Friday 14 July 2017

Favourite bloggers of the month #6

Life has really got in the way of my blog lately and it makes me so sad. I really love blogging and I really love reading other blogs, so it was definitely time for my favourite bloggers of the month blog posts to make a return! The three ladies in this months posts have been favourites for quite some time now, and I have read their blogs for as long as I can remember. I hope you find someone new to have a little style stalk of :)
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First on my list is the beautiful Charlotte of Lurchhound Loves. I've lusted over her wardrobe for many years, watched her get engaged and married, watched her nose job diaries on her YouTube channel and just loved her blog and outfits. I love the way she layers quite simplistic clothes to give them a really unique look, definitely get following her!


Hi Charlotte! Introduce yourself and your blog?

Charlotte Buttrick (formerly Lewis), 30 / Digital Outreach Specialist & Style Blogger / Macclesfield, Cheshire

My blog originally started as a hobby, to share my weekend activities with my rescued Lurcher Brody.  After attending a fashion bloggers event through a friend's invite and discovering fashion blogging, my interests online switched from lifestyle to what I was wearing and that's where it all started. Also, my partner plays a lot of golf at the weekend. So blogging started as something to fill my time with and quickly became a passion, then an obsession and addiction. 

Where does your blog name come from?

Lurchhoundloves comes from my initial set up for my blog to be about lifestyle and my Lurcher Brody, who is a Lurcher / Wolfhound mix. Hence Lurchhound and then loves - Lurchhoundloves - as in the things I love. 

Now I am kind of stuck with it and have been toying with changing my blog name to something more fashion related. But, as I feel I've started to build a brand after 4 years, it would seem silly to change it. But perhaps it is something I will do in the future. 

Where are your favourite places to shop for clothes and accessories?

I love the high street for buying my clothes. My usual go to online store for anything is ASOS. But, lately I have become obsessed with Boohoo and Topshop. And may be guilty of spending on the sites every week ATM 🙊 

For my accessories, specifically bags and sunglasses, I prefer to invest in high end pieces that are classic and will stand the test of time. My favourites being my Gucci loafers, Gucci belt - best investment btw that goes with everything in my wardrobe - and my Givenchy Antigona.

Having said that I also love designer dupes for getting the look for less. Recent favourites are my J W Anderson pierce bag dupe and Givenchy boot dupes from Jessica Buurman, which are only about £100 each (basically 10% of the price of the real thing and their quality is amazing too!)


Do you have a favourite style icon?

I wouldn't say I have a favourite style icon as such. I tend to get my inspiration from magazines and merchandising / models online, such as Zara lookbooks and brand emails.

But, if I had to say anyone it would be Rosie Huntington Whitely. Not only is she my woman crush but I love her classic but laid back style and how amazing she looks in everything from denim to dresses. Although, I wouldn't say my style reflects hers. But it is definitely a style I admire, just like Sienna Miller's too.

Which song/songs do you have on repeat recently?

I have always been a Paramore fan girl. So at the moment I have been playing their new album on repeat! 

Which item of clothing can you not stop wearing recently?

My Gucci belt. It really is the best investment I've made that seems to go with any outfit I throw on. Apart from that, I basically live in denim and trainers whilst at work and I am obsessed with a lace up pair I have from H&M for the Summer and my Balenciaga Race Runners.


You can also follow Charlotte on instagram, YouTubetwitter and read her blog here :)

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There has been way too many times when I have seen a piece of clothing or accessory on Chloe, and then next thing I know it's in my basket, and then on it's way to being delivered to me. Her style and wardrobe is very similar to mine - all black everything, with a pop of grey, white or floral. I love the way she layers pieces together and she is just bloody adorable! Go get following this girl if you don't already!


Hi Chloe! Introduce yourself and your blog?

Hi! My name is Chloe, and I’m the v. short person behind the fashion and lifestyle blog The Little Plum. I started blogging way back when I was 17, but of course, being 17, I didn’t really keep it up. Fast forward two years to me dropping out of my first year of uni and I desperately needed a creative outlet – TLP became that outlet, and here we are, over 4 years later.

Where does your blog name come from?

My last name is Plumstead and during primary school, everybody referred to my older brother as ‘Plum’. Being the younger and shorter one, I became ‘The Little Plum’ by default.

Where are your favourite places to shop for clothes and accessories?

I’m a high street girl through and through (although that’s thanks to my wallet, rather than my taste haha). You’ll usually find me scouring Zara and Mango, although New Look and Next are pulling some bangers out at the moment.


Do you have a favourite style icon?

I love everything Alexa Chung has done, including Alex Turner… All jokes aside, she achieves effortless chic like nobody else, and maintains a sense of humour alongside it. Love her.

Which song/songs do you have on repeat recently?

In Cold Blood – Alt J, Feel The Way I Do – The Jungle Giants and Say To Me – WHTKD.

Which item of clothing can you not stop wearing recently?

I bought a pair of petite light-wash jeans from Topshop last year, and now the weather has started to brighten up, I haven’t taken them off.

You can also follow Chloe on TwitterInstagram and read her blog here :)

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Oh lovely, lovely Leigh. Not only has she been a blogger that I have admired for years, but I was lucky enough to meet her through blogging and end up being her intern when she was working at Oh My Love. She's a total babe and she's currently completing a personal mission of #Leighs12in12 where she is visiting 12 cities in 12 months. I am loving reading these posts and seeing her travels on instagram so definitely check it out!


Hi Leigh! Introduce yourself and your blog?

