Essie Wicked | Pretty New Palette | Autumn Leaves

Feelings: I've felt a lot better this week, more positive and determined. 

Work: Another week I've not been to work much, I had Thursday and Friday booked off as I needed to use a holiday. However, the days which I was working were pretty good days, not many stressful workdays this week.

Home: not much to update you on here, everything at home is good as usual, but nothing exciting has happened around the home.

Out and About: After weeks of feeling like a hermit, I finally feel as though I have a social life again. On Thursday I met my mum in the afternoon and we went shopping around town, got food and had a lovely day together, days like that need to happen more. On Friday I went shopping by myself in town in the hope to find an outfit, of course, I had no such luck, but I did bump into my friend Hannah who I haven't seen for a while so it was nice to have a catch-up. 

On Friday night I went out with work friends and had a great night,

and Saturday night I went out with my friend Jaynie and also had a great night, saw some people I haven't seen in a long time. 

Watching and Reading: Of course, I am still completely hooked on PLL, other than that I've not watched or read much this week. 

Purchases: The I Heart Make Up Explicit Content Palette - so many good colours (I probably also purchased too much alcohol this week but let's not mention that).

The highlight of the week: You sometimes when you see someone you haven't seen in a long time, and you feel relieved because you missed them, but you didn't realise you missed them until you get that feeling? I'm not sure if I've done a great job of explaining what I meant there, but that feeling had been my highlight of the week, and my day with my mum.

How last weeks goal went: Good, I vlogged two days, and edited slightly, I still need to finish editing and uploading, but I enjoyed vlogging again.

The goal for next week: Go running, more than once.

I hope you've all had a good week.

love

Chloe

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I've decided to start doing a regular weekly round up post on Sundays as a way for me to reflect on the week just gone, and prepare for the coming week. These posts may be a little more casual, and journal-like (that can be a word, right?), a way for me to allow a little more of me on my blog, rather than the usual beauty posts. 

Left to right: a quote to keep in mind | Essie buys | Sandtropez and Desperately Seeking Sequins

Coffee and Cake | MAC Lipstick Giveaway has gone live | Shameless Self Promotion

Yummy food | FOTD | Pretty Nail Polish

Feelings: I've felt quite up and down this week - I've been feeling poorly this week, and slightly alone too if I'm honest. Yet I have also had moments of contentment this week, and a lot of determination - so a mixed bag really.

Work: I've been off work a lot this week (for the first time!). I was sent home on Monday as I was feeling faint, Tuesday I still felt unwell but powered through, I don't remember much of the day if I'm honest, it kind of revolved around trying not to pass out, Wednesday I was sent home again, Thursday I had off as I still wasn't well and needed to go to the doctors, and Friday I had the morning off for blood tests, but made it in for some of the afternoons - luckily it was quite quiet on Friday so I was able to sort little bits and bobs out rather than doing anything too crazy. 

So this week I haven't been at work much, instead of curled up in my duvet hoping to feel better! 

In case you're wondering, I'm feeling better now, not 100% but definitely better, the doctor isn't sure what's wrong with me, hence the blood test, but she thinks it's could be low iron levels. 

Home: As I said I've spent a lot of time at home this week due to been poorly - most of it has been alone as my family have been at work - however, I've liked being in a peaceful house, having time to concentrate on me.

Out and About: Yesterday (Saturday), I decided to go out with my Mum and Auntie shopping for the day as I was beginning to feel a bit better.  We had coffee, chatted and looked around the shops. It was definitely a nice break after spending a week in bed.

Watching and Reading: I have been loving watching a few things this week -  on Youtube: Extrasunbeamsjess I've been looking forward to watching Jess's vlogtober every day! I have also been enjoying watching Klossy, I have so much love for Karlie Kloss and it's refreshing to see more into the life of a model (especially when that model seems like a pretty great person).

on Netflix: Pretty Little Liars ... After hearing so much about PLL for months I finally decided to watch some, and I'm hooked.

Purchases: Essie Nail Polishes in the shades Sand Tropez, Cocktail Bling (review here), and Wicked,  and the No Chips Ahead Topcoat and Drying Drops, and I also picked up a water bottle in an attempt to make myself drink more water.

Highlight of the week: Today - I mean I've literally been doing nothing but watching PLL, Crocheting and blogging, but sometimes that's nice, isn't it?!

Goal for next week: Start Vlogging again - I'm not saying I'll be vlogging all the time, but now and again I will - I have some holiday booked from work at the end of next week so it's the perfect time to try to get back into it (and I intend for the rest of my Youtube to follow once I get my camera back from repairs) 

Sorry I feel as though this blog post has been a big ramble, I hope you enjoyed this different style blog post nonetheless

Love Chloe

xx

 Estée Lauder Pure Colour Nail Lacquer - Shade 65 Sweet Pea (£15)

 I'm going to say, as I always do with all nail posts - please excuse my messy nail painting. I'll be the first to admit I am not the greatest at painting my nails, however, I enjoy doing it so why not share it on my blog. 

When I painted my nails with this colour I had not intended to write a blog post about it, I'd just pick a colour I liked (from my Mums collection, not mine - sharing is caring, right?!), however once it was on my nails I felt the need to photograph it for a blog post because I loved the shade. 

And of course, the packaging is beautiful.

What's your favourite nail colour?

Love Chloé

xx