Going Away Present Idea- Part 2 (Day 166)

This post continues on from yesterday's post, read that here.

Now the next thing I got to put in the basket is definitely something that means a lot to me and my friend. Whenever we have problems or stresses our go to solution is to go and get a hot chocolate and talk it out. Therefore I decided to get her a little hot chocolate care kit. I picked up the fox mug from Asda for about £3 and then got some little sachets of hot chocolate and some marshmallows to put with it. I've packaged it up in a box and added the label 'because this solves everything'. Even if I can't be there in person to get hot chocolate and chat hopefully hot chocolate and skype will be the next best thing.

The next thing I purchased is a little bit more practical. These are the Bic 'fun' biros and I swear by them. The pack includes pink, purple, blue and green biros and I love all of them. I enjoy being able to colour coordinate my notes and  have certain bits stand out. I always get a new pack of these for the new term so I thought I would get some for my friend too. 

Now the final thing, I am featuring in today's post was actually featured the other day in a different post (which you can read here). I got this little pencil case from Typo and it is really handy for keeping all the essentials together. I just thought this would be something that would be super handy for her to have,

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Going Away Present Idea! (Day 165)

This year, one of my best friends is moving away to uni. After taking a year out, she is off to pursue her dreams and I couldn't be prouder. I needed to see her off with the perfect going away present. 

I decided to make her a basket of essentials to take with her to her new halls of residence. Firstly, I bought this storage basket from Homebase for around £4. I love the colour scheme with the grey and white stripes and the handles on the side mean it will be really handy for her to use as an easy access storage box.

So one of the first things I got to go in the basket was this revision planner from a company called Sighh. It is so cute. It has the days of the week across the top and times down the side with boxes for each day and what you need to revise. I love the look and finish of this and how it has little comments on. I believe there are around 50 sheets on the pad so it should definitely last her all year. I wrapped all of the presents and added a little 'because' note on the top to say why I got it. For this one I have put 'because even revision should look cute'.

The next thing in the basket was another stationary item. This is a notebook that actually featured in a blog post the other day (you can read that here). It is from a company called Typo and the front cover reads 'running late is my cardio'. This is perfect as my friend is late for everything. On the label I simply wrote 'because it is so appropriate'.

I then wanted to put something a little bit more fun in the basket and a bit less practical. I bought this from a local card shop for about £2 so the quality is  not amazing. However I think it is the perfect little reminder that she can use on those down days. It is just a simple little gold star necklace which is on a piece of card which says 'Sparkle like the star you are'. I wrapped this and added a label which says 'because you might need a reminder'.

So there are the first three gift ideas. I will put more in my next post.

Talk to you, tomorrow, Chloe xx

Typo Review Part 2 (Day 164)

This post follows on from the one posted yesterday (read it here).

So it turns out Typo have more than super pretty notebooks and I could not resist buying a few other bits and pieces.

In terms of stationary, I got this pencil case. Now I got this for my friend who is starting university this year after taking a year out as I thought it will be super useful for her to put all her bits and pieces in. It is a flat pencil case with 3 sections. All of the zips are rose gold and each section is a different colour and texture. This pencil case was reduced from £7 to £3.49 so it was a bit of a bargain.

The final piece of stationery I purchased was this to- do list. It is a peach colour with gold writing which says s*** to do. It has columns for the date, what needs to be done and a column to pop a tick in when it is done. I'm always writing to- do lists so I thought this would be great for keeping me organised this academic year. It was £4 which is a great price if it manages to keep me productive.

I then ordered two travel items that I found on the website. The first is perhaps my favourite thing about the entire order. It is a pink and cream pouch which has three sections, the top one is labelled 'Identification, Passport, Tickets, Notebook, Itinerary', the second section is labelled 'Cash, Cards, Attractive strangers phone numbers' and the third section is labelled 'Coins, Keys, USB Cords, Chewing Gum, Receipts'. It then has a section to write your phone number in case you loose it. It is also edged with pom poms which looks so cute. I love that it will allow me to keep everything together whilst I am travelling. For £8, I am definitely going to get my moneys worth.

The final thing I ordered was really only to make the cost of my order up so that I could get free delivery. I got this canvas luggage tag which is baby pink with white triangles printed on. I've needed a new luggage tag for a while so when I saw this one for £1.99 and had to get it.

