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 …
The story behind the brand MISS SWISS: Exclusive interview with Ashley Piszek
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 …
Inspiring Women – New Series!
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 …
Top Ten Romantic US Road Trips for Valentine’s Day
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 …
How to wear mixed prints
“Never mix prints” is one of the outdated fashion “rules”, similar to “blue and green should never be seen“, and we now often see examples of print mixing, and it’s a really fun way to elevate your style. And yet, many of us still hesitate before placing two prints next to each other, and it …
Flounce in florals
Whilst we may be waiting for the Spring weather to bloom, we can already bring a bit of floral inspiration to our look, with our tips for How to Flounce in Florals. “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” Flowers are of course beautiful …
On Wednesday’s we wear pink
“On Wednesday’s we wear pink” Karen Smith (played by Amanda Seyfried) in Mean Girls In the film, the Mean Girls, there is a girl group, called “The Plastics”, led by Regina George (played by Rachel McAdams), who are the queen bees of “North Shore High”. To be in their group, you have to follow their …
Dress down a LBD
“ One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a little Black Dress” Karl Lagerfield The little black dress, or LBD, is something that every woman should have in their wardrobe, as it is really one of the most versatile pieces you can own. The LBD is a very affordable addition to your wardrobe, and is likely …
Go dotty and wear polka dots
Little did Walt Disney know, when he designed Minnie Mouse in her iconic red polka dot dress, that he was heralding in an iconic fashion trend that would reappear season after season. Since then, many celebrities and fashionistas have kept the polka dot trend firmly on the radar. It seems that the polka dot trend …
Be radiant in red
“When in doubt, wear red” Bill Blass A woman in red exudes power, confidence, passion and sex appeal. The “Red Dress Effect” is a putative phenomenon in which women wearing red clothing, such as a red dress, are perceived to be more sexually appealing than they are when wearing other colours. – Wikipedia. In fact, …
What to do, eat and drink at Halloween
It’s almost Halloween, the spookiest night of the year : the night when the ghosts of the dead return to earth, and the line between this world and the next becomes blurred. Are you in the Halloween spirit yet? If not, I have just the cure to get you there! Halloween only comes round once …













