New Years Resolutions

2016 has been a massive roller coaster for me. Lot of things have happened good and bad and my life has changed a lot. But I have a good feeling about 2017 and hopefully it will be a much more positive year, so here are my resolutions.

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1. Stress less.

I am a MASSIVE ball of stress right now. I am doing a very stressful university course until July 2017 and I barely have any time to myself because the course is so full on. I basically just want to be able to find some chill time in the New Year and to be able to have some me time. Hopefully I will be able to do this!

2. Make more time for family.

Again I feel that 2016 has been a massively busy year for me so I want to make sure that in 2017 I spend more time with my family. If 2016 has taught me anything it's that life is short and family is the most important thing.

3. Learn a language.

I am always so jealous of friends that can speak another language and I have always wanted to learn one. I want to learn either French or Spanish but i am yet to decide which one. I did French at school but I feel that Spanish may be more useful to me.

4. Get fit.

While I don't particularly want to lose any weight I am seriously unfit. I get out of breath just walking up the stairs! I am going to New York in April and one of the things I will be doing is going to the top of the Statue of Liberty, which is a LOT of steps. I think not wanting to collapse in the Statue of Liberty is a very good reason to get fit!

Chlo xx

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Christmas Haul

So I haven't done a blog post in about 4 months so why not return with a lovely little haul post!

I would like to start by pointing out I am not doing this post to brag. I know people like to read these and I am very grateful for the presents I got.


So first of all my lovely big brother (he's actually a lot shorter than me but he's older so hey ho) got me these lovely items from the Soap and Glory range. He got me a foot cream, bubble bath and body lotion. Anyone that knows me knows that I love Soap and Glory so I was very very happy when I opened this lovely lot.

My parents were constantly asking me this year what I wanted but I had no idea! The only thing I asked for was makeup brushes, because my ones were a bit old, and they got me some lovely gifts! I got these fluffy socks, I also got similar ones with a star pattern on and also some Gingerbread Man ones which are really soft.

Anyone who knows me knows I am not a morning person and I HATE Mondays so this oversized tee is perfect for me. It's meant for night time and it's super comfortable, I think my parents got it from Topshop because I LIVE for their clothing. 

I am a bit of a bookworm and if I don't have any uni work to do I will probably be reading. My parents got me Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I have always wanted to read this and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is one of my favourite books so I am sure I will enjoy it.

I only asked for a few makeup brushes and I ended up with loads! This picture doesn't do them justice but they are all Real Techniques brushes. I got the Core set, Eye brushes set and the Essentials set. Mom and Dad did good!

This next gift is from my lovely friend Amy. She got me one of my favorite bottles of wine because what Christmas is complete without a bit of alcohol?! She also got me this lovely travel mug. Myself and Amy are both trainee teachers and a hot drink is essential during our long days so this gift is perfect!

 My other lovely friend Sara got me this really cute box which contained lots of little gifts, such as a shower gel, peppermint lip balm, bobbles, chocolate coins etc. I LOVE the box, I have no idea where she got it from but it was a lovely gift.

Finally what Christmas is complete without a bit of chocolate?! My parents got me a massive chocolate Snowman and lots more chocolate. I may or may not have already eaten half of it.

So that is my Christmas haul! Hope you enjoyed this post, I am going to try and get back to posting more regularly now that I have sorted out my schedule for my trainee teacher course.

Chlo xx

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Lies University Tells You

I got told so many things during my three years at university which ended up being not true at all so i thought i would share some with you all.

1. You should definitely buy this book

No you most definitely should not! Odds are the books your lecturers tell you to purchase are the ones that they have written themselves. You more than likely won't ever read it and if you do you will only read one chapter. Best thing to do is to find an eBook version on Google Scholar, it will save you money and time. I have so many books in my possession that i was told to buy and i haven't even finished any of them and some of them i never even used once.

2. If you're organised you wont need to worry about a thing.

Lies! You can be the most organised person in the world but when deadlines are looming and you also have an exam the same week you will worry. I'm not saying this to try and scare any prospective students but worry is inevitable and completely natural. Everyone does it so don't kid yourself.

3. If you live in halls you'll definitely get on with everyone. 

While this may be true for some lucky people, the students you end up sharing a flat with will have different backgrounds, personalities, hobbies etc. You can not get on with everyone no matter how hard you try. Some people are just too different and that's ok. You can still be pleasant with one another but odds are you won't become 'best buds' with everyone you live with.

