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Trollied Dolly

07th November 2016
Hello there first outfit post featuring my new hair- about time really since almost two weeks has passed since I had it cut and coloured. It’s amazing what a new style and shade can do for a girl, I’m having so much fun styling my shorter locks and the vibrant colour has made me feel like the “real me” again. Under some lights it looks pretty pink, something very new for me and I’m just loving it.

Dress c/o Trollied Dolly | Boots c/o Long Tall Sally

If I can now draw your attention away from the hair, how gorgeous is this dress from Trollied Dolly? They are a brand I have long since admired for their fabulous retro styles but it was this 1970s inspired bohemian beauty that captured my heart, if it’s possible to fall in love with first sight at a dress then I definitely did with this one.

Trollied Dolly dresses are all lovingly made in small runs from hand designed fabrics and this dress is the most amazing quality. I went for the size small (UK 10) and it fits like a dream, just add a chunky cardigan for colder days and you have my ideal Autumn outfit. Equally it’ll be super easy to spin this in to evening attire with the addition of a pair of heels. I’d show you how I styled it for an evening but truth be told I don’t have a social life so you’re getting standard Laura “chuck on some trusty ankle boots and call it a good ‘un” instead.

Next on my Trollied Dolly wish list is this awesome playsuit which the lovely Char has styled to perfection on her blog- I think out of all of the bloggers I know Char has THE best collection of shoes and the wardrobe I’d most like to raid.

What would you pick from the Trollied Dolly website? And dare I ask what you all think of the new ‘do?

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Handmade Gift Guide: Clorty Cat Crafts

06th November 2016
My list of favourite sellers on Etsy grows larger quite literally by the hour at the moment and for the next installment of my handmade gift guides I am showing off yet another of my fabulous finds. Actually when I made a purchase from this particular shop- Clorty Cat Crafts it was for something entirely different (and something I can’t show on the blog this side of Christmas). I was so delighted with it that I decided there and then that I wanted to contact shop owner Shannon about featuring her on the blog and it was then I discovered the exciting news that she was releasing a line of enamel pins- a.k.a. my new obsession and THE perfect stocking filler gift.
I was so taken with the pins (current range of six designs shown, but watch this space as there are more on the horizon which I’m super excited for- my bank account less so!). I’ve had the David Bowie pin and the Purple Rain cloud on pre-order since they were first announced and can’t wait for their arrival which should be any day now.

Incase it had somehow escaped your notice enamel pins are big news right now and the ones on Clorty Cat Crafts are definitely on the reasonable end of the pricing spectrum. I’ve seen them go elsewhere for £10+ or have extortionate p&p (Shannon charges a very fair £1.50). I’ve pretty much finished with my Christmas shopping now but I am kind of wishing I had held back a little bit as I know I’m going to want to buy any new designs from the shop as soon as they arrive. This could work to my advantage though, surely if I don’t need to buy anything else for anyone else I can justify a gift or two for me?

Have you caught on to the pin craze? What designs would you like to see next from Clorty Cat Crafts?

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A Skin Care Wishlist (save my skin!)*

25th October 2016
Every year around this time my skin goes haywire. It starts as soon as we have the heating on for any length of time- all of a sudden my skin becomes tight, sore and dry and my eyes itch. I’ve also been suffering from break-outs thanks to stopping the pill and letting my body readjust so I’m in a serious need of a skin care overhaul. I’m on a very limited budget right now so have been stocking up on high street staples like Simple but having seen that Charlotte Tilbury is now stocked by House of Fraser I decided to check out their skincare and as such have ended up with a bit of a wish list of some old favourites I wish I could afford and some new to me products (that I also wish I could afford!)
The Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask (£45, eek!) particularly caught my eye even though I’m not usually a mask kind of girl. Wether it was Charlotte’s eloquent product description or the promise of baby soft skin I’ll never know but this is something that I would definitely like to try. Likewise with the Magic Cream (even more eek at £70). Anything that claims it can work magic on my tired and dull complexion has instant appeal to me.

I’ve never been the best at looking after my skin, perhaps because in my younger years I was always very lucky and didn’t suffer with acne or any other teenage skin complaint. I’m paying the price now though as I’m noticing lots of fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes especially so Estee Lauder’s advanced night repair and Kiehls powerful wrinkle reducing eye cream both seem like worth additions to my slowly expanding skincare army.

The last two products on my list are to hopefully combat the break outs. Clinique has always been my fall back brand for skin care when money allows and I’m yet to meet a product of theirs that doesn’t work for me. I definitely want to get my hands on their clarifying lotion sooner rather than later, and at £16.50 it’s not beyond the realms of possibility. I’ve also been putting strong consideration to caving in to the hype and saving up for a Clarisonic Mia for that added cleansing boost.

Talk to me about your skin saviours, both high-end and high street. What’s on your skin care wish list?

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Quirky Jewellery from Galibardy- Wish List and Discount

15th October 2016
Well, aren’t I on a jewellery roll this week? Today I am returning to a long time favourite brand of mine Galibardy, an alternative handmade jewellery boutique based in London. I’ve featured them on the blog before and keep a regular eye on what new and creative pieces they have come out with. I’ve amassed quite the wish list lately so thought I’d share my current favourites.
It goes without say that there are a couple of cat related items on the list and I’m also really rather taken with the red balloon unicorn necklace, cleverly inspired by balloon modelling (random fact, I’m terrified of balloon modelling balloons usually!). If any of these pieces have tickled your fancy, or anything else from the website then the lovely Lisa at Galibardy is offering all readers of my blog a generous 25% discount on their orders. Simply add code “daisychain” (all in lowercase) in the coupon section at the checkout.
Happy shopping!

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Wish List- Vintage Style Jewellery*

09th October 2016
Another week another wish list- I’ve been spending so much time browsing getting inspiration for Christmas shopping and gift guides that it was inevitable I’d stumble across rather a few things I’d like to own myself. Jewellery has been the main object of my desire this week, specifically vintage jewellery (and vintage style jewellery). I go through phases with what types of jewellery I favour but vintage has always held a great appeal to me. When I was much younger I inherited a beautiful vintage Victorian cameo necklace from my Grandma and that fuelled some kind of obsession with historical pieces. These days I have quite an eclectic collection of jewellery spanning any number of years. With the return to Autumn and the rich colours emerging I’m suddenly craving a return to the past, I’d love to be pairing the pieces below with chunky berry toned knitwear and layers of scarves and hats.

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Of course modern jewellery has it’s time and place but for me I favour it more in the Summer months when my style in general tends to be more minimal. Is anyone else a seasonal jewellery switcher? What’s your current style?

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