French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The 10 Best French Pharmacy Products. Of all the wonders to see in France, an authentic French pharmacy is one of them. Full of treasures used by all French ‘It girls’ – from a gentle cleanser that transforms your skin, to a volumising dry shampoo …
There is something incredibly cosy about an effortless evening routine, especially in a world that never seems to slow down. Everyone talks about the importance of starting your day right, and while it’s true that mornings matter, how you end your day matters just as much. Now, the word routine can rub people the wrong …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 10 of the Best French Pharmacy Serums for Glowing Skin. French pharmacies are renowned for their understated approach to beauty — effective skincare rooted in science, dermatological expertise, and carefully selected ingredients rather than passing trends. From cult classics to newer innovations, French pharmacy skincare …
There are certain places in Provence that seem to exist in their own gentle rhythm, where lavender drifts through the air, fountains quietly murmur beneath cypress trees, and long afternoons dissolve into candlelit evenings. Villa Gallici, tucked away just above the historic heart of Aix-en-Provence, is one of those places. Part grand Italian residence, part …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this Style feature about The Art of Dressing Well (Without Buying New Clothes). There’s something about a well put-together outfit that makes you feel like you could move mountains. People may find it superficial, but fashion and dressing well instil a kind of quiet confidence that is hard …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and The Velvet Edit May 2026: The Art of Effortless Living. May always feels like a quiet turning point. April still carries a sense of transition — but May invites something softer, more settled. The light lingers a little longer, mornings feel calmer, and there’s a subtle shift in …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and the April Month in Review, a look back at the rituals and moments that shaped the month. There is a particular quality to April that feels difficult to define, yet instantly recognisable. It is not a dramatic shift, nor a clear break from what came before, but rather …
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a historic neighborhood, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. On the Left Bank of the Seine, the 6th arrondissement is often seen as the more polished neighbour of the Latin Quarter, but it has a personality entirely of its own. With the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés at its heart, it feels effortlessly Parisian …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Why start a blog in 2026? 10 reasons it’s still worth it. It’s easy to assume that blogs belong to another era — something people started in 2010 (or in my case 2015), rather than something you would start today. Social media dominates the headlines. …
This guide to What to See and Do in Los Angeles was originally written after an extended stay and has since been thoughtfully updated to reflect the city as it is today — with a few new discoveries I would happily return to. What to See and Do in Los Angeles: A Local-Inspired Guide There …
There are certain cities that stay with you long after you leave, and for me, Los Angeles is one of them: This guide to where to eat and drink in Los Angeles was originally written after an extended stay in Los Angeles and has been thoughtfully updated to reflect the city as it is today. …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter G – Gourmet Classics and Gastronomic Favourites. As we move further through the A to Z of French food, each new letter reveals a world of flavours, techniques and regional specialities. In this …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this guide to what to do on a week-end in Lisbon. A week-end in Lisbon Lisbon is a beautifully atmospheric city, known for its pastel-coloured buildings, sweeping viewpoints, and relaxed way of life. One of its unique advantages is the ability to combine a cultural city break with …
