The Malta Independent 13 June 2025, Friday
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FIRST word: Arabella Hogg and her love for fashion and luxury

First Magazine Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Twenty-six-year-old freelance writer Arabella Hogg has a love for fashion and luxury. She can throw together a great fashion shoot feature as well: check out her styling in this issue's fashion shoot.

You will never find me on... Facebook - I'm an Instagram girl.

The best invention is... sat nav: my sense of direction is seriously lacking!

The thing that makes me the most happy is... playing with my daughter: I love to see her joy in the most simple of things.

My favourite space in my house is... the living room. I am a movie/TV addict and am currently watching Versailles.

The most inspirational person in my life is... my partner: he is forever curious.

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The most unforgettable place I visited is... Panarea - a hidden gem in the Aeolian Islands. There are no cars and everyone gets around by golf carts.

The last place I visited is... The Bahamas. It's such a magical place, bursting with colour, and the beaches are breathtaking!

The last thing I added to my wardrobe is... a pair of Jimmy Choo navy denim pool slides. They can be worn with everything in summer and are elegant enough to wear in the evening, too.

The best gift I received recently is... my Rolex Datejust with a gorgeous pink champagne diamond dial. It was a gift from my partner after the birth of our child. It is such a stunning watch, with a lovely sentiment.

The last song I listened to was... Incomplete kisses by Sampha.

I would like to learn how to... speak Italian.

The book I am reading is... Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - a hilarious book studying the modern dating world. He is such a great comedian and I love the way it's written.

My most recent find is... Capo Crudo in Valletta - a restaurant with great seafood and beautiful views.

The website I will often browse is... Net-a-Porter, it's a great place to keep up with all the latest trends.

The most spectacular city in the world is... London, and not just because it's my birthplace. There is an electricity to the place; it has everything you could ever want - great restaurants and galleries, beautiful parks and, of course, hopping!

The objects I would never part with are... my iPhone and a pair of sunglasses: at the moment I'm in love with my Dior silver 'diorama' shades.

An indulgence I would never give up is... regular blow-dries and manicures.

The thing you will always find in my fridge is... smoked salmon and avocados: always our go-to snack at home.

If I could get away for the day it would have to be to...

37 in Gozo: a super stylish boutique hotel and a really serene refuge.

One thing I never get round to doing and would to is... selling things on eBay - all those things bought on a whim that I've never worn and are collecting dust in my wardrobe.

If had no choice but to change my line of work I would love to... work with rescue dogs.

My most luxurious habit is... skincare. A friend of mine introduced me to the brand Caudalie - their beauty elixir is always in my bathroom. I also love Lancôme and Clarins products.

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