STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
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 to spend …
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 that the …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this article about Beach Blues, and maxi dresses 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 about this off …
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 of weeks ago, …
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 there will …
A few weeks ago Irresistible Me asked me if I would like to review their Diamond flat iron straightener, and as my hair has a tendency to be a bit frizzy and I hate blow-drying it, I jumped at the chance. First, a bit about Irresistible Me, this company provides a full range of 100% natural …
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 inevitable it …
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 details about …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post about How to Style Orange and Black beyond Halloween. Orange and black might traditionally scream “Halloween,” but this dynamic color combo can work beyond the spooky season if you know how to style it. With the right choices, orange and black can give off a vibe …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about How to Wear a White Tee: 10 Stylish Ways to Rock a Classic Wardrobe Staple. 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 …
Today’s post is all about Where to eat and drink in Los Angeles, but don’t hesitate to also check out my post on “What to see and do in Los Angeles” here, Where to eat and drink in Los Angeles I have been meaning to write this post for a couple of months now, as I was …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about How to Style Distressed Jeans Over 40: 8 Tips for Chic and Sophisticated Looks. Distressed jeans can be a stylish, versatile addition to any wardrobe, and yes—age is no barrier to pulling them off! If you love the edgy, laid-back look of distressed denim but …
Floral midi skirt by Wolf and Whistle* If you remember a couple of weeks ago I did a post about a beautiful jacket from the British brand Wolf and Whistle, and I mentioned that I had also received a gorgeous floral midi skirt, so today I want to share this floral midi with you. I love both the pattern and the …
by Nicole Noel If you are dreaming of spending some time at sun-kissed beaches in picturesque settings, enjoying some water activities and having the time of your life, visit the hidden gem of the Pacific Ocean – New Caledonia. You will be hard-pressed to find a place with friendlier locals. Kanaky, as the locals call …
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 also in …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Florals with Wolf and Whistle. Florals with Wolf and Whistle I am totally in love with this amazing floral jacket from the British brand Wolf and Whistle. I love both the pattern and the quality of the material. The jacket is beautifully tailored and fully lined with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with my top seven beauty tips for dry skin. A couple of weeks ago, I featured a guest post on simple ways to manage oily skin, and I had a lot of positive feedback, as many of you found the tips useful. However, I also had several …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post featuring this purple lace dress. Today is the start of the third week of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – if you missed the first two weeks, it’s not to late to join in the fun – have a …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about two ways to style a red dress. Ten days ago at the start of the Instagram May Style Challenge, I picked a few of my favourite sleeveless looks from the past few months and also picked a selection of my favourite high street sleeveless tops …
Review of Natura Siberica Creams * Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, where today I am sharing my Review of Natura Siberica Creams. If you remember, a few weeks ago, I wrote a review of Eco Natural Products * , a company which is dedicated to providing natural and organic products with a wide range from soap to …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about the prompt for today’s Style Challenge “Flower Child”. Today is the start of the second week of the Instagram May Style Challenge, which I am co-hosting with 4 other bloggers – if you missed the first week, it’s not to late to join in the fun …
by Ella James* Today I want to share with you these 7 Simple Ways to manage oily skin, by guest contributor, Ella James. Summer is the season when we benefit from the maximum amount of sun exposure, enjoying the nice, warm air. However, if you have oily skin, you might have difficulties going through this …
Today is National Denim Day, and so in this post, I want to share with you three styling tips for How to Wear Jeans. For the past 17 years, ‘Peace Over Violence’ has run its Denim Day campaign on a Wednesday in April in honour of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and this year National Denim …
by Nicole Noel* French Polynesia has 118 islands. It seems like a lot, and it seems that – if you see one tropical island, you have seen them all. However, that is not the case with the gorgeous French Polynesia. Some of these islands stand out with their beauty, cultural or natural wonders. For sure, all …
