Yearly Archives: 2011

Chic Unique

29th August 2011

You can’t beat a surprise in the post for putting a smile on your face, and last week when this pink swallow earrings dropped through my door from Chic Unique the theory was once again tested and proved correct.

Chic Unique encapsulates modern design and fashion and adds a funky, unique, vintage edge yet still at affordable prices making it accessible for all tastes, budgets and occassions.
We specialise in bespoke design for any taste and budget, an up cycle and repair service is also available upon request.We have also had jewellery worn at the Brit Awards by the up and coming artist Tiger Lilly in 2011.

I love the cute designs, my current favourites from the site are the “to catch a bird” Necklace (£14), “time for tea!” Ring (£10) and the Scrabble Initial Earrings (£15)

What is your favourite piece? Check out the online shop … it is almost (or, just gone) payday!

And whilst your at it, don’t forget my 1000 follower giveaway below!

xxx

P.S. another never fail smile maker?

Finding THE perfect striped jumper for a bargain price! Thank you T.K. Maxx, thank you from both myself and my bank account.

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Thank You x One Thousand

28th August 2011

Wow, so…a thousand followers…I’m amazed. What started as a random outlet has turned in to something so much more.

As a thank you, I have a bit of a giveaway for all you lovely followers who read and support adaisychaindream with some prizes I’m a little bit jealous of!

Prize ONE is this incredible leather jacket c/o IL2L…online super shop for leather jackets. This jacket is just beautiful, you have no idea how badly I want to keep this! (size Medium)

Prize TWO is courtesy of Matalan and Metcalfes; the winner will recieve a bag of each flavour skinny top corn and loads of goodies from Matalan (the clothes are size 10 and the sandals are a 5). You’ve heard me rave about both these brands for long enough…now’s your chance to see why I love them so much!

Prize THREE is for the international blog followers as realistically I cannot afford to ship the first two overseas. This is a mystery prize and will contain an assortment of things I love and think you will love too!

I don’t know how many MALE followers I have, but if there are any of you out there, shout…I’ll put together a little prize for you, too.

To Enter:

– Be a blog follower, this is to say thank you to my followers, therefore I’d like you to be one.

– Leave a comment on this post to say which prize you’d like to win (UK folks, enter one, or both, there will be a winner for each)

– Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you if you win!

– The giveaway is open for one week and will close at NOON GMT next Sunday.

Good Luck, and thanks again

xxx

P.S. for an extra entry you can follow me/RT the giveaway on Twitter

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weekends

28th August 2011

Weekends are for being indulgently lazy; reading a good book, cat naps, pottering about, watching crap TV, drinking far too much coffee and eating comfort food.

All those affected by Hurricane Irene, be safe.

UK’ers, I hope your planning to be extra lazy with the Bank Holiday

xxx

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Snacking Saturday: Homemade

27th August 2011

Because sometimes you just can’t beat a homemade treat.

(Sticky) Date and Coconut Slice
a.k.a. a mish-mash recipe adapted from several other recipes.

Ingredients:
225g muesli (I used an un-sweetened one as this is sweet enough)
25g dessicated coconut, although you could add more depending on your taste
100g chopped dates
175g butter
1tbsp golden syrup
100g golden caster sugar

The How-to:

Weigh out/prepare the dry ingredients in to a large mixing bowl. Pre-heat the oven to 180*c (slightly lower for a fan oven) and grease a 20cm square baking tray (or two smaller round ones)

Melt the butter, sugar and syrup together until you have a smooth liquid. Tip this in to the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is coated.

Squash down in to the baking tray and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes then cut round the edges of the slice (to prevent sticking) and score the slice in to portions (mine made 9 generous bars)

Allow to cool completley, slice and enjoy.

A word to the wise…this is sticky due to the dates…and a bit prone to crumbling. Be prepared for delicious mess!

Have a recipe to share? Do it here!
Shop-bought or homemade for you? Homemade for taste, here, but shop bought for quick and easy snacks!

xxx

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starry eyed.

26th August 2011

Simple Thursday outfit, worn for a morning at home and an afternoon at work (hidden away in the office, else I’d have gone smarter!)

I’m pleased to see stars come back in for A/W as it gives me even more excuses to wear this dress, despite it being about 5/6 years old and from Primark back when a full price dress cost less than a tenner.

The shoes are by Clarks and came c/o this month’s voucher from Sarenza. I can’t believe how much Clarks have upped their game lately, there are at least four more pairs I want by them, if not more!
The bag is also via Sarenza…oh yes, they do bags too! Lots of them infact. This one is by Georgia Rose.

I want to take this chance to give a big shout out to Sarenza and their faultless customer service. My Mum ordered some shoes that were too big,
within five minutes of sending an e-mail I had a response, and less than 24 hours later the return was sorted. Fast AND friendly service? That alone is enough to keep me shopping there!

Have you checked out Clarks shoes lately? Bigggg fan!

How about Sarenza? Even bigger fan here!

Finally…it’s FRIDAY and a BANK HOLIDAY. I’m off work until Wednesday after this morning. Oh yeahhhhh. Let the fun begin.

xxx

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