The Art of French Living
by Nicole Noel If you are dreaming of spending some time at sun-kissed beaches in picturesque settings, enjoying some water activities and having the time of your life, visit the hidden gem of the Pacific Ocean – New Caledonia. You will be hard-pressed to find a place with friendlier locals. Kanaky, as the locals call …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Florals with Wolf and Whistle. Florals with Wolf and Whistle I am totally in love with this amazing floral jacket from the British brand Wolf and Whistle. I love both the pattern and the quality of the material. The jacket is beautifully tailored and fully lined with …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about this Ruffles and Prints dress from Topshop. I am so happy that we are finally having some warm weather and that all the flowers are in bloom. This magnolia bush is so gorgeous!! I love this ruffle and print dress from TopShop, as it’s so summery. I paired it …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about sparkles and lace. As you know I have a thing for lace – in fact I’m not sure if there is a colour in which I don’t have a lace dress or skirt! Sparkles and lace Today, I am wearing this black lace dress from …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about what to wear for a Weekend Getaway. Today is the last day of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I have been co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – and it’s been amazing fun. Have a look at my Instagram feed and check out some of the outfits and …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our tips for the best destinations when travelling on a budget. As always we have been combing the globe to bring you the best destinations to visit. If you are looking for some spectacular destinations to visit this year, and to do so within a spectacularly low budget, we …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about “Spring into Summer”, featuring this yellow dress from H&M. Today is the start of the last week of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – it’s still not to late to join in the fun – have a look at …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with my Top French Pharmacy Tips for Dry Skin. Updated August 2026 — this post has been refreshed with updated tips and my current French pharmacy recommendations. There is a particular kind of skin that never quite forgives you — the tight cheeks after a long …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about two ways to style a red dress. Ten days ago at the start of the Instagram May Style Challenge, I picked a few of my favourite sleeveless looks from the past few months and also picked a selection of my favourite high street sleeveless tops …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, where today I am sharing my Review of Natura Siberica Creams. If you remember, a few weeks ago, I wrote a review of Eco Natural Products * , a company which is dedicated to providing natural and organic products with a wide range from soap to anti-aging products, hair care and make-up. …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about the prompt for today’s Style Challenge “Flower Child”. Today is the start of the second week of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – if you missed the first week, it’s not to late to join in the fun …
