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…
Beach blues and maxi dresses from SheIn
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this article about Beach Blues, and this maxi dress from SheIn. As you know I have a thing for maxi dresses, the off the shoulder trend, the beach and the color blue and this dress ticks all the boxes! Read on for more photos and details…
Florals and Corals
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…
Summer florals
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…
One top three ways
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…
Beach vibes and Maxi Dresses
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…
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…
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…
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!…