Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Tuscany, the hottest destination in Italy these days is Lake Como. Its appeal is timeless, and this natural paradise has long been a popular destination for tourists …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this exclusive interview with Ele Keats, the owner and founder of Ele Keats Jewelry, the brand that is harnessing the healing power of gemstones, and which you can see dazzling the bodies of Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Selma Blair. Designer, actress, and business owner Ele Keats founded …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems. A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “La City Trianon” – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius. Mauritius has an undeniable status as one of the most desirable destinations for a perfect vacation. Famous for its crystal clear water and sandy beaches, tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and unique National …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Short & Suite“, the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions. Based in LA, Short & Suite is a luxury jewelry brand that is providing glam and glitz through their variety of expertly crafted pieces created for fashion-lovers and the everyday woman. Whether on-the-go or posted-up in the penthouse, their gems will make you feel like …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about the Reopening of the Westin Palo Alto, which I’m really excited to share with you! Pacific Hotel Management will unveil the transformation of The Westin Palo Alto on September 1st after an 18-month renovation project. At the gateway to Silicon Valley and adjacent to Stanford …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Socosani, an award winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category Best Luxury Water in South America – superior volcanic water for your pure luxury experience. Nature generously shares its gifts with man, but no one knows how many more surprises it harbors until persistent seekers make …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about luxury “home from home” stays and the Summer Sail and Golf Packages at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore Located in the beautiful Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore the Ivy Hotel welcomes guests for a highly inclusive and luxurious stay. The 17-room historic mansion is Maryland’s only Relais …
by guest contributor, Shebs Alom*. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Banff National Park, Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive national park with dense forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains, there is so much beauty surrounding the area …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about the Reopening of the Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome, which I’m really excited to share with you! Just last month, Italy eased its travel restrictions and is now allowing vaccinated tourists from the US, Canada, Japan and the European Union into the country. Hard hit by …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about a Galapagos Glamping & Island Hopping Adventure, which I’m really excited to share with you! The Galapagos Islands comprise 19 islands and dozens of islets and rocks that cover a vast area of 17,000 square miles (45,000 square kilometres) of ocean, and they emerged from the bottom of the …
After eight months of renovation, the legendary Hôtel La Ponche, in the historic heart of Saint-Tropez, unveils its new look. Overlooking the small beach of La Ponche, this 21-room hotel (including 5 suites) has been given a makeover under the direction of interior designer, Fabrizio Casiraghi. La Ponche , one of the iconic hotels on …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”. Connie Giordano, a Pennsylvania native who was born in Springfield and currently lives near Philadelphia, is starring in HBO’s hit series “Mare of Easttown.” Giordano can currently be seen in the role …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and the return of our “Inspiring Women” feature, with this exclusive interview with author, Autumn Krause. Autumn was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing. She lives …
If you have ever stood in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes, and thought “I have nothing to wear”, then this guide to creating a capsule wardrobe could be for you! Read on to find out what a capsule wardrobe is and how to create one that works for you What is a …
Exclusive interview with Hannah TAN, singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality Today, I want to share with you this exclusive interview with Hannah Tan, a Malaysian singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality. Sometimes in life, you are lucky enough to come across someone who transforms your life for the better. Hannah was definitely that for …
Welcome back and today I want to share with you the top ten secrets of stylish women. Your style can open doors for you or get them slammed in your face! Once you’re through the door, then it’s up to you to back up that first impression with substance, but first you have to get …
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women Series and today, I want to share with you this interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, (Instagram @brookelewisla ), star of the drama “The Mourning“. The drama The Mourning follows the journey of a man who must come to terms with the losses and evolution of his loved ones when …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway features and today, I am delighted to share with you this interview with Zack Hurley, Co-Founder and CEO of Indie Source. Indie Source is an apparel manufacturer and fashion consultancy that is redefining the way clothing is developed, produced, and distributed in the United States. Based out of Los …
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you just don’t even know where to start? I understand as I have felt EXACTLY the same, so I wanted to share with you my top three tips for dealing with overwhelm. Here’s my simple three step process to help you “declutter” your mind. Step One : …