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.

Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 30/03/2020
/ March 30, 2020
Discover how you can recreate this purple and orange zigzag design using Born Pretty "BP-L006" stamping plate and Born Pretty "BP-AC04 Tulip Celebration" and "BP-Q03 Last Dance" stamping polish.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 28/03/2020
/ March 27, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (28/03/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner for the Melvista and WA Oaks race day!
Fashion, Outfits
What I Wore This Month – March Edition
/ March 25, 2020
I share with you the simple retro outfit I wore for Fashions on the Field (FOTF), in the March edition of "What I Wore This Month"!
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 23/03/2020
/ March 23, 2020
Discover how you can recreate this space look featuring a rocket using Beauty Big Bang "XL-054" stamping plate and Born Pretty "BP-WN01 In Fire" stamping polish.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 21/03/2020
/ March 20, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (21/03/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner!
General, Horse Racing
How to Read the Form Guide
/ March 18, 2020
Reading the form guide does have an art to it! Learn my tips and trick on how I go about decoding each element in the form guide, so you can look like an expert the next time you're at the track.
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 16/03/2020
/ March 16, 2020
Discover how you can recreate this cute cat design using the Born Pretty "Animal L-003" stamping plate and Born Pretty "BP-WN03 Throne" and "BP-WT06 Cherry Blossoms" stamping polishes.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 14/03/2020
/ March 13, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (14/03/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner!
Life
Representation vs Revenue
/ March 11, 2020
By not including people with disabilities in advertisements, companies are missing out on a key group of consumers. So why is there this absence of representation in marketing and advertising campaigns?
Fashion, Nails
#ManiMonday 09/03/2020
/ March 9, 2020
Discover how you can recreate this shamrock nail design perfect for St Patrick's Day using Born Pretty "BP-L013" and Lina Nail Art Supplies “All Mixed Up 01” stamping plates and Born Pretty "BP-ML01 Scenery" and "BP-WN01 In Fire" stamping polishes.