Sundried part two + save 20%

Way back in time (last September to be precise) I posted about ethical activewear brand Sundried. At that time they were yet to fully launch and as life got chaotic it kind of slipped my mind that I had intended to do a follow up on the brand…better late than never eh?
Now, I can hardly profess to be a shining example of someone who lives an active and healthy lifestyle at present but once upon a time I did, and I fully intend to do so again so I have a strong interest in fitness gear and how to look good whilst feeling good. As such I truly am loving the Sundried range of women’s fitness clothing (and there’s a great men’s range as well). Created to perform pre, post and during exercise (or you know, just to look cool) Sundried uses only responsibly sourced materials and as a low carbon brand have a minimal environmental impact which in my eyes makes them a serious cut above the rest, and just because the clothing does good doesn’t mean there has been a compromise on style…oh no.
Price wise I’d say they are in line with many of the leading activewear brands with the crop top coming in at £45 and the running tights at £75. These are clothes that are built to last though so when I am fighting fit and raring to go I will definitely be making the investment. As an added touch with each purchase comes a unique code that allows you to follow your apparel’s journey from start to finish.

Are you sold yet? Honestly, this is a brand I can seriously get behind and I really can’t wait to see what innovations come from them in the future. Let me know if you make a purchase and what you think, you can claim a generous 20% off your order by entering my code LAURABUDD at the checkout

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Summer Sandals on the brain*

Apparently yesterday was the first day of Summer. The pouring rain and fresh wind did nothing to convince me of this and neither has the fact I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve worn anything other than converse or ankle boots lately. Still, in the spirit of the season and in the hopes it might encourage some brighter weather I’ve been browsing around and have put together (another) wish list of women’s sandals. Why not eh?

lace up flats | pink embellished | colour block | pom pom | patent black | the showy pair

I really cannot justify purchasing any shoes right now, especially when I have a whole host of as yet unworn sandals tucked away waiting for the sun and warmth to break through. Have any of these caught your eye? I’m dangerously tempted by all of them but none more so than the fabulous pom poms!

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Stylewise Direct

Today’s outfit post is one with a little bit of a twist to it. You see, it actually features items from a Stylewise Direct who sell women’s wholesale clothing meaning that the items for sale on the site aren’t available to buy as a single unit, they need to be bought in bulk.

So why am I featuring them? Well, because I know that several of my blogger friends have their own blog shops, or might be thinking about starting one and therefore when Stylewise Direct got in touch I thought it would be great to be able to attest to the quality of some of their items for anyone who might be looking for a supplier or taking the plunge in to setting up shop.

Stylewise Direct sent me the floral dress and floral bomber jacket for the purpose of this blog post.

Because I’m not very good at explaining things at the moment I’ve used the Stylewise website to help me out, from their “About Us” section:

“Stylewise Direct aims to fulfil the gap between the suppliers, customers, retailers and warehouses by providing latest trends as soon as they hit the fashion scene at the lowest prices possible without compromising quality. Our main priority is to keep our customers happy and benefited.

We are one of the top wholesalers in women’s and ladies clothing in United Kingdom. Located in Manchester and established since 2000, we have been going strong by keeping our existing and new customers happy by giving them the best deals in the industry.

Our main aim is to make our customers grow round the clock by giving them the best deals so they never miss out an opportunity to grow big, which will make our customers different from others.

We have an extensive range of ladies clothing and supplies for group store buyers, bulk buyers, small retailers and wholesalers. We are also suppliers of discounted ex-chain store clothing…”

My main concern over cheap clothing is always about the fit and quality and this is where Stylewise Direct have lived up to their word. Both the dress and the jacket are excellent quality, true to size and well made. The floral jacket is my favourite of the two pieces and given these are currently flying off the rails on the high street would be a very worthy investment, I’ve been living in mine since it’s arrival.

The customer service I received in the process of sorting out my order was also second to none, something I think is especially important if you are making a bulk purchase or are running to a stock deadline.

I might not be brave, or organised enough to set up a blog shop of my own but if I did then Stylewise Direct would be my wholesaler of choice. Is this something you would consider, or do you already have a shop of your own? I’d be really interested in hearing about your experiences.

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A Floral Fancy

One of the many things I love about being on the taller side is that I can wear maxi dresses, more specifically I can wear them without the need for skyscraper heels to keep it off the ground. Going arse over elbow is a high enough risk for me in any long clothing without the need for added obstacles!
I recently added THE most beautiful dress to my maxi collection, the kind of dress that just instantly makes you feel a bit like a princess. I admit I don’t have much occasion to wear it, but I’m thinking of just throwing caution to the wind and rocking it for doing the weekly shop. Some things are just too pretty to save for a special event or a holiday.

Dress c/o House of Fraser (get it here) | Sandals c/o George at Asda

Isn’t it stunning? I’m not usually one to go for something so frilly and flouncy but on this dress it called out to me. Coupled with the gorgeous pale pink and floral material and the shoulder exposing details I just couldn’t resist.

Are you a fan of maxi dresses? Where would you wear this beauty?

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Wow at a Wedding with Rosie Willett*

It’s wedding season once again and no matter whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid or a guest the pressure to impress is high! Another one of my “pass the time” browsing sessions has involved searching for the prettiest accessories to make any wedding outfit shine despite not having any invites myself and one of the most stunning discoveries I’ve made is Rosie Willett who makes the most stunning bridal headbands (which aren’t just for brides!).
Honestly, are these not the hair accessories that dreams are made of? More of a jewellery for the head than anything else I think. I’m basically smitten with the entire website but have a special soft spot for the newly launched blossoms collection which is inspired by natural vines and rambling plants.
How do you make sure you stand out at a wedding- or indeed any special occasion. I seem to have gone down a floral crown road for the last three weddings I’ve been to so it goes without saying that I am so taken with these!

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