5 Things #13

I really need to get back into posting regularly - Fingers crossed this time, it happens!

5 Songs

Paolo Nutini - Better Man

Disclosure - When A Fire Starts To Burn

Ellie Goulding - Beating Heart

Icona Pop - Ready For The Weekend

Faul Wad Ad vs Pnau - Changes

5 To Look At

1. Starting off on a not so positive note, I was heart broken reading this column about a young man's suicide, less then 24 hours after leaving hospital. 
2. I love the #irishbbloggers chats, and Kat from Dolly Rouge did a live stream during it! I was blown away with everything she knows & it's so helpful.
3. There's a brand new budget make up brand out, & I really want to try a lot of things from Makeup Revolution... Especially the bright eye palettes for £4!
4. But for every budget product, there's a high end one... Like the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes! I love Radiant Magenta on Orla from Make Up Over Mind 
5. I really enjoyed Wolf of Wall Street (all three hours) but the Honest Trailer is even better!

5 That Made Me Smile

After a bazillion years (honest), I got my laptop back! Whoo! They forgot to send my charger, but I'll take what I can get.

I had unreal cravings from a good Creme Egg this week, and woke up last Saturday to a package of chocolate from home.. I don't want to eat it because then it'll be gone though...

Last weekend, my three sisters were dancing in the Irish Dancing Irish Solos & I am now the proud older sister of two champions! They all placed & came home with medals, yay!

My laptop back meant I had to get cracking on my 25 page German essay. An all nighter on Monday meant I could go hand it in Tuesday & then go back to bed. The relief.

It's my birthday next week! Yay! I'm sad I won't be home, but it's my 21st, so excitement is settling in.

How're you?

Chloe x

5 Things #12

5 Songs

Haim - Falling

Foals - My Number

John Newman - Losing Sleep

Sub Focus - Turn Back Time

Walking On Cars - Tick Tock

5 To Look At

I won't lie, I may have sent a few Snapchats of me as Snow White to various people. No-one seemed impressed.


Exam time equals 3 times more films than usual & my favourite recently was Wolf of Wall Street. Leo is MAGNIFICENT.

I know, I know, I'm immature. But seeing Taylor Swift being kicked at the Grammy's made my day.

Maybe everyone hates the thought of VDay so early, but hey ho, these puns made me chortle. (I will be spending Valentine's alone, probably in work. I'm sending a card to myself.


Photoshop is one of the most talked about things these days - I won't lie, I occasionaly edit my photos when my nail polish is all around my nails, or to add my text etc. But this music video shows the transformation happening. (I don't understand it either)

5 That Made Me Smile

I found these gorgeous Converse reduced on Asos, mulled it over, decided I wanted them.. And they were gone! Off I went in a mood, but on return my friend told me they were back in a six. Hopefully my 6 & 1/2 feet will squeeze!

I'm currently doing my exams for Semester 1 of Erasmus, & I've two down, two to go. I'm dreading the final two but one has already gone really well!

I couldn't help but laugh at this tweet from a police station... Imagine coming out of Miss Selfridge & finding everyone else was gone home!

I'm not actually going, but like half the country I was up to get Garth Brooks' tickets, for my parents. They have been bought, but I've told my mum I couldn't get them - It's her birthday present.

Speaking of my mum, I will be seeing her in one week & one day... Plane tickets are booked! (I'll see the rest of my family too, obviously.) 

How was your week?
Chloe x

5 Things #11

5 Songs

Ellie Goulding - You, My Everything

Foo Fighters - The Pretender 

Ellie Goulding - Goodness Gracious

The Blizzards - Postcards

Disclosure - Latch

5 To Look At

I'm a weirdo & love looking at home stuff, so I loved this article on Buzzfeed about how to prettify all the everyday eyesores at home!

I spent a good half an hour or so watching all of Jimmy Kimmel's Mean Tweets videos.. They're so bad but hilarious.

If you've seen Kate Upton's V Magazine cover, how did you feel about it? I loved Zee-Railed's post on why it's wrong for just anyone to be able to strip her online.

Mental health is still a big issue in Ireland, so Darragh's very honest article is well worth a read - About his failed suicide attempt & how he feels now.

I absolutely LOVE figure skating, it's the highlight of Winter Olympics for me. So this video of 'Riverdance on Ice' made me wish I could figure skate & still Irish dance. Boo.

5 That Made Me Smile

This weekend, I'm going to visit my boyfriend for the first time - I'm really looking forward to seeing where he lives!

