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…
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Summer blues and SheIn Wishlist
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Summer Blues and this dress from SheIn. Even though Summer is coming to an end, (and hence the title Summer blues) I am not yet ready to give up summer maxi dresses, and I have a thing for the cold shoulder trend, the beach…
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Transition to Fall
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….
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Botanical gardens in Dusseldorf
I recently spent a weekend in Dusseldorf and discovered the botanical gardens out towards the University campus. It really is a beautiful setting and the perfect place to indulge my obsession with everything floral, including floral prints! Botanical Gardens in Dusseldorf I recently spent a weekend in Dusseldorf, which is a great place…
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Paris in August
The good weather has finally come to Paris and the city is even more beautiful than usual! Read on for more photos and to find out what I love (and don’t like) about Paris in August. Dress – French Connection last season Paris in August The best thing about Paris in August is the fact…
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Orange and black OOTD
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post about How to Style an Orange and Black OOTD. So, I have been busy shopping in the sales, where I found this orange lace skirt, which combines my love of lace with this beautiful burnt orange colour, which brightens up any wardrobe. I decided…
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How to wear a white tee
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about How to Wear a white tee. A white tee is an essential part of any closet. You can use it to dress down or dress up an outfit and you can wear it at any time of the day and any time of…
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Distressed Jeans
I am totally in love with these slightly distressed jeans from Zara. As I am no longer in my twenties, I felt that ‘slightly’ distressed was a good starting point for this trend, and to smarten the look up a bit, I opted to pair them with a smart black jacket/coat and high heels!…
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Patchwork Skirt
I am totally in love with this patchwork skirt from Zara (last year, but you can still find similar this year in just slightly different colours!). I love the patchwork pattern and I love the fact that I can wear it in Summer, with a strappy top as in the picture below, but…
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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….
