50 Things About Me

Hello, back again. Just a small post to help you understand me a little bit more - its nothing overly interesting, but I wanted to post today - and I enjoy writing these posts. Thank you to everyone who's been reading my blog recently as I just reached 3,000+ views and it makes me incredibly happy. 

1. What are you wearing?
I am currently wearing a blue jumper and leggings from New Look followed by my white Converse!
2. Ever been in love?
I am currently :)
3. Ever had a terrible breakup?
Not terrible.
4. How tall are you?
I am 5'5.
5. How much do you weigh?
Around 62kg.
6. Any tattoos?
I have two. I have the quote 'living dreams in fluorescent lights' on my rib and 'fearless' on my back.
7. Any piercings?
I have my earlobes and one cartilage piercing. 
8. OTP?
If you count Disney characters - Ariel and Eric.
9. Favourite show?
Pretty Little Liars for sure!
10. Favourite bands?
5 Seconds of Summer, Queen...I'm not sure, I don't really listen to specific artists anymore.
11. Something you miss? .
Family. Since moving away from home I have gained thee greatest appreciation for my family.
12. Favorite song?
It has most definitely got to be Don't Stop Me Now - Queen, or I've Had The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing.
13. How old are you?
I am 20 years old.
14. Zodiac sign?
I am a Leo.
15. Quality you look for in a partner?
Happiness, faithfulness, loyalty, someone who can make me laugh, somebody who cares.
16. Favorite Quote?
"Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
17. Favorite actor?
Ummmm, I don't know if I have one - Russell Crowe is a love of mine, but I've not watched all his films.
18. Favourite colour?
Blue! Like a sky blue or a duck egg blue.
19. Loud music or soft?
Depends on my mood, for concentration I like soft music but when I just want to have a little bit of fun - definitely loud music.
20. Where do you go when you’re sad?
To my bed, normally. I lay in bed and cuddle all my Disney teddies until my boyfriend comes in and cheers me up.
21. How long does it take you to shower?
About 20-25 minutes.
22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Depends on my morning - if I'm not going anywhere it can range from 10-20 minutes, though if I have to be somewhere it can take anything up to an hour (maybe two, oops?)
23. Ever been in a physical fight?
I mean, I've definitely threw my fists and popped a nose or two - but I've never been in a fight.
24. Turn on?
Many things...someone who takes care of their appearance is something that means a lot to me. 
25. Turn off?
Stinky breath!
26. The reason began blogging?
I've always enjoyed writing and more recently I've fallen out of love with writing fictional stories - and blogging allows me to still tell a story - but one I prefer much more.
27. Fears?
Spiders..death...chalk...you know, the usual.
28. Last thing that made you cry?
I saw a photo of myself and did not like the way I looked.
29. Last time you said you loved someone?
About 10 minutes ago when Bailey walked into the room.
30. Meaning behind your blogging name?
Just my name - simple as.
31. Last book you read?
It was The Marble Collecter by Cecila Ahern - it was incredible!!!
32. The book you’re currently reading?
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett.
33. Last show you watched?
I mean...if Celebrity Juice counts.
34. Last person you talked to?
Shannon (a flatmate) as I just dyed her hair blue and she came to show me the result.
35. The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
Gemma - my best friend 
36. Favourite food?
MEXICAN.
37. Place you want to visit?
A better question would be "where don't you want to visit?" I want to travel the entire world 
38. Last place you were?
Uni, unfortunately. 
39. Do you have a crush?
On my boyfriend, yes haha.
40. Last time you kissed someone?
My boyfriend about 10 minutes ago.
41. Last time you were insulted?
I live with 4 other people my age - I am insulted on a daily and hourly basis.
42. Favourite flavor of sweet?
Cherry (I'm allergic to strawberries, cry for me)
43. What instruments do you play??
Unfortunately I can only play the triangle - and I'm not even lucky enough to have that privilege. 
44. Favourite piece of jewellery?
A necklace and a pair of earrings that Bailey bought me for our 6 month anniversary (I don't take them off!) 
45. Last sport you played?
lol.
46. Last song you sang?
Teenagers - My Chemical Romance.
47. Favourite chat up line?
I don't have one - they're too cheesy for me!!
48. Have you ever used it?
N/A
49. Last time you hung out with anyone?
I am constantly surrounded by students - I am always hanging out with people.
50. Who should answer these questions next?
I nominate Gemma - over on her blog...http://thefaultinourhearts.blogspot.co.uk

Again, thank you for reading, it is much appreciated.

Chels x

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Hello YouTube...

So, I've been away for a while (sorry!) but I've been working very hard on setting up my own YouTube channel (how scary!). I've watched YouTube since I was in my early teens and have always wanted to make my own videos - I mean, who hasn't?!. I finally plucked up the courage to make my own video. I can confirm that I am not the next Stephen Spielberg, nor the next 'Zoella', and I can confirm this is probably going to be the shortest YouTube video you have watched - though I suppose we all have to start somewhere! 

