Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you just don’t even know where to start? I understand as I have felt EXACTLY the same, so I wanted to share with you my top three tips for dealing with overwhelm. Here’s my simple three step process to help you “declutter” your mind. Step One : …
The inspirational story behind the brand Ponyback Hats.
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share the inspirational story behind the brand, Ponyback Hats, and this interview with its founder, Stacey Keller. If you have ever said, “I can’t wear baseball hats, my head is too…”, then Ponyback Hats has got you covered! Ponyback Hats was founded …
SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE
We are now officially in Spring here in Europe, so it’s the perfect time to “Spring Clean your Life”. If you’re reading this in the Southern hemisphere then you can “Autumn Clean your life”. Admittedly, it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, but I follow these same processes at each change of season, …
Interview with Minan Wong: the designer and founder of MINAN WONG
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share this interview with Minan Wong, the designer and founder of MinanWong.com, and to share the photos of me wearing the “magnolia” dress from Minan’s collection. I have been a fan of Minan Wong’s work from the moment I saw her beautiful Spring/Summer …
Safety Tips for Solo Travel
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature with our Safety Tips for Solo Travel. The world is a beautiful place, but there is no denying that some areas are safer than others, and ensuring your safety can sometimes slip down the list of things you are taking care of when you are soaking …
Interview with Jasika Nicole
Today, I am delighted to share this interview with Jasika Nicole, star of “Punky Brewster” and “The Good Doctor”. Jasika Nicole grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and she studied musical theatre, dance and studio art at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina before moving to NYC to work in theatre. When she moved to New …
Celebrate Female Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day
Today, I want to celebrate female entrepreneurs everywhere to mark International Women’s Day (which takes place today – March 8th) As you know, I have recently launched a new business to coach women to live the life of their dreams, and in order to inspire and motivate you, I started this series about inspiring women …
Interview with Lizzy Klein, the story behind mazi + zo
Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand, mazi + zo (pronounced mah-zee and zoh). The name stems from the Greek language, mazi means together and zoë means life, and the brand prides itself on delivering high-quality, sustainable jewelry at the best possible price. The brand was initially launched for …
5 simple ways to change your style
Have you been considering changing your style? We all like a change every now and then, but that doesn’t mean that you should go too overboard. Here are 5 simple ways to change your style without too much risk. Most people don’t like any big, dramatic changes all at once and usually end up regretting …
Interview with Kate Schade, the story behind Kate’s Real Food
Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind Kate’s Real Food, the energy bar company founded by Kate Schade. Before Kate Schade started her own energy bar company in 2010, she was enjoying the skier life in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Between days on the slopes and nights waiting tables, Kate was always …
Why visit Alentejo, Portugal
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 …
Recap of our New Year New You Challenge
We have reached the end of our January New Year New You challenge! “The feeling is less like an ending than just another starting point.” Chuck Palahniuk How have you found the challenges ? Have they helped to keep you positive and fabulous at the start of this year in lockdown? Which did you find …
Sparkle in sequins
Welcome to day 27 and the last “style day” of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “to sparkle in sequins”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time …
How to wear mixed prints
Welcome to day 25 of the “New Year New You” Challenge and tomorrow’s challenge is to wear mixed prints. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead of time. New Year New You Challenge 2021 : Wear mixed prints So, tomorrow’s challenge is “Wear …
Wear a statement coat
Welcome to day 23 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Wear a statement coat.” We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Be serene and wear green
Welcome to day 21 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “be serene and wear green”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ …
Flounce in florals
Welcome to day 19 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Flounce in Florals”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …
On Wednesday’s we wear pink
Welcome to day 17 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Wear pink”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead …
Dress down a LBD
Welcome to day 15 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Dress down a LBD”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Experiment with layers
Welcome to day 13 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Experiment with layers”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …
Go dotty and wear polka dots
Welcome to day 11 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Go dotty and wear polka dots”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your …
Be radiant in red
Welcome to day 9 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “be radiant in red”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Have a PJ Day
Welcome to day 7 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Have a PJ Day”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Wear a belt : Ten ways to wear a belt
Welcome to the fifth day of the “New Year New You” Challenge, and here is your challenge for tomorrow, which is simply to wear a belt, and to give you some inspiration, here are my suggestions for ten ways to wear a belt! We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you …
Wear a bold print : New Year New You Challenge
Welcome to day 3 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to wear a bold print. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Bling It On : New Year New You Challenge
Bling It On: New Year New You Challenge Welcome to the first day of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!) Before I go into your Day One Challenge, here is a video from Ceri, explaining why …
Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever
Well, 2020 has certainly been a crazy year, and maybe with all the stress and uncertainty you’ve become sidetracked from your goals and dreams in life! But, the good news is that no matter how 2020 went, you can still make 2021 your best year ever! Yes, we are still in the middle of a …