STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about a luxurious holiday experience at Vista Palazzo, Lago di Como. Forget Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Tuscany, the hottest destination in Italy these days is Lake Como. Its appeal is timeless, and this natural paradise has long been a popular destination for tourists …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this exclusive interview with Ele Keats, the owner and founder of Ele Keats Jewelry, the brand that is harnessing the healing power of gemstones, and which you can see dazzling the bodies of Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Selma Blair. Designer, actress, and business owner Ele Keats founded …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems. A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “La City Trianon” – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius. Mauritius has an undeniable status as one of the most desirable destinations for a perfect vacation. Famous for its crystal clear water and sandy beaches, tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and unique National …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Short & Suite“, the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions. Based in LA, Short & Suite is a luxury jewelry brand that is providing glam and glitz through their variety of expertly crafted pieces created for fashion-lovers and the everyday woman. Whether on-the-go or posted-up in the penthouse, their gems will make you feel like …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about the Reopening of the Westin Palo Alto, which I’m really excited to share with you! Pacific Hotel Management will unveil the transformation of The Westin Palo Alto on September 1st after an 18-month renovation project. At the gateway to Silicon Valley and adjacent to Stanford …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Socosani, an award winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category Best Luxury Water in South America – superior volcanic water for your pure luxury experience. Nature generously shares its gifts with man, but no one knows how many more surprises it harbors until persistent seekers make …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about luxury “home from home” stays and the Summer Sail and Golf Packages at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore Located in the beautiful Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore the Ivy Hotel welcomes guests for a highly inclusive and luxurious stay. The 17-room historic mansion is Maryland’s only Relais …
by guest contributor, Shebs Alom*. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Banff National Park, Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive national park with dense forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains, there is so much beauty surrounding the area …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category The Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives – The Epitome of Luxury and Perfection in a Tropical Paradise. The image of the Maldives as a paradise and the perfect …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about the Reopening of the Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome, which I’m really excited to share with you! Just last month, Italy eased its travel restrictions and is now allowing vaccinated tourists from the US, Canada, Japan and the European Union into the country. Hard hit by …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about a Galapagos Glamping & Island Hopping Adventure, which I’m really excited to share with you! The Galapagos Islands comprise 19 islands and dozens of islets and rocks that cover a vast area of 17,000 square miles (45,000 square kilometres) of ocean, and they emerged from the bottom of the …
After eight months of renovation, the legendary Hôtel La Ponche, in the historic heart of Saint-Tropez, unveils its new look. Overlooking the small beach of La Ponche, this 21-room hotel (including 5 suites) has been given a makeover under the direction of interior designer, Fabrizio Casiraghi. La Ponche , one of the iconic hotels on …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”. Connie Giordano, a Pennsylvania native who was born in Springfield and currently lives near Philadelphia, is starring in HBO’s hit series “Mare of Easttown.” Giordano can currently be seen in the role …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and the return of our “Inspiring Women” feature, with this exclusive interview with author, Autumn Krause. Autumn was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing. She lives …
If you have ever stood in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes, and thought “I have nothing to wear”, then this guide to creating a capsule wardrobe could be for you! Read on to find out what a capsule wardrobe is and how to create one that works for you What is a …
Exclusive interview with Hannah TAN, singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality Today, I want to share with you this exclusive interview with Hannah Tan, a Malaysian singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality. Sometimes in life, you are lucky enough to come across someone who transforms your life for the better. Hannah was definitely that for …
Welcome back and today I want to share with you the top ten secrets of stylish women. Your style can open doors for you or get them slammed in your face! Once you’re through the door, then it’s up to you to back up that first impression with substance, but first you have to get …
Welcome back to the Inspiring Women Series and today, I want to share with you this interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, (Instagram @brookelewisla ), star of the drama “The Mourning“. The drama The Mourning follows the journey of a man who must come to terms with the losses and evolution of his loved ones when …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway features and today, I am delighted to share with you this interview with Zack Hurley, Co-Founder and CEO of Indie Source. Indie Source is an apparel manufacturer and fashion consultancy that is redefining the way clothing is developed, produced, and distributed in the United States. Based out of Los …
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 : …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
