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Fashion: Your complete guide to sustainable style

19 January 2023
Fashion: Your complete guide to sustainable style

Fashion: Your complete guide to sustainable style

19 January 2023

Want to make your wardrobe a more planet-friendly place? Velvet editor Alice Ryan opens her little green book. . .


Cover Shoot: Dress yourself happy this new year

13 January 2023
Cover Shoot: Dress yourself happy this new year

Cover Shoot: Dress yourself happy this new year

13 January 2023

Showcasing pre-loved and personalised clothing from Saffron Walden’s V V Raven Attire, shot at Cambridge’s one-of-a-kind art museum, Kettle’s Yard


Event: Cambridge Chocolate Festival is back!

10 January 2023
Event: Cambridge Chocolate Festival is back!

Event: Cambridge Chocolate Festival is back!

10 January 2023

It's the food of love: what better date for Cambridge Chocolate Festival than Valentine's weekend? Read on for a taster. . .


Food: The best feelgood dishes to eat in January

10 January 2023
Food: The best feelgood dishes to eat in January

Food: The best feelgood dishes to eat in January

10 January 2023

January is punishing enough without depriving ourselves of dishes which bring comfort and joy. Our food heroes share their favourite feelgood recipes


Win: A Bookish Bakes crumpet-making kit **CLOSED**

09 January 2023
Win: A Bookish Bakes crumpet-making kit **CLOSED**

Win: A Bookish Bakes crumpet-making kit **CLOSED**

09 January 2023

A strong contender for 'ultimate comfort food', what could be better in cold old January than baking your own crumpets? Read on for your chance to win


Ad: Realise your dream home at Strive for Design

09 January 2023
Ad: Realise your dream home at Strive for Design

Ad: Realise your dream home at Strive for Design

09 January 2023

As she cuts the ribbon on her new studio and showroom, founder Leigh Hall explains why Strive for Design is a truly a one-of-a-kind interiors service


Win: A beautiful Pantry Underwear set **CLOSED**

03 January 2023
Win: A beautiful Pantry Underwear set **CLOSED**

Win: A beautiful Pantry Underwear set **CLOSED**

03 January 2023

To celebrate the launch of the British brand's debut own-label collection, we're giving away the loveliest bra and knicker set


Win: Sophie Allport slipper gift set **CLOSED**

03 January 2023
Win: Sophie Allport slipper gift set **CLOSED**

Win: Sophie Allport slipper gift set **CLOSED**

03 January 2023

What could cheer up January? Winning this snuggly Sheep gift set - containing slippers, socks and stoneware mug


Win: A luxe unisex Camden Watch **CLOSED**

03 January 2023
Win: A luxe unisex Camden Watch **CLOSED**

Win: A luxe unisex Camden Watch **CLOSED**

03 January 2023

Known for combining classic design with contemporary function, we're giving away the newest timepiece from Camden Watch Company


Win: Stunning handmade silver earrings **CLOSED**

03 January 2023
Win: Stunning handmade silver earrings **CLOSED**

Win: Stunning handmade silver earrings **CLOSED**

03 January 2023

Enter now for your chance to win a pair of handmade ecosilver statement earrings from local brand Found by Dawn


Beauty: Why this scent brand is one of a kind

20 December 2022
Beauty: Why this scent brand is one of a kind

Beauty: Why this scent brand is one of a kind

20 December 2022

With a pair of royal warrants and Kate Moss and Sienna Miller known fans, great British fragrance brand Penhaligon’s is truly one of a kind. . .


Shopping: Ready-to-pour cocktails for party season

16 December 2022
Shopping: Ready-to-pour cocktails for party season

Shopping: Ready-to-pour cocktails for party season

16 December 2022

Fancy a cocktail without the muss and fuss this Christmas? These are the drinks to buy


Cocktails: Top local brands delivering to the door

16 December 2022
Cocktails: Top local brands delivering to the door

Cocktails: Top local brands delivering to the door

16 December 2022

Christmas calls for cocktails. Alice Ryan raises a glass to three local-hero drinks brands, all of which deliver direct to your door


Beauty: Sparkling scents for the festive season

15 December 2022
Beauty: Sparkling scents for the festive season

Beauty: Sparkling scents for the festive season

15 December 2022

With its dark days and party nights, December calls for scents which sparkle. These are the fragrances to go for, writes Alice Ryan


Christmas: The best home scents to promote hygge

06 December 2022
Christmas: The best home scents to promote hygge

Christmas: The best home scents to promote hygge

06 December 2022

Nothing creates hygge like a well-chosen home scent. Velvet rounds up the best candles for a cosy Christmas


Shopping: Top sweet treats for the festive season

06 December 2022
Shopping: Top sweet treats for the festive season

Shopping: Top sweet treats for the festive season

06 December 2022

Filling a stocking for someone with a sweet tooth? They’ll love these. . .


Christmas: 11 of the best beauty gifts to buy now

06 December 2022
Christmas: 11 of the best beauty gifts to buy now

Christmas: 11 of the best beauty gifts to buy now

06 December 2022

From cult makeup products to game-changing skincare sets, Velvet finds the best buys for beauty lovers of every age, stage and style


Christmas: This year's top decor trends

02 December 2022
Christmas: This year's top decor trends

Christmas: This year's top decor trends

02 December 2022

This year’s top decor trends promise fairytale glitter, maximalist glam and natural beauty, as Alice Ryan reports


Drink: Let the festivities be-gin

27 November 2022
Drink: Let the festivities be-gin

Drink: Let the festivities be-gin

27 November 2022

With UK sales reaching £2.1 billion last year, the nation’s appetite for gin shows no signs of sating. Velvet recommends seven festive spirits


Giving: Support a great local cause this Christmas

25 November 2022
Giving: Support a great local cause this Christmas

Giving: Support a great local cause this Christmas

25 November 2022

Christmas it's set to be tougher than ever for some people. If you can afford to add another gift to your list, here's two ways to help