I've taken the photos for my Cocoa Brown Tough Stuff review twice, & lost them twice. I finally found them & could write my review!

The news that Beaut.ie would be making a return pretty much just made my week.

After butting in on one of Sharon's conversations on Twitter, she offered to send me over some ebooks that she had, for my Kobo. The kindness of bloggers!

During the week, I found a video of myself competing in my parish's Dancers & Chancers - I had to learn how to Irish dance to a modern song. It was actually really fun & made me kinda want to do more!

5 Things #10

5 Songs

One Republic - Counting Stars

Rizzle Kicks - Lost Generation

Emeli Sande - Read All About It

Hudson Taylor - Chasing Rubies

Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You

5 To Look At

I shared this link on my Facebook page, but wanted to include it here too - If you saw the documentary on Donal Walsh, or know his story, I think it's worth a read for another perspective.

I know I can't be the only one suffering post-Christmas lack of funds. I caught sight of this template for a saving plan, where you start with €1 a week, & increase the amount by €1 every week, ending up with €1,378. There's also a kid's version (which feels a bit more realistic for me).

I saw Glitter Mama Wishes' 'Memory Jar' on her Instagram & when Yaz explained what it was, I loved the idea! & I'm going to make one this weekend.

Another 'goal' post I saw was Girl Friday's - The Day Zero Project, 101 goals in 1001 days! I also really like her list of aims - I'm not surprised it was hard thinking of them all!

Bad grammar really annoys me.. This picture is seriously something I just want people to know!

5 Things That Made Me Smile

Top of the list has to be spending time with my family over Christmas. I missed them like crazy!




Christmas dinner. Selection boxes. Stephen's Day dinner. Dessert. New Year's Day dinner. Ice cream. I feel like a queen. A tubby one, but so worth it.

When I came home, I added to my tattoo collection. I really like the ones I have :)

This compilation of 2013's best vines is long... But hilarious.

I went back to work for Christmas & got asked to work again when I'm home for February/ March - It's nice knowing I'll be earning money.

I'm going back to Germany on Sunday, which makes me a little sad, but like I just said, I'll be home in about 6 weeks! I know I'll probably end up even more homesick after being home for Christmas, while I'm studying in -25degrees haha, but that's life. At least I appreciate home!

Let me know how your Christmas & New Years went,

Chloe x

5 Things #9

5 Songs

The Original Rudeboys - Never Gonna Walk Away

The Vamps - Can We Dance

Zedd ft Hayley Williams - Stay The Night

Birdy - Wings

Jake Bugg - Broken

5 To Look At

1. A few weeks ago, I replied to a tweet by Kirstie on morning routines, & the result was this piece on how long it takes 6 women to get ready in the morning!

2. A variety of Irish artists have collaborated on Simple Things, an album made as the soundtrack to the battle to break the cycle of suicide in Ireland - A tenner well spent. 

3. I've watched What Richard Did a few times, but Jack Reynor's performance still gets me! It's such a brilliant, moving Irish film.

4. After hearing that McFly & Busted were uniting for a tour, I was excited. After seeing their first live performance, I'm even more excited!

5. Just in case anyone is going through the same "I want lots of food ideas" phase as I am, this website is pretty handy!

5 That Made Me Smile

1. Never mind smile, this Twitter convo made me sit on my bed & full on laugh. Some serious work there by those social media accounts!
2. After letting my skin fall to pieces over here, & reading review after review on Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, I finally took the plunge & I now enjoy cleansing.. Morning & night.
3. One night last week after a few drinks, I started dreaming of a Chinese & came close to tears thinking about one. Coincidentally, one of my friends asked the next day if I wanted to get a Chinese. Yes, yes I did. It was fabulous.
4. I'm going to Frankfurt for the weekend, seeing my boyfriend & his friends.. Who are bringing stuff from home for me. Seriously looking forward to it!
5. My blog views have gone up quite a bit the last two weeks, which makes me smile! I'd love to increase my GFC followers to 200, & increase my Facebook page likes a bit - It really motivates me!

How was your week?
Chloe x

5 Things #8

5 Songs

One Direction - Story of My Life

Kodaline - All Comes Down To 

78Violet - HotHouse

Emilé Sande - Lifted

Ellie Goulding - I Know You Care

5 To Look At

1. I absolutely love CherrySue & especially because I discover hilarious videos like this! Lip sync battle? I'm there.
2. I keep meaning to cook better food, & then forgetting, so I'm making this Pinterest board my new point of reference.
3. I could get lost for ages looking at threads on life hacks. I love these beauty tips!
4. I've never seen Friday Night Lights, but after seeing this Emmy highlight reel, it's going to be my next series.
5. Not going to lie, I want all the Christmas sets. These Lancome ones, a few Benefit gift sets, & the Estee Lauder one would all be lovely.

