V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.
V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.
The velvet slipper is the new ballerina flat.
The shoe we wear with everything has changed.
It is not to say that the ballerina is out,
never fear that won’t happen
but the velvet slipper is creating a little attention and competition.
Black Friday and it's Showtime.
The biggest sales of the year have started in the U.S and they are incredible. Discounts on current stock all weekend... now is the time, if ever, to re-think the winter wardrobe.
less 40%, up to 50%, 25% across the board, minus 30%
This year I am editing the best buys for you, all weekend. Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Fashion gets confusing enough, especially when it is reduced in price and temptation is running at an all time high.
If there is one universal cocktail or drink that spells Christmas for me… it must be Champagne… or sparkling wine… depending on the provenance… I have always associated Christmas with champagne… it’s like the turkey with the stuffing or the plum pudding and the brandy… One can’t live without the other… they go hand … Continued
This month’s collaboration is about the catwalk hits and misses of the season… To be precise… something I love and something I don’t. What’s not to love about this fashion for oversized coats… elegant, flattering and cosy to wrap up in… especially this delicious blush pink from Céline… I mighty style it differently… no offence Phoebe … Continued
I didn’t think I could take another photograph of lavender… I thought lavender and I had danced our last dance, said our fond farewells. I have spent many years admiring lavender, crushing the tiny flowers in my palms in order to inhale her sweet smell… I have cut bouquets, arranged them and dried them. I … Continued
We moved… We made it… It’s our London home away from home… The paintings aren’t hung… but there are books about… Flowers in the vase… and scented candles burning… Many boxes remain unpacked… Shoes are on the floor… vintage hats are on the desk… (thank you lovely, Jeanne) The clocks aren’t ticking… the mirrors are standing … Continued
A pinch and a punch for the first of the month… In France we would not be ‘pinching’ and ‘punching’ today but wishing each other much happiness and presenting our friends and families with bouquets of lily of the valley… A little Françoise Hardy to wish you all the happiest Fête du Muguet… xv
“Deep in the heart slumbers a dream and the couturier knows it: every woman is a princess.” Wise words from Christian Dior… If you happen to be in London this week don’t miss the So Dior exhibition on the fourth floor at Harrods… So Dior is totally wonderful… Informative, jaw dropping and every fashionista’s … Continued
Less is sometime more… at least when the less is totally and overwhelmingly fabulous. This room in Venice, photographed by Michael Eastman, is evidence of that. The proportions, the ornate ceiling, the panelling and the chandelier do it all… Yesterday I mentioned that I found a chandelier for Le Petit Bijou that is probably out … Continued
There is something about Provence that I can’t quite understand. It has a way of enveloping you, of transporting you from the everyday and it makes you feel as if you are living life in slow motion. The rest of the world disappears when I am in Provence… not an intentional decision, but one that … Continued
As Christmas approaches I say to myself… There is no need to fuss… take it easy… The children are all grown up… The decorating can step back a notch… Enjoy the festivities, live in the moment and relish the Christmas spirit… and cut down on the work… there is no need to go overboard… Wise… … Continued
Do you ever see a photograph that inspires you to create your own scene? I was browsing Pinterest yesterday… what a fun place to play… and I saw an image of a table-setting that I loved… That was all I needed… I created a new board, les tables… and I started planning my own table… … Continued
The first Tuesday of ever month is the day that a group of women from all over the world write about a set topic… How that subject is interpreted is up to the individual… and that is the part that interests me… reading what others think, learning their takes on a common theme. We view … Continued
When asked my thoughts for October my mind immediately turns to Provence and my daily life there… October is generally a kind of in-between month… a real reminder that summer is over and winter is approaching… A point on the calendar where we start thinking of the holidays, of Christmas… the month when we accept … Continued
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