The Style Traveller

A fashion editor's guide to the worlds most stylish places

Posts by Bonnie Rakhit

Barcelona – One night at The W Hotel

Where? Barcelona Exactly? The W Hotel Why? From models, DJs, fashionistas to celebs, Barcelona’s beautiful crowd was out in full force, for the William Tempest swimwear launch at The W Hotel. With spectacular views over the glittering city skyline, the turquoise, infinity pool, on the new Sun Deck at The W, created the perfect backdrop to the party. Me posing on the Sun Deck before the party My stunning Wow

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Christy Towels -Packing Special

The Style Traveller Loves…. Christy Towels  One of the most important pieces to pack when it comes to travelling, is THE perfect beach towel. Especially for style travellers, it’s all about the pantone colour, thread count, softness and absorbency. I recently road tested Christy Towels on a road trip to LA. Here’s what I packed in my style traveller suitcase. Above and below – Clockwise from left to right: COTTON USA raspberry

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Triumph ‘Find The One’ Brand Ambassador & Competition

Triumph Find The One Campaign I am very excited to announce that I am one of the new brand ambassadors for the exciting Triumph Underwear #FindTheOne campaign. I’m sure you’ve seen the gorgeous, animated TV ads already, which left the song in my head for days after. In case you haven’t here it is, please double click the image below… The philosophy behind the campaign is that every girl is

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Barcelona Fashion – What to wear when you’re there

Barcelona Fashion – What to wear when you’re there Where? Barcelona, Spain Exactly? The W Barcelona and El Palauet Apartments Why? When British, fashion brand, Wallis invited me out to Barcelona to do a Style Traveller photo shoot, I was very excited to accept. Barcelona in Spain is one of Europe’s most vibrant, cosmopolitan and fun cities, it also happens to be one of my favourite European destinations. The premise of

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Barcelona – 24 hour style guide

View from Park Guell Barcelona – 24 hour style guide 5 stylish thing to do in Barcelona What to do in the day? Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in Europe. It has an impressive cultural heritage. With iconic artists and literary figures from Dali, Miro, Picasso and Hemingway all having lived there, through to the spectacular, modernist buildings designed by Spanish architect, Gaudi, in the early

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Barcelona – El Palauet – A unique place to stay

  The master suite with floor to ceiling bay window Barcelona – El Palauet – A unique place to stay Where to stay – El Palauet – Barcelona Boutique accommodation with serious character To get a truly unique experience of Barcelona living, check in to the chic El Palauet apartments. This spectacular turn of the century listed building, was designed for a noble Spanish family in 1906.  Now converted into six stunning

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The Style Traveller featured on DailyMail.co.uk

The Style Traveller featured on DailyMail.co.uk Top 5 fashionista destinations Calling all fellow fashionistas, Love your style, design and of course your shoes and handbags, as much as me? Looking for a chic spot for your summer holiday? Don’t book anything, until you’ve read TheStyleTraveller.com Top 5 Fashionista Getaways in today’s Daily Mail online. Click here to read it Top 5 Fashionista Getaways Filled with all the best hip hotels, dreamy destinations

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In Bed with Richard Branson – Virgin Hotel Chicago

Where? Chicago, USA Exactly? The Virgin Hotel – I was super lucky to be invited out to Chicago by Richard Branson, for the launch of the world’s first Virgin Hotel. Strike a pose! When the invite said ‘in bed with Richard Branson’ I didn’t think it meant literally! In true Branson style the launch event at the Virgin Hotel, involved the streets of Chicago being cordoned off, a dance troop, floats

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What to wear in Chicago – Packing and Fashion

What to wear when you’re there? Chicago is a real melting pot of cultures with a vibrant, contemporary art scene, so city dwellers channel cool, smart-casual styles. Varsity jackets, leather bikers and trench coats, over skinny jeans and trainers, seem to be the urban uniform of choice. Think classic and understated. Keep colours muted and styles chic. After dark, ramp up the glam factor, Chicagoans like to dress up for

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24hr Style Guide to Chicago

Rooftop at Soho House Chicago – What to do in the day? The city of Chicago has invested millions of dollars into promoting the arts, to encourage locals and tourists to embrace culture. One of the most visited sites in Chicago (and one of the reasons I wanted to visit the city) is Anish Kapoors, Cloud Gate sculpture. Rising from the Millenium Park like an organic, mercurial, space pod, it is

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