I have a new love for Typo.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

The Prettiest Stationery Haul/ Typo Review (Day 163)

Welcome to the prettiest stationery haul you ever did see.

A few months ago I stumbled across a company called Typo. I found them before they were open here in the UK and loved what I saw, so I signed up for email updates. I kind of forgot about them until an email caught my eye the other day advertising 4 for £8 notebooks. As it is that time of year where I really need to think about going back to university, I thought I would have a look.

I absolutely loved it. I found way more than 4 that I loved and there was so much on the website that I knew I had to place an order. So first of all, these were the notebooks I chose that were on the 4 for £8 offer.

I chose this one that has some very instagram- esque polaroid pictures on the front. I loved the colours and the themes. I love this one though because of the actual pages of the notebook. As well as being lined, it is hole punched and has the little bit of paper you can tear off of the edge to make it neat when you put it in a folder, which is perfect for how I organise my notes. I also really love that it has a little slot for the date. It makes all my organisation dreams come true.

The second one I chose is exactly the same on the inside. It has the ruled paper, the nice, neat edge and the date section. Both also have a margin which is another win where I'm concerned. I loved the cover of this one. It is a kind of tie- dye, watercolour effect with gold splodges all over. I love how colourful it is.

The next one I purchased is pretty similar to the first one. It has the same instagram feel to it and is very summery. However this one is less exciting on the inside and is just a regular lined notebook. However this one does feature a pocket on the front page which will be useful for storing loose bits of paper.

The final one I got id not actually for me but is for my best friend who took a gap year last year and is starting her first year of university this year. Unlike the others, this one is A5 (all the others are A4) so it is perfect for her to just throw in her bag. It has just standard lined paper with a margin and again has a small pocket for loose paper. I bought it for the quote on the front which says 'running late is my cardio' because my friend is always late. Honestly she is late for absolutely everything. I thought this was just perfect for her.

So there you have it, the prettiest notebooks for less. Now this was not everthing I bought from Typo but this post is getting long so everything else will be in tomorrows blog post.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Rosie Bea Spotlight False Nails Review (Day 162)

Now I'm not going to lie, I'm a bit of a fake nail novice.

I've not really done fake nails before so I needed something easy. I picked these Rosie Bea nails up in Superdrug a while ago but I've only just got around to giving them a go. Now I had never heard of Rosie Bea before now and I was drawn to the nails because of their design.

The colours of the nails are beautiful and I love that not all the nails look the same so you can create such a detailed look. I also love the rose gold, almost foil like decoration on the nails. These nails were amazing. Application was simple, just pop the glue on the nail and press the nail on. Now the nails were originally stiletto shaped but I just couldn't get on with their length so I filed them so they were more of a standard nail shape. They stayed on well with a couple falling off but easily being stuck back on with glue.

I honestly love these nails and I will definitely be buying them again.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

I'm Sorry (Day 161)

At the start of the year when I set the challenge of writing a blog post a day, I knew it would be a challenge. I knew I would struggle. However I did not anticipate how much life would get in the way and how hard it would be to keep up.

Life has just got busy and this blog has had to take a back seat and for that I am so sorry. Just know I'm back and determined to catch up!

Just know I'm trying and I'm back!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

My Summer Staple (Day 160)

'Give a girl the right pairs of shoes and she can conquer the world'.

I live and die in boots! I absolutely love wearing boots as I feel like I can wear them with everything. However it's hot here in Britain and there is no way I would ever survive in boots. Although I've been wearing sandals alot, I've decided to give my pumps a go.

I got these loafer type shoes a while ago from a shop called Select and I'm absolutely loving them. They are a kind of faux suede with tassels on the front. I love the style as they are easy to pair with anything. I've been wearing them everyday with jeans as well as dresses and skirts. I find they look really cute and go with everything.

I'm really loving them!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Childhood Memories (Day 159)

Growing up I played a lot of the Sims 2.
         
The Sims 2 was my absolute favourite game. I used to go to my next door neighbours and we used to play the game all day and all night. We would have hours of fun designing houses, making families and finding ways to get more money.

I know the Sims 4 has been out for quite a while now but I got it for christmas and have been waiting to play it since then. I wanted to wait until after my exams so I didn't get too addicted to it. Now it has not taken over my life but I am definitely loving it. I like that I can go back to my childhood in a much more modernised way.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Rimmel In Shower Self Tan Review (Day 158)

Now I'm not normally one to complain but here goes.