5 Things That Made Me Smile

1. A cheeky Asos order means I now have a new bag, some disco pants, a shirt & shoes. Whoop!
2. I've booked a little trip to Milan with the boyfriend, where we're going to see Kodaline... Major whoop!
3. I'm typing this post while waiting on Nutella pancakes. I LOVE pancakes & Nutella only makes it better!
4. I got an email from Emma to say that I'd won a L'Occitane give-away - Cannot wait to get it when I'm home!
5. My boyfriend is up for the weekend, after a month of not seeing one another. Hence the Nutella pancakes! 

Let me know if anything happened for you this week, or if you have any music recommendations!

Chloe x

5 Things #7

5 Songs

James Arthur - Wrecking Ball
Kodaline - Brand New Day
Paramore - Still Into You
Lorde - Royals
Neon Trees - Everybody Talks


5 To Look At

1. I like food. How amazing do Rolo cookies sound?
2. I love my make up brushes & love showing my sisters how to use them - Thinking of picking up this set for a Christmas present after reading Emma's review!
3. I love the look of this cardigan & it's reduced! Very, very tempting.
4. If you're looking for a decent (Irish) film, this is a great starting point!
5. Feeling down? The 30 Happiest Facts Of All Time are bound to cheer you up!

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. I'M HOME! I had a wee accident & came home for a fix, but either way, a weekend in Ireland!
2. I managed to fit in a little bit of shopping while I was here. New trousers & make up!
3. I started college this week properly & okay, it's hard, but I'm hopeful!
4. I came home to a Stila After Glow Lip Colour courtesy of Sarah  & La Roche Posay Cicaplast Hands from Lovely Girlie Bits!
5. I love my family. :)

Do you have any songs/ reasons to smile?

Let me know!

Chloe x

5 Things #6

Have lost track of days. I have some blog photos taken but seeing as it's Friday & I have time to kill, I thought I'd write out a Friday 5 Things!

5 Songs
The Saturdays - What About Us
One Direction - I Would
Avicii v Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One
Iggy Azalea - Bounce
Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know

5 To Look At

1. Forget that I'm living in a colder climate now, I am loving this playsuit.
2. I'm well able to fend for myself, but new cooking ideas, especially on the cheap with basic items are always appreciated!
3. Amy Poehler is FABULOUS. Watching videos of her is a one way ticket to laughter.
4. I've just managed to catch up on some of my TV shows & am loving that someone put Great Irish Bake Off on Youtube!
5. I had to look for winter boots for the snow, but found myself gazing at gorgeous cut out boots instead..

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. I finally got internet! I have never faced so much hassle getting things sorted.
2. Two of my besties are visiting this weekend. Arriving in less than 3 hours :)
3. It was actually a few weeks ago that I represented my rowing club in Dancers & Chancers (Think Strictly Come Dancing, but Irish dancing) & am still hearing good things about it!
4. I'm probably big headed, but getting random texts from friends/ family saying "I miss you" etc, are sad, but it also makes me smile that they're thinking of me.
5. I finally got my tattoo & I am utterly delighted everytime I see it.
   

5 Things #5

It's exactly a month since I last posted.
My bad.

5 Songs
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Avicii - Wake Me Up 
Florence + The Machine - Cosmic Love
Wallis Bird - Encore
Ryan O Shaughnessy - No Name


5 To Look At

1. I am not allowed eat. I am looking at anything to do with food.
2. I have a new-found obsession with Instagram & LOLed heartily at the Disney version.
3. If you blog & seem to be running out of ideas, join in with Girl Friday's September Beauty Blog Challenge!
4. Am also obsessed with tattoos. Other people's.
5. Orange Is The New Black. Just watch it.

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. A lil love story.
2. My 13 year old sister bought me the best dressing gown ever.
3. I'm going up north for the All Irelands next week.
4. I got nominated for the Blog Awards Ireland!
5. I'm off work til Tuesday. (With a sick cert, but every cloud..)

I won't lie, a day in bed & I'm bored stiff. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR WEEK. RECOMMEND STUFF.

Chloe x

5 Things #3

I'm not in a very cheerful mood this week - My laptop broke yesterday (taking all my notes, for exams next week, with it) so I'm hoping this post might make me smile a bit!

