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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Summer blues and SheIn Wishlist
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Summer Blues and this dress from SheIn. Even though Summer is coming to an end, (and hence the title Summer blues) I am not yet ready to give up summer maxi dresses, and I have a thing for the cold shoulder trend, the beach…
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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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Florals and Corals
So, it seems I have an obsession with floral prints, but when I saw this dress in the Zara sales, I just couldn’t resist. Read on for more details about this “florals and corals” look and more photos. Florals and corals I bought this floaty summer dress in the Zara sales a couple…
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Summer florals
Welcome to the Velvet Runway, and this post about Summer Florals, featuring this OTS sleeve dress from Zara. So, I know the shops are starting to showcase the Autumn/ Fall trends and that I should be starting to think about fall fashion, but I am having too much fun shopping the sales, so…
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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…
