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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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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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How to style maxi skirts in the Fall

For many of us maxi dresses and skirts are a wardrobe staple during the Spring and Summer, but I’m not ready to put my maxi skirts away just yet, so read on for tips on How to style maxi skirts in the Fall, and my picks of the best maxi skirts. How to…

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Transition to Fall

Unfortunately, there is no escaping from the fact that Summer is coming to an end, and however much I wish it wasn’t, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear to Transition to Fall. How to Transition to Fall Read on for a few simple styling tricks to take your favourite summer looks into fall….

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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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