My name’s Leigh, I’m 26 and based in London. I work in social media & PR for music festivals by day and I blog over at Fox & Feather by night. I started my current blog back during university as a creative outlet to document my love for secondhand and vintage fashion. I was initially torn between studying fashion and illustration at university and because I opted for the latter, my blog become a convenient way to keep up with my interests in styling.

Where does your blog name come from?

I’ll be honest and admit there’s not much meaning behind my blog name other than foxes are one of my favourite animals and I have an unusual obsession with feathers. Plus, I just really like alliteration.

Where are your favourite places to shop for clothes and accessories?

I shop mainly in charity shops and vintage shops because you end up finding unique, one-off pieces you can’t find anywhere else!

(Photo credit: Fordtography)


Do you have a favourite style icon?

I have so, so many! I take a lot of influence from the ‘it’ girls of the 60s & 70s including Marianne Faithfull, Anita Pallenburg, Jane Birkin, Pamela De Barres, Pamela Courson and Bebe Buell. I also take a lot of inspiration from David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger when it comes to styling my outfits.

Which song/songs do you have on repeat recently?

I’ve had Childish Gambino’s album, Awaken My Love, on repeat for months now. I’m dying to see him live.

Which item of clothing can you not stop wearing recently?

I picked up this embroidered, mirrored, oversized jacket from a vintage shop and I have not stopped wearing it since I bought it, even if it does clash drastically with my outfit!


You can also follow Leigh on instagramFacebooktwitterPinterest and read her blog here :)



Thanks for reading :)
I hope you've found some lovely new blogs to follow!
Did you already follow all these girlies?
Love Dani

38 comments:

  1. Shouting about your favourite bloggers is such a good idea! Love seeing this kind of support among bloggers. These girls all seem fab too!

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  2. they're all so stylish!! I have all the lust feels for their clothing.. off to follow!

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  3. I love that you've taken the time to give the bloggers you love some well deserved coverage and shout outs! Your passion for the blogging community is so visible in acts like this. Kudos to you for being fab and spreading the love. I'll definitely be checking out these ladies blogs!

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  4. I love this what a great way to share your favourite bloggers and introduce them to your other readers, I'm going to have to look back over your previous posts.

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  5. I love reading posts like these - always nice to read about other bloggers

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  6. I love this post! It's such a nice idea to give a shout out to your favourite bloggers. It makes them feel good and it encourages other people to follow and interact with them! :)

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  7. This is a great way to bring more attention to your favourite bloggers! And I have to say... I do have a guilty pleasure for Paramore...

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  8. Such a great feature, I love finding new bloggers to follow! :)

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  9. Great to hear more about new bloggers, I've always loved Leigh's style x

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  10. We love Leigh's style! She's so quirky and fun! Its great to be introduced to other bloggers. Sometimes life does get in the way of blogging -but that's life x Don't feel sad x

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  11. What a good way to interact, network and support with other bloggers. They definitely has a fashion sense! -ANOSA

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  12. Not following these ladies.... but I am now! Thanks for recommending x

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  13. This is a fab post idea! I love finding new blogs so I will check these out :)

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  14. This is such a great post! I love how you've included interviews with the girls behind the blogs too x

    What Josie Did Next

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  15. It's great to discover other bloggers recommended by the bloggers you read. It's great that you have been inspired by their style.

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  16. I got so much fashion inspiration from reading this, I'll check out the other 2 because I'd only heard of Charlotte before reading this post!

    Julia // The Sunday Mode

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  17. This is such a lovely post for you to do, shows much appreciation as well as the readers finish new blogs!

    Jessica & James | www.foodandbaker.co.uk / www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk

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  18. These are all new blogs to me, so I'll definitely pop over and check them out x

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  19. What a great post, I love so many fabulous bloggers and recognising their talents is so lovely I will have to go and check this lot out x

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  20. Great outfits and fantastic bloggers, all so different yet I couldn't pick just one fave. Off to check some more stories from the girls.

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  21. Love your interview series,very kind of you to support fellow bloggers!
    And I hope you can get back writing on a regular basis!

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  22. Awesome idea! Love the type of questions you went for haha very fun. How did you manage to interview them?

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  23. I wasn't following these ladies before, but I am now. Thanks for the recommendations x

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  24. ooh i love this! There are so many bloggers that i love and draw inspiration from and this is a great way to say thanks!

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  25. Wow this is such a good idea just love it nice to see some amazing outfits too.

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  26. What a lovely thing to do, have a shout out to your favourite blogger each month, I am going to have to pop back over your past ones now.

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  27. Ooh I love the look of Chloe's style, off to check her blog out now :) Thanks for sharing, I love discovering new bloggers through recommendations like this :D

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  28. Aw Leigh is great I have actually met her in person and she is so sweet! What a lovely way to spotlight your favourite bloggers x

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  29. Oh I love this, sharing the blog love is so kind and it's great to learn about other bloggers I haven't heard of!

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  30. Love the support to fellow bloggers in this post, these ladies have amazing style :)

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  31. its always nice to see fellow bloggers supporting one another , theres some wonderful ones listed here

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  32. Love this type of post, great how you support other bloggers by shouting them out!

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  33. Great blogger feature. Great to hear what inspires Charlotte and the other bloggers fashion wise. I love Zara clothes too.

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  34. i love posts like this because it helps me find wonderful blogs i wouldnt normally come across, thank you xoxo

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  35. I love all of these bloggers but my favourite probably has to be Leigh!

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  36. I just checked their blogs and I absolutely love them. Thanks so much for sharing, such a great way to get more inspiration.

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  37. This is such a great idea for a post and a wonderful way to support the bloggers you love.

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  38. I love posts like this as it introduces me to new bloggers and new blogs to read.

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