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I don’t believe in Humans

06th November 2015
Going back about ten years (totally showing my age here) I was obsessed with slogan tees. As I matured and developed my own sense of style these gradually faded out of my wardrobe until recently. Everywhere I go lately there seems to be a t-shirt I want to add to my collection and my most recent addition is going down a storm on my social media and in real life.

Jeans c/o Glamour Outfitters via e-tailPR | Tee: Pull and Bear | Trainers: Converse

Pull and Bear has been a favourite place of mine to shop since I first discovered them on holiday three years ago. They’ve since opened a store in Bristol which is excellent news as it means anything I see when I’m away I can still pick up once I’m home. I saw this tee in Spain last month and really regretted not buying it at the time. Still, I knew Cabot Circus wouldn’t let me down and I managed to finally get my mitts on it three weeks after arriving home although it did cost a few quid more with the euro/pound conversion but still a bargain at £9.99. Right now Pull and Bear have an epic selection of retro and quirky tees so if you’re a fan then head on down to a store of visit the website before I buy them all myself.
Combined with these flared jeans this outfit is pretty much an exact replica of what I wore every day to sixth form. These days I reserve this kind of attire for when I’m working from home on all things blogging or just popping to the shops but I still love the comfort and style of it a lot.

I’ve ditched skinny jeans lately in favour of flared styles, I find them endlessly more comfortable and easier to dress up or down with a variety of tops and footwear choices. This pair is pretty extreme in the flare department and I love them. I hadn’t heard of Glamour Outfitters up until a few weeks ago but it seems that they too are a fan of the flare and offer a great selection in denim and cord (my next purchase) at really excellent prices. The pair I’m wearing here retail at £29.99 and they are a really lovely quality denim and very good fit.

If like me you want to learn more about the brand you can follow them on their social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram and between now and 31st December 2015 you can claim 20% off of your order with the code 20OFF

Has your style changed over the years? The more cringe-worthy the story the better!

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The Great Outdoors

02nd November 2015
It might be getting pretty cold outside but when the sun is shining and you live near some beautiful places it’s impossible to resist wrapping up and going for a walk. Any weekend where it isn’t pouring with rain (and sometimes when it is) Ben and I head out to the local sea front and surrounding area and take in the beauty of the season. It also happens to make for pretty settings for outfit photos.

Coat c/o Yumi | Dress: Topshop (last season) | Boots c/o Daniel Footwear

I’ve near enough lived in this Yumi coat since they kindly sent it my way in September. The second it got chilly enough outside I switched over from my lightweight jacket and it’s barely left my back since. It has a real classic feel to it and lends itself perfectly to any outfit. It’s also pretty snuggly and warm and perfect for taking on a little stroll and keeping off the sea breeze.

You can’t beat a pair of biker boots to toughen up a look and these ones from Daniel Footwear are probably my favourite pair I’ve ever had. Beautifully soft leather, shiny zip detail and a satisfy stomp as you walk through the leaves, these are another item that has barely left my person since the clocks changed. What I really love is that they come up higher than ankle boots which means you can pop on a pair of socks over tights for extra cosy factor.

When I bought this dress in the Spring I already had Autumn in mind. I gave it one cursory outing back in May then resigned it to my wardrobe until September rolled around. This is the perfect weekend dress in my opinion. It can easily be smartened up for an evening look with a pair of heels and a swipe of lipstick but is equally comfortable for chilling out in.

What are some of your most worn pieces right now? Any tips for staying extra warm as Winter descends?

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The Suede Shirt

30th October 2015
Now we’re at the end of October and my holiday feels like it could have been years ago rather than just a month. I keep catching myself looking at the photos wishing myself back on the beach in the sunshine and also seriously regretting not picking up certain things I bought back with me in multiples, the shirt in this post being the perfect example of this.

Suede Shirt: Bershka | Trousers: H&M | Boots c/o Long Tall Sally

Bershka is one of my favourite places to shop when it Europe, they have amazing on-trend pieces at bargain prices. Sure, they also have a UK website but a) I can’t find half the items I’ve seen on there and b) It doesn’t compare to browsing in store.

