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Ruffles and Prints

by Julia Reeson June 6, 2016June 2, 2024115 Comments on Ruffles and Prints

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about this Ruffles and Prints dress from Topshop. I am so happy that we are finally having some warm weather and that all the flowers are in bloom. This magnolia bush is so gorgeous!! I love this ruffle and print dress from TopShop, as it’s so summery.  I paired it …

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Sparkles and lace

by Julia Reeson June 3, 2016November 4, 202466 Comments on Sparkles and lace

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about sparkles and lace. As you know I have a thing for lace – in fact I’m not sure if there is a colour in which I don’t have a lace dress or skirt! Sparkles and lace Today, I am wearing this black lace dress from …

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May Style Challenge Review

by Julia Reeson May 30, 2016November 4, 202436 Comments on May Style Challenge Review

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about the May Style Challenge Review. As many of you know I have been co-hosting the Instagram May Style Challenge with 4 other bloggers – and it’s been amazing fun.  Have a look at my Instagram feed and check out some of the outfits and if you look at …

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Weekend Getaway

by Julia Reeson May 27, 2016June 2, 202430 Comments on Weekend Getaway

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about what to wear for a Weekend Getaway. Today is the last day of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I have been co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – and it’s been amazing fun.  Have a look at my Instagram feed and check out some of the outfits and …

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Travelling on a budget

by Julia Reeson May 25, 2016April 27, 202618 Comments on Travelling on a budget

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our tips for the best destinations when travelling on a budget. As always we have been combing the globe to bring you the best destinations to visit. If you are looking for some spectacular destinations to visit this year, and to do so within a spectacularly low budget, we …

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Spring into Summer

by Julia Reeson May 23, 2016June 2, 202440 Comments on Spring into Summer

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about “Spring into Summer”, featuring this yellow dress from H&M. Today is the start of the last week of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – it’s still not to late to join in the fun – have a look at …

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Bring on the bling

by Julia Reeson May 20, 2016April 27, 202641 Comments on Bring on the bling

Bring on the bling Today’s theme for the Instagram May Style Challenge (which by now I think everyone knows about) is “Bring on the bling”, which gives me the excuse to show off my new jewellery from the Stella & Dot  Summer Collection. I love the turquoise colour of the items I selected today, with …

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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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