UNVEILING THE SPLENDOR OF THE RITZ-CARLTON
SHANGHAI, PUDONG
Scroll down

ELEGANT DUCHESS

Grandeur Couture & Lifestyle

EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT …

SECRET ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE, THE BAITING HOUSE
BLOG

SECRET ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE, THE BAITING HOUSE

“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone see it”. Confucius

If you have been looking for a cosy country retreat in beautiful countryside, the Baiting House is the place. Based on the Herefordshire Worcestershire borders at the top of the hill climbing out of the Teme Valley this welcoming boutique house has conquered my heart.
Welcoming and cosy with a beautiful terrace and gardens just perfect to enjoy a slice of calm after your outdoor pursuits during the spring and summer months.

Elegant Duchess
November 7, 2019
13 Comments

“Dress like you are going to meet your worst enemy today.” Coco Chanel

LIFE OF THE GREAT GATSBY| HOW TO THROW A PARTY OF THE YEAR AT HOME
Party Themes

LIFE OF THE GREAT GATSBY| HOW TO THROW A PARTY OF THE YEAR AT HOME

“Life is too important to be taken seriously”. Oscar Wilde

Nothing kicks off a cooler autumn season like a good costume party! Vibrant eye-catching costumes, colourful cocktails, lively music, delicious food and let’s not forget the most important ingredient…your fabulous fun hungry guests!

Elegant Duchess
October 31, 2019
57 Comments

“How can you live the high life if you do not wear the high heels?” Sonia Rykiel

UNAPOLOGETIC FLORALS DESTINED FOR YOUR WINTER WARDROBE
Fashion

UNAPOLOGETIC FLORALS DESTINED FOR YOUR WINTER WARDROBE

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Coco Chanel

Vibrant bold colours and prints alongside vintage silhouettes are key to A/W19 trends, the bigger the better.

Elegant Duchess
October 24, 2019
49 Comments

MADE BY HARRODS ESPECIALLY FOR YOU

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” Ibn Battuta

5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT WINE | SECRETS OF ROBERT MONDAVI TWIN OAKS
Wine and champagne

5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT WINE | SECRETS OF ROBERT MONDAVI TWIN OAKS

“Making good wine is a skill. Fine Wine is an Art” Robert Mondavi

Napa Valley is one of the world’s most highly regarded regions for wine production and tourism.
The area was settled by a few wine families in the 1960’s who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish and they were certainly right. The Napa Valley brought worldwide recognition to California winemaking.

Elegant Duchess
October 22, 2019
14 Comments
NEW BEAUTY GADGET I’M LOVING | SILK’N TOOTHWAVE: ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH DENTALRF™ TECHNOLOGY
BLOG

NEW BEAUTY GADGET I’M LOVING | SILK’N TOOTHWAVE: ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH DENTALRF™ TECHNOLOGY

Every year, the beauty industry surprises me with new innovative and effective beauty products and just when I think a formula can’t get better, it does! Something about getting a new beauty gadget feels like Christmas morning! I always get so excited to test out the new tools that come across my desk. I think new beauty gadgets are the…

Elegant Duchess
October 17, 2019
24 Comments
7 SASSY A/W19 TRENDS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
BLOG

7 SASSY A/W19 TRENDS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.” Lauren Hutton

Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, this is an epic time for you! If you like colour, great. If you hate colour, fabulous! Want to dress like you’re permanently at a party? You got it! From OTT prints to blinding sparkle, fancy puffers, feathers, retina-searing colour and seemingly endless ruffles this is A/W19 for you!

Elegant Duchess
October 10, 2019
31 Comments
HALLOWEEN COSTUME INSPO
BLOG

HALLOWEEN COSTUME INSPO

The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun.” Midgard Morningstar

Halloween only rolls around once each year, but it can be celebrated for an entire month through planning Halloween costumes and decorations, watching Halloween movies or how about pumpkin spiced lattes?! As soon as October arrives, it’s time to break out the pumpkin spice everything and lean into spooky, funny, Halloween-ready mood.

Elegant Duchess
October 3, 2019
23 Comments
WHERE TO STAY IN THE FRENCH ALPS | CHALET LA MAITREYA
Travel

WHERE TO STAY IN THE FRENCH ALPS | CHALET LA MAITREYA

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”. Albert Einstein

Staying at a chalet has always been a dream of mine, and finding one as cute as chalet La Maitreya was definitely icing on the cake!
Surrounded by mountains and amazing views of the valley all the way down to the Lac du Verney in Allemont, it is the perfect place to relax, unwind and explore.

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving". Albert Einstein Staying at a chalet has always been a dream of mine, and finding one as cute as chalet La Maitreya was definitely icing on the cake! Surrounded by mountains and amazing views of the valley all the way down to the Lac du Verney in Allemont, it is the perfect place to relax, unwind and explore.

Elegant Duchess
September 26, 2019
34 Comments

Instagram

ACCESSORIES CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR OUTFIT SO CHOOSE THEM CAREFULLY