Autumn is birthday season in Ireland, from the first party of the new class to soft-play afternoons and hotel function-room celebrations. My jewel-tone edit of girls birthday dresses in cobalt, burgundy and emerald shows how to style velvet and sparkle tulle with long sleeves, opaque tights and ballet flats for birthday photos you will love.

My autumn style edit for the tween junior bridesmaid at a September or October wedding: the jewel tones of the season, from cobalt and burgundy to emerald and deep red, plus why velvet and long sleeves work so well. You'll also find tips on tying her look into the bridal palette, styling for golden-hour photos at a country house or barn, and keeping it grown-up yet age-appropriate.