I was drawn to this shirt the second I saw it, at around 20 euros it was a complete bargain and I wish now that I had picked it up in other colours too; I’m sure there was a burgundy and a camel version available and possibly some others.

It’s such a warm piece, and totally different to anything I own, perfect to chuck on over “treggings” from H&M (anyone else hate the word treggings?) or jeans for a casual off-duty look. It can also be layered over dresses or tucked in to skirts, the combinations are endless and I just can’t get enough.

Where do you like to shop most when you’re on holiday? Bershka + Pull and Bear are my top haunts, both available over here too but cheaper and more exciting when overseas!

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Heist

26th October 2015
Once upon a time I was known for my love of tights and regularly blogged about my extensive collection. These days my choices are a little more reserved and I mostly stick to my trusty black opaques, that’s not to say I don’t appreciate luxury hosiery though and I am forever on a quest to find tights that will last more than two or three wears. Enter Heist who launched only last Friday. A luxury brand designed in London and made in Italy the team spent a year working with a collective of 67 women to design the perfect pair of black tights and when they asked if I’d like to try out a pair I was more than happy to oblige.

Dress: H&M (here) | Boots: Stylist Pick | Tights c/o Heist

These aren’t your ordinary tights, for starters there are no seams which given them a wonderfully smooth look under any outfit. The yarn count is five times that of any other tights making them extremely durable (not to mention a pleasure to wear) and then there is the revolutionary waistband that’s made on a separate machine and hand sewn on to each pair of tights, you can even pick from a high waist or a low waist depending on how you want to wear them.

I opted for a 50 denier low waist pair (£20) which may feel pricey for a pair of tights but these really, really aren’t just any old pair of tights. They arrive in a super luxe black box and slip on like a dream. They feel far more substantial than my usual Primark staples and there is no fear of causing a ladder just putting them on. The waist band is super comfortable and the low waist means they slip under skirts with no band peeking out of the top and despite putting them through their paces there are no signs of wear and tear.

The other styles available are a 50 denier high wait (£22) or for a sheer approach a 30 denier style also in a high waist (£21) or a low waist (£19). As I mentioned, these might seem pricey initially but give them a try and I think you’ll see they are well worth their price tag. Convinced? The team at Heist have generously offered readers of my blog a generous £5 off of their first purchase when they use code HeistLovesDaisyChain. Use this code to get £5 towards your first purchase from Heist Studios at www.heist-studios.com. The code is valid on first time purchases for 14 days from the date of first publication (until 9th November) and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. For more information, please refer to the T&Cs at www.heist-studios.com.

See more from the brand and follow their journey by checking them out on instagram or on twitter. Also please take a moment to appreciate my bargain H&M dress, a real Autumn/Winter winner.

Be sure to let me know if you try out Heist tights, it’d be great to know if you’re as impressed as I’ve been with the brand.

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Scaredy Cat

21st October 2015
I’m not one to go all out for Halloween, sure I love to buy fun-sized treats under the pretence they are for trick or treaters but that’s about as far as I go. However, this year I clapped eyes on something so brilliant I couldn’t resist getting in to the spooky spirit a bit more than usual and it’s all thanks to my friends at Brat&Suzie.

Dress c/o Brat&Suzie | Boots: Stylistpick

I saw this Scaredy Cat dress during one of my regular online window shopping sessions and declared my love for it all over social media. Brat&Suzie, bless them offered to answer my prayers and send one my way and I couldn’t be happier!

I’m working the morning of the 31st of October (it is flu clinic season after all) and you can bet this dress will be coming with me. The rest of Halloween so far is a blank page, if I have it my way Ben and I will have an evening of scary movies and buckets of Haribo and I can wear this dress to do nothing more than chill on the sofa in. Regardless of what we end up doing this dress will be a part of it- for 2015 and for many more Halloweens to come!

What are you plans for the spookiest night of the year? What’s your favourite trick or treat? I was never allowed to go out with my friends and knock on doors but I certainly never missed out on those cute little bags of Haribo!

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