FRENCH-INSPIRED STYLE, BEAUTY, TRAVEL & LIVING
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 : …
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share the inspirational story behind the brand, Ponyback Hats, and this interview with its founder, Stacey Keller. If you have ever said, “I can’t wear baseball hats, my head is too…”, then Ponyback Hats has got you covered! Ponyback Hats was founded …
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 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 …