One of my enjoyable past times is window shopping, or more precisely admiring the creative display and story-telling showcased in boutique windows. It’s a constant source of amazement and inspiration, and I feel it’s underrated as an art form.
At Christmas time, window display takes on a whole new level of beauty and creativity. Here are some of my Christmas' 17 favourites.
Moncler, the skiing snowmen
Tiffany, a bijou world of preciousness
Ralph Lauren, Teddy Boys
Dior, in celebration of the Wanderlust
Louis Vuitton, the genius art of Jeff Koons
Hermès, out of this 'world'
How does St Tropez retain it's appeal?
For years it has been "the place" to go, beckoning the good and the not so good. The odd person might say 'it's too packed', 'too busy', 'the prices are crazy', but it's rare to hear anyone say they don't understand why it's so popular.
I had the pleasure recently of meeting Claire Davis of 38°N Academy and Fitness Retreats. Warm and friendly, this woman radiates energy and positivity, and is instantly likeable. It is her enthusiasm and zest for life that is infectious. Midlife to be exact – that age past 40 that no one really focuses on. Until now…
AVA VERDÚ |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
UK |
6/8 |
8/10 |
12 |
14 |
USA |
2/4 |
4/6 |
8 |
10 |
EUR/DE |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
FR |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
IT |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
BUST cms |
84 (82-86) |
88 (86-90) |
92 (90-94) |
96 (94-98) |
WAIST cms |
64 (62-66) |
68 (66-70) |
72 (70-74) |
76 (74-78) |
HIP cms |
90 (88-92) |
94 (92-96) |
98 (96-100) |
102 (100-104) |
BUST: Measure around the fullest part of your chest
WAIST: Measure around the narrowest part of your waistline
HIP: Measure at the fullest part of your hips