5 Songs

1. Spice Girls - Stop
2. Backstreet Boys - Everybody
3. 5ive - Keep On Movin'
4. Steps - Tragedy
5. S Club 7 - Bring It All Back

Yes, I very much had a 'cheesy 90's pop' week.. Who isn't cheered up by their favourite childhood music?


5 To Look At

1.  This cat shifting a hoover. I don't know, it makes me laugh.
2.  I have gone through this process a lot. But I PROMISEthis summer will be different. Or not.
3.  I think talking about rape culture is important - This article is a good read.
4.  I know, it's mean to laugh at other people's misfortune, but tough luck.
5.  I feel bad for finishing on a sad note. I like Jenna Marbles but her Draw My Life video is one of my favourites. But it made me cry.

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. The postman arrived with my lovely new camera yesterday!
2. Tonight, I'll be back rowing for the first time since last Autumn. I need to relieve some stress!
3. I got to meet lots of lovely beauty bloggers for the first time last Saturday at a Cocoa Brown lunch, & meet the lady behind my favourite tan - Marissa Carter
4. I had a really nice night out with one of my friends, even if it did reduce my cabability to study the next day..
5. As usual, my sisters brighten up my week - One of them came 5th in the All Irelands last week, & when I asked my youngest sistser to wake me this morning so I could study, she woke me up with breakfast in bed!

PS - If anyone has any suggestions on a nice, not extremely expensive laptop, please let me know - Guess who needs to start saving!

5 Things #2

5 Songs

1. Calvin Harris ft Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love 
2. Little Mix - Change Your Life
3. Kurt Hugo Schneider - Payphone/Call Me Maybe 
4. Bastille - Locked Out Of Heaven
5. Original Rudeboys - Bringing Me Down

Okay, I'm still on an Ellie Goulding buzz but I will limit myself to one song per post. Promise.

5 To Look At

1. I loved Sweet Valley & now, I love Kitty Catastrophe's Sweet Valley Revisited series. & I kinda want to re-read them.
2. I don't usually watch Britain's Got Talent but I was too lazy to move from in front of the fire last weekend, & I ended up wiping away a tear at Attraction's Shadow Dancing.
3. I'm doing this to my nails. Seriously. It's SO NICE.
4. We're all guilty of putting ourselves down. Cólleen's blog & the accompanying video from Dove are a real kick up the ass to stop that!
5. I hate Glee. But Pitch Perfect is NOT Glee. It's absolutely an amazing non-cringey musical film & I have serious envy of Rebel Wilson & Anna Kendrick.

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. The sun came out! It went away after a day but whatever.
2. Malteser bars now exist.
3. I made an order on Missguided & am really excited to get it! (I'm typing this up early so prob have it now!)
4. My 11 year old sister spent the evening reading through my blog & is helping me with this post!
5. I'm back in Dublin, with a study plan (boo) but also a few nice meetings with friends, etc scheduled!

5 Things #1

Hello!

I used to do a series on my blog every few weeks about what I'd been up to, etc. I've decided to revive it, just to share a bit more about what I like!

5 Songs

1. The Vaccines - Post Break Up Sex
2. Ellie Goulding - Explosions
3. Imagine Dragons - On Top Of The World
4. Trinitones - Teenage Dirtbag
5. Bastille - Pompeii

(There's a bit of a theme here, these were all played at Trinity Ball - A week later & I can't stop listening!)

5 To Look At

1. Viva Adonis' post on how to take better photos for your blog is incredibly helpful, clear & definitely worth a look!
2. Perks of Being A Wallflower - One of my favourite books & the film is almost as good.
3. Donna's post on Not Just Inside is amazingly inspiring & shows her to be a brilliant mum. Plus her daughter Lilly is adorable!
4. I'm not going to lie - I'm waiting 'til I start studying too hard. So far I've just been reading blogs.. & writing this post.
5. However one of my best friends keeps sending me motivational videos to make me start. This is my favourite. (Definitely want to look at the full film!)

5 Reasons I Smiled

1. This letter from an unemployed man to donate to the fund for JT McNamara is so, so kind.
2. Handing in my last assignment!
3. Looking at new hair colours, like this, this & this.
4. Don't judge me, but I've been procrastinating by watching Geordie Shore. Their slang is hilarious & I WILL make people use 'flanter' (flirty banter)
5. Chloe from Nurse Fancy Pants tweeted a link to the Emergency Compliment. Genius idea for a pick me up.