The Velvet Court - All things fashion, horse racing and disability

The Sexy Elephant Look

While wearing a ventilator mask isn’t always attractive, it does make my life easier. In this post I explain my physical disability, how it affects my life and the funny story behind this heading.

The "Made By Mum" Fashion Label

Finding clothes that fit my unusual body shape is sometimes hard. So, when it comes to many race day dresses, they're from the label "Made by Mum". From 24 hours dresses to complex designs, she's done it all, but the need to sew has stemmed from a need for wheelchair friendly stylish clothing.

The Secret Revealed: How I Pick Racehorses

I've been lucky enough to have had 26 wins at just 21 years old, including 2 country cups, 2 listed races and a group 3 win to date. So in this post I reveal how I picked both my champion horses and those that didn’t make it to the track.

Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 08/08/2020
/ August 7, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (08/08/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Ngawyni Stakes day!
Guest Posts
5 Minutes With Ethan Calleja
/ August 5, 2020
Ethan Calleja is a trail blazer; being only one of two male synchronised swimmers in Australia. When he's not training hard and working towards his goal of going to the Olympics, he's studying or hanging out with friends.
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 03/08/2020
/ August 3, 2020
Discover how you can recreate these grey unicorn star nails using Beauty Big Bang "XL-054" stamping plate and Hit The Bottle “A Flock of Seagulls” stamping polish.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 01/08/2020
/ July 31, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (01/08/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Jockey Celebration day!
Fashion, Outfits
What I Wore This Month – July Edition
/ July 29, 2020
I share with you a collection of winter race day outfits featuring red, yellow and orange clothes, in the July edition of "What I Wore This Month"!
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 27/07/2020
/ July 27, 2020
Discover how you can recreate this red and black tartan nails using Born Pretty "BP-L006" and Clear Jelly Stamper “CJS LC-40 Horsin’ Around” stamping plate and Hit The Bottle “Drop Red Gorgeous” stamping polish.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 25/07/2020
/ July 24, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (25/07/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on H.G. Bolton Sprint day!
Life
Disability Pride Month
/ July 22, 2020
July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates everyone who has a disability. This post looks at just how important the month is and what you can do to celebrate.
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 20/07/2020
/ July 20, 2020
Discover how you can recreate these rose gold flower nails using Lina Nail Art Supplies "Make Your Mark 04" stamping plate and Hit The Bottle “Roseglow Gold” stamping polish.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 18/07/2020
/ July 17, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (18/07/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Classic day!