The fortified town of Bergues is perhaps most famous for the filming of ‘Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis’ (or ‘Welcome to the sticks’), a 2008 French comedy film directed, co-written by, and starring Dany Boon. Much of the shooting took place in Bergues and you can follow a guided tour to visit some of the…
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Forever 21 on holiday – High Street Style
I wish that I was referring to my age in the title of this post, but I am actually referring to the skirt, which I bought from Forever 21 several seasons ago and which is the perfect skirt to pack for a holiday or weekend get-away! I was originally planning to call this…
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How to dress for the party season
It’s that time of year when the Christmas parties are fast approaching and the thorny question of what to wear rears its ugly head. So, here are our tips for How to dress for the party season. How to dress for the party season It’s not always that easy to decide on what…
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Boho vibes revisited with Zaful
If you remember, I recently wrote about a boho dress from Zaful (here) and received a lot of positive feedback, so when Zaful offered me the chance to review another of their products, I naturally gravitated towards another ‘boho’ dress, but this time with 3/4 length bell sleeves! Read on for more photos and details about this boho vibes…
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Belt up! (or How to create a waist)
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about How to Create a waist, including my top ten tips to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. I bought this dress at the end of the Summer sales and, of course, didn’t bother to try it on! I mean, it would obviously…
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Boho Vibes with Zaful*
If you remember, I recently wrote about transitioning to Fall (here) and the use of colours during the Transition period, so when Zaful offered me the chance to review one of their products, I naturally gravitated towards this cami dress, as it is sleeveless so can still be worn in warm weather, but…
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Botanical gardens in Dusseldorf
I recently spent a weekend in Dusseldorf and discovered the botanical gardens out towards the University campus. It really is a beautiful setting and the perfect place to indulge my obsession with everything floral, including floral prints! Botanical Gardens in Dusseldorf I recently spent a weekend in Dusseldorf, which is a great place…
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Paris in August
The good weather has finally come to Paris and the city is even more beautiful than usual! Read on for more photos and to find out what I love (and don’t like) about Paris in August. Dress – French Connection last season Paris in August The best thing about Paris in August is the fact…
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Beach blues and maxi dresses from SheIn
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this article about Beach Blues, and this maxi dress from SheIn. As you know I have a thing for maxi dresses, the off the shoulder trend, the beach and the color blue and this dress ticks all the boxes! Read on for more photos and details…
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One top three ways
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about How to Style One top Three ways to maximise cost per wear. When I first saw this pale blue silk top across a crowded French Connection, it was love at first sight, and even better, it was 50% off. So really, it was…
