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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October Favourites.

Hello you lovely people!
Look at this, two blog posts within two weeks of each other - aren't you lucky? 
If you can't tell I'm getting back into this whole blogging, videoing thing again, which I'm very happy about, because if you know me, you know I love being creative and I love expressing my opinion etc. 
If you haven't already guessed from the title - this post will be my October favourites!

October was a strange month - it felt like it absolutely flew past but then I felt like I was waiting ages for Halloween to hurry up and then it just passed like it never even happened. I just cannot believe we are already in November! In just under two months 2016 will be over and done with and 2017 will be upon us - which is a very strange concept. 
So, after boring you all to death - here are my monthly favourites!

Good Omens - Terry Pratchett

My first favourite is Good Omens. My boyfriends Auntie bought me this when she had discovered that I had never read a Terry Pratchett book (she and my boyfriend were very surprised and partly disgusted). Therefore, she decided that she would treat me to the book. I haven't read it all - but I am absolutely loving what I have read so far. I am finding it so funny and its most definitely one of those books that you cannot put down! I am certainly loving all the Queen and Freddie Mercury references so far. Thank you Sara if you're reading this!

FACE - PixiWoo

My boyfriend, Bailey, bought this for me as an early Christmas present as I stood in ASDA staring at it for quite a while, debating whether I should buy it or not. If you know me, you know I am a big fan of YouTubers and spending my evenings watching YouTube, so it will come as no surprise when I tell you that I read this in one evening. I didn't realise until I bought the book that it's actually aimed at aspiring make-up artists, which at first I was a bit unhappy about, though once I began to read it, I actually enjoyed it and learnt so much about my skin and make-up. I can happily say that this book has left me wanting to be a make up artist.

Zootropolis DVD
Nick Wilde POP Funko
Judy Hopps POP Funko

I'm not sure whether I have featured this movie on my blog yet (I apologise if I have), but I remember seeing the characters from Zootropolis everywhere in the Disney Store one day when I entered and being very confused - but the people in the Disney Store had explained that it was a very, very good and popular movie - so the same day I went out and bought it and I instantly fell in love. Never in a million years did I expect the film to be as good as it was! It made me laugh, it made me cry - its just incredible. and of course when visiting HMV I couldn't resist the POP Vinyl figures of Judy and Nick themselves to add to my collection.

Ariel Tsum Tsum
Flounder Tsum Tsum
Sebastian Tsum Tsum

Sticking with the Disney theme - I bought these three Tsum Tsums. Though I don't have much to say about them as they are only soft toys - The Little Mermaid has always been my favourite Disney movie and to have these little guys sat on my desk on a daily basis makes me very happy. 

Morphe 35T

My next favourite is the Morphe 35T palette which I had fallen in love with long before the previous palette I bought (35K) - but as you can see a lot of the shades are pink - and pink eye shadow has never really suited me, even though I do have green eyes - so I bought it, trying to be a little more adventurous and I'm so happy that they actually do suit me - I mean, I have most definitely been using the gold shade the most - but nevertheless, I have used the pink and purple shades.

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XL Plumping Gloss

Now. When buying this product I was quite sceptical. (I know I'm about the be heavily judged) but for a while I've been thinking of getting lip fillers - I certainly do not need lip fillers (hence why I don't have them) but I was just throwing ideas around. I bought the product in the hopes it would give me the effect of having plumper lips and I was right. The product is very strange. Its a very sticky substance and its very heavy on the lips and it is chocolate scented - which I don't particularly like. But after applying the product for about 10 minutes after my lips tingle and although the difference between the before and the after isn't huge - I definitely see a change. I get plumper lips without the lip filler!

NSPA Apple and Lime Facewash

This product is solved exclusively to ASDA. I bought this in October because my face began to dry up dramatically and I needed something to bring it back to life. I am no expert on skin, so I had no idea what product would help, so I just bought the face wash without thinking. I really like the formula and the smell - though they are comparable to Fairy Liquid (I still enjoy it). Once I wash it from my skin, it feels so soft and refreshed. 

Taylor Swift Perfume

 My Mom recently bought this for me (as it was on sale in Boots) and it has never caught my attention because I had always been in love with her Wonder Struck perfume and I didn't want to sway from it - I am glad I swayed. I was lucky enough to receive all three of her scents but this one is most definitely my favourite. I'm so bad at describing scents but its very sophisticated - it's not overly sweet, though it's not overly fresh...its just very grown up compared to her others.

Herbal Essences Shampoo
Herbal Essences Conditioner

In the months of October I had my hair dyed to a dark red/brown/ginger colour (which I absolutely love) and I bought the Ignite My Colour Shampoo and Conditioner and they're so good! I wont harp on too much, but they definitely do what it says on the bottle! My colour looks so much brighter and way more vivid and it makes my hair feel so luxurious after I dry it. I just love them and I will definitely purchase again.