My Mum bought this self tan when out shopping and about a week before my holiday I decided to give it a go. The instructions were simple enough; Apply whilst in the shower, rinse off and pat dry with a towel. Now I should of definitely known that this was already a recipe for disaster but turns out I'm more naive than I first thought.

The problems began during application really. Before I went to bed I went for a shower and decided to try it out. I was very careful to try and get every single patch of skin but the tanner does not leave any colour so it is very tricky to ensure an even coverage. I did exactly what it said and rinsed it off and patted dry with a towel. Now the next morning I woke up and was really pleased to see that my arms were a really nice tan colour, not too dark or too light but just right for me. I was really happy. I did notice a little bit of patchiness around my elbows but nothing too noticeable so I was fine with it. I went about my morning and got my breakfast and all was great, until I got changed for the day. As I took my pyjama top off I could tell I was in trouble. I was so, so patchy! I literally looked like I had some sort of skin problem. All the tanner had gathered in any dips in my body so my collar bone, belly button and under my breasts were orange whilst the rest of my skin was patchy. 

Now it was only at this point that I decided to read the reviews of this product (only because I wanted to see how long I would have to look like a bad Oompa Loompa for) and I found that I was not the only one. Apparently this is a really common problem with this tan and it was not just that I could not apply it correctly. I guess on the brightside, this tan lasts! It lasted for well over a week with continuous scrubbing.

I will never go for a tanning product like this again!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Summer Holiday Vibes! (Day 157)

I've just got back from a family holiday to Isla Canela in Spain.

I had an absolutely amazing time. It was so nice to be able to escape everyday life and just relax. I felt all my stresses melt away and for just a week I felt free and at peace. Isla Canela is on the Southern Coast of Spain and I think it is definitely an up and coming tourist destination. There were so many hotels and so much still being built. I loved that all the hotels had a really Moroccan influence. They were really beautiful.

The best thing was being able to just escape. To be able to just lie in the sun and my only concern be when I was going to go for a dip in the pool. It was nice and I truly feel like I needed the break and the relaxation. It was also nice to spend the week with the fam. It's hard with our schedules to ever get time together so I was truly grateful for the time we got to spend together.

Family time and new adventures are what I live for.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Sorry! (Day 156)

I'm sorry!

I seriously feel like a failure. I haven't got posts up for so long and I am really behind now I feel a bit lost. Life has just been busy. My summer has already been jam packed. I spent a week in Spain and I have also been working 2 jobs so it is rare I have any time to myself.

Image from: here

My promise is that I am going to try harder, I am going to catch up  but I am also not going to be too hard on myself. Life gets busy and everyone screws up sometimes. You've just got to try again.

So I am still here and I am trying!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Sleek 'Precious Metals' Highlighter Palette (Day 155)

I've been super into highlighting over the summer months. 

I popped into Superdrug the other day and found this handy little kit by Sleek for £9.99. It has four highlighters, three cream and one powder. All of the colours live up to the palette name: 'Precious Metals' as all the colours are so iridescent are pretty.

The palette contains four different colours. The first 'Platinum' is a very, very white highlighter. It's definitely not one that I use on my cheekbones as I find it is way too much and makes me look even more washed out (if that is even possible). However, I have found a way to make this work for me. I've found it works perfectly in the corners of my eyes to make me look more awake. I've also been using this under my eyebrows to really highlight the arch and make them the focal point of my look. The second colour in the palette is 'Royal Gold'. It is a light bronze colour that is perfect for either highlighting or contouring. I've been using it for both and found it works, depending on how defined you want your look to be. The third colour is 'Renaissance Gold'. This is a more peachy than gold but is perfect for the apples of the cheeks and the tops of the cheekbones. The final colour is 'Antique Bronze'. This is the only powder based colour in the palette and is also the darkest of them all. I've been using this colour for contouring more than highlighting as I've found it is just the right amount of colour for me to use. It also has a slight shimmer to it, which makes it perfect for the summer months as it gives my skin a bit of an extra glow.

The colours are all lovely but they do take some time to build up. However this makes it really easy to achieve my desired colour. They are also very blendable which is great for when I make a mistake. I can just take a powder brush and blend the colours out. Simple! All in all, this palette is great for under £10 and is very versatile. I like that if I'm travelling, I can just throw this in my makeup bag and have countless possibilities. 

