STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
We are now officially in Spring here in Europe, so it’s the perfect time to “Spring Clean your Life”. If you’re reading this in the Southern hemisphere then you can “Autumn Clean your life”. Admittedly, it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, but I follow these same processes at each change of season, …
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share this interview with Minan Wong, the designer and founder of MinanWong.com, and to share the photos of me wearing the “magnolia” dress from Minan’s collection. I have been a fan of Minan Wong’s work from the moment I saw her beautiful Spring/Summer …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature with our Safety Tips for Solo Travel. The world is a beautiful place, but there is no denying that some areas are safer than others, and ensuring your safety can sometimes slip down the list of things you are taking care of when you are soaking …
Today, I am delighted to share this interview with Jasika Nicole, star of “Punky Brewster” and “The Good Doctor”. Jasika Nicole grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and she studied musical theatre, dance and studio art at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina before moving to NYC to work in theatre. When she moved to New …
Today, I want to celebrate female entrepreneurs everywhere to mark International Women’s Day (which takes place today – March 8th) As you know, I have recently launched a new business to coach women to live the life of their dreams, and in order to inspire and motivate you, I started this series about inspiring women …
Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand, mazi + zo (pronounced mah-zee and zoh). The name stems from the Greek language, mazi means together and zoë means life, and the brand prides itself on delivering high-quality, sustainable jewelry at the best possible price. The brand was initially launched for …
Have you been considering changing your style? We all like a change every now and then, but that doesn’t mean that you should go too overboard. Here are 5 simple ways to change your style without too much risk. Most people don’t like any big, dramatic changes all at once and usually end up regretting …
Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind Kate’s Real Food, the energy bar company founded by Kate Schade. Before Kate Schade started her own energy bar company in 2010, she was enjoying the skier life in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Between days on the slopes and nights waiting tables, Kate was always …
When we think of visiting Portugal, our thoughts automatically go to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, so today I want to share with you the magical area of Alentejo. There are lots of reasons to visit Alentejo, including its breathtaking coastline, rich culture and mouthwatering cuisine. It is set in the South of Portugal, between …
Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand MISS SWISS, founded by 24-year-old entrepreneur, Ashley Piszek. Ashley’s story is truly inspirational – she flipped a house in college to fund her business, overcame dyslexia and continues to combat bullying. As her story is spreading nationally, cyberbullying is an ongoing issue …
It’s your time to fly! As you may know, I have recently launched a new business to coach women to live the life of their dreams, and in order to inspire you, I want to share with you a series of inspiring women of all ages and in all walks of life who have walked …
It’s been a while since my last travel post, so today I wanted to share with you my top ten romantic US road trips for Valentine’s Day. In the current “Covid-19” environment, many people are wanting to experience the fun of travelling whilst maintaining safe social distancing so there is an increased demand for visits …
Welcome to day 25 of the “New Year New You” Challenge and tomorrow’s challenge is to wear mixed prints. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead of time. New Year New You Challenge 2021 : Wear mixed prints So, tomorrow’s challenge is “Wear …
Welcome to day 21 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “be serene and wear green”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ …
Welcome to day 19 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Flounce in Florals”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …
Welcome to day 17 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Wear pink”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead …
Welcome to day 15 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Dress down a LBD”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Welcome to day 11 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Go dotty and wear polka dots”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your …
Welcome to day 9 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “be radiant in red”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Welcome to day 7 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Have a PJ Day”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Bling It On: New Year New You Challenge Welcome to the first day of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!) Before I go into your Day One Challenge, here is a video from Ceri, explaining why …
It’s that time of year when we are busy preparing for the holiday season and I wanted to share my Ultimate Holiday gift guide with you before Black Friday so you can take advantage of some of the best deals you will see this holiday season. I really love the holidays and I can’t wait …
What to wear on a video call is a request I’ve been getting a lot lately, as so many more people are finding themselves working remotely as we navigate this new reality of living with a pandemic. In general, dress as you normally would for work, for a lunch date, for a drinks get-together, but …
It’s almost Halloween, the spookiest night of the year : the night when the ghosts of the dead return to earth, and the line between this world and the next becomes blurred. Are you in the Halloween spirit yet? If not, I have just the cure to get you there! Halloween only comes round once …
It has been a while since our last travel guide (and a while since my last travels!) so I thought it was time to a) travel again, although I’m staying in France this time and b) share one of my trips with you, and what better place to start than with what to do and …
Today I want to go through the lessons learned from the outfit challenge, and I also want to thank everyone who participated last week, whether it was in the Facebook group or on Instagram. I hope you have got more clarity on your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and …
Take a little time at the end of the day to analyse your outfit, so that you can better understand your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and also make small tweaks to improve your outfit for next time. I also recommend taking photos of your outfit each day – they don’t have to …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to dress for your body type and drop a dress size (without dieting or exercise!) It is not uncommon for women to struggle with body image issues. Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, having lost weight, or the inability to keep weight on /off …
Top 12 Colors for Summer 2020 Bright and bold or soft and muted – there is a colour for every taste this summer. Here are my top 12 colors for Summer 2020 and some tips for how to wear them. The Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue: Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, …
By guest Contributor, Juliette Smith Hi, and Welcome back. I’m really excited to share this guest post about the top ten Instagram worthy spots in Madrid by Juliette Smith from Madrid Discovery. Who better to advise on the best locations than a local? Madrid is the capital city of Spain and mostly known to be …