Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Welcome to Velvet Borough. By visiting VelvetBorough.com, you agree to these terms. I've written them in plain language because life is too short for fine print that reads like a hostile lease agreement. If something here doesn't sit right with you, the remedy is simple: please don't use this site.
1. About This Site
Velvet Borough is a personal style blog written and operated by Clara Vale ("I," "me," "my"). The site shares outfit essays, thrift guidance, vintage style reflections, and occasional film references. It is editorial in nature — I am not a licensed stylist, financial advisor, or textile conservator. I write from personal experience, careful observation, and love of the subject.
2. Intellectual Property
Everything on this site is created by me unless stated otherwise. That includes:
Written content — All articles, essays, guides, descriptions, and editorial text
Photography and imagery — Unless credited otherwise, all photos are taken by me
Site design and visual identity — Including the logo, category names, and site architecture
What you may do:
Share a link to any post
Quote a brief passage (a few sentences) with clear credit and a link back to the original
Pin images to Pinterest if they link back to this site
What you may not do:
Republish full articles or substantial portions of text on another site, newsletter, or platform
Use my photographs without written permission
Translate and republish content without permission
Claim any of my work as your own — that is the opposite of style
If you'd like to feature Velvet Borough content in something you're creating, write to me at [email protected]. I'm warm, I reply, and I appreciate being asked.
3. Commenting and Community Conduct
If comments are enabled on a post, these guidelines apply:
Be kind. Disagreement is fine; meanness is not.
No spam, self-promotion, or irrelevant links.
Do not share anyone else's personal information.
I reserve the right to remove or edit comments that violate the tone of this space — which is thoughtful, curious, and grown-up — at my sole discretion.
Comments reflect the opinions of their authors, not me. I am not responsible for what someone else writes in a comment section.
4. External Links
I sometimes link to outside websites: vintage shops, books, films, tools I use, articles worth reading. I don't control those sites and can't vouch for everything on them. Following an external link means you leave Velvet Borough, and the terms of that destination apply. I link to things in good faith, the same way I would recommend a shop to a friend.
5. Affiliate Links and Transparency
If I ever use affiliate links (meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase), I will clearly disclose that within the post. My recommendations are never bought, and I only write about things I genuinely believe in. This site is not built on monetization tricks — it's built on taste and trust.
6. Accuracy and Updates
I research carefully and write from real experience, but I am human. Vintage sizing, fabric labels, laundry methods, and shop availability change. What I write reflects my best knowledge at the time of publication. If you spot something outdated or incorrect, please let me know and I will update it — gratefully, not defensively.
7. Limitation of Liability
Velvet Borough is a personal blog, not a professional service. I share styling thoughts, secondhand shopping approaches, and clothing care observations. You are responsible for your own decisions — including what you buy, how you alter or clean a garment, and how you dress. I am not liable for any outcomes resulting from your use of information found on this site. (That reads stiffly, but lawyers appreciate it, and I appreciate you understanding.)
8. Governing Law
This site is operated from Brooklyn, New York. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
9. Changes to These Terms
I may update these terms occasionally. When I do, I will revise the date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms. If any change feels significant, I'll note it more visibly than a quiet date stamp.
10. Contact
Questions, permissions, a kind word, or a great vintage find you want to tell someone about — all are welcome.
Clara Vale
Velvet Borough
Brooklyn, New York