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Have you heard of Rachel Zoe’s Box of Style? The Box of Style is a quarterly subscription box, curated by Rachel Zoe and her team featuring over $400 of seasonal fashion and beauty finds for just $99.99. They kindly sent me the Winter Box of Style for review. As a Personal Stylist, I often find …

Three affordable jewellery brands you should know about When it comes to styling, jewellery is the icing on the cake, and enables you to inject a bit of your personality into your look. We all have different tastes in jewellery, some like classic, simple jewellery, others like statement pieces, some like silver, some like gold …

How to drop a dress size without dieting with these simple style tricks As a Personal Stylist, I often work with women who have been through a transitional period and have put on weight because they have had a baby, been through a stressful event, suffered from illness or been through the menopause.  The good …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to wearing satin. Satin is often regarded as a material that is exclusive to glitzy social events, yet this free-flowing fabric can be worn in a number of ways. Layering with satin is a trend that was started a couple of years ago, and we are …

  I am so excited to share with you the first photos of my dream handbag from Sarah Haran. As you know, I am a Personal Stylist and my mission is to empower women and help them look and feel their best every day, by understanding the clothes, styles, colours and accessories that will enhance …

If you are thinking that a black dress is only for funerals and formal social events, think again, as an elegant black dress can be worn on many occasions. Have a look below at the many benefits of owning a black dress. The Many Benefits Of Owning A Black Dress The little black dress, or …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of a romantic proposal, then you may want to consider buying a customised engagement ring. Things to consider when choosing a customised engagement ring Aside from Ben Affleck who proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a pink diamond engagement ring, many others seeking for successful …

  How to Incorporate Fall Colors into Autumn Fashions Guest post by Jennifer Scott* Fall is finally here and that means it’s time to give your wardrobe the autum seasonal colour makeover and incorporate some beautiful Fall Colors into your Autumn Fashion picks. While you may have to say goodbye to your fabulous summer prints …

It seems you can’t open a magazine these days without coming across animal prints. With designers championing everything from leopard to snake and even zebra prints for this Fall, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side, so here are our tips for How to Style Animal Prints . You can choose to …

Guest post by Sophia Smith* Best Long Weekend Outfit Ideas to Match Your Getaway Plans Your long-awaited weekend getaway is coming up but you don’t really know how to put together fabulous clothing combos everyone will notice? If that sounds way too familiar, don’t worry because we’re here to help you out! Here are some …

So, I realise that this post about the best jeans for your body shape isn’t about ‘Cyber Monday’ deals, beauty advent calendars or holiday gift ideas, which is the more obvious content for this time of year, but I have just spent an entire day trying to find the perfect jeans! And do you know …

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 chic and …

If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I am quite a fan of the ‘boho’ look (see here and here) so when Zaful  offered me the chance to review their products, I naturally gravitated towards this ‘boho’ skirt, which I paired with this red tee and black tassel earrings (also from …

As we transition from Summer to Autumn, it’s not always easy to decide what new pieces to invest in and how to make sure that we spend our money wisely to get the new season look, so here are our tips on transitioning to Autumn with Marks & Spencer.   Versatility and transitioning to Autumn …

It’s that time of year when the preparations for back to school are at a high and a key question is what to wear! Even if you’re not going back to school, it’s the time of year that feels like a fresh start so why not treat yourself to a new outfit from the Autumn-Winter collections? If …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this feature about Luxury Jewellery from Meghna Jewels. 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 …

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 ahead, we …

Transition to Spring Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with our simple styling tricks to transition from Winter to Spring. So Spring has sprung, and I’m so glad that the warmer weather is on its way.  I’m dreaming of floaty dresses and pastel colours, but I think I’m getting a bit ahead …

From bodycon skirts to pencil skirts, A-line skirts and flowing maxi skirts, there is an almost bewildering selection of skirts in the shops. But, sometimes one that looks so perfect on the model in the shop window doesn’t look quite the same on you. The trick is to choose one which flatters your body shape. Read on …

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 to wear …

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 revisited midi …

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 fit – …

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 is also …

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 Style Maxi …

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. Unfortunately, there …

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 of weeks ago, …

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 there will …

  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 inevitable it …

If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I have been ill this week, and so have been cheering myself up by looking over holiday photos and therefore I decided to put together a selection of beach photos for this weeks blog post on beach vibes. Beach vibes Read on for more details about …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post about How to Style Orange and Black beyond Halloween. Orange and black might traditionally scream “Halloween,” but this dynamic color combo can work beyond the spooky season if you know how to style it. With the right choices, orange and black can give off a vibe …