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Review (Day 154)

A good book is a must when I'm on holiday.

I find that I have tonnes of time to read when I'm on holiday so I like to have a book with me. I picked up the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce a while ago from amazon and I really didn't know a lot about it. I was not really expecting a lot from it but I loved it.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is the story of a retired man called Harold who lives with his wife Maureen. They live an ordinary boring life until one day Harold gets a letter from a dying old friend, Queenie Hennessy he decides to write her a letter. On his way to the post box, he decides that he needs to deliver the letter in person so he just keeps walking, even though Queenie lives at the other end of the country.

I love that this book is so simple, yet poignant. There is no fancy language or complicated, long winded sentences, it is succinct and to the point. The words perfectly echo how Harold would have been thinking and feeling. His hope, naivety and his loyalty to his yachting shoes make this book so realistic and relevant. The book made me smile the whole way through. It is so honest and literal. I was just willing Harold to keep walking and for Queenie Hennessy to keep living. Despite the ending of this book being a real tear- jerker (and not for the reasons you might expect), it really is a story of hope and healing.

I am honestly in love with the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

(Sidenote- Apparently spelling pilgrimage is something I just can't do, even by the end of this post! Please forgive me if there are any mistakes.)

Footprints in the Sand (Day 153)

There is nothing more beautiful than the beach.

The beach is like my happy place, I feel free and content just looking at the vast ocean. It seems infinite and full of hope and promise. Each new wave brings a new start and each tide washes away my problems. I could watch the sea for hours. I guess growing up literally in the centre of England and being pretty much as far away from the beach as it is possible to be, the beach is always new and exciting. Recently, me and my family got back from a holiday in Isla Canela, Spain and my love for time at the beach was ignited once more. There is nothing like feeling the sea air and the warm sand. I have never felt so content!

One day I might run away to the beach and never come back!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

The Perfect Slogan Tee (Day 152)

I love a good pun!

So when I spotted this in Primark the other day, I let out a little squeal in excitement.

The pocket of the T-shirt has two toucans popping out of it and the slogan above reads 'Toucan play at this game'. The colour is also perfect for summer. The coral pink is an amazing colour. It is definitely a colour I do not normally wear but I am honestly loving. Since I bought it, I haven't stopped wearing it. The T- Shirt is the perfect length as it is not cropped but is not really long like a typical T- shirt. It sits sort of mid- hip which is really flattering. This looks amazing with jeans on a casual day and will look perfect with some shorts on holiday. The best thing is, this T- Shirt was labelled at £6, which is a bargain anyway but when it went through the till it came up at £3. Primark win!

I do love a bargain.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Summer Essentials (Day 151)

Summer is upon us and I am more than ready for it.

Summer requires some serious preparation though. It almost needs its own kit and products just to allow you to survive it. The summer essentials are necessary for getting through (hopefully) the hotter months, so these are mine...

My first summer essential is SUN CREAM! This for me is paramount for surviving the summer months. Although I love the sun, my pale, marshmallow white skin really doesn't. I burn when I just see a glimmer of the summer sun so strong, total block  sunscreen is the only way for me not to come out looking like a lobster.

My second summer essential is flip- flops. I love flip- flops for the summer months as they are easy to just throw on. I love wearing flip- flops for not only lounging around the pool or at the beach but for just throwing on to pop to the shops or for a barbecue in the garden. They are comfortable and weather appropriate and you can pick up a killer pair for next to nothing in Primark.

My next summer essential is a bright lipstick. I love to wear a pop of colour on the lips as it really makes me feel summery and happier. I feel like it really allows my look to move with the season and it a really easy way to make your look look much brighter and more colourful. This is one of my current favourites from Rimmel. It's one of the 'Colour Rush' lip crayons in shade 210- Boom Chic A Boom.

My final essential to get you through the summer months is a beach bag. Beach bags are the perfect way to look bright and colourful as well as being super practical. What better way to carry your beach towel and products to the beach than in a brightly coloured bag. I got mine from amazon for £12.99 and I love it.

With this, I am totally ready for summer!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Organising my Wardrobe (Day 150)

The key to a tidy mind really is a tiny wardrobe.

