There's been a little delay since my last blog post, partly because I've been busy working and then more recently, because I've been pretty damn unwell - to the point of having to cancel my flight to Crete over the weekend.  Boo!  Thankfully, I'm on the mend now and heading out to the beautiful island in just a couple of days from now.  It'll be a welcome break from London's miserable weather, although I can't say I'm happy to be turning my back on Autumn styling because gosh I love those cosy, layered warm tones.  Sure, so my entire aesthetic lends towards the warmer tones, but this time of year brings the perfect opportunity to embrace nature's colours and transform your outfits until you embody a human leaf.  Or something.  Anyway, armed with a full look from Odd Molly, a Swedish brand with a vision of producing clothes that symbolise female strength, love and courage, I headed out on a crisp day at sunset with warm tones in mind and an outfit to style...

Woo-hoo!  Finally, a new instalment from this summer's tour through Tuscany - and it's a favourite of mine. Having flown in to Italy via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport, it made total sense to spend some time in the historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy.  However, what wasn't anticipated is just how much we'd adore the location, and end up returning at the end of the fortnight-long trip to soak up even more of the atmosphere!  Notepads and pens at the ready, here's the latest in my Chic Girl's Guide series, looking at how best to spend your time in Bologna...

Let's get one thing straight: I'm British.  This means, that along with droning on about the weather on a daily basis, it also guarantees an unquenchable thirst for afternoon teas.  I like to think I'm fairly cosmopolitan, but sure, when it comes to afternoon teas I definitely fit the cliché of scone-loving Brits .  Oops.  With this in mind, it goes without saying I've enjoyed my fair share of them over the years.  However, I was yet to tick Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire off my pretty little list!  This all changed on one rainy afternoon, thanks to an invitation to enjoy the creme de la creme of afternoon teas at this beautiful, well-known five star location...

This is no ode, and it sure as hell won't be sung.  However, it is a confession for my love for Autumnal styling, which I've realised lately has no boundaries whatsoever.  I know, I know, we all fall head over heels for sunshine and the opportunity to whip out tiny dresses throughout the summertime, and yet - and yet - I'm still excited that Autumn has arrived.  It's pouring down with rain while thunder rattles through the sky and all I can think is: oh, what a great opportunity to wear my new chocolate brown biker boots!  Do you feel the same way?  Either way, it's deeefinitely something we need to discuss...

Whoa.  A makeup-less Gabrielle appearing on your feed!  Although let it be known, thou shalt always turn thy head towards the light when shooting without thy makeup.  Finally, all of those years watching Tyra on ANTM have paid off.  Anyway, there's a very good reason as to why I'm baring all; I'm super keen to spread word of Panasonic's Facial Steamer with Nano-ionic technology!  Since its launch, the Panasonic EH-XS01 Facial Steamer has quickly found its way onto beauty tool leaderboards.  With this in mind, I set about unwrapping my new toy and putting it to good use.  Makeup off, hairband on and 100% ready to absorb that moisture...