The Daily Diva Diaries: How Helen Murphy Rocks Manley

I first came across Helen Murphy, aka Daily Diva Diary, about ten years ago when she bought a Manley dress and shared her love for it on social media. Fast forward to today, and Helen’s a major player on the Irish fashion influencer scene. Over the years, she’s reached out multiple times, always to show off how she’s still rocking her old-school Manley pieces. Just recently, she let me know that she passed her beloved Manley Mia dress down to her daughter. Honestly, that’s the kind of thing that makes my heart skip a beat!

One of my favorite things about Manley is seeing how people make each piece their own. I design them with a certain vibe in mind, but Manley fans never fail to surprise me with their styling choices.

With that in mind, I asked Helen to pick her favourite Manley leather tee and show us how she’d style it—and she didn’t disappoint!

Paired with classic black jeans and black boots.
Layered under an ankle-length Hailey Menzies cardigan.
Tucked into a leopard-print, full-length chiffon skirt.
Paired with classic blue jeans and trainers.
Teamed with black flare pants and a trench coat.
Worn back to front as a little jacket over a long sleeve chiffon dress.

The Alexa leather tee is a perfect example of the versatility that Manley is all about. Whether you're pairing it with jeans for a laid-back look, layering it under a statement cardigan, or tucking it into a bold skirt, the Alexa tee effortlessly adapts to your style. It’s a staple that you’ll reach for time and time again, no matter the season or occasion.