French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
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 …
This post is taken in the same place as my previous post, and specifically in the grounds of the castle of Chantilly. If you remember, 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), and I promised to share …
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 …
As Spring has now sprung, and the warmer weather finally made an appearance this weekend, I’m giving a brief reminder of some of the key Spring trends for 2017. Read on for some fashion inspiration and for my favorite 2017 Spring trends. Spring trends 2017 Even though the fashion world is at least one season ahead, we …
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 …
