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.
Black and white is forever.
Not only black and white beautiful images that stand the test of time, like these of French actress Jeanne Moreau, but in our fashion.
Black and white, together, alone or one on top of the other, is an easy one to get right.
Wearing black and white doesn't require a whole lot of finesse or mind numbing decision making.
It is a foolproof combination.
Who would have thought there could be a crush on olive?
It doesn't seem right.
I don't actually think of olive as olive, I think of the sludgy, slightly dull but very flattering soft shade of green as khaki.
Khaki has become my new black.
Nordstrom are in the midst of their Anniversary sale and it is a good one.
For some reason they choose to discount new merchandise and I have never really understood, but I am not about to argue.
This is the Anniversary sale where I stock up on the basics and replace those pieces that need to freshen up.
My words and writing skills might be in relaxed holiday mode but my ability to find the best deals is alive and well.
However relaxed and out of 'work synch' I might be I can always find what she wants in record time :)
What's next after the all white?
Summer holidays need a clever pack if you are travelling and need to make the most of your pieces.
Carrying too much luggage can be more of a problem than not including enough.
This summer, forget the jeans, it is way too hot to wear those.
Linen pants worn with a peasant blouse make a great alternative to the classic all white.
Add the bracelets or a pair of dingle dangle earrings, a spritz of citrus and it's a whole new outfit that takes up very little space in the suitcase.
What scent will You Wear this summer?
I am inspired by Italy, the citrus side of life is heavenly here and so spritzing with an orange blossom scent, or notes of wild mint and lemon seems about right.
Fragrance is something so unique and we each have our special loves. For me, it marks a special occasion, a season or a frame of mind.
White is all I want on these scorching hot summer days.
We have arrived in Sicily to clear skies, dry temperatures in the 80-90's and full on sunshine. As much as I love wearing my all black and black and white combinations, today is the day for all white.
In addition to the linen dresses we talked about last week (which are perfect for this European summer travelling)
I have another new favourite,
SOMETIMES BEAUTY IS ALL ABOUT THE SMALL AND NOT SO OBVIOUS.
There are many brilliant products and new treatments that are created to make us even more fabulous. Many of them work their miracles, but there are times when I revert to my old fashioned ways.
My mother gave me many tips and other little secrets I have learned along the way.
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Here are my ten best I never fail to fall back on.
What not to forget when packing for Paris? It's not Prada.
Last weekend I packed for Paris in a ridiculous rush and missed my train. I ended up in the right place hours later but completely frazzled.
I don't know why as most of the time I am the most organised person I know. Rushing is for others, (I always say) and now I know why.
I made it and had a wonderful time so none of this really matters but I did forget one small item.
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