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Not Just Another Milla
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My musings from beauty and gastronomy to style and travel with a strong focus on luxury.
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Burberry Prorsum: Autumn/Winter 2012/13

When you hear the word “Burberry”, the famous trench springs to mind. This collection serves up a twist on that great British classic whilst introducing some other traditional styles including herrin...

1 day ago

Milla’s Paris: Lunch at L’Opéra Restaurant

A few days before bidding farewell to Paris, a dear friend and I dined at the Palais Garnier’s new restaurant. Having looked at the heavenly dessert list, we skipped starters and went straight ...

6 days ago

Bright London

Living abroad is a great thing, and I wouldn’t change those experiences for anything. On the downside, it can be hard to maintain friendships when you’ve been away for long periods of tim...

13 feb 12

Milla’s London: Fashionista’s Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley

This best part of this little ole blog of mine is the interaction with readers. Canadian Sarah contacted me 8 months ago as she planned her amazing trip to London and Paris with her super cool mum Sh...

07 feb 12

Nutritional delights

Since returning home to London, I’ve been juicing twice a day. After my morning cup of warm water with grated ginger (I live on this stuff – delish) or a slice of lemon, I make a juice. Here I ...

02 feb 12

Milla’s Paris: Un Dimanche à Paris

A trip to ultra sleek Un Dimanche à Paris in the fabulous Saint Germain district further cements my view that people who dislike chocolate are complete weirdos. Hidden in a little courtyard, it would...

30 jan 12 2 people like this

Charlize Theron for Elle France January 2012

I never quite understood the allure of Charlize until I saw what is quite frankly the best fashion ad ever, and now this editorial in Elle France makes me weak at the knees. Yes, major girl crush goi...

23 jan 12

Milla’s London: Claridge’s Afternoon Tea Master Class

As a certified Afternoon Tea addict, the idea of getting to grips with the real deal in a professional kitchen sounded like a dream. When said professional kitchen happens to be in London’s 5-s...

19 jan 12

January detox

Post-France AKA the land of delicious dessert, I really need to get back to my normal figure so those yoga classes have come in handy. After a week of no dairy, I feel lighter having lost just over 3...

16 jan 12

Carine Roitfeld for British Harper’s Bazaar February 2012

British Harper’s Bazaar have done it again. Every month, they offer a sign as to why the magazine is the best fashion mag and this month is no different as Madame Roitfeld is interviewed by Jus...

12 jan 12

Milla’s London: Lunch at Arbutus

Dining at Michelin-starred Arbutus was the perfect start to my new life in London. This lovely Soho restaurant dispels the myth that one cannot eat well in London without spending a lot of money. Off...

10 jan 12

Milla’s Paris: Girl Chat and Dessert at Hôtel Plaza Athénée

I had the pleasure of catching up with lovely Anne here in Paris just after Christmas. We opted for a rather chic afternoon of sharing champagne and a very generous slice of Christophe Michalak’...

03 jan 12

Milla’s Paris: Bubble in Paris

I can’t say I’m a fan of the Hilton Group but I simply couldn’t miss out on this festive bubble situated in the courtyard of the Arc de Triomphe hotel, just minutes from the Champs-...

01 jan 12

Thank you 2011!

What a life-changing year!  So much has happened and during certain moments, I honestly never thought I could get through 2011 without a major breakdown mais voilà, here I am and here are the highlig...

29 dec 11

Milla’s Paris: Baking at Synie’s Cupcakes

For someone who claims to dislike cupcakes, I spend an awful lot of time at Synie’s. Eating cupcakes. Let me explain: I’m absolutely addicted to desserts and as you may have read, I’...

22 dec 11

Meeting Emmanuelle Alt

Emmanuelle and I have run into each other so many times this year, we’re practically BFFs! Madame Alt was gracious enough to pose for me post-fashion show and we shared a few words about the sh...

18 dec 11

Rosie Huntington-Whitel ey for Harper’s Bazaar UK January 2012

This editorial featured in the British Harper’s Bazaar only serves to confirm three things: Red is the way to go. Nails, lips, cossie – whatever. Go red or go home! Yes, this is from the woman ...

16 dec 11

Milla’s Paris: Afternoon Tea at La Bauhinia at the Shangri-La hotel

God, I love this hotel! If they let me sleep in a tent in the lobby, I’d be like “when?” and this is from the woman who was too snobby as a 12-year old to go on a school camping trip to Shropsh...

13 dec 11 1 person likes this

Milla’s Christmas Dream List

Since I met the delightful Catherine B. last month, I have become obsessed with this camel Birkin bag in her shop. “My” Birkin is just perfect and the idea of leaving Paris without it simply won̵...

12 dec 11 1 person likes this

Milla’s Paris: Lunch at Camélia at the Mandarin Oriental

Post-shopping with a friend, we decided to stop off for a spot of lunch at one of Paris’ finest hotels, the Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré. Camélia&nbs p;welcomed us with a delectabl...

05 dec 11 1 person likes this

Vogue Hellas December 2011: Heather Marks

High fashion in a Louis XIV setting. Love it.   Source.

02 dec 11

World AIDS Day 2011

Today marks World AIDS Day and I’ve been thinking about all of those affected by HIV and AIDS: those infected, their families watching them suffer, the medical teams battling with pharmaceutica...

01 dec 11

Milla’s Paris: Coutume Café

For my beautiful friend Stephanie‘s birthday, we went for brunch at Coutume Café. As an avid tea drinker, the coffee heavy menu wasn’t exactly a welcome sight but I was very impressed, an...

30 nov 11

A lingerie boost

Lingerie and shoes are so important to my confidence level, and even if I’m dressed casually, I like to ensure that there is a little hidden glamour going on. I don’t know why, nobody can...

28 nov 11 1 person likes this

What would you do in Paris?

This is one of my favourite photographs: look at that sky! La Tour Eiffel taken this time last Sunday from Jardin des Tuileries, where we were celebrating a friend’s dog’s fourth birthday...

26 nov 11 1 person likes this

November’s Beauty Buys

Living in Paris for another 40 days or so (yikes!) and not wearing red lipstick simply wouldn’t do. I tried so many different shades of red and, with the help of a friend, finally chose Pure Ma...

23 nov 11 1 person likes this

Tonight in Paris

I dare you to find another city as beautiful as Paris.  

20 nov 11

Milla’s Paris: La journée du patrimoine vivant du Plaza Athénée

A short while ago I was invited to participate in ‘la journée du patrimoine vivant’ at the Plaza Athénée, one of my favourite hotels here in Paris, and what a day it was! From the vast wi...

16 nov 11

Winter Elegance

My fashion-related posts have been so infrequent. I just haven’t seen anything I like, further proof that I could never be a stylist. Everything is Boho or well, awful. Discovering Madame Figar...

11 nov 11

Milla’s Paris: Le Bar 228 at Le Meurice

I know that come January when I’m crossing La Manche and bidding farewell to France, I will leave with fond memories, and my evening at the Bar 228 at Le Meurice will be one of them.  Not only ...

07 nov 11 2 people like this

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