My bags are packed, I'm ready to go.

That's a lie. My bags are not yet fully packed, but they will be. Soon.



Just in case there is a person left on this planet who has not yet been told; I am moving to Germany tomorrow, for one year. I study Law & German, so I'm off to study Law in Germany on Erasmus. Terrifying but exciting but confusing but it's happening. Despite my best efforts to thwart it!

I'm taking it all very casually. Out of my class, I was the one not bothered where I went, as long as it wasn't alone. I was the one to wait til last week to book flights. I was the one who just ended up being a disaster at organising myself! Two weeks ago, I was in London, where I lost my passport. Faced by the decision to either apply for a new one by Express Post (10 working days) or go to a counter (3-5 working days plus a bitta extra cash), I went with the cheapie. But hey, passport turned up last Friday. THREE DAYS EARLY.

There was then my suitcase fiasco - I bought my case last week, & started to pack it yesterday. After throwing in a few bits of clothing, my make up & some shoes, I decided to weigh it, just for some guidance on how much extra I could put in. Except the luggage scales read 30KG. A whole 10KG over. I threw out all my underwear, determined I could go commando for a while. All three tops were taken out - I was wearing them. Anything not liquid or sharp was dumped into my handbag. Surely I'd get away with it now? Oh wait. I was looking at the 'lbs' measurement, not KG. Turns out I have lots of extra room in the case!

Then there was going to print my boarding pass, with no ink in the printer. Grand, I'd do it in the library. Once there, I realised I again had no passport with me. A run home & a call to my dad in work, & we were sorted.

So for now, I am sitting in the middle of my (very clean but covered in clothes) room, which my sister has claimed strongly. I will charge my phone, iPod, & laptop before they're thrown in. I will pack some warmer clothes. I will wash myself... Just in case it takes me a while to buy shower gel in Germany. I will steal all my mammy's teabags & I will hopefully blog lots about my experience!

PS After writing this I went to look for travel quotes. I am now crying. I AM TERRIFIED. But it's only a year & it is an amazing opportunity. Onwards & upwards!

Chloe x

#SBBC 19: Storage

This is embarrassing. But right now, this is where my make up/nail polish/beauty crap is.

It WAS all nicely sorted out. Then I moved home & was just wearing whatever new stuff I bought til it got thrown to the top of the pile. But now, it needs to be sorted badly - there's only so much I can bring with me. So, here's what I would like.

This would be brilliant, under a dressing table, complete with mirror. 

I'm seriously considering making this. I used to have white walls, & colourful polishes would have looked so cool!

Even if I had the above dressing table, I like to see things, so I could live with this kinda storage. 

For now.. This is the only thing I need to worry about. How am I going to fit make up AND clothes in one suitcase, for a year?

PS - I'm thinking of writing posts on switching country for the year. Let me know if you'd like to read it? 

Chloe x

#SBBC 18: 10 Desert Island Items

If all your make up was taken, what 10 items would you repurchase?

L'oreal Super Liner Gel - I am nothing without thick, winged eyeliner. This is my favourite gel, & I use it on my waterline when I want more intensity.



Maybelline The Rocket mascara - I'm still loving this on my lashes so it's a definite repurchase.


Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan - Let's just pretend it comes with a tanning mitt & I won't have oompa loompa hands. I'm ploughing my way through the stuff.



Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief - Something that started out as a sample has become one of my great loves. Light but powerful.



MAC Lipstick in Daddy's Little Girl - Bright lips make everything better. Pigmentation & lasting power just enhance that.

L'oreal 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil - Coz you need something to take all the dirt off with, & I really like just rubbing this into my face, without the need for cotton pads.

OPI Nail Envy - I use this religiously under every nail polish. If only it stopped me from picking at them..



Revlon Colourstay Foundation - This is actually something I need to repurchase, right now. I don't tend to use it much in summer, but it is sacred in winter.

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish in Light - Something else that I must buy. Although it lasts forever.. that doesn't apply when you lose it. Best setting powder EVER.



Khroma Khloe Kardazzle Face Palette - Say hello to the best palette, which gives me a blusher, bronzer, highlighter & eight eyeshadows. I was panicking til I remembered this!

This is actually quite helpful.. I'm trying to narrow down what I HAVE to bring on Erasmus with me. While all these products will be coming, it's the extra bits that cause me hassle. What if I decide I want to wear orange nail polish & match my lipstick & eyeshadow to it? Unlikely, but these are the dilemmas I face.

Chloe x