Style

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift ideas for our friends and loved ones, and here is our ultimate accessory gift guide. If you’re looking for the ultimate gift and want to be sure to pick gifts that your family and friends won’t immediately …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about our top Fifteen Tips to Look Effortlessly Stylish. When it comes to fashion, there are no one size fits all rules. Some people might prefer a more bold look with bright colors and heavy patterns, while others may prefer a more subdued style. No matter …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Celebrate Diwali in Style with two of our Favorite Brands. Diwali, also known as Divali or Deepawali, is a major festival celebrated by people of different faiths including many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and some Buddhists. It is often referred to as “the festival of lights”, …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this feature about the Uncommon James new Winter Collection, and how Kristin Cavallari, the founder and CEO, made an appearance at the special unveiling event at the Dallas, Texas store. Uncommon James and Kristin Cavallari unveiled their new ‘Winter 2′ Collection last Friday night (Friday 12th November 2021) …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Luxury Designer Clothes at High Street Prices! The Outnet‘s epic clearance sale has started and here are my top picks! Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET ( a sister site to Net-a-porter.com) has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Short & Suite“, the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions. Based in LA, Short & Suite is a luxury jewelry brand that is providing glam and glitz through their variety of expertly crafted pieces created for fashion-lovers and the everyday woman. Whether on-the-go or posted-up in the penthouse, their gems will make you feel like …

If you have ever stood in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes, and thought “I have nothing to wear”, then this guide to creating a capsule wardrobe could be for you!  Read on to find out what a capsule wardrobe is and how to create one that works for you What is a …

Welcome back and today I want to share with you the top ten secrets of stylish women. Your style can open doors for you or get them slammed in your face!  Once you’re through the door, then it’s up to you to back up that first impression with substance, but first you have to get …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway features and today, I am delighted to share with you this interview with Zack Hurley, Co-Founder and CEO of Indie Source.  Indie Source is an apparel manufacturer and fashion consultancy that is redefining the way clothing is developed, produced, and distributed in the United States.  Based out of Los …

Have you been considering changing your style? We all like a change every now and then, but that doesn’t mean that you should go too overboard. Here are 5 simple ways to change your style without too much risk. Most people don’t like any big, dramatic changes all at once and usually end up regretting …

Welcome to day 25 of the “New Year New You” Challenge and tomorrow’s challenge is to wear mixed prints. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead of time. New Year New You Challenge 2021 : Wear mixed prints So, tomorrow’s challenge is “Wear …

Welcome to day 19  of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Flounce in Florals”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …

Welcome to day 17  of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Wear pink”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead …

Welcome to day 15  of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Dress down a LBD”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …

Welcome to day 11  of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Go dotty and wear polka dots”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your …

Welcome to day 9  of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “be radiant in red”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …

Welcome to day 7 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Have a PJ Day”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …

Bling It On: New Year New You Challenge Welcome to the first day of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!) Before I go into your Day One Challenge, here is a video from Ceri, explaining why …

What to wear on a video call is a request I’ve been getting a lot lately, as so many more people are finding themselves working remotely as we navigate this new reality of living with a pandemic. In general, dress as you normally would for work, for a lunch date, for a drinks get-together, but …

Today I want to go through the lessons learned from the outfit challenge, and I also want to thank everyone who participated last week, whether it was in the Facebook group or on Instagram. I hope you have got more clarity on your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and …

Take a little time at the end of the day to analyse  your outfit, so that you can better understand your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and also make small tweaks to improve your outfit for next time. I also recommend taking photos of your outfit each day – they don’t have to …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to dress for your body type and drop a dress size (without dieting or exercise!) It is not uncommon for women to struggle with body image issues. Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, having lost weight, or the inability to keep weight on /off …

Top 12 Colors for Summer 2020 Bright and bold or soft and muted – there is a colour for every taste this summer. Here are my top 12 colors for Summer 2020 and some tips for how to wear them.  The Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue:  Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, …

There has never been a better time to declutter your wardrobe (and make a little extra income). Firstly, many of us are at home with the current pandemic, and decluttering your wardrobe is very therapeutic and a good distraction! It can even be fun! Secondly, for many of us we are at the time of …

How is everyone coping with lockdown? I hope these tips helped a little. Today, I’m sharing a brief update about lockdown, why I think sustainable fashion is so important and my top 5 sustainable fashion brands. One thing I’ve been thinking a lot about during lockdown is the environment. I feel like Mother Nature has …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about 3 things to remove from your wardrobe today. Do you know that one of the best things you can do to improve your personal style is completely free! Going through your wardrobe and removing anything that doesn’t serve you isn’t just very therapeutic but it …

So, as Valentine’s Day is now just over two weeks away, I thought it was time to share some Valentine’s Day looks you’ll love, whether you’re planning a romantic date, a Galentine’s night with your favourite girls or spending the night with Netflix and Ben and Jerry, there’s an outfit here that will fit the …