{"id":12501,"date":"2016-11-16T16:55:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T16:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=12501"},"modified":"2016-11-16T16:55:20","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T16:55:20","slug":"velvet-is-back-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/velvet-is-back-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Velvet is Back for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

This season, we want you to not only look good, but feel good too. Velvet has travelled through decades to make it back\u00a0in time for this Christmas and designers such as Balmain and Stella McCartney can’t seem to keep it out of their collections.<\/h3>\n

Reporter: Pinar Djafer | Sub-editor: Zynab Sandhu<\/h3>\n
\"Balmain's<\/a>

Balmain’s Embellished Velvet Mini Skirt retailed at \u00a31,050.00 | Credit: balmain.com<\/p><\/div>\n

We’ve hand-picked our favourite velvet-textured pieces for your winter wardrobe to get you in with the look, but without the designer price tags.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loungewear<\/h3>\n
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\"Missy

Missy Empire, \u00a333.00, missyempire.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Stay cosy and comfortable, but still chic in this stunning blue crushed velvet tracksuit from Missy Empire<\/a>. We love the outfit rolled up at the ankles and paired with all-white trainers and a woolly hat to add edge and style.<\/p>\n

Dress<\/h3>\n
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\"Missguided,

Missguided, \u00a318.00, misguided.co.uk<\/p><\/div>\n

Have all eyes on you at your Christmas parties with Missguided’s<\/a> sexy skater dress. Available in sizes 4-16 it looks great on everyone, especially when paired with a choker and ankle boots.<\/p>\n

Clutch<\/h3>\n
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\"Mango,

Mango, \u00a329.99, shop.mango.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Carry your things in style with this statement circle clutch bag from Mango<\/a>. We think it adds quality to any outfit when held in your palm.<\/p>\n

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\"Miss

Miss Selfridge, \u00a320, missselfridge.com<\/p><\/div>\n

How gorgeous are these burgundy high-waist leggings from Miss Selfridge<\/a>? Combine them with all your winter tops and jumpers to add a dash of colour and texture to your outfit.<\/p>\n

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\"Topshop,

Topshop, \u00a319, topshop.com<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Available

Available in wine, blush, grey, black and stone<\/p><\/div>\n

Don’t be afraid to wear a skirt or play with colours this winter. We love Topshop’s\u00a0<\/a>Flippy skirts paired with opaque tights and ankle boots to elongate your legs.<\/p>\n

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\"Public

Public Desire, \u00a339.99, publicdesire.com<\/p><\/div>\n

We’re in love with the collaboration of velvet with Perspex heels and side inserts by Public Desire<\/a>. In UK sizes 3-8, pair these gorgeous boots with all your winter trousers, skirts and dresses.<\/p>\n

Tag\u00a0us\u00a0at vol<\/em>_fashion<\/strong> <\/em>on Instagram with your winter velvet looks.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This season, we want you to not only look good, but feel good too. Velvet has travelled through decades to make it back\u00a0in time for this Christmas and designers such as Balmain and Stella McCartney…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":476,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51,82],"tags":[679,2285,3959,4211,4212,4214,5055,6404,6671,6673,6941],"class_list":["post-12501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fashion","category-lifestyle","tag-balmain-com","tag-fashion","tag-mango","tag-miss-selfridge","tag-missguided","tag-missy-empire","tag-public-desire","tag-topshop","tag-velvet","tag-velvet-clothing","tag-winter-looks"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t