There is nothing more satisfying than having everything in order, especially when everything has been kind of a mess. I like to have everything a certain way and I normally start by taking everything out. I pull it all out and put it on my bed and then sort everything out.

Everything in my wardrobe is hung in sections such as tops, jeans, shorts etc so it is easy for me to put and outfit together in the mornings.I then have my shoes all put away nicely on my shoe rack as well as boxes that contains all my winter clothes and accessories. I've then put all my bags inside one another to save space and make everything look tidy.

I do love a spring clean.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Let's Get Political: The EU Referendum From A 19 Year Olds Perspective (Day 149)

Now because I'm very behind on posts this is going to seem very out of order but I felt it was a post I really needed to write and put up tonight.

The EU referendum has been described as a historic decision, something that we will only be given once in our life time. If you live in the UK, there is no doubt you've heard the arguments of how leaving the EU would be a leap into the unknown but how staying in will leave the country with a diminished ability to create laws and stand independently. Now for me, my vote is my vote a and to be honest I really don't want to discuss the politics in this post. I will say though that I can see the pros and cons of both sides. I'm more concerened about what this means for me.

It's strange to think that by the time I wake up tomorrow morning, either way, my life will drastically change. In or out, changes will be implemented which are going to impact me. At 19 years old, I'm going to be a part of the generation that feels the immediate effects of this vote. This will effect all the big plans, hopes and dreams I have for my life in the next 5 to 10 years. This vote could alter my tuition fees and the quality of my teaching. It could completely destroy my graduate job prospects or it could make the great. It will influence how easy it will be for me to get a mortgage or a loan and it will affect my ability to travel throughout Europe. That's a lot of my life that hinges on one cross in a box. 

It wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't from a generation that has already faced it's fair share of struggles. We've seen the recession hit our families and experienced the lack of jobs. We pay  the most any UK citizen has ever paid just to get a higher education because without it our job prospects are ridiculously slim. My generation won't move out of their parents until they're 30 because they simply can't afford it and the chances are we will be working until we reach our graves because there will be no pensions left for us. However, it's more than the finical hardships. I'm from a generation where passing the exam is more important than the love of the subject, where junk food costs more than healthy food and where people who don't work get paid more than the people who do. Let's face it, it's pretty screwed up.

So yes, tomorrow morning, either way, my life will be different. The course I'm on will drastically shift and life is going to be pretty chaotic. However at 19 years old, my life has already be changed and altered for the worst by the decisions of those in charge. The future terrifies me but do you know what, that's okay. Despite the outcome tomorrow, my generation, the people who will be the most effected by this decision, will cope. We will hold our heads high and we will struggle through life, just as we have always done.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Disney Flip- Flops (Day 148)

No holiday packing list would be complete without some Disney flip- flops.

Over the years, Primark have introduced some really cute character flip- flops but this year's range is definitely the best. They are so cute that I have ended up with two pairs. Well for £2.50 each, I really couldn't say no.

The first pair I bought were these Little Mermaid ones. The Little Mermaid is up there with my favourite Disney films so I was very excited to find these. They have the quote 'Mermaids Have More Fun' on them. The quote is accompanied by a print of Ariel combing her hair in a sea of flowers. They are a dark, navy blue colour with a gold, foil print strap. They are so cute.

The second pair I have got is these Jungle Book ones. They are white with a white sparkly strap and Jungle leaves printed all over them. The right flip flop has Mowgli and Baloo on it whereas the left has Hathi Jr, Shere Khan and Kaa on it. They are so bright and colourful. They are going to be great for around the pool.

I do love Primark for Disney things.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Cupshe Review (Day 147)

I gave into temptation and lived life on the edge.

I ordered from a website based in China! I know, my life isn't that adventurous but I feel like this was a big thing for me. I'm always sceptical of retailers that I am not familiar with and those that are not based in this country. I'm always scared that buying from retailers not based here may lead to problems with sizing or returns etc. Therefore when I ordered from a website called Cupshe I was incredibly sceptical. As I was unsure I didn't order as much as I wanted to but now I really wish I did. I ordered three items and received them all within 2 weeks of placing the order. The items are all excellent quality and fit pretty well. I'm seriously very impressed. 

