FRENCH-INSPIRED STYLE, BEAUTY, TRAVEL & LIVING
So, it’s nearly 2016 and here are a few ideas for what to do to celebrate New Year in London. Go shopping Some of the sales in the UK start before Christmas, but all start by Boxing Day (26th December), so if you have a few hours (or more) to spare then I can …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “All that Glitters”. 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. Uttering the words “party look” is enough to make some people run for cover or curl up in front …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – except for the distinct lack of presents under the Christmas tree! In order to rectify this I rushed off for a 24 hour Christmas shopping in Paris expedition. For my guide to the best places to shop (valid all year) and the best window displays (Christmas …
My new product this week is the Emma Hardie Midas Touch Serum. I have read rave reviews about this serum and so have been wanting to try it for a while. So, when I saw the special offer in Marks and Spencer, where if you spend £50 on Emma Hardie you received a free gift …
As we approach the party season, no wardrobe is complete without a “little black dress” (or a LBD). Outfit of the day: Little black dress The Little Black Dress (LBD) never goes out of fashion and is the simplest, most foolproof way to select your outfit whether you’re going to a semi-formal, formal event or a …
There is no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip, so this week, my new product is a Tom Ford lipstick in Wild Ginger, a beautiful red colour – which is perfect with a little black dress! Tom Ford Lipstick in Wild Ginger Don’t be put off by the orange undertone in this lipstick as …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this city guide to Four days in Barcelona. Barcelona is a magical city and there is something for everyone – beaches, great shopping, museums, parks, historical landmarks, tapas and generally lots of sunshine! Although the city seems very big and spread out, it is perfectly feasible to discover …
This week, my new product is FRESH GLOW LUMINOUS FLUID BASE by BURBERRY : A Burberry runway beauty icon, this multi-use base illuminates the complexion to create the signature Burberry dewy glow. (I chose the universal shade, Nude Radiance No.01, which is suitable for any skintone, but it also exists in Golden Radiance No.02) Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this article about ten things to do in the Algarve. Ten things to do in the Algarve Visit Silves Visit the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, Silves, with its 13th century cathedral (Largo da Sé) and beautiful red sandstone castle (Castelo de Silves), as well as the …
I’ve decided to make “new in my make-up bag” a weekly feature – any excuse to buy new beauty products is good for me, and this week I’m featuring the Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass. New in my make-up bag this week This week, my new product is the 3-in-1 Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass, custom-made …
