You might assume that to look elegant and classy, you need to spend a fortune, but looking elegant isn’t just about flashy bags and jewellery, it’s about these little tricks that can make any outfit look more elevated. Here are my top 10 tips for how to look elegant and classy on a budget. Let’s…
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How to declutter your wardrobe (and make some money)
There has never been a better time to declutter your wardrobe (and make a little extra income). Firstly, many of us are at home with the current pandemic, and decluttering your wardrobe is very therapeutic and a good distraction! It can even be fun! Secondly, for many of us we are at the…
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Lockdown update and 5 sustainable fashion brands that should be on your radar.
How is everyone coping with lockdown? I hope these tips helped a little. Today, I’m sharing a brief update about lockdown, why I think sustainable fashion is so important and my top 5 sustainable fashion brands. One thing I’ve been thinking a lot about during lockdown is the environment. I feel like Mother…
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How to dress like a Parisian and get effortless French style.
There’s something about “French style” that is endlessly intriguing and there are countless magazine articles and books on how to “dress like a Parisian”, “get the French look”, “dress like a French girl” etc. I’ve lived in France for over a quarter of a century, and when it comes down to it, of course,…
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A Guide To Wearing Satin And Looking 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…
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Belt up! (or How to create a waist)
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…
