What I got for Christmas

Hello lovelies,

Christmas may be well and truly over (We took down the decorations yesterday - Sob!) but I thought I'd do a little post on what I got from friends & Santy (Yes, the big man still delivers my presents. I'm a believer.)

I've seen a few posts with disclaimers on them, reminding their readers that they are not bragging about their gifts. I simply love these type of posts, as it appeals to my inner curiosity, so I wanted to share my presents just in case any one has run out of other posts to nose through!

My presents.

I was incredibly lucky in what I received. Probably enough bath & body sets to last til next Christmas - A ready made excuse to chill out in a bath sometime soon. 

My main present was an Android tablet, which I requested for travelling, because my laptop was giving me awful back pains & I felt 19 going on 90... Coupled with my lovely new diary, I will try to be a tad more organised this year! 

Lancome La Vie Est Belle is a perfume I've been lusting after for a while, so when I saw a set in the Christmas sales, I picked it up for myself. I also picked up a new purse a few months back, and kept it until Christmas. I gave it to my parents, to give back to me as a present! I appreciate it more like that.

Beauty & nail-related bits & bobs.

I should also have enough make up to last me for a very, very long time.. But I can't say no. YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat is my new favourite thing, followed closely by the Real Techniques Expert Face brush. Lots of new nail polishes, a few nail wraps to experiment with, & Benefit's Sexy Little Stowaways kit, and I'm a happy bunny.

So, that's Christmas & the season of good-will gone for another year. I'll try get up a post on the few things I picked up in the sales, but there may be a spending ban on the way!

If you did a post on your Christmas gifts, feel free to leave a link in the comments so I can re-live the joy of gifts all over again!

Chloe x

Mice & Easy

Hey!

I have to admit, I am a sucker for nail polishes. I haven't used a ridiculous amount of some that I just 'had to' buy, but one thing I'm not big on is collections. Until this one came along.

How cute is the packaging? I was easily amused by this.

OPI's Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection looked pretty, I don't have THAT many reds or pinks, and the mini bottles seemed like a sensible option, with just 3.75ml in each bottle (If You Moust You Moust, The Colour of Minnie, I'm All Ears & an OPI topcoat).  And then it arrived in the post & I realised that my love for one polish overshadowed all the others. 

(L-R) The Colour of Minnie, If You Moust You Moust, I'm All Ears, Rapidry Topcoat

'If You Moust You Moust' jumped out at me - I'm a big fan of creme finishes. While I've read a few reviews claiming that it's a standard pink, I don't have anything like it. I expected a light pink but what I got was much nicer - A bright, yet not neon polish. To be frank, if you're a fan of Barbie pink nails, stock up on this quick. If not, it's still a nice colour for when you want something simple. 

I won't lie, it does take three coats for opacity. Normally this doesn't bother me, but seeing as the mini bottle is quite small, I wanted to get as much use out of it as possible. (I have a ready-made excuse for picking up the full size.)

Three coats of If You Moust You Moust.

Like what you see? I originally purchased the set for €14.50 from Cloud 10 Beauty, but Beauty Emporium currently have the full sized bottle on offer for €6.75. It's a sign. 

Have you been lured in by collections, to find one stand out polish?

Until next time,
Chloe x

2013

Well girls, I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas! And of course, best wishes for the new year. I was quite awful in the last few months and completely neglected my poor blog - But hopefully this will be the start of my blogging comeback. What better way to start than by a little post on my resolutions? 

1. Keep up blogging.

I love writing posts and reading a variety of beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogs. I've always taken quite a casual approach to my blog, but after losing a few cameras/ camera chargers/ and having a broken laptop for most of the summer, I lost my rhythm and couldn't seem to finish or publish any posts. This will be rectified!

2. Be healthier.

This encompasses a wide range of things - Like most people, I'd like to keep my weight and figure at a reasonable level. But, I want to do it safely, for the long term. I know the 'ideal weight' for my height, and while I don't weigh myself regularly, I know that I hover around the one figure which I'd prefer to be lower. But in general, I'd like to tone my stomach up to its old level. This means taking advantage of the free college gym and cutting down on junk but NOT getting obsessed.

3. Sort my life out.

Basically, I am not fully satisfied with college or things in general. I don't really know what to do in the future, and have spent my holidays thinking about work and college. Quite frankly, I would rather work full-time than sit in college, but I feel as if a degree will be worth it, particularly after staying this long. This year will see me moving to Germany for a year, so hopfully some motivation hits me and I figure out exactly what I want, even for the short term. 

So, they are my major plans for 2013. I have a few smaller goals, which I might pop up in a later post - I'm hoping to include them in a '21 before 21' series!

I hope everyone has a fabulous NYE/Day and may it be the start of lots of good thing to come!

Chloe x