Where? The Junkanoo Carnival, Bahamas When? May 2015 Why? I spent a few days dancing with the dance troops at the Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau, in The Bahamas. Here is my colourful, photo diary of the main days from the vibrant street processions. The day before the festivities, I visited the Carnival Village Project in Nassau, to hear tales and the history of carnival. We learnt how to make the costumes
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Where? This summer’s festivals Wellies, floral hair bands, gladiator sandals, tassel necklaces, crochet hotpants. This list of rather unusual ‘essentials’ on my packing list can mean only one thing…It’s summer festival season! One of my favourite times of the year, when I have a valid excuse to wear my full sequin onesie, wellies and Red Indian feather head dress (all at the same time) and venture into the British countryside
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
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
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
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
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
Where? The Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Golf and Spa Resort When? April 2015 Why? I was invited out to Gran Canaria to do a review of the island’s best spas by Gran Canaria Wellness With? I took my gorgeous sister Tuhina along with me, to enjoy a much needed relaxing weekend. Spa trips in chic destinations are always quite tricky to pack for. So I decided to do a fashion shoot
Where? Chewton Glen Spa, New Forrest with Pandora Jewellery. Exactly? Listed as one of the ‘world’s best hotels’ by Conde Nast Traveller in 2014, this 5 star, luxury, spa hotel is a hidden oasis of tranquility, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. TheStyleTraveller was incredibly lucky to be invited along to a retreat and launch with Danish jewellery brand, Pandora. Why? To celebrate the launch of the new Pandora Essence Collection. The concept
Where? Hotel du Marc, the home and HQ of luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot When? March 2015 Why? I am very excited to report that I’ve just been taken on board by Veuve Clicquot as a brand ambassador (they couldn’t have picked a better match!). For my first task, I was invited out to Reims in the region of Champagne, to become ‘more well acquainted with the brand’ and to
