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Hair care travel tips

by Julia Reeson May 20, 2019May 15, 202434 Comments on Hair care travel tips

  Hair Care Travel tips As you have seen from my travel posts, (see here, for my recent trip to Madrid) I love travelling and travel whenever and wherever I can. However, it’s not always easy to maintain a beauty and hair care routine when you’re on the road. Firstly, there’s the problem of overweight …

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Colour
Business and Financial Lifestyle

The importance of colour in e-mail marketing

by Julia Reeson May 1, 2019October 28, 202554 Comments on The importance of colour in e-mail marketing

As a Personal Stylist, I often work with clients to help them find the colours that will illuminate their faces and make them sparkle but did you also know that the colours you choose send an important message and determine not only how you, as an individual, are perceived, but also how your brand is …

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Making Travel More Affordable

by Julia Reeson April 11, 2019April 27, 202658 Comments on Making Travel More Affordable

 Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our handy hints for making travel more affordable. The jet-set lifestyle is full of adventures and unknowns. It’s a wonderful feeling to set off and experience new countries and see the world, but it’s not always great for your finances. If your dreams of travel are more than …

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Destinations Europe Spain Travel

Madrid in three days : What to see

by Julia Reeson March 28, 2019March 20, 202674 Comments on Madrid in three days : What to see

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about What to See in Madrid in three days. Madrid is Spain’s largest city and its capital and is one of the top travel destinations in Europe, but what are the key attractions if you are only on a short break? Here are a few tips …

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Destinations Travel

The Best World Heritage Sites To Visit

by Julia Reeson March 13, 2019April 27, 202674 Comments on The Best World Heritage Sites To Visit

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the best world heritage sites to visit. If you are hoping for a unique kind of holiday, there are many ways to approach this. You could decide to go off the beaten track a little and find something new that way, of course. Or you …

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Staying Safe on Your First Big Trip

by Julia Reeson March 7, 2019November 5, 202522 Comments on Staying Safe on Your First Big Trip

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post with our tips for staying safe on your first big travel trip.  Traveling is fantastic. Whether you are heading to a faraway land for a lengthy stay or taking a big trip to travel the world, never staying in the same place for more than a …

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Style

THE MANY BENEFITS OF OWNING A BLACK DRESS

by Julia Reeson March 1, 2019May 15, 202442 Comments on THE MANY BENEFITS OF OWNING A BLACK DRESS

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 …

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I'm Julia, the founder of The Velvet Runway. UK-born, I have lived in France for over thirty years — long enough to know that the French art of living isn't a trend, it's simply a way of life.

With a background in personal styling and travel consulting, I created TVR to share the French sensibility I've lived for three decades — and everything I know and love most about style, beauty, travel, and the art of living well.

Whether you're here for style, beauty or travel inspiration, or simply to discover more about French-inspired living, welcome. I'm glad you found us.

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