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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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A Touch of Britain

With Her Majesty’s Jubilee just days away, the UK is in full celebration mode. The streets of London look amazing, filled with bunting and flags galore. Expect nothing but pure, unadulterated B...

2 days ago

2012年2月のNot Just Another Milla

バークレーホテル (Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley)：とてもイギリスっぽいことが続きます。そう 、アフタヌーンティ！ロンドンナイトリッジのシックな場所に位置 して、とてもハイドパークに近い、このバークレーホテルは伝統的 なスコーンや濃厚なクリームだけじゃなくて、お洒落なプレタポル ティなの。季節ごとにマッチしたミウミウやステラ・マッカートニ ーや私の好きなボッテガ・ヴェネタとい...

27 may 12

Weekend of Flowers

This weekend I went to the Spirit of Spring fair. I attended a Jubilee floral arrangement class run by Wendy Black, The Dorchester’s resident florist and sponsored by the Flower Council, a Dutch body...

22 may 12

Kate Moss for Harper’s Bazaar US June/July 2012

Am I willing to pay three times the original price for an imported copy of the summer issue of Harper’s Bazaar US? Let’s look at the evidence: my favourite model sporting my ideal beauty ...

19 may 12

Milla’s London: Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough Hotel

Though I rather enjoy the Library Bar at The Lanesborough, one of London’s 5-star hotels, this was my first experience at Apsleys, where one takes Afternoon Tea at the hotel. As it turns out, t...

14 may 12

Strawberry, Avocado and Wild Rocket Salad

Back from an afternoon of shopping amongst the crowds and the idea of cooking doesn’t really appeal to me, so a quiet moment at home with a quick and easy salad and favourite comedy series R...

13 may 12

Milla’s London: Hermès Leather Forever

Back from a wee blogging hiatus with Hermès, one of the most luxurious brands known to man. To celebrate its 175th glorious year, Hermès brings French chic to London by teaming up with the Royal Acad...

11 may 12

Colours of Spring

I decided to treat my make-up bag to a few new additions this weekend, and NARS blusher was a must. Since warmer weather is upon us, I thought a nice pink shade would work well. I use NARS ‘Org...

30 apr 12

MYLA London AW12

I first discovered Myla many years ago whilst strolling around Harrods‘ lingerie department which, for the record, is a world of its own. You could pretty much live there – lace heaven! Every l...

26 apr 12 1 person likes this

2012年1月のNot Just Another Milla

ホテル・プラザ・アテネ（Hotel Plaza Athénée）：シャンペンとケーキでパリにお別れするくらい いい方法ってないでしょう。私は友人とお気に入りのホテル、ホテ ル・プラザ・アテネ（Hotel Plaza Athénée）でその味を楽しみました。ラ・ギャラリー・デ・ ゴブラン（La Galerie des Gobelins）でデザートを楽しんでると、ハーブ奏者がその バックで演奏し、子供達が中...

21 apr 12

Milla’s London: Breakfast at The Wolseley

Regardless of the hour, The Wolseley has always been one of my favourite places to dine. Not only is it in my favourite neighbourhood – Mayfair – it is one of the few places to get all-day dining spo...

17 apr 12

速報: Not Just Another Milla goes Japanese!

日本の読者の皆さん、こんにちは！Not Just Another Millaのサイトのエキサイティングな変更をお知らせしますね 。毎月すべての記事のまとめを日本語でお送りすることになりまし た。皆さんにこのことをシェアすることができるのをとてもワクワ クしています！あなたたちのお友達にも教えてあげて、コメントを くださいね。Not Just Another Millaのツイッター (Twitter) と...

16 apr 12

Spice Way Fruit Infusions

I discovered Spice Ways tea company when I went to the Berkeley Hotel for afternoon tea, where I tried their ‘Gorgeous Ginger’ fruit infusion. I didn’t think I’d like it much ...

13 apr 12

Carine Roitfeld’s New Magazine Revealed

When news that former rédactrice en chef of Vogue Paris would be coming out with her magazine broke, let’s just say there was a wee bit of rejoicing going on! Called “CR”, the magaz...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

Milla’s London: ‘Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam’ at the British Museum

Religion is always a touchy subject and I’m slightly hesitant to bring it up on the blog. Despite my hesitation, I simply have to share the ‘Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam‘ exh...

06 apr 12

Milla’s Paris: Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons Georges V

Give me a monogrammed glass of champagne and I’m all yours! The legendary Parisian hotel located just off Avenue des Champs-Élysées welcomed us to La Galerie with open arms, stunning flowers an...

02 apr 12 1 person likes this

Au Revoir, Ritz Paris

If ever there was a way to bid farewell to the Ritz Paris as it prepares to close for 27 months of renovations, this is it. My favourite model looks spectacular as she romps around the hotel under th...

29 mar 12

Milla’s Paris: Chanel at Les Trois Marches de Catherine B

Every woman loves a bit of Chanel so on my recent trip to Les Trois Marches de Catherine B in Paris, I took time to snap away some of my favourites whilst indulging in my fantasy of buying pretty muc...

21 mar 12

Sunday Comforts

There’s something so comforting about a steaming bowl of porridge, and that’s just how I started my day. Made with oat milk, cinnamon and maple syrup and topped with sunflower and pumpkin...

18 mar 12 1 person likes this

Milla’s London: Moët Movies at One Aldwych Hotel

When the offer of an indulgent evening including a private screening of ‘The King’s Speech’ and champagne at one of my favourite London hotels (love the circular suites) in the hear...

16 mar 12

Milla’s Paris: La Maison Angelina

Angelina Tea Room was founded in 1903 and is somewhat of a Parisian institution loved by locals and tourists alike. It happens to be one of those hyped up places which usually deters me. When a frien...

12 mar 12 3 people like this

Milla’s Paris: Breakfast at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée

As if staying at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris isn’t a treat enough, breakfast in the Alain Ducasse restaurant is like being on a film set. I’ve never dined in such a spectacular place...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

Milla’s London: Minamoto Kitchoan

Whenever I miss Tokyo, which seems to be a weekly feeling, this specialist Wagashi (Japanese confectionery) shop is where I go. Not only is it authentic in its produce, the staff are all Japanese and...

27 feb 12 1 person likes this

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...

20 feb 12

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 ...

16 feb 12

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

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