Setting new intentions for 2023 and word of the year
Life

Setting new intentions for 2023 and ‘word’ of the year

And that was a wrap ladies. Another another year over, another chapter turned, and a whole new 365 days to make an impact! This means that now is the perfect time for setting new intentions for 2023 and the ‘word’ of the year. Welcome back to my blog and Happy New Year! Are you ready …

Beautiful gift wrapping by Dior
Ladylike Secrets Style

My guide to affordable luxury gift ideas for her

Christmas is less than a month away, you guys!! Are you all set with gift shopping or kind of struggling with what to buy for all the significant people in your life? With the current energy crisis and cost of living on the rise, we may need to be more considered and budget-conscious this year …

The Spirits of Christmas is back for another year on Regent Street
Life London Travel

The best brunch experience in St James, London, Fallow Restaurant

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fallow Restaurant, in the heart of St James / Piccadilly Circus. It turned out to be the best brunch experience, and it is not a tourist trap. I promise! Whether you live in London or just visiting, it’s hard to deny the charms and buzz that pull …

Finding joy through contentment
Ladylike Secrets

How to stop the toxic comparison and start thriving

The topic of ‘comparison’ is controversial. It can be a blessing or a curse. But fundamentally, we need to learn how to stop the toxic comparison and use it to drive our growth strategy and start thriving. Do you have that bittersweet feeling when you scroll through social media and see people who “seem” to …

View from the top. Enroute to Melbourne from London. View of Doha city
Ladylike Secrets

Why I’ve been missing in action but now I’m back

As a blogger, particularly if you have ‘made it’, you feel compelled to explain why you’ve been missing in action and what you got up to. And so this post is about why I’ve been missing in action and ta-daaa I’m back! Just kidding. I am definitely nowhere near making it in the blogosphere. But …

How to speak more eloquently
Ladylike Secrets Life

How to speak more eloquently and sound more elegant

Wow! What a momentous Platinum Jubilee weekend we’ve just had! I thoroughly enjoyed watching all the events on TV. The Brits really know how to put on a show! I was glued to the TV and Royal watching. I paid particular attention to how they conducted themselves, the way they look and the way they …

Embracing those guilt-free moments by reading on the balcony
Travel

Everyday in Seychelles is one remarkable beach after another

Everyday in Seychelles is one remarkable beach after another. Following a couple of astonishing days in Anse La Mouche, Port Launay and a gorgeous sunset dinner at Del Place, the next day, we packed up our bags and moved further south of Mahé to Baie Lazare for some quality R&R in Valmer Resort and Spa. After …

Private beach experience in Anse La Mouche
Travel

The value of taking time out: Slowdown in astonishing Seychelles

We’ve all been there! Getting swept up in the whirlwind of everyday hustles, work deliveries that were due “yesterday”, and feeling overwhelmed with the never-ending to-do lists. We often forget about the value of taking time out and having a break. As a modern elegant Lady, it is as much about looking after our mental …

Making myself comfortable at another famous beach, Port Launay
Travel

The most amazing escapes in the Seychelles

After two years of staying home and sticking to domestic travels, we finally braved the PCR tests and Covid-19 flying conditions for the most amazing escapes in the Seychelles. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With soft white sand, crystal clear turquoise water, and beautiful natural habitat with perfect tropical …

Pairing tulle skirt with a silk blouse and Castana wedges for a dressier look
Style

I just love styling this tulle skirt in multiple ways

I did the unthinkable… I bought a skirt from Amazon!! And I just love styling this tulle skirt in multiple ways. It is soft and the beautiful pleats flow so elegantly on you. Ohmygoodness!! I can’t believe I did that! Lol… I always find shopping on Amazon is a bit of hit and miss, more …