I would most definitely appreciate some feedback as a lot of effort went into making the video (also, it'll give me confidence to upload more videos!). Though, typical of my flatmates and I, we spent the day taking photographs too and I thought I would include some of them in this little blog post! 

If you're interested in the clothes I am wearing there will be links to the items at the end of the post! Without further adieu..here is my YouTube channel and the pictures from my fantastic day! 

Thank you!!! 

Hello YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=113VH2MhZF4

Petite Camel Coat - New Look 

Jumper - Primark

Leggings - Primark

Scarf - Primark

LipStick - Rimmel Kate Moss 107 
Eyeshadow - Morphe 35T 
Daisy Ring - Pandora 

Thank you so much for all the support and I really hope you do enjoy my YouTube, feedback will be appreciated SO much!!! Thanks again.

Chelsey x

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Picnic! At The Park.

Since moving to University I have ventured out to our local park, West Park, several times and each time my flatmates and I have all enjoyed it thoroughly. Whether we have just spent the afternoon walking around or whether we have spent endless hours taking photos - it's been one of my favourite things to do. Though, it seems that every time we plan to go to the park, the weather is awful - and we never get a sunny day...this time...there was no difference. 

Whilst walking to the park, the sun was shining and it was beautiful outside, we all walked in our summer clothes, sunglasses on -  we got there, the sun hid behind the clouds. The wind began to pick up, so our sunny, summers picnic was in fact, cold, windy and a bit dreary. Alas, this did not stop any of us from having an absolutely amazing time. From sitting and eating lunch, to playing frisbee with paper plates - to taking typical High School Musical jumping in the air photos, (like this children we are). 

So, instead of doing a typical blog post, I just thought I would share a few photos from the day. Though, firstly, I would love to say a HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY to one of my best friends, Shannon, I hope you enjoyed every part of your day and when your actual birthday comes around I hope you are treated like the princess you are! I love you a lot. 

Enjoy the photos, I hope they make you smile, just as much as they make me smile. 

Thank you all for reading/viewing my day! I hope you enjoy these photos, thanks to Tom, Jake and whomever else took them. See you next time.

Chels x

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A Day at....Cricket?

I've never really wrote a post like this before - but two weeks ago I went to see some of my flatmates at University play cricket (as well as taking over 400 photos for an assignment) and I just thought I would write about it/share my experience/post photos of the day I had - even though it was such a long and tiring day, I actually had a really good day. 

The boys whom I live with had single-handedly put together their own team and just spending the day with them, watching them play made me feel somewhat proud of their effort. Originally going there for an assignment, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. If you know me, you know I am not a sports person, I don't favour a particular sport, nor follow any teams of any sport so this was definitely something new for me. I sat there and watched the boys I had known for 8 months...lose. I know - disappointing right?! (Boys, if you're reading this - I am totally joking). I sat with two of my other flatmates - Tom and Millie - all day and I think we would say we had a surprisingly good day. 

So, instead of me rambling about a game I actually have no idea about - here are a few photos of my day. Enjoy!

James practising before the game.

Tom - possibly purposely posing for this photo.

James and Cam asking for numerous photos of themselves.

My favourite photo of the entire day - and of course I a bias as it is my unbelievably gorgeous boyfriend (get me the sick bucket)

The happy couple.

The game in action.

Cameron goofing around - yet again.

Them trying to look 'serious'.

The boys looking incredibly happy after they...lost.

*love heart eyes emoji*

Team photo!

When asking for a 'funny' photo this is what I received. 

Yet again - more 'goofing' around.

I apologise if this is an incredibly boring post - I just thought it would be a nice thing for the team to look back through, but also a nice memory for us all. Thanks if you stuck around - no matter how boring. Much appreciated. 

Chelsey.

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Current Favourites.

It seems that, yet again, I have neglected my blog.

I thought I would make my return (where I hopefully post more frequently) a current favourites, seeing as its too early to be an April favourites and too late to be a March favourites.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/It-Alexa-Chung/dp/0141975741

I bought this book on a whim whilst out in Waterstones with a few of my flatmates and have not yet gotten around to reading the whole book yet, but from what I have read so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Though, it isn't exactly what I expected - when purchasing I expected it to be more of a photography fashion and makeup 'advice' book, speaking about her personal experiences, though it was very different. The book is almost like a mood board, where she writes about her life experiences, reminding me of a autobiography but more creative. I have never read a book with this layout and I am quite excited to read the remainder.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-My-Future-Self-Treasure/dp/1452125376/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460416650&sr=8-1&keywords=letters+to+my+future+self

I had pined over this book for so, so long. It's a book, within it is several envelopes that fold out into pages, all titled something for you to write about. So, one of the pages is "a letter to my love", the general idea is to write the letter, label it with the day you wrote it and give yourself a day in the far future to open it! I had been looking at it for ages in Waterstones as I absolutely love the idea. Over the Easter break my boyfriend had bought it for me, hoping to give it me as a birthday present - which epically failed considering my birthday is in July - but I absolutely adore it and I am incredibly thankful that he remembered.

https://www.hollisterco.com/shop/uk/girls-fragrance--1

After a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, we stopped off in Birmingham for a small shopping trip (which actually turned into being a huge shopping trip) I stopped off in Hollister. I decided to purchase two more body mists. I've owned Lunada Bay and Crescent Bay for a while now and decided that Vista Cove and Silver Strand Beach had to join the family. I would describe the scents, but frankly, I cant, so you'll just have to go to Hollister and smell them yourself!

