Tom Ford Plum Lush
Beauty

New in my make-up bag: Tom Ford Plum Lush lipstick

This week, my latest beauty addition is this stunning Tom Ford Plum Lush lipstick. New in my make-up bag: Tom Ford Plum Lush lipstick Overall, this beautiful lipstick is a deep raspberry pink with cool undertones and a satin matte finish. It compliments medium to dark skin tones perfectly. Texture and ease of application I found …

Go green
Beauty

Guest post : Go Green for St Patrick’s Day

February is at a close and so is the Valentine’s Day celebration so it’s time to start thinking about the following international holiday – the world’s most favorite green festivity originating from Ireland. Yes, you’ve guessed it – it’s Saint Patrick’s Day. Read on for some ideas of how to change your beauty routine to …

Diorific Mat lipstick
Beauty

New in my make-up bag: Diorific mat lipstick

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and my review of the Diorific mat lipstick. I am really loving this limited edition Dior lipstick, which comes from Dior’s State of Gold Holiday 2015 Collection. New in my make-up bag: Diorific mat lipstick This collection has four Diorific Mat Velvet Lipsticks of which my favourite (shown here), number 750 …

Destinations Europe Spain Travel

Four days in Barcelona

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 …

Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base by Burberry
Beauty

New in my make-up bag : Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base by Burberry

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 …

Ambient lighting palette
Beauty

New in my make-up bag – Ambient Lighting Palette by Hourglass

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 …

shop eat and drink in Los Angeles
Destinations North America Travel USA

Where to shop, eat and drink in Los Angeles

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 …

Fall Fashion
Style

Fall Fashion Fever

 Welcome to The Velvet Runway and our first post about Fall Fashion Fever for Fall 2015. Now that summer is over and fashion month has come to an end, analysing all the trends from all of the fashion shows and translating them into something wearable in everyday life can be a source for a major …