French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
Guest post by Sophia Smith* Best Long Weekend Outfit Ideas to Match Your Getaway Plans Your long-awaited weekend getaway is coming up but you don’t really know how to put together fabulous clothing combos everyone will notice? If that sounds way too familiar, don’t worry because we’re here to help you out! Here are some …
I’m so honoured and excited to be a part of the Forever Fierce Campaign 2018, where we are addressing the question ‘What does it mean to be fierce at midlife?’ A bit about the campaign The ‘Forever Fierce‘ community is a group of women at midlife and beyond who believe that midlife isn’t an age …
Ren Clean Skincare Review : I love beauty products just as much as the next person, but I believe that it is vitally important to be aware of what we are putting on our skin and to pay attention to the ingredients, in the same way we pay attention to what we are eating. Ren Clean Skincare …
One of the most treasured gifts for a woman is the gift of jewellery and a beautiful piece of jewellery customised for her specific tastes and size makes the perfect Christmas gift. Customised Jewellery Gift Ideas for all budgets If you are looking for some last minute jewellery gift ideas (or just jewellery for yourself), here are some of my …
So, I realise that this post about the best jeans for your body shape isn’t about ‘Cyber Monday’ deals, beauty advent calendars or holiday gift ideas, which is the more obvious content for this time of year, but I have just spent an entire day trying to find the perfect jeans! And do you know …
As every style guide will tell you, one wardrobe staple you can’t live without is a simple, classic silk shirt, and a silk shirt in a neutral colour (white, cream, grey or black) is often spotted in capsule wardrobe guides. There is nothing quite like a silk shirt. It’s the symbol of effortless chic and …
If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I am quite a fan of the ‘boho’ look (see here and here) so when Zaful offered me the chance to review their products, I naturally gravitated towards this ‘boho’ skirt, which I paired with this red tee and black tassel earrings. Read on …
As we transition from Summer to Autumn, it’s not always easy to decide what new pieces to invest in and how to make sure that we spend our money wisely to get the new season look, so here are our tips on transitioning to Autumn with Marks & Spencer. Versatility and transitioning to Autumn …
It’s that time of year when the preparations for back to school are at a high and a key question is what to wear! Even if you’re not going back to school, it’s the time of year that feels like a fresh start so why not treat yourself to a new outfit from the Autumn-Winter collections? If …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this feature about Luxury Jewellery from Meghna Jewels. I am so excited to have received this fiercely gorgeous “Envy cuff” bracelet from Meghna Jewels and to share with you a 15% off discount code, valid indefinitely! Meghna Jewels – Fiercely gorgeous jewelry Read on for more information about …
Sorrento is often the starting point for a trip to the beautiful Amalfi Coast, as from here you can easily visit Pompeii, Capri, Ischia, Naples, Positano, Amalfi and more destinations by ferry/ hydrofoil and in some cases by bus or private transfers. Read on for what to do in Sorrento, suggested day trips and where to …
The beautiful island of Capri is often associated with ‘la dolce vita’ (even though the original film was set in Rome), and a visit to Capri makes the perfect day trip from the Amalfi coast (with ferries and hydrofoils from Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi). My initial experience on arrival, however, did not quite …