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Daisybutter
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Daisybutter is an oddly titled style journal by Michelle Chai. Combining the fun and fervour of being an impulse buying journalist and copywriter, with reflective oddments that lead to buyers' remorse.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 843 )
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The Workout Routine (and Wear!) That Works For Me
Not once did I ever think that I’d become that girl who genuinely looks forward to her workout classes. 2017 has been my year for really embracing fitness. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Let’s Fight The ‘Being Busy’ Norm
Think back to the last time you met up with a friend or exchanged pleasantries with somebody on WhatsApp. You told them you were ‘just SO busy’, didn’t you? Read more
Posted on 23 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My Current Double-Cleanse Duet
Something that my friends always come to me for advice on is skincare. My tenure as resident skincare expert in a previous job will forever come in handy as I... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Art of Styling A Trench Coat
If there’s one item that’ll forever remain a constant in my wardrobe, it’s my trench coat. That storm flap, slightly skirted silhouette and a belt that... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Things I’ve Learned From My Adulting Attempts
As my younger siblings LOVE to remind me, I’m 26. Twenty. Six. I’m not sure how that happened but apparently I now fall into the category of Real Adult even... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Life Lately
Oh HO has it been busy around Chez Chai lately! In between torrential downpours that make me terrified to leave the house and being (happily) up to my eyeballs... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
10 Online Interior Finds I Really Quite Like
There's something about working from home that has me pining obsessively over new interior pieces all the damn time. Whether it’s from switching on my desk... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sundaze 58
Although it might feel like Sundays are boomeranging their way amongst our lives and catapulting us practically straight into December - who can believe... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
5 Apps That I’m Loving
It’s a thinly veiled secret that I’m borderline obsessed with my phone. Despite me having had a two-week impromptu digital detox earlier this year, it’s safe... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My August To-Do List
Hello August! How on Earth are we in the eighth month of 2017? To me, August feels like a halfway point of the year even though it categorically is not, but hey... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Petite Joys
This week has been expensive, long and full of to-do lists than cover multiple pages in my disorganised notebook. I mean, if I were to reflect on this week... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Shorter Still
I’ll be honest right off the bat here and say that I am the laziest girl in town when it comes to matters of the hair. Back in 2014, I decided to chop all my... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
So I Went To The Glossier London Pop-Up…
At the weekend, something incredibly exciting happened in the beauty world: Glossier announced a last-minute pop-up in London at their one-day-only studio. Oh... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My Top Tips for To-Be Freelancers
When I moved back from Hong Kong last year, my plan was to freelance until October, review the situation and then job hunt or continue to pursue my dream,... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sundaze 57
After a BUSY week at Chez Chai, it comes as no surprise that this miniature Sundaze installment is scheduled! Nope, we’re not in real-time right now and by the... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Sunglasses That Work For Me
For as long as I’ve worn glasses - I handily got mine aged 15, when you’re Really Quite Conscious of your looks - I’ve battled with a handful of style... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Brush Lettering Workshop
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to head along to a brush lettering workshop as my friend Ghenet’s plus one. Hosted by Teri of The Lovely Drawer at the... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My Travel Essentials At The Moment
With long weekends, city breaks and overnight stays all in my diary lately, it goes without saying that I’ve had to knuckle down on my travel essentials. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Petite Joys
Lately my head has been all over the place. I can’t help but overthink this online place of mine and it’s just meant that I’ve rarely posted, and yet here we ar... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Grief
This will be a lengthy, personal post full of triggers. Please read with respect. On 4th February 2016, I lost my favourite lady in the entire world to cancer.... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE