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Daisy Lester

Senior eCommerce writer

Daisy Lester is a senior eCommerce writer at The Independent, covering everything from fashion, beauty and books to interiors and travel. She joined IndyBest in October 2020 and was promoted to a senior writer in September 2023. Daisy writes reviews, guides and round-ups, as well as covering the latest trends and lifestyle news. You can email Daisy at daisy.lester@independent.co.uk and reach out to her via Twitter at @D_aisyl

<p>At just 80 pages, it’s an accessible piece of classic literature </p>
Books

This 1848 Dostoevsky novella is suddenly going viral on TIkTok

<p>Save cash on cosy quilts from Slumbertown, Silentnight and more</p>
Bedroom

Best electric blanket deals for December 2024

<p>The documentary will air on Amazon Prime Video </p>
Television

Molly-Mae breaks silence on Tommy Fury split in tell-all documentary

<p>Combining style and functionality, Longchamp’s le pliage bag comes in various sizes for different uses </p>
Women's Accessories

This is one of the most affordable designer bags you can own

<p>Use this code to save on your first order </p>
Deals

This Asos discount code will get you 10% off in December

<p>Tui’s discounts could also save you money on cruises, long-haul flights and couples holidays to the Canaraies </p>
Deals

Tui discount code 2024/2025: Save on your next holiday

<p>It can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to your festive feast </p>
SPONSORED

Christmas cookbooks that will arrive in time for your festive feast

<p>Alongside Amazon and John Lewis, Currys is one of the biggest retailers offering Boxing Day discounts </p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best Currys Boxing Day sale deals to expect for 2024

<p>Prices start from £160 </p>
Men's Clothing

Shop Paul Mescal’s wardrobe thanks to his Vinted collab

<p>Shop her exact jeans from Veronica Beard, plus high street alternatives </p>
Women's Clothing

Where to shop Keira Knightley’s outfits in Black Doves

<p>The Argos Boxing Day sale will give way to the January sales </p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best Argos Boxing Day sale deals to expect in 2024

<p>The deals are set to continue right into the January sales </p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best Amazon Boxing Day sale deals to expect for 2024

<p>The Netflix series as scored an 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes </p>
Books

Why you should read One Hundred Years of Solitude

Books

Why you should read One Hundred Years of Solitude

<p>The Netflix series as scored an 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes </p>
<p>The festive bottle is ideal for gifting</p>
Drink

M&S’s light-up snow globe gin liqueur is back for 2024

<p>Save on the hair dryer at eBay and Boots </p>
Deals

Dyson’s supersonic hair dryer is on sale

<p>This is your chance to invest in the cult hair tool with ongoing Cyber Monday savings </p>
Hair

The Dyson airwrap multi styler is on sale just in time for Christmas

<p>Shop similar styles from H&M, M&S and more </p>
Women's Shoes

Uggs are trending – and these alternatives start from £18.99

<p>Shop similar styles from H&M, M&S and more </p>
Women's Shoes

Uggs are trending – and these alternatives start from £18.99

<p>Dive into the final book club pick of the year </p>
USA

Reese’s December book club pick is a glamorous ballerina saga

<p>The collection drops next week </p>
Women's Clothing

Skims x The North Face will see you dubbed best dressed at apres-ski

<p>The first season of Rivals stars David Tennant, Emily Atack and Danny Dyer </p>
Television

If you loved Rivals, try these 5 addictive TV shows

<p>Ralph Lauren is steeped in 50 years of style history </p>
Christmas

The best Christmas gifts from Ralph Lauren, starting from £17

<p>The Ugg Black Friday sale is still live with deals rolling on the cult footwear</p>
Black Friday

I’ve found the best Black Friday Ugg deals still live today

<p>From kitchen appliances to consoles, we have got you covered with Black Friday weekend deals you can still shop right now </p>
Black Friday

49 best post-Black Friday deals you can still shop right now

<p>Shop Pandora this Cyber Monday, for deals on charms, bracelets and other stunning jewellery pieces </p>
Black Friday

Pandora’s Black Friday sale ends at midnight – don’t miss these deals

<p>The final day of deals, aka Cyber Monday, is here and there are plenty of discounts, from tech to beauty </p>
Black Friday

Best Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals, from Fire TV sticks to Echo Dots

<p>From kitchen appliances to consoles, we have got you covered with Black Friday weekend deals you can still shop right now </p>
Black Friday

49 best post-Black Friday deals you can still shop right now

<p>Shop Pandora this Cyber Monday, for deals on charms, bracelets and other stunning jewellery pieces </p>
Black Friday

Pandora’s Black Friday sale ends at midnight – don’t miss these deals

<p>The final day of deals, aka Cyber Monday, is here and there are plenty of discounts, from tech to beauty </p>
Black Friday

Best Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals, from Fire TV sticks to Echo Dots

<p>A cashmere jumper is an investment for life </p>
Black Friday

Best Black Friday cashmere jumper deals, chosen by a fashion writer

Black Friday

Best Black Friday cashmere jumper deals, chosen by a fashion writer

<p>A cashmere jumper is an investment for life </p>
<p>These wearable throws have gone viral </p>
Black Friday

Oodie’s Cyber Monday sale sees 50% off all its blanket hoodies

<p>I’ve handpicked the best offers across myriad brands </p>
Advent calendars

Best beauty advent calendar deals 2024

<p>Update your wardrobe for less this Black Friday </p>
Black Friday

Skims’s viral shapewear has up to 50% off for Black Friday 2024

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>
Black Friday

Zara Black Friday 2024 sale: Best deals to shop today

<p>The high street event is a highlight in the shopping calendar </p>
Black Friday

Zara Black Friday 2024 sale: Best deals to shop today

<p>The Kindle paperwhite earned the top spot in our tech writer’s review </p>
Black Friday

Best Kindle paperwhite deal in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

<p>The line of knitwear is bound to sell out </p>
Women's Clothing

Anya Hindmarch’s new Uniqlo collection is here – with prices from £8

<p>From the rich cream to the face oil, here I review the skincare line </p>
Skincare

Is Augustinus Bader worth it? I tried its hero products to find out

<p>We considered the formulas’ skincare benefits, ease of application, staying power and value for money </p>
Make-up

11 best lip liners that shape and define for a smudge-free pout

<p>The brand was founded in 2022 by Peony Li </p>
Food & Drink

The revolutionary health brand breaking the stigma around menopause

<p>Read on to find out what special gift Astrid & Miyu have introduced for 2024 </p>
Advent calendars

Astrid & Miyu’s jewellery advent calendar is dazzling – don’t miss out

<p>The Christmas advert features party dresses, baubles and more </p>
Christmas

All the products featured in the John Lewis Christmas advert 2024

<p>Season two sees all five Garvey sisters dealing with the aftermarth of season one </p>
Television

Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters is back – here’s where to watch

<p>The new movie is based on the 2013 book of the same name </p>
Books

The Bridget Jones books in order as Mad About the Boy trailer drops

<p>This year’s offering includes 32 products </p>
Advent calendars

The John Lewis beauty advent calendar claims to be luxe – but is it?

<p>You’ll find brands such as Ren, Color Wow, Benefit and Clinique inside </p>
Advent calendars

M&S’s £50 advent calendar should be top of your list – here’s why

Advent calendars

M&S’s £50 advent calendar should be top of your list – here’s why

<p>You’ll find brands such as Ren, Color Wow, Benefit and Clinique inside </p>
<p>These brands prioritise recycled materials and lab grown alternatives </p>
Women's Accessories

The best sustainable and eco-friendly jewellery brands to bookmark

<p>The dehumidifier is available in store now </p>
Household Appliances

Aldi’s dehumidifier offers a cheap way to ditch the damp this winter

<p>Level up your lounging with these pyjamas from New Look, M&S and more </p>
Women's nightwear

12 best women’s pyjama sets that are stylish and comfortable

<p>Shop the best jackets from Asos, River Island and more </p>
Women's Jackets

20 best winter coats for women to wear on repeat

<p>Shop the best jackets from Asos, River Island and more </p>
Women's Jackets

20 best winter coats for women to wear on repeat

<p>We tested all the market leaders, from Oodie to Silentnight </p>
Home & Garden

Best blanket hoodies for getting cosy this winter

<p>The book is a story of home and resistance in the Amazon rainforest </p>
Books

Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick is an ‘unforgettable memoir’

<p>The style is reminiscent of Birkenstocks’ Boston clogs </p>
Women's Shoes

Simba’s new slippers claim to massage your feet while you walk

<p>The collection starts from £25 </p>
Women's Clothing

Sienna Miller’s new affordable collection is perfect for party season

<p>You don’t have too long until the title is released </p>
Books

A new Hunger Games book is coming soon – here’s how to pre-order

<p>The nine piece collection is sure to sell out</p>
Women's Clothing

A new Barbour x Ganni collaboration has landed for winter 2024

<p>There’s a new It-trainer in town </p>
Women's Shoes

Forget Adidas sambas, everyone’s wearing these £90 trainers now

<p>The collection features bags, tracksuits and more </p>
Women's Clothing

The Adidas x Wales Bonner winter 2024 collaboration has landed

<p>We assessed its performance, support, design, unpacking process and more </p>
Mattresses

Can Dormeo’s octasmart mattress really keep us cool?