The first thing I ordered was the Cupshe Dream State Tropical Tank Bikini Set for £13.08. I really love it. The bottoms are high waisted which was what I was looking for and the top is a lot more conservative than a lot of bikini tops which I really like. I think the colours and patterns on this are so fun and the zip on the top is the perfect little accent. I will say that the cups in the bikini top feel very loose and are definitely not fixed into place, however it is definitely not a massive problem, it might just take a little adjusting!

The second item I ordered was again a piece of swimwear. This time I ordered the Cupshe W&B Floral Rose Halter Bikini which was again priced at £13.08. This one was completely out of my comfort zone but I absolutely loved the monochrome look. It has a halter neck and a tie around the back to keep the top up. It again has padding in the top which, like the first one, is a little loose but is fine. I do worry about the top not quite being big enough around my breasts. It does fit and cover them but I feel like I could pop out at any minute. I'm just going to have to be careful in it.

The final thing I ordered was the Cupshe Light as a Feather Leaves Matching Set, which was again £13.08. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I didn't think it would be my favourite but it definitely was. It is a beautiful, almost silky material that is so light and hangs beautifully. I absolutely love the pattern and the fit. The shorts are a little big but are nothing to worry about. I wore this the other day and got so many compliments. I just know I will wear this until it's death.

I think Cupshe may be my new obsession.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Father's Day Gift Ideas (Day 146)

Father's day is quickly approaching and my Dad is super difficult to get anything for!

My Dad doesn't like sport, doesn't eat chocolate and has very few hobbies and interests so buying him something is a serious struggle. I eventually settled on a cookbook for my Dad as he does enjoy cooking. My Dad loves the Hairy Bikers! Now if you don't know who they are, they are basically two northerners with beards who can cook and ride motorbikes (I know right, British Television). Now I had no idea how many books they have released until I looked on amazon. I settled on the Asian Adventure Book and I'm really hoping my Dad will love it.

Happy Fathers Day Dad, I love you!

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Disney Lover Gift Idea (Day 145)

It was my Mum's birthday recently and the thing she asked for was and apron. AN APRON! Of course my Mum would want the most practical birthday present, so I thought I would try and make it fun.

That's when I found this apron on amazon. That's right it's a Mickey Mouse apron. It is honestly the cutest thing ever. It's Mickey Mouse's body in his vintage outfit and the idea is that the wearers head kind of acts as Mickey's head. The apron is amazing quality and fits my Mum really well. Even the packaging is cute. It's so vintage and lovely, my Mum has already said she is keeping the tube. For only £10 on amazon, this makes the perfect present for any Disney lover that loves to spend time in the kitchen.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay 'Time' Colours (Day 144)

This post follows on from the last few post. You can read them here, here, here, here and here.

The final collection of colours that are in the Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland palette are the 'Time' collection. 'Time' are perhaps the best colours for a night out. They would be great for creating the perfect party colours.

The first colour is 'Time'. 'Time' is a charcoal grey colour that has a slight shimmer to it. It is a very dark colour that will make for a great smokey eye. The next colour is perhaps my favourite in the entire palette. It is 'Dream on' which is a very shimmery silver colour. I can't even tell you all how much glitter is in this colour, the picture does not do it justice. It is honestly the most amazing colour. 'Chronosphere' is a shimmery brown. It almost has a bronzey, gold under tone to it. It is the most neutral of the 'Time' colours and definitely the most wearable. The final colour is 'Mirror' which is a grey colour. It is slightly shimmery and is definitely something that is wearable. It is again, the perfect colour for a smokey eye.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay 'Iracebeth' Colours (Day 143)

This post follows on from the previous few days. You can read them here, here, here and here.

The Iracebeth colours are some of the most vibrant in the palette. Although not quite at the level of the Mad Hatter colours, they are very colourful and are going to be some of the hardest to wear.

The first colour for this character is 'Heads Will Roll'. 'Heads Will Roll' is a turquoise/ teal kind of color that has a slight shimmer. This colour scares me a little as blue is always a very difficult colour to wear so this is going to take some practice before I get it right. 'Bandersnatch' is a matte petrol blue colour that is quite dark. I feel like this with the 'Heads Will Roll' colour would make for a really unique look. Next is 'Salazen Grum'. This colour is an almost red, shimmery colour that is definitely one of the most natural of the 'Iracebeth' colours. Finally, 'Royal Flush' is the most perfect shimmery nudish white colour. This is alot like 'Lily' from the 'Mirana' colours but is much more shimmery.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay 'Mirana' Colours (Day 142)

If you haven't read the previous posts that this follows on from, you can read them here, here and here.

