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Five reasons to wear cashmere

A little while ago I wrote about one wardrobe staple you can’t live without (a classic silk shirt) and today, I want to talk about another wardrobe staple: a cashmere sweater and five reasons to wear cashmere this winter. A cashmere sweater (or cardigan) is both cozy and comfy, as well as a symbol…

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Ten reasons to buy a silk shirt

As every style guide will tell you, one wardrobe staple you can’t live without is a simple, classic silk shirt, and a silk shirt in a neutral colour (white, cream, grey or black) is often spotted in capsule wardrobe guides. There is nothing quite like a silk shirt. It’s the symbol of effortless…

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Meghna Jewels – Luxury Jewellery

I am so excited to have received this fiercely gorgeous “Envy cuff” bracelet from Meghna Jewels and to share with you a 15% off discount code, valid indefinitely! Meghna Jewels – Fiercely gorgeous jewelry Read on for more information about Meghna, the design process, more photos and details of the code. Meghna Jewels…

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Chantilly Revisited – the gardens and the flower exhibition

This post is taken in the same place as my previous post, and specifically in the grounds of the castle of Chantilly. If you remember, I recently spent a day visiting the town of Chantilly, which is about 40 kms north of Paris (half an hour outside Paris by train), and I promised…

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Ruffles and Chantilly

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Ruffles and Chantilly. I recently spent a day visiting the town of Chantilly, which is about 40 kms north of Paris (half an hour outside Paris by train). The town itself is very pretty but the jewel in it’s crown is without doubt…

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Spring trends 2017

As Spring has now sprung, and the warmer weather finally made an appearance this weekend, I’m giving a brief reminder of some of the key Spring trends for 2017. Read on for some fashion inspiration and for my favorite 2017 Spring trends. Spring trends 2017 Even though the fashion world is at least one season…

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