Welcome back to The Velvet Runway where today Hannah Rees is exploring Fashion through the decades : Iconic Styles from the last 100 years. Fashion is more than just clothing; it’s a reflection of the cultural, social, and economic dynamics of its time, and from the roaring twenties to the rebellious sixties and beyond, each …
What to wear in Paris in Spring 2024 : An Insider’s Guide
If you’re wondering What to wear in Paris in Spring 2024, look no further than our guide by Parisian, Hannah REES! With spring just around the corner, it’s important to start thinking about the perfect wardrobe for the warmer weather. And where better to find inspiration than on the streets of Paris? Whether you’re actually …
Pre-Owned Items Worth Buying
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about Pre-Owned Items Worth Buying. The second-hand market has really taken off in recent times, and it is easy to see why. You can make significant savings by purchasing an item second-hand, you can often find rare and interesting items, and it is better …
How Celebrities Pay for their Engagement Rings with Just a Few Monetised Posts
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about How Celebrities Pay for their Engagement Rings with Just a Few Monetised Posts. Celebrities can earn a lot of money on the Instagram platform by partnering with brands for paid promotions. Looking at the hefty price tags of celebrities’ engagement rings compared to …
Showcasing Your Fashion Portfolio: 8 Top Tips for Aspiring Designers
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about Showcasing Your Fashion Portfolio with our 8 Top Tips for Aspiring Designers. In the competitive world of fashion, a standout portfolio is your ticket to success. Whether you’re a budding fashion designer looking to gain recognition or a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, …
Bridesmaid Duties: What to expect
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about Bridesmaid Duties: What to expect. Getting asked to be a bridesmaid by your best friend is an incredibly exciting time. You’ve probably both longed for this day to come and now it’s finally on the horizon! However, this important role comes with many …
Five Tips for Picking the Perfect Engagement Ring
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature with our top Five Tips for Picking the Perfect Engagement Ring. If you’re planning a proposal, then you’ll want to get everything in place ahead of time, including picking the perfect engagement ring. Once you’ve got a good plan together, you’ll have the confidence …
5 must-have accessories this winter
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about 5 must-have accessories this winter. The leaves are turning orange, the air is getting chilly and the days are turning darker, which can only mean one thing: autumn is officially here. And what better way to welcome snuggly season than with a winter …
How to Cultivate Your Personal Style
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about How to Cultivate Your Personal Style. It is often said that clothes make the man, they also make a woman too. Your personal sense of style is something that is constantly with you. You have to make decisions about what you wear every …
The Top Five Benefits of Wearing Shapewear
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about The Top Five Benefits of Wearing Shapewear. Many women avoid wearing certain clothes as they worry about how they will look if they don’t have the perfect body. Shapewear is an instant (albeit temporary) solution to achieving your desired look without losing weight. …
How to choose the right patch for your jacket
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about How to choose the right patch for your jacket. Jackets are one of the most versatile and functional garments in your closet. Do you know why? Well, imagine the weather is too hot for your winter wardrobe but too cold for your summer …
How to be Stylish and Comfortable when Flying
The question of how to dress for air travel is a common one, especially among women, and so here are my top ten tips about How to be Stylish and Comfortable when Flying. Looking back at photos of the Golden Era (between World War II’s end and commercial jet travel’s advent in the 1960s), you …
Travelling with Poppy, My New Handbag from Sarah Haran
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about “Poppy“, my new handbag from Sarah Haran.* I recently shared the unboxing of my new handbag from Sarah Haran on Instagram, and today I’m excited to share my first experience of Travelling with Poppy. As you know, I am a travel blogger and a travel …
5 Ways To Look Stylish While Travelling
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 5 Ways To Look Stylish While Travelling, with our top style, beauty and travel tips. Traveling is an exciting and adventurous experience that helps you explore new places and cultures. And we all want to look stylish and feel comfortable while on the go. …
Five Summer 2023 Fashion Trends
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Five Summer 2023 Fashion Trends to have on your radar, with our top picks from Dear-Lover.com. Summer is nearly here, and it’s time to update your wardrobe with the latest fashion trends of the season. From bold colors to statement accessories, this summer’s fashion …
Fashion Brands French Women love.