This one is definitely a random favourite and I don't really have too much to say other than I'm really enjoying buying and receiving postcards - strange, I know - but if you head on over to my Instagram I also bought myself a selection of Disney Underground postcards which I love! (Thanks Tom for buying me a Las Vegas and New York postcard).

These slippers are from Primark, so unfortunately I cannot find a link for them, but I do remember they were £4. Without fail I will come back from a lecture, or a busy day and I will slip into them and just lounge about the flat in them, because they are so comfy. I believe they are memory foam, though I'm not 100% sure. 

Thanks for sticking around and reading!

Chelsey 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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30 Beauty Questions Tag.

I have recently been tagged in the '30 Beauty Questions' tag, and since it's been quite a while since I uploaded anything beauty related, I thought I would give it a go. I hope you all enjoy, maybe learn something new? and get a little bit of inspiration from my answers.

1. Do you remember your first makeup item? I mean, when I was younger I'd receive a lot of 'cheap' kids make up, but the first product I bought was a pencil eyeliner from Barry M.

2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications? Its a tie between Maybelline Last Sensational and Benefits They're Real! I have to say that the Maybelline one is definitely preferred, but both fit exactly what I look for!

3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation? It depends! In the summer, I rarely wear foundation, if anything its just a simple BB cream, but in the winter, I definitely prefer full coverage!

4. Favourite high end brand? It's so hard to pick one as I am a huge lover of Benefit, Urban Decay, MAC, NARS...etc. Though I own more Urban Decay products (my beloved Naked 2 will always win).

5. What cosmetic brand have you always wanted to try but still haven't? Tarte! I have fawned over Tarte products for so, so many years and I am yet to try their products.

6. Favourite drugstore brand? Ah Rimmel or Maybelline - I couldn't chose between them as they were staples in my earlier teenage years!

7. Do you wear fake eyelashes? When I go out with everyone from UNI, or its a very special occasion, I tend to buy a pair - I absolutely LOVE Fleur De Force's Eylure range!

8. Is there any kind of makeup you can't leave the house without? Whichever lipstick I am wearing on that day, granted its more than likely MAC Whirl. 

9. What is your most cherished beauty product? Has to be either my Naked 2 or my Morphe palette.

10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get loads of goodies at once?  I pick up items here and there, normally when I can't afford to be doing so - but I'm always on the hunt for new make up.

11. Do you have a beauty budget or do you spend freely? I usually spend freely, I mean, it depends if I have the money, I will spend it.

12. Do you utilise coupons, reward cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics? Unfortunately couponing its not something thats overly done in the UK, though when No7 have vouchers, I will use them to my hearts content - as well as my Boots Rewards Card.

13. What type of products do you buy the most? Definitely eyeshadows - although they're all basically the same colour.

14. Is there a brand that you absolutely cannot stand? Nope, I'm always looking to try new brands and I've never disliked any of them.

15. Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulphate? No, I never think of these kind of things, I trust a lot of bloggers and Youtubers and if they like the product, I'm certain I will too.

16. Do you have a favourite place to shop for makeup? Boots, boots all the way.

17. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine? I have an endless amount of skincare products - though more recently I've stuck to my Garnier Micellar Water and then Simple's Facial Toner and Hydrating Moisturiser.

18. Favourite bath and body brand? Lush...I cannot express how much I love Lush.

19. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose? Definitely Urban Decay, they have everything a girl could want and more!

20. What brand do you think has the best packaging? YSL, for sure. I think the packaging is so sleek and classy.

21. Which celebrity always has great makeup? Tanya Burr! Though some may not class her as a celebrity, she has been my role model for a long time - and I'm always keeping up with her lifestyle.

22. Do you belong to any online makeup communities? Not yet, though that's something that I would love to do in the future!

23. 5 favourite beauty gurus? Although they're all not 100% beauty guru's - these are people I like to watch/read about when they talk about beauty. Tanya Burr, Zoe Sugg, Gabriella Lindley (velvetgh0st), PixiWoo & Estee Lalonde.

24. Do you like multi functional products like lip and cheek stains? I've never really adventured into that type of beauty - though I have used bronzer for eyeshadow more than once.

25. Are you clumsy when putting on makeup? If I'm in a rush - then my make up will end up everywhere.

26. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes? Yes, I use Urban Decays - Primer Potion in Eden

27. How many hair products do you use on a typical day? If I wash my hair - then three products, if not, just the one.

28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation? If I'm having a bad skin day - concealer!

29. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes? When I was younger I had a make-up lesson from Estee Lauder - but other than that, I've had nothing, but would love to work with someone like NARS.

30. What do you love about makeup? Messing, in general. I love creating new looks and playing with new products. I love changing up eyeshadow combinations.

Thank you very much for reading and I apologise again for how long its taken me to upload a new post - I have had the busiest summer but I promise that from now on, uploads will definitely be more frequent. 

Chels 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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