STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
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 …
It’s the time of the year when all the Christmas markets start to appear and there is such a great choice of places to go. This year, we chose to go to Maastricht Christmas Market and you can find out more below. Maastricht Christmas Market The Christmas markets originated in Germany, Austria, the South Tyrol …
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 …
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 on foot, particularly if you group your activities by neighbourhood, so …
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 …
Los Angeles’s shopping areas, restaurants and bars are as varied as its neighbourhoods and also spread out over a large area. In this guide to where to shop, eat and drink in Los Angeles I have grouped the shops and eating places by area to make it easier to plan your day. Shopping, eating and drinking …
Welcome to the Velvet Runway and this review of the Ombre Blackstar by Terry. The first thing you should know about me if you’re reading this post is that I don’t like to spend a lot of time on make-up, although I do like to look as good as I can! So, any product that …
Welcome to The Velvet Runway, and this feature on what to do and what to see in Los Angeles, California. I have been several times and my daughter lived here for 18 months, so I’m excited to share my recommendations with you, and I hope you find them helpful. What to do and What to …
