bedroom
flowers
interior
pictures
Bedroom Snippets
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
I thought it would be nice to post a few pictures I have taken of the little details of my bedroom, as I am becoming increasingly more interested in interior and home bits, so I love to look at other blogposts where people share their living space, whether that be bedroom, office, living room etc. I am pretty happy with my little tiny (I must be the only 23 year to still have a single bed?!) bedroom, so I decided it was time I shared it - I hope you like it!
2015
personal
2015 | Word Vomit.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Despite my New Years promises it's been a little while since I blogged, sorry!
Anyway due to my lack of post this year I thought I'd do a bit of an update post, tell you about my 2015 so far, and what the deal with my New Years goals are two months in, and of course share a few photos too...
Just a few snaps from this year so far. I want to start taking more photos, which I can share on here - I'd love to make my blog slightly more personal, and photos of my life would be a great start.
The past two months have been pretty fun. I've had a lot of fun nights out, see my housemate from uni, caught up with old friends, have some lovely days out and drank a lot of tea (of course).
I feel at the moment I am at the rather strange in-between point in my life which no one warns you about - you know, where you're definitely not a child anymore, but don't feel anywhere near ready to be an adult, you have a degree, but you don't have a clue what to do with it, you have a job, but not a carer. Just stuck in between trying to work out what to do with the rest of your life.
Life seems to be on a bit of a pause while I figure things out. Having said that, I am at a very happy point in my life, despite this complete feeling of loss as I try to figure out what direction to go in now.
I have also been working a lot, although I have two jobs, unfortunately, neither of them are what I want to be doing in years to come, but I enjoy them both, so for now they do, until I figure it out.
I have been thinking of my future a lot recently and speaking to a lot of different people about it. I am considering a few different routes. Quite a lot of people have said they can see me being a teacher, although I have a rather intense fear of public speaking and can be a total pushover, I think I can see it too, so I'm getting myself some working experience at a school and considering applying for a PGCE, it's just one idea, however.
My new year's goals were something I wanted to also touch on in this post. So some of them I have already broken (as always), I have been blogging or uploading youtube videos as much as I intended - mainly because I don't want to force things. I haven't been inspired by blogging, therefore I haven't wanted to blog, so I haven't. I want to keep blogging enjoyable if I have to force myself to do it, it's not longer enjoyable. I do feel my inspiration seems to be coming back though, yay! And with youtube, I decided I want to concentrate on blogging for a while (I know contradicts what I just said, but you understand, right?), I feel there is a lot I can do to improve my blog and as a blogger, and if I'm busy learning how to make videos, I won't be spending the time making my blog all it can be.
I have kept up some of my new years' goals. I have been reading more, I am aiming to read at least one book a month this year, I've almost finished my second now (Gone Girl - you can read my review here), I do plan on reviewing any books I read on here and would love to hear any book recommendations. I have also been writing in my diary quite often which I am finding quite therapeutic, and it's just a nice way to keep memories. I'vebegunn drawing again, although not as much as I should be. I am considering joining a life drawing class soon.
I have had a very happy two months, and I hope the rest of my year continues this way. I have noticed I am becoming more comfortable with myself, more independent and more in control of my emotions and more self-aware. I'm heading in good directions. I feel I am beginning to find myself again, I think because I've started to do the things I love again.
Sorry,y this post is a bit all over the place, I just fancied doing a bit of a casual chatty post, although I must admit I did just kind of word vomit everywhere, these posts feel good to do occasionally.
I hope you're all feeling the same positive vibes I am right now!
Love Chloe
xx
beauty
naked
review
urban decay
The eyeshadows are all very creamy, meaning they apply smoothly, and blend easily. The colours are fairly long-lasting, however, I've used to cheaper eyeshadow pallets with the same, if not longer staying power, and I do find the colour crease ever so slightly when worn for a while. However, with a primer, I'm sure they wouldn't budge at all.
I was actually really impressed by the brush in the palette, which I didn't expect at all - it's double-ended and very soft, unlike brushes which usually come with palettes, this one won't be completely abandoned, although I won't use it every day, I will get some use out of it, and it will be very useful especially when it comes to travelling.
The Naked Palette by Urban Decay - Beauty Review.
Thursday, 8 January 2015
I am sure most of the blogging world already has The Urban Decay Naked Palette (discontinued, similar linked). There is so much hype surrounding this product I can't believe I have only just got my hands on one.
I had been itching to get my hands on the Urban Decay Naked Palette for the longest time but put off purchases due to the steep price tag, so when I opened it on Christmas day I was pretty pleased, and couldn't wait to try it out. I have been using this palette almost constantly since Christmas day, although I have to be honest, I haven't been quite as experimental as I could have been, and have been mainly sticking to the lighter colours.
For those of you who aren't familiar with this palette (is there anyone?!), it is a neutral-toned eyeshadow palette with both matt and shimmer colours. I like having a mix of both matt and shimmer colours in one palette, as I often wear both a matt and neutral shade on my eyelids together. Having said this, although I like all of the colours in this palette, I'm sure you get some drugstore dupes with similar colours for a fraction of the price.
The eyeshadows are all very creamy, meaning they apply smoothly, and blend easily. The colours are fairly long-lasting, however, I've used to cheaper eyeshadow pallets with the same, if not longer staying power, and I do find the colour crease ever so slightly when worn for a while. However, with a primer, I'm sure they wouldn't budge at all.
