French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Ruffles and Chantilly. I recently spent a day visiting the town of Chantilly, which is about 40 kms north of Paris (half an hour outside Paris by train). The town itself is very pretty but the jewel in it’s crown is without doubt the impressive …
Transition to Spring Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with our simple styling tricks to transition from Winter to Spring. So Spring has sprung, and I’m so glad that the warmer weather is on its way. I’m dreaming of floaty dresses and pastel colours, but I think I’m getting a bit ahead …
The fortified town of Bergues is perhaps most famous for the filming of ‘Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis’ (or ‘Welcome to the sticks’), a 2008 French comedy film directed, co-written by, and starring Dany Boon. Much of the shooting took place in Bergues and you can follow a guided tour to visit some of the sites, such …
From bodycon skirts to pencil skirts, A-line skirts and flowing maxi skirts, there is an almost bewildering selection of skirts in the shops. But, sometimes one that looks so perfect on the model in the shop window doesn’t look quite the same on you. The trick is to choose one which flatters your body shape. Read on …
It’s that time of year when the Christmas parties are fast approaching and the thorny question of what to wear rears its ugly head. So, here are our tips for How to dress for the party season. How to dress for the party season It’s not always that easy to decide on what to wear …
If you remember, I recently wrote about a boho dress from Zaful (here) and received a lot of positive feedback, so when Zaful offered me the chance to review another of their products, I naturally gravitated towards another ‘boho’ dress, but this time with 3/4 length bell sleeves! Read on for more photos and details about this boho vibes revisited …
A few months ago, Smile Brilliant contacted me to test their teeth whitening system, and as a regular coffee and red wine drinker, I was very happy to put this system to the test. Smile Brilliant Review* As you may have noticed, I am pretty much always smiling as I believe a smile is your …