The 'Mirana' colours are probably the most neutral, most wearable in day to day life and they are definitely the colours I work into my daily routine. I really love how there are more neutral colours to contrast the very vibrant colours that are also in the palette.

The first colour, 'Lily' is a very pale, white colour with a slight shimmer. It is a great colour for using as a base or using in the corners of the eye. 'Duchess' is a slightly burnt orange colour with a shimmer. Again it is a super easy colour to work into everyday and perfect for working a copper eye. 'Kingdom' is a very neutral shimmery brown. It is a colour you could work anytime, anywhere. Finally, 'Chessboard' is a matte brown that completes the collection. It is a very rich brown and the perfect everyday shade.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay 'Mad Hatter' Colours (Day 141)

If you have not read the last two posts: read them here and here. This might make more sense then.

The 'Mad Hatter' colours are some of the most vibrant in the entire palate and are so true to the character of the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter is such an eccentric, lively, colourful character in the films and these eye shadows represent him perfectly. 

The first colour, 'Hatter' is a shimmery, vibrant green. It is very in your face and just demands attention. It really is gorgeous. Honestly, I have no idea how I will ever wear this but I know I can make it work. The second colour is 'Gone Mad'. 'Gone Mad' is much darker colour than the others and would look great in a smokey eye look. It's a dark, chocolatey brown with a slight shimmer to it. The next colour, 'Paradox', goes back to the brighter side of the Mad Hatters colours. It's an incredibly glittery orange and makes for a very vibrant make up look. The final colour' Cake' is again very Mad Hatter- esque colour and it honestly looks like something he would wear. It's a very pretty, bright pink, glittery colour that is again very fun and I feel like when I work out how to wear it, it will look stunning.

I feel like I could definitely attend the Tea Party with these colours.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay 'Alice' Colours (Day 140)

After yesterday's post about the packaging of the new Alice in Wonderland Urban Decay Palette (which you can read here) I had to follow up about the colours in the palette. There are 5 sets of colours in the palette, each named after a different Alice in Wonderland colour. I thought I'd break them up into different posts so they all get the recognition they deserve.

The Alice colours are made up of 'Looking Glass', 'Reflection, Dormouse' and 'Metamorphosis'. 'Looking Glass' is a beautiful nude, peachy pink The matte shade makes for a beautiful base when creating and eye look. Then there is 'Reflection'. Reflection is a more of a matte orange toned shadow, It's super easy to wear on a daily basis and again makes a good base colour. 'Dormouse' is perhaps one of my favourite shadows in the whole palette. It's a shimmery, natural brown colour and is perfect for dressing up or down. The final colour in the 'Alice' collection is 'Metamorphosis'. This is one of the scariest colours to wear as it is a very vibrant, very blue, very shimmery colour. I haven't found a way to wear this yet but I'm determined to use it at some point. 

I really do love this palette.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx

Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette (Day 139)

There is nothing more exciting than when makeup does Disney! When Urban Decay announced that they were going to make their Alice In Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette available in the UK, I knew I had to get one.

Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourites and I loved the first live action film. When I heard about this palette I couldn't contain my excitement. I love the packaging of this product, it perfectly represents Alice Through the Looking Glass. The psychedelic colours and patterns on the outside make the product so beautiful and fun. 

One of my favourite things about the packaging of the product is the quotes from Alice all over the product. Firstly, the one on the mirror reads 'We're all mad here'. The one on the draw reads 'I knew who I was when I got up this morning? but I must have changed several times since then'. Then the one on the butterfly flaps reads 'I'm not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours'. This is perhaps my favourite quote as it really fits with the colours of the eye shadows. The bright and vibrant pinks and greens make this makeup different and anyone wearing it could be deemed crazy but that's okay. Everyone is different and that is more than okay.

I think the best thing about the packaging has to be the hidden butterfly. Under the flaps is this big pop out butterfly which just adds to the ethereal nature of the product. It just seems so wrapped in fantasy and dreams, I love it. 

So that's the packaging. This post is getting really long so I thought I would do another post about the actual eye shadows.

Talk to you tomorrow, Chloe xx