Mini Haul

Hey :)

So, as Christmas approaches, we all do our Christmas shopping. Having almost finished, I went into town to buy a few lasts gifts for family and friends...and myself....

I shouldn't be allowed out shopping shopping by myself - this is bad!

I first ventured into Lush. Every time I go into town now I always end up in Lush. The bath bombs in the winter always seem to draw me in as they are just so warming and baths at Christmastime are the best. Today I bought 'Cinders' which is one I haven't tried before. It was sort of orangey - perhaps I'll do a review of it in the future. 

The next thing I bought was my first Yankee Candle. The main reason I haven't bought one before is because I know they are SO expensive. I decided to break my Yankee-candle-virginity today as this one was 25% off (I know!) and I'm having a craze for candles at bath time at the moment (again, it must the the season). 

I then went into Jack Wills and bought this cosy head warmer thingy. It's so nice and fleecy on the inside meaning it doesn't itch my forehead. I've been looking for one of these for a while now and even though this was quite expensive, I know it's good quality so will last throughout this winter and many more to come. 

I gave in to the temptation drifting over to me from TopShop. I never really buy jewellery from TopShop as it is ridiculously over priced but today I gave in. I've been wanting a midi ring for a while and I saw this ring duo and had to get it. (Ps I hope you like the Christmassy nails - I'm left handed hence why this one is a bit skew wif. Also, I tend to do patterns on my nails weekly, if you're interested in me blogging about it then let me know in the comments :)) 

I then topped up on concealer. I'm loving the Rimmel London's Wake Me Up Concealer. I find it gives great coverage and a nice glow as well. 

At the Barry M counter thingy (surprise surprise) I saw this. When I first paint my nails, I make a right mess and this will be so useful to me. It is also fairly cheap being about £5. 

I couldn't resist buying nail polishes ok. I saw the one on the left ('Teal') and was drawn to the shininess of it. The colour is also really pretty and I don't have many greens anyway so that was a strong reason for buying it I thought. The one on the right (doesn't have a name but I THINK it's called 'Christmas Eve' but I could just be making that up) was free because I spent over £6 on Barry M (oops) and I love the colours of the tinsel type things inside. 

That's all I bought today! If you want a review on any of the products I bought then let me know and if you have any tell me what you think of them!

Thanks for reading :) 

Chloe xx

Pamper Evening

Hey guys :) 

If I ever have a stressful or tiring day, I always like to treat myself to a pamper evening. 

I always start off with a bath, which I like to surround with candles - which are my current obsession. The top and bottom left are both from a super cheap shop called Tiger. The top left is a tea light holder (£1) which I put a plain version of the two candles at the bottom (pack of 4 is £1). The bottom left are is actually spice jars (2 for £1) with pink and purple lids which, again, I put a taller candle inside. 

I then use a bath bomb to fit the relaxing mood. I highly recommend the bath bombs from Lush as they are full of colourful and glittery surprises as well as leaving your skin really soft and smooth. This particular one was called 'Golden Wonder' and was a Christmas special.

I then like to use a body lotion once dry. As you can see, I have quite a few as I never like to use them up so I end up buying/receiving more and not using any up completely! My favourite one at the moment, alongside the Yardly English Rose, is the Ted Baker Body Soufflé as it smells amazing and leaves your skin really smooth. 

It is then that I like to use random little testers that I have picked up from places, mainly Boots. I particularly like these two as the exfoliator isn't too harsh and the moisturiser isn't too heavy. 

Finally, I like to put on my favourite pyjamas and slippers, ready to either relax in bed with a good book or do something girly like a face mask or painting my nails. 

Thanks for reading, let me know what you think! 

Chloe xx

New York

Hey :)

I haven't written a post in so long - apologies! I have just finished my first term of sixth form and even though it's so much work, it's great fun! I have done so much in so little time, including going to New York in October! Here are a few of my favorite picture :) - 

 Central Park was so pretty!

 These ducks were scattered around CP which was so cool and I took one home :)

 From the top of Rockefeller Building. The view was amazing and in this photo I used the miniaturizing effect on my camera, blurring the top and bottom of the photo. 

 The sunset was so pretty and magical. 

 Times Square - my favourite place ever!

 This was a restaurant called Ellen's Stardust. The waiters and waitresses were people aiming for Broadway and would just burst into song. They were incredibly talented and made breakfast so much  more unique!

 9/11 Memorial. 

 Brooklyn Bridge! It was also here I bought a Statue of Liberty hat :P 

 SoL 

 New York Skyline

 The barbie section of Toys r Us - if only I was younger and it was acceptable for me to spend more time in this part than I did!

 I loved how each street was completely different whilst looking the same. Surprisingly I actually loved the tall buildings shadowing me. 

One more of Times Square and a minute portion of the taxis. 

This was my first trip to America and New York is now my favourite place ever! I would love to live here one day - the city bustle would be so exciting!

Have you ever been to New York? What did you think of it?

Chloe xx