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 5 Fashion Brands French Women love Ten tips to get French chic is one of my most popular style posts! You can read the full post here but in case you need a quick recap, here are the most important points. Simplicity is the keynote …
Valentine’s Day Looks You’ll Love
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this style feature about Valentine’s Day Looks You’ll Love, featuring some of our favorite brands. January seems to have flown by since I got back from the Maldives, and I can hardly believe that we are nearly at Valentine’s Day! Now, much as I love gift guides, this …
The Ultimate Accessory Gift Guide : Ten Accessories that make the perfect gift
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift ideas for our friends and loved ones, and here is our ultimate accessory gift guide. If you’re looking for the ultimate gift and want to be sure to pick gifts that your family and friends won’t immediately …
Fifteen Tips to Look Effortlessly Stylish
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about our top Fifteen Tips to Look Effortlessly Stylish. When it comes to fashion, there are no one size fits all rules. Some people might prefer a more bold look with bright colors and heavy patterns, while others may prefer a more subdued style. No matter …
Celebrate Diwali in Style with our Favorite Brands
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Celebrate Diwali in Style with two of our Favorite Brands. Diwali, also known as Divali or Deepawali, is a major festival celebrated by people of different faiths including many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and some Buddhists. It is often referred to as “the festival of lights”, …
Accessories for every girl.
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Accessories for every girl. Accessories are the finishing touch to any outfit, and they are really the icing on the cake, for all these reasons : But, accessories are also a fun creative outlet and enable you to express your unique personality. A woman makes …
Designer Clothes at High Street Prices
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Luxury Designer Clothes at High Street Prices! The Outnet‘s epic clearance sale has started and here are my top picks! Launched in 2009, THE OUTNET ( a sister site to Net-a-porter.com) has since established itself as the benchmark of luxury discount shopping, offering over 350 …
Short & Suite : the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Short & Suite“, the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions. Based in LA, Short & Suite is a luxury jewelry brand that is providing glam and glitz through their variety of expertly crafted pieces created for fashion-lovers and the everyday woman. Whether on-the-go or posted-up in the penthouse, their gems will make you feel like …
The Ultimate Guide to creating a Capsule Wardrobe
If you have ever stood in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes, and thought “I have nothing to wear”, then this guide to creating a capsule wardrobe could be for you! Read on to find out what a capsule wardrobe is and how to create one that works for you What is a …
Ten secrets of stylish women
Welcome back and today I want to share with you the top ten secrets of stylish women. Your style can open doors for you or get them slammed in your face! Once you’re through the door, then it’s up to you to back up that first impression with substance, but first you have to get …
5 simple ways to change your style
Have you been considering changing your style? We all like a change every now and then, but that doesn’t mean that you should go too overboard. Here are 5 simple ways to change your style without too much risk. Most people don’t like any big, dramatic changes all at once and usually end up regretting …
Recap of our New Year New You Challenge
We have reached the end of our January New Year New You challenge! “The feeling is less like an ending than just another starting point.” Chuck Palahniuk How have you found the challenges ? Have they helped to keep you positive and fabulous at the start of this year in lockdown? Which did you find …
Sparkle in sequins
Welcome to day 27 and the last “style day” of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “to sparkle in sequins”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time …
How to wear mixed prints
Welcome to day 25 of the “New Year New You” Challenge and tomorrow’s challenge is to wear mixed prints. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead of time. New Year New You Challenge 2021 : Wear mixed prints So, tomorrow’s challenge is “Wear …
Wear a statement coat
Welcome to day 23 of the “New Year New You” Challenge, which I am hosting with Ceri from Fabafterfifty.co.uk. (although you don’t have to be over 50 to join in!), and tomorrow’s challenge is to “Wear a statement coat.” We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …