Carnaby and Campbell

I LOOOOOOVE finding new websites to shop on and recently I stumbled upon Carnaby and Campbell and I have fallen in love, with pretty much every piece. I am a sucker for a bargain and this website has that word plastered allll over it. So when payday came strolling round I find myself unable to resist and splurge on these little beauties...

Golden Lion Necklace £6.99

Rose Cameo Ring £4.00

80's Carpet Doctors Bag £8.00

Crown Ring £3.00

The Necklace of Lady Alice Wonder-Land £5.00

 I think you'll agree when I say, what absolute beauts and bargains. Can't wait to get them mixed and matched with my outfits when they arrive! If you like any of the pieces check out their website... 

www.carnabyandcampbell.com

@CarnandCam

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Latest Clothes Haul - H&M

If any of you are dedicated online shoppers like myself, then I'm sure you will have seen the recent sales that are literally, EVERYWHERE! Knowing this I took my little self of to the H&M website and had a peruse. Now I love H&M but when there is a sale on, it is literally like Primark, having to literally raid every rail and find nothing. Online however, is a whole different ball game. There is SOOO MUCH choice. And the bargains are so ridiculous I had to hold myself back far too many times! However, I did make these few purchases. (Please note, I AM STILL WAITING FOR THESE ITEMS 10 DAYS LATER H&M!!!!!) So I will let you know how they fit/have an outfit of the day post when I finally get them. Growl.

Not a great image and you can't see detailing all that great on the picture but rest assured, when they arrive, a closer look you will get!

In all honesty, I have not been that wowed by the service of H&M. However easy the process is, the delivery is shocking. It took them 4 days to process my order and I'm still waiting 6 days later for my items. I just want to wear them already. Two items that I also ordered with them are not arriving til August. Now its good that they have it on record that I want them and that they're going to send them to me. But it's a bit of a joke to be waiting a whole 6 weeks or so until I can get them. Just say they're out of stock H&M!!! Don't get my hopes up just to see them get dashed at the delivery date. 

I can't wait to get my package but if you are in need of an outfit for the weekend, I would reccommend going instore rather than ordering online. Soooo long!! 

Have you ever experienced any problems with H&M? Let me know in the comments section!

Ciao x

Fitness - Jodie Marsh SEMTEX

Okay, so I'm not the slimmest of girls, I do need/want to loose around 1 and a half stone (that's just for my own personal goal). So, I took up jogging. I know, of all people, me! I can not run to save my life so I had no idea what I was thinking when I went out and purchased my 'running gear'. I thought, if I brought these clothes, my motivation and determination would increase. You know, right tools for the job kinda thing. This lasted all of two sessions. I am currently getting ready to go for my third jog. And what am I doing? Writing my blog. All to stop myself from going. But! Fear not. I will get my sorry ass out the door. As they say, the only session you regret is the one you didn't do! I'm such a physicist. Not sure if that's the right word at all. 

I have taken to running in Gunnersbury Park which is directly opposite my house (Hooow convenient, I don't have to trek round half of London to get to my nearest gym now :) It's a bit windy today so it doesn't look too great....

And this is me after my jog.

 

If I'm to go on holiday with 4 STICK THIN girls, then my motivation must increase (love food far too much though). Also... how about this for motivation...

Bleurgh, why is she so hot?

Also being powered along with a little help of these...

I am a power machine. These give me so much energy it's actually ridiculous. Still doesn't mean I can run round the whole park without stopping though :(. I had seen these soooo many times on Twitter with success stories. These are called SEMTEX. They claim to;

 support your exercise and workout routines, this perfectly balanced formula will deliver unrivalled results. If used as part of a balanced diet JST Jodie Semtex will support your efforts to achieve your ultimate sporting and workout goals giving you that desired edge

Basically, their a fat burner. And a good one at that. You take 2 capsules half an hour before your workout and on non workout days (fare few for me) you take 2 in the day but 4-6 hours apart. I have taken these before and saw a good result, but I got lazy again, and with the love of food, put back on weight (due to not exercising).  So, I'm back on them a determined to have a beach body for my holiday! ....Best get running...

Ciao x

How Much Is Your Face Worth?

I saw this on somebody else's blog and it made me wonder just 'how much my face is worth'. So, I will share with you the products I use on my face on a daily basis. I don't think even I am prepared for this...

So, this is my face regularly ....

Baaaa selfies like this make me cringe so hard

So, I obviously start with foundation ...

My foundation NARS Sheer glow (Light 4) at £30.50

Benefit Erase Paste  (No1) for lovely black bags and spots that often occur. £19.50

YvesSaintLaurent Touche Eclat (No2) to highlight my cheekbones and cupids bow. £22

Mac Paintpot (Bare Study) all across the eye. £14.50

Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner with a standard cat flick. £7.99

Maybelline Mega Plush Volume Express Mascara and lashings off it. £7.99

Benefit Dallas Bronzer for a slight contour, nothing to dramatic for day time. £23.50

Mac Blush (Springsheen) lightly swept on the cheeks £17.50

Either...

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Gloss £8.00 (duty free)

Or

Mac Creamsheen Creme Cup on the lips. £14.00

And last but not least...

Sleek Luminous Pressed Powder (01) £6.99

And BOOOM.
The finished look at a total of...£164.47/158.47 
(depending on lip choice)

This seems so much more when i'm putting it on...

OMG!!! I did not expect that for a second, and my face doesn't even look like a supermodel. Massive disappointment. However, I love the products I use and they do last a long time soooo?! Can't really complain... can I? .... can I? :/

Before I saw this last night I was trawling through other people's blogs and realised many a bloggers hold make up sales of the products they have reviewed. So these products will have literally only been used once or twice or even just swatched and get sold at a such a bargain price! Definitely one to look into next time I need some more make up - aaaaaaaah. 




Okay, a little reflection when editing this. 
This is only my daily make up. I literally dread to think of all the stuff I have in my draws of make up. HOW MUCH MONEY HAVE I SPENT AHHHHH

Prom

This is just a little post to show off my beautiful cousin. She doesn't know she's on here but looks how gorgeous she is..

I LOOOOVE her dress and her hair looks amazing and she has accessorized beautifully! Classy birrrd. She'll be at her prom right now so I hope she's having a blooming awesome time. 

Here's a couple from my two proms. Can guarantee in the second one, I was the most drunk one on the night... No shame

The foxy lady in red is Megan of Baroqueetroll.blogspot.com 

Check out her blog, full of lots of different DIY tutorials and hauls! 

Ciao x

Buy of the Week

This year, I have come to realise, that eBay is a magical, yet dangerous place to venture. I have brought many a bargains from here this year and here is my latest...

Brand new River Island shoes, HALF THE PRICE! (were £65) Now, I've seen these a few times in River Island and have been anchoring to buy some shoes in this style for soooo long now. And eBay done me good!

I can see me pairing these with a pair of jeans and a blazer, some peg leg trousers and beaut accessories, or even with a pretty dress to roughen the look up a bit. (I'm not all that girly) No doubt a lot of wear will come from these through the summer and autumn to come. What bargain have you picked up recently? Let me know!

Another little beauty is from Claires. I often underestimate Claires and regularly forget the fact that they sell accessories. And nice ones at that too! I popped in their whilst I was home this weekend and picked up this chunky chain necklace for a bargain (love this word) £7!! In places like Topshop and River Island etc, you are paying double the price, if not more. You do have to be careful what you pair it with though otherwise this could look more 1980's hip hop rather than classy, sophisticated (sort of) look that I want to try and pull off. 

Please excuse the typical mirror/phone in hand pose, camera broke on me :(

Ciao x

Latest Beauty Haul

So, I'm ridiculous when it comes to make up. I can't go into a store and just buy 1 item. So here's a little collection of the items I have brought in the past month or so :) - this is a little lengthy as I've reviewed some of the products, so sit back and enjoy!

 Some of these are the best products I've ever brought. Others, not so. I have always been a bit of a Mac foundation whore, but last month I decided enough was enough, I needed to experiment with others. I sit for hours and watch make-up tutorials on YouTube and so many YouTubers rave about NARS Sheer Glow so this was my next purchase. The service is brilliant and they help you choose the perfect shade for your colour. I'm pretty pale but there was three different shades of paleness for me to choose from to suit the tone of my skin. Amazing. I find Mac either too yellowy or too pale. I was determined to finish the bottle of Mac I still had, but I could not resist. I think I've used the Mac once since I've had NARS. Naughty naughty.

Pacco Rabanne Black XS. My all time favourite perfume! I normally don't get big bottles because I find them ridiculously expensive. But, duty free! The 80ml bottle for something like £39.99. What a barjaaainnnn. (Yes, that is suppose to be said with a J). I wear it everyday and it lasts all day. It's quite a strong deep smell but that's what I love. Love a bit of musk!

Maybelline The Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara (the greeny/blue one). I was a little sceptical about this at first as it's supposedly made from gel?! Personally couldn't tell the difference, but I do love it. Goes on nice, doesn't flake, strong black colour and actually does what it says, gives me long, voluminous lashes. The only downfall I have with this is the brush. I feel its a bit flimsy so doesn't let me get quite as close to the lash line as I'd like.

 These little selection of goodies are some of my favourite products. I have recently just started using gel eye-liner (I know, where the hell have I been?!) I bloody love it! I sometimes find liquid eyeliners get sticky and make my eyes sore. I also find that one side of my eye will go a nice matt finish where as the other side looks like I have a piece of plastic layered over it?!  No idea what that's about. Either way, Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24H (which is true, I slept in it last night :/) You are like a little piece of heaven to my eyes! Easy to apply, lasts all day but comes of easily, smudges easily to create the smokey eye and more importantly, there's loads of it which means I won't have to buy any for aaages!

The Sleek Luminous Powder with an SPF of 15 is a little delight. Gives my make-up a nice 'luminous' finish and is an absolute bargain at £6.99. (In general, I find sleeks range pretty decent and good value for money! You can buy it in SuperDrug or online.) I don't think it lasts all day, but it doesn't state that it does, so you do have to reapply a couple of times throughout the day. But I don't mind :)

All the other products are of decent quality also, and all relatively cheap. The white compact is a gold highlighter (Sunbeam) from Topshop, the item below that is a little highlighter from Along Came Betty (starlight shine) from Tesco, the cream coloured paint pot is a cream eyeshadow from MAC (Bare study). An everyday item that I love, as a base or on it's own and lastly the peach coloured Revlon Photoready cream blush (pinched 100), a little difficult to apply but has a nice finish.

I hope this hasn't bored you too much, if you would like to know anymore about any of the other items, let me know. 

Ciao x

Barcelona

Last month, me and my favourite, Sian, took a little trip to sunny Barcelona. We both needed some sunshine, relaxation and exploring in our life and booked and went within 3 weeks. A little spontaneous by my own standards. The flights were £40 return, how could I refuse?! Granted it was RyanAir, my first flight with them, but we had no problems!

I tried to brush up on some spanish before I went, thought I nailed the question 'Where is the toilet?' 'Um bosco el aseo?'. Turns out this is definitely not what I thought :(. Something about the jungle?! Anyone care to tell me what I was asking, please feel free.

How beautiful is this view btw? #'nofilter'

Me and Sian working the shades

We spent our holiday soaking up the sun, walking... a lot, eating, drinking, partying, a wee bit of shopping and exploring the beautiful works of Ghandi.

Here are some beauty snaps of the City and various other momentums.

Although the food and drink were quite pricey, it could be expected in a big city. I couldn't recommend Barcelona enough, a beautiful city, beautiful food, beautiful buildings, beautiful beach and THE best shopping city I have been to in a while. So much so, we're booking again to go next year especially for that reason! You can't stop a girl doing what she loves best - shopping :).

Ciao x

GLOSSYBOX

GLOSSYBOX

I don't know if anyone has heard of these, most likely you have, but a friend told me about these a few months back. Basically, you pay once a month £10 and you receive a box full of beauty goodies, usually 5 or 6 products. This can be anything from skincare, to make-up, nails to hair care. I have fallen in love. You get to try samples/sometimes full size products that you may never usually buy/never heard of. So far I have pretty much loved every box I have got, minus a couple of shoddy products. This has not swayed me yet though. I have seen a few bloggers be disappointed with past boxes and I'm not really sure how you can be?! You always receive products over the value of what you pay for the whole box. Yes, okay, cause you don't like/aren't going to use that item. But isn't that the whole point of GLOSSYBOX? To try new products?! 

The boxes are cute little designs and there is a limited edition one every now again, the one in the picture below is a Daisy Lowe edition which is beaut and come with some great products. These have become quite handy storing some of my make-up... 

Unfortunately, mine have got a little scruffy :(

These are a few of the products I have received so far. You also get a little guide with what products you get, how to use them and some general tips.

 I might do a little review on some of these products soon :) 

Surprisingly, I have been finding myself loving the skincare products, a little unusual as I'm a sucker for make up. But, I literally use the skincare stuff everyday. I'd say they were definitely worth it and you should check their website out, there's different options available if you didn't want to get one every month.. www.GLOSSYBOX.co.uk

Thanks for stopping by :D

Ciao x

...Please excuse the photo's they are suppose to be centered. Stupid thaaaaang won't do it :( 

10 facts about me.

Prim and proper for my interview

My first post was just a little introduction, I thought you should now get to know a little bit more about yours sincerely :). Here's 10 facts you should/might want to know;

   

1. I'm only 5.05ft :( - not even 5ft 1
2. I look about 15 but I'm really 21. 
3. I own farrrrrr too much make-up - bit of an addiction.
4. I'm stupidly indecisive. (I put undecisive, should also say I like to make up my own words?!) 
5. I want to be a wedding planner
6. I also want a B&B by the sea/lake/any kind of water when I'm old and semi-retired. 
7. I want to go to Disney World when I graduate
8. I'm originally an Essex bird. (I hate sparkles and glitter!)
9. I enjoy nights out in Retford far more than I should..      and last but by no means least 
10. My friend also blogs... (Not really a fact about me, I've just completely forgotten everything about myself :/ ) Check out her blog Click here

Ciao x

Let's get started...

 I should probably start by introducing myself, right? My name is Chloe :) a pure English thoroughbred, much to my own disappointment.  I am a student studying (obviously) Event Management (not so obvious) in the big ol' smoke London. Not sure of how much of this jibba is relevant buuut this is my first blog post, ever! And, I'm not so sure on what or how to start. So here are a couple of my favourite quotes that I like to think I live life, sort of by.

I wanted to start a beauty and fashion style blog but for now, I think I am going to keep it pretty general. Let's see how I cope... EEEK.

Ciao x