STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
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”, …
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 yous to express your unique personality. A woman makes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Welcome to day 21 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 “be serene and wear green”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ …
Welcome to day 19 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 “Flounce in Florals”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …
Welcome to day 17 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 pink”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge ahead …
Welcome to day 15 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 “Dress down a LBD”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Welcome to day 13 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 “Experiment with layers”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your challenge …
Welcome to day 11 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 “Go dotty and wear polka dots”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your …
Welcome to day 9 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 “be radiant in red”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Welcome to day 7 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 “Have a PJ Day”. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Welcome to the fifth day of the “New Year New You” Challenge, and here is your challenge for tomorrow, which is simply to wear a belt, and to give you some inspiration, here are my suggestions for ten ways to wear a belt! We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you …
Welcome to day 3 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 bold print. We are posting each challenge the evening before so that you have time to prepare your outfit/ your …
Bling It On: New Year New You Challenge Welcome to the first 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!) Before I go into your Day One Challenge, here is a video from Ceri, explaining why …
What to wear on a video call is a request I’ve been getting a lot lately, as so many more people are finding themselves working remotely as we navigate this new reality of living with a pandemic. In general, dress as you normally would for work, for a lunch date, for a drinks get-together, but …
Today I want to go through the lessons learned from the outfit challenge, and I also want to thank everyone who participated last week, whether it was in the Facebook group or on Instagram. I hope you have got more clarity on your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and …
Take a little time at the end of the day to analyse your outfit, so that you can better understand your personal style identity, know what outfits work for you and what don’t, and also make small tweaks to improve your outfit for next time. I also recommend taking photos of your outfit each day – they don’t have to …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to dress for your body type and drop a dress size (without dieting or exercise!) It is not uncommon for women to struggle with body image issues. Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, having lost weight, or the inability to keep weight on /off …
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 go through …
Top 12 Colors for Summer 2020 Bright and bold or soft and muted – there is a colour for every taste this summer. Here are my top 12 colors for Summer 2020 and some tips for how to wear them. The Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue: Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, …
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 time of …
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 Nature has …