<p>You can watch the first and second movie now on Disney+ in the UK</p>
Television

The Princess Diaries 3 is happening – here’s everything we know so far

<p>The bargain throw is available in store now </p>
Household Appliances

Aldi’s affordable heated blanket is sure to sell-out

Household Appliances

Aldi’s affordable heated blanket is sure to sell-out

<p>The bargain throw is available in store now </p>
Household Appliances

Aldi’s affordable heated clothes airer is back

<p>From Rotary and Fossil to Olivia Burton, we’ve picked out wristwear to suit all tastes </p>
Women's Accessories

11 best women’s watches that are stylish and functional

<p>Shop everything from thick, floor-length styles to lightweight designs </p>
Fashion & Beauty

17 best women’s dressing gowns you won’t want to take off

<p>I tested the mattress for a month to see how it changed my sleep </p>
Mattresses

This is the exact mattress that Premier Inn hotels use

<p>I tested the mattress for a month to see how it changed my sleep </p>
Mattresses

This is the exact mattress that Premier Inn hotels use

<p>The bottle is available in store only </p>
Wine

This Aldi Laurent Perrier champagne alternative is just £11

<p>Considering comfort, value-for-money, comfort and style, we’ve rounded up the best blazers for autumn and beyond </p>
Women's Clothing

13 best women’s blazers that will elevate any outfit

<p>From shark tailoring to playful knitwear, the collection features 26 pieces </p>
Women's Clothing

Bella Freud’s M&S collab is selling fast – here’s what to buy

<p>Find your new favourite memoir or fiction author</p>
SPONSORED

Amazon’s Kindle store sale sees books reduced to just 99p

<p>Whether you prefer silver, gold or mixed metals, there’s plenty here to spark joy </p>
Advent calendars

Best jewellery advent calendars 2024, tried and tested

<p>The fragrances have millions of views on TikTok </p>
Women's Fragrances

The 90s fragrances to shop online now, from CK One to Mugler Angel

<p>You won’t want to put down these tomes </p>
Books

Best new books to read in 2024

<p>The book documents the boxer’s life from a child to his apperance on <em>Love Island</em> and more </p>
Books

Tommy Fury addresses rumours in his new book

<p>The multipurpose machines are great for allergy sufferers, too</p>
Household Appliances

Martin Lewis says to swap ‘demon appliance’ with dehumidifier

<p>Add some excitement to your festive countdown</p>
Advent calendars

Boots’s beauty advent calendar is one of the cheapest – read my review

<p>This discount code saves you 5% </p>
Deals

We’ve secured an exclusive Adidas discount code

<p>There are still plenty of savings up for grabs </p>
Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best post-sale deals to shop now

<p>The autumn event is your chance to save ahead of Black Friday </p>
Prime Day

Best home appliance deals for Amazon Prime Day October 2024

<p>Hoover up these epic savings in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale before they are gone </p>
Prime Day

Best vacuum cleaner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale 2024

<p>When testing, we considered comfort, cost per wear, quality and aesthetic </p>
Women's Shoes

Best loafers for women 2024, tried and tested

<p>The discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Get 60% off your first month at Skin + Me with this discount code

<p>Hoover up these epic savings in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale before they are gone </p>
Prime Day

Best vacuum cleaner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale 2024

<p>When testing, we considered comfort, cost per wear, quality and aesthetic </p>
Women's Shoes

Best loafers for women 2024, tried and tested

<p>The discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Get 60% off your first month at Skin + Me with this discount code

<p>The British label is a go-to for Kate Middleton and Claudia Winkleman </p>
Women's Clothing

Reiss discount code: 10% off in October 2024

<p>To help you decide which Adidas trainer to invest in, we’ve rounded up our favourite designs</p>
Women's Shoes

Best Adidas trainers for that effortless street-style look

<p>The vacuum cleaner costs less than £60 </p>
SPONSORED

This hardworking cordless vacuum is three times cheaper than Dyson’s

<p>Shop the best off-duty pieces from M&S, The White Company and more</p>
Women's Clothing

18 best women’s loungewear pieces for staying cosy and chic

<p>The influencer has recently split with Tommy Fury, who she has one child with </p>
Women's Clothing

Molly-Mae’s long-awaited fashion brand has finally launched

<p>The former supermodel founded her own beauty brand Cosmoss in 2022 </p>
Skincare

Kate Moss is a fan of this affordable Sol de Janeiro product

<p>The range starts from £59 </p>
Women's Clothing

M&S’s new collection has Claudia Winkleman’s seal of approval

<p>Run, don’t walk for this deal </p>
Hair

The Dyson airwrap is £100 off thanks to this rare deal

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