                                 

                             

                       

                                https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/310/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick

I have been wanting a new MAC lipstick for a while now and I haven't known which shade I have wanted, out of the 170 shades, I own 5 of them and I decided I needed a sixth. I'm not a huge lipstick wearer on an everyday basis, unless its your basic nude (my normal go to is in fact Velvet Teddy) but I decided to go for more of a pinky/browny shade and surprisingly it actually does suit me. I bought the shade Whirl as one of my friends had posted a photo on Instagram of the lipstick and lip pencil and I was very intrigued and decided to purchase - which was definitely a good shout.

http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/morphebrushes/35p35colorplumpalette/

I have wanted a new Naked palette for a while - after buying the Naked2 over an year ago - but for only a few shades, I wasn't willing to pay another £38 no matter how incredible they are. I had saw a lot of people raving about Morphe and their products and many images of their palettes were popping up all over my social media, so, yes, I jumped on that bandwagon as well. For only £19, I believe that 35 shades is amazing. The pigment is so, so good and completely worth the money I had paid. I also picked a very good palette as the colours are very wearable and GORGEOUS!

https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13804/351/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/Eye-Brushes/204-Lash-Brush
https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13804/823/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/Eye-Brushes/263-Small-Angle-Brush
https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13804/380/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/Eye-Brushes/217-Blending-Brush

I had been lusting over MAC brushes for quite a while and on the same day I visited Stratford-Upon-Avon with a few of my flatmates, I was lucky enough to pop into the MAC shop afterwards where I had a bit of a naughty splurge. The first brush, 204, is normally used for mascara, though I decided to use it for my eyebrows and, yes, its been good, but in all honesty, I could of just bought a cheaper one and I'm sure it would have just done the same job. On the other hand 263 has been a wonder. My eyebrows have never looked so good and my boyfriend keeps making comments about how my eyebrows look 'on point' (though I'm sure he doesn't really know what he's on about). Lastly is the 217, which I'm sure most of you have heard A LOT about. I have wanted the 217 for such a long time as I have heard so many bloggers talk about how amazing it is and I can now agree that it is, in fact, incredible. I don't want to harp on about it too much because I'm sure you've heard enough about it, but my eye shadow has never looked so good (although my bank balance is cursing me right now!)

https://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=1753182

As an avid Cosmopolitan, Vogue and Glamour reader, I had seen this product in every magazine for a long time. I had not read much into it but after using The Body Shop's InstaBlur for many a year, I branched out and bought one from Barry M. To be honest, I did just pick up the first one I saw which ended up being the brightening one which claims to minimise pores, brighten dull skin and it claims to keep your make-up matte. I can confirm it does all three. My skin hasn't looked so healthy bright and I have barely noticed my pores, though I have had to cover my nose with Benefit's Porefessional in addition. I would totally recommend and I'm guessing that the other primers would be just as good. 

http://www.asos.com/?hrd=1
**(I would like to say that this skirt was not bought from ASOS, it was in fact bought from Primark, who do not advertise their A Line Denim skirt on their website)

I have been very wary of my legs for a long while and I had chosen to buy a denim skirt on a complete whim. I bought this after trying it on (which was a nightmare) as my hips and waist are completely different sizes. Though after purchasing and actually wearing it out in public, shock horror, I love it. I felt so confident in it and other than it riding up due to my bigger hips, I had no problems and surprisingly with tights, it was considerably warm. For £10 I was very happy. 

https://uk.lush.com/products/masks/rosy-cheeks

I don't really have too much to say about the face mask other than it lives up to everything it claims to do. I thoroughly recommend before purchasing any Lush face masks, you should ask to have them tested on your skin, just in case. I spent a good while smelling all of the masks and Rosy Cheeks was indeed my favourite (with Oatfix being a solid second, though I have already owned this one). It smells absolutely divine, just like roses, a few of my friends have asked to smell my face whilst I have been wearing it and they have all freely stroked my face once I have taken it off. I NEED to repurchase in a bigger tub.

https://uk.lush.com/products/breath-fresh-air

Lastly, on the same day I bought Breath of Fresh Air, toner water. I love the smell of this, I cant really describe it other than it smells very fresh (as it claims) when sprayed on my face it feels so cooling and it just feels like it will benefit my skin so much - which it has. I spray it every evening, after I've taken my make up off and I just take a simple cotton pad and wipe it all off my face - which then takes off the remainder of my make up. When I wake up in the morning, my skin is so soft and fresh and I just love it.


So, I made my comeback! Hopefully I will post more, more frequently (whomever may read this, please leave post suggestions in the comments). Thank you for taking your time to read and I apologise for frequently rambling. 

Chelsey x

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