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 …
Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
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 …
Reopening of the Hotel Mediterraneo (Rome)
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 …
Galapagos Glamping + Island Hopping Adventure
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 …
Hôtel La Ponche unveils its new look
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 …
Exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”
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 …
Exclusive interview with author Autumn Krause
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 …
The Ultimate Guide to creating a Capsule Wardrobe
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
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 …
Ten secrets of stylish women
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 …
Interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, star of “The Mourning”
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 …
Interview with Zack Hurley, the co-founder and CEO of Indie Source
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 …














