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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 to dress like a Parisian” is one of our most popular posts, so I thought that I would share 5 French brands you should know about with you today. Before, I go into any detail though, I would just like to say there are lots more than 5 French brands you should know about, …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about 3 things to remove from your wardrobe today. Do you know that one of the best things you can do to improve your personal style is completely free! Going through your wardrobe and removing anything that doesn’t serve you isn’t just very therapeutic but it …

So, as Valentine’s Day is now just over two weeks away, I thought it was time to share some Valentine’s Day looks you’ll love, whether you’re planning a romantic date, a Galentine’s night with your favourite girls or spending the night with Netflix and Ben and Jerry, there’s an outfit here that will fit the …

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, French women …

What Style Mistakes are you making? Read on to discover the 5 most common style mistakes and how to avoid them ! No-one is perfect and let’s be honest -we all have outfits that we look back on and wonder how we could have let ourselves go out ‘like that!’. We’ve probably all held on …

These Dress Colours Will Be Huge Hits in 2020                                                A brand new year is upon us. With it comes a new set of wardrobes for the always up-to-date fashionista, and what better way to start building your 2020 outfits than with the trendiest dress colours forecasted for the year of the rat, right? When …

Have you heard of Rachel Zoe’s Box of Style? The Box of Style is a quarterly subscription box, curated by Rachel Zoe and her team featuring over $400 of seasonal fashion and beauty finds for just $99.99. They kindly sent me the Winter Box of Style for review. As a Personal Stylist, I often find …

Three affordable jewellery brands you should know about When it comes to styling, jewellery is the icing on the cake, and enables you to inject a bit of your personality into your look. We all have different tastes in jewellery, some like classic, simple jewellery, others like statement pieces, some like silver, some like gold …

How to drop a dress size without dieting with these simple style tricks As a Personal Stylist, I often work with women who have been through a transitional period and have put on weight because they have had a baby, been through a stressful event, suffered from illness or been through the menopause.  The 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 we are …

  I am so excited to share with you the first photos of my dream handbag from Sarah Haran. As you know, I am a Personal Stylist and my mission is to empower women and help them look and feel their best every day, by understanding the clothes, styles, colours and accessories that will enhance …

If you are thinking that a black dress is only for funerals and formal social events, think again, as an elegant black dress can be worn on many occasions. Have a look below at the many benefits of owning a black dress. The Many Benefits Of Owning A Black Dress The little black dress, or …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of a romantic proposal, then you may want to consider buying a customised engagement ring. Things to consider when choosing a customised engagement ring Aside from Ben Affleck who proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a pink diamond engagement ring, many others seeking for successful …

  How to Incorporate Fall Colors into Autumn Fashions Guest post by Jennifer Scott* Fall is finally here and that means it’s time to give your wardrobe the autum seasonal colour makeover and incorporate some beautiful Fall Colors into your Autumn Fashion picks. While you may have to say goodbye to your fabulous summer prints …

It seems you can’t open a magazine these days without coming across animal prints. With designers championing everything from leopard to snake and even zebra prints for this Fall, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side, so here are our tips for How to Style Animal Prints . You can choose to …

Guest post by Sophia Smith* Best Long Weekend Outfit Ideas to Match Your Getaway Plans Your long-awaited weekend getaway is coming up but you don’t really know how to put together fabulous clothing combos everyone will notice? If that sounds way too familiar, don’t worry because we’re here to help you out! Here are some …

A little while ago I wrote about one wardrobe staple you can’t live without (a classic silk shirt) and today, I want to talk about another wardrobe staple: a cashmere sweater and five reasons to wear cashmere this winter. A cashmere sweater (or cardigan) is both cozy and comfy, as well as a symbol of effortless …

One of the most treasured gifts for a woman is the gift of jewellery and a beautiful piece of jewellery customised for her specific tastes and size makes the perfect Christmas gift. Customised Jewellery Gift Ideas for all budgets If you are looking for some last minute jewellery gift ideas (or just jewellery for yourself), here are some of my …

So, I realise that this post about the best jeans for your body shape isn’t about ‘Cyber Monday’ deals, beauty advent calendars or holiday gift ideas, which is the more obvious content for this time of year, but I have just spent an entire day trying to find the perfect jeans! And do you know …

As every style guide will tell you, one wardrobe staple you can’t live without is a simple, classic silk shirt, and a silk shirt in a neutral colour (white, cream, grey or black) is often spotted in capsule wardrobe guides. There is nothing quite like a silk shirt. It’s the symbol of effortless chic and …

If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I am quite a fan of the ‘boho’ look (see here and here) so when Zaful  offered me the chance to review their products, I naturally gravitated towards this ‘boho’ skirt, which I paired with this red tee and black tassel earrings (also from …

As we transition from Summer to Autumn, it’s not always easy to decide what new pieces to invest in and how to make sure that we spend our money wisely to get the new season look, so here are our tips on transitioning to Autumn with Marks & Spencer.   Versatility and transitioning to Autumn …

It’s that time of year when the preparations for back to school are at a high and a key question is what to wear! Even if you’re not going back to school, it’s the time of year that feels like a fresh start so why not treat yourself to a new outfit from the Autumn-Winter collections? If …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this feature about Luxury Jewellery from Meghna Jewels. I am so excited to have received this fiercely gorgeous “Envy cuff” bracelet from Meghna Jewels and to share with you a 15% off discount code, valid indefinitely! Meghna Jewels – Fiercely gorgeous jewelry Read on for more information about …

As Spring has now sprung, and the warmer weather finally made an appearance this weekend, I’m giving a brief reminder of some of the key Spring trends for 2017. Read on for some fashion inspiration and for my favorite 2017 Spring trends. Spring trends 2017 Even though the fashion world is at least one season ahead, we …

Transition to Spring Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post with our simple styling tricks to transition from Winter to Spring. So Spring has sprung, and I’m so glad that the warmer weather is on its way.  I’m dreaming of floaty dresses and pastel colours, but I think I’m getting a bit ahead …

From bodycon skirts to pencil skirts, A-line skirts and flowing maxi skirts, there is an almost bewildering selection of skirts in the shops. But, sometimes one that looks so perfect on the model in the shop window doesn’t look quite the same on you. The trick is to choose one which flatters your body shape. Read on …