I was actually really impressed by the brush in the palette, which I didn't expect at all - it's double-ended and very soft, unlike brushes which usually come with palettes, this one won't be completely abandoned, although I won't use it every day, I will get some use out of it, and it will be very useful especially when it comes to travelling.
I really like the packaging this palette comes in, it's nice and slim, has a mirror, and as I said a brush which is great if you want to take it on the go at all. I also love that there is a name for each shade on the packaging which you don't get on all palettes - it just makes things easier than having to describe any colours. The only part of the packaging I'm not too keen on is the velvet outside, I find it tends to pick up dust ever so slightly.
So far I have got the most use out of the shades Sin, Toasted, Virgin and Naked - as you can see I have been playing it safe with the lightest neutral colours, however, I am looking forward to my next night out so I can experiment with a more dramatic smokey eye using Creep and Gunmetal.
Overall I'm pretty impressed with the product and I know I'll get a lot of use out of it, having said that I think there are some pretty good dupes out there such as the MUA Heaven and Earth Palette. It's a great palette, but I think it was never going to completely live up to the hype, I'm still very happy with the product (... and I still may treat myself to the Naked 2 and Naked 3 palettes).
book
books
girl online
reading
zoe sugg
zoella
Yesterday I finished reading Girl Online by Zoe Sugg. I know there has been a lot of talk about this book, especially in the blogging world. Rather than discuss the writer, whether that may have been Zoe or anyone else, I want to talk about the writing, story and the book.
Being 23, I am obviously slightly outside of the demographic this book was aimed at - I am no longer the young teenage girl, although I once was. However, I feel that's safe enough grounds to review this book as although it may not be written for me as I am not, it is aimed at the girl I was years back.
Despite being a little old for the story, I wanted to read it, mainly out of curiosity - having watched Zoe's videos for ages, I was interested to see what book she could bring. I have to say, I was pretty impressed, I found the story more intriguing than I imagined.
I finished the book in just a few days so, I clearly I was enjoying picking it up and reading it every night. The book was such an easy read, I think mainly because it is written aimed at teenagers - however, I liked that it was such an easy casual read, it didn't take too much thinking to read - the perfect book to read when you want to switch off and relax.
What I love about this book is how many issues that occur in modern-day society are covered, such as online bullying, homosexuality and anxiety. Problems which teenagers face a lot more regularly than I feel a lot of people realise, of course, these issues are subtly placed in a cute little love story with a pretty relatable main character (although I feel some of the other characters weren't quite so realistic).
The book was funny, sweet and relatable, I can understand why any teen girls would love it. Although aspects were quite unrealistic, is that really a problem when we read to escape reality?
I think you need to get through the first few chapters until the book becomes really enjoyable, but isn't that the case with most books?
All of the chapters are quite short, which I think makes it much more manageable if you're a slow reader or don't read often.
I have got to say I found the book pretty enjoyable on a casual level, although the book isn't quite so thought-provoking as others, it is a great story for teenage girls - the story reminds me a little of Notting Hill which is one of my favourite films!
I would love to hear some of your thoughts on the book.
Love Chloe
xxx
Girl Online by Zoe Sugg - Book Review
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
I said in my recent New Year resolution blog post and video (blog post here) that this year I would like to read more. I have got to say, so far it is going pretty well, I have already read one new book this year!
Being 23, I am obviously slightly outside of the demographic this book was aimed at - I am no longer the young teenage girl, although I once was. However, I feel that's safe enough grounds to review this book as although it may not be written for me as I am not, it is aimed at the girl I was years back.
Despite being a little old for the story, I wanted to read it, mainly out of curiosity - having watched Zoe's videos for ages, I was interested to see what book she could bring. I have to say, I was pretty impressed, I found the story more intriguing than I imagined.
I finished the book in just a few days so, I clearly I was enjoying picking it up and reading it every night. The book was such an easy read, I think mainly because it is written aimed at teenagers - however, I liked that it was such an easy casual read, it didn't take too much thinking to read - the perfect book to read when you want to switch off and relax.
What I love about this book is how many issues that occur in modern-day society are covered, such as online bullying, homosexuality and anxiety. Problems which teenagers face a lot more regularly than I feel a lot of people realise, of course, these issues are subtly placed in a cute little love story with a pretty relatable main character (although I feel some of the other characters weren't quite so realistic).
The book was funny, sweet and relatable, I can understand why any teen girls would love it. Although aspects were quite unrealistic, is that really a problem when we read to escape reality?
I think you need to get through the first few chapters until the book becomes really enjoyable, but isn't that the case with most books?
All of the chapters are quite short, which I think makes it much more manageable if you're a slow reader or don't read often.
I have got to say I found the book pretty enjoyable on a casual level, although the book isn't quite so thought-provoking as others, it is a great story for teenage girls - the story reminds me a little of Notting Hill which is one of my favourite films!
I would love to hear some of your thoughts on the book.
Love Chloe
xxx
harry potter


Harry Potter Studio Tour Photo Journal
Tuesday, 6 January 2015
I had the most lovely day not so long ago. My friend Jess and I went on the Harry Potter studio tour. I'm a massive Harry Potter fan, I love the books, love the films, love the characters (a little shout out to Ron and Luna here - the best fictional characters ever!). I had the tour booked for quite a while, so by the time it finally came around I was pretty excited, and it's safe to say, besides the butterbeer, it didn't disappoint. Everything there was so incredibly thought out and impressive down to every last detail.
I could spend ages telling you about how amazing it all but I'd rather show some of the photos I took so you can see for yourself - just a warning, there are quite a few...
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