4. You'll become a domestic God and know how to do everything.

Erm yeah this one is definitely a lie. Odds are you'll still be ringing home asking how to work the washing machine or how to cook something without setting your flat on fire.


So these are just a few of the lies i got told at university. Comment below if you got told some too!

Chlo xx

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4 Places I Want To Visit

Traveling is something i love to do so here are 4 places i want to visit.

1. Australia 

This is definitely my number one. I have always wanted to visit Australia to climb Ayers Rock, walk across the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, hold a Kuala Bear. Hopefully after a couple of years of saving i will get there.

2. New York

I've always wanted to visit the Empire State Building after seeing it in loads of films, and it would be nice to see the Statue Of Liberty too. Luckily i shall be visiting New York for a week in April to celebrate my Dad's 50th birthday and i am so excited!

3. Maldives 

Every time I get my hands on a holiday brochure this is always one of the first places I look at. I think it is just so beautiful and would be a lovely relaxing getaway.

4. Barbados 

Sandy beaches, heat, sun, and the clear blue sea. Barbados is a lovely place for a nice getaway and to get a nice tan.


Hopefully within the next few years i will have visited all of these and i will be able to cross one of them off my list in April.

Chlo xx 

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Tanya Burr Cosmetics Lip Gloss Review

I went on a little trip to Superdrug the other day and after watching Tanya Burr's videos on YouTube for a long time so i thought i would purchase one of her lip glosses.

I went for the shade Afternoon Tea which is a lovely pink colour. First thing i would like to say is that i love the name of the lip gloss, it is very sweet.

The lip gloss also smells so nice! It doesn't have one of those horrible plastic smells that a lot of lip glosses tend to have. Also it is very glossy and shiny which is great for the summer. The pigment also surprised me as it is actually very good and gives your lips a lovely pink gloss.

The price is also really good, i got mine for only £5.99 and each tube contains 7.5ml so it is very good value for money.

Overall i am very impressed with this lip gloss and will definitely be purchasing some of the new luxe range that she has just brought out as i am a huge fan of matte lip glosses and lipsticks.

Chlo xx

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June Favourites

Here are a few products that i was loving in June. Enjoy!

1. Calvin Klein Beauty (perfume)

 

This perfume is by far the BEST perfume i have ever come across. It smells really good. It has a very light floral scent which is  perfect for me and it lasts really well throughout the day too. Would definitely recommend if you like floral perfumes.

2. The Righteous Butter by Soap & Glory

This is a rich moisturiser which is great for dry skin. I tend to use it mainly for my elbows as that i where i tend to get dry skin and it has made them so soft and lovely. This can be used all over the body and smells great.

3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

As those of you who read my blog will know i am a massive book lover and it wouldn't be a favourites post without mentioning one. For June i read The Great Gatsby which is a fantastic book that i would definitely recommend. I did a review on this book for last weeks post which you can check out here.

4. Ultron Vinyl Bobble Head

I got this off my friend for my 21st birthday and it has taken prime place on my window ledge. I absolutely love The Avengers and anything Marvel so this is the perfect present for me.

5. Johnsons Makeup Be Gone Moisturising Wipes For Dry Skin

These face wipes are amazing, they get my makeup off my skin really well and leave my skin feeling so soft. I went for the Dry Skin ones but you can also get ones for normal and oily skin too.

Chlo xx

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The Great Gatsby Book Review

The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald is a novel which i have read many times. The first time i read this book was during my English Literature A-level and i instantly fell in love with it.

The novel centers around the themes of wealth, mystery, idealism and resistance to change. It is set in the 1920's which was a period of wealth and prosperity in America. This novel has plenty of mystery within it as it focuses on the very mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, so, if you like novels with mystery and suspense then this is definitely for you. This novel was recently turned into a film but i have to say i much prefer the novel, probably because i read it first and went into the film already knowing the core concept.

This novel is a classic and really helps the reader to picture what the roaring twenties must have been like, and the style of clothing that people wore, which was considered risky for the time. There is romance in this, which is intertwined with violence, which grips the reader. It starts off slow as it builds up the characters but as the novel progresses it becomes more intense and harder to put down.

I can't really fault this novel, i really enjoyed reading it. It deals with betrayal and a sense of wanting to start over again that many people feel at some point. Fitzgerald was a very talented writer and I'm sure i will read this novel again at some point in the future.

Chlo xx

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