I spent too much money on make up last week. Oops.

Just thought I would share a few of my new make up loves with you.
No fancy big post this time, just a cheeky little reminder that I own too much make up and could probably give you tips on most things, as I have probably tried them. Yes, my bank account hates me.

Anyway, so as everyone does when they get paid, they give themselves a little treat, I may have gone past the treat point...
These are the little gems I found this month, that were worthy of a mention.

I bought this from TK MAXX for £4.99 (RRP £6.99). Rimmel Scandal Eyes Retro Glam in Extreme Black

...and LOOK AT HOW AMAZING IT IS. I can't apologise enough for my eyebrows, who knew iPhone cameras were this good at close up...

MAC Lipsticks, of course. Left: Viva Glam II (£15.50) Right: Saigon Summer. (£15.50)Bottom: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Retro Glam Mascara in Extreme Black (As Before) 

Let me tell you about a little obsession I have. It has a name and it's name is M.A.C. Their Lipsticks. I own too many, I need to buy a box especially for them now, as I buy one a month, it's just something I have accepted that I MUST do now.

Their foundation, well it's the only foundation I have worn for at least 6 years. And don't even get me started on their pigments, I wish I owned one, they are just so beautiful. Next pay day? Yeah, I think so...

I'm sorry, I already used this when I took this photo. I'm terrible! But Topshop's Bronzer is so good! The only complaint I have is that it doesn't seem to be pressed enough, it goes very loose when you use it. For £9, compared to the usual £25 I would spend, it's pretty good though! It only comes in one shade, so no faffing, easy peasy :)

Just for good measure, this is how I spent my evening. FaceTiming my mother dearest and my baby boy, who I miss more than I thought possible!

 Much Love,

Chloë

XO

Happy New Year!!!!

So, New Year, new start and all that, who's got New Years resolutions? And who is actually going to stick to them?

I am actually not setting myself one this year, because I feel last year was such a successful year for me in so many ways. This time last year, I would never think in a million years that I would be where I am now, only a year on.
So this year, my only resolution is to carry on the way I have been.
I find with resolutions, because you put so much expectation around it, it actually becomes harder to stick to and as soon as January is over, it goes way out the window. If there is something you really want to stick to, whether it be a diet, a promise to try harder to be productive or even just treat yourself a littler nicer, don't call it a resolution, call it a life change or something you think you will stick to and make it fun! Don't make it the be all and end all, if you slip up, that's fine, you don't even need to tell anyone, just pick up where you left off. After all, we are human, and we are allowed to not do everything the way we planned, otherwise we would be boring and just robots! We are allowed to have fun ;)

Back to New Years Eve though, what did you all do? I would love to know, might give me some ideas for things to do in future years!
I went to Troxy in London, Dollop (click for link to their Facebook) were holding an event there. MK, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Wilfred Giroux and others were playing. Pretty safe to say it was an amazing way to start the year. Great friends, old and new, ridiculous music and talks of an even better year than the last!
Dollop puts on a few events around the country through out the year, check them out. Definitely worth it! It was set to be the best NYE night in London, so it had a fair amount of hype around it, but my God, did it deliver! The venue itself was crazy, Troxy is actually a theatre, but it lends itself well to these type of events, having a lower section which gets pretty packed and sweaty and a higher section that is enormous and you can chill out a bit back there. It even has a balcony section, as most theatres do, but you were allowed to sit up there and watch it all going off on the lower level, it was a bit mesmerising!

I can't apologise enough for the state of me in some of these photos, but welcome to our messy little world on NYE 2014:

Sorry for the terrible iPhone front camera quality photos!

Yeah. I think I rocked those glasses...

Half of the team.

Before I go, I promise you the last post is coming soon about my Albums of last year, I have had a bit of a crazy week. I am sorry!!

Much Love & New Year good wishes,

Chloë XO

We Scream Records. Definitely worth a listen!

It's always good to have something new enter the scene, especially if it has a lot of hype, excitement and therefore potential. Everything starts from the bottom and works it's way to the top (queue 'Drake -Started from the Bottom').

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love stumbling across a new artist, track or album and having something fresh to follow and fill that gap that is forever a little bit open.

What's better than an artist, track or album? A whole new label. All of it in one, and continuously releasing absolute bangers. By that incredibly descriptive choice of words, you will probably guess, it is an electronic label, predominantly House.

Let me introduce you to, We Scream Records.

Owned by Louis Robinson and Jono Green, right out of London, they bring you fresh Deep House and Tech House records from a variety of producers and artists from the UK and South Africa. 

They are currently in the middle of a Christmas and New Year campaign, so it would be a great time to check out what they have to offer on their Soundcloud, as the downloads are currently free. How lovely and generous, eh? (Click the word 'Soundcloud' for the link). 

I would definitely suggest to give 'Heart Strings' by Louis Robinson (Jono Green remix) and 'You got to Lose' a listen. Louis has just posted up a naughty little mix for you all as well, because he's nice like that! 

Got your attention? Check out their website and youtube page (again, click on the words for the links), Louis is also a resident DJ on London's Dance Power Station, 'Electric'! Where We Scream Records will be doing weekly takeovers every Sunday 6-7pm up until the New Year, so tune in here!

I can't stress enough how hard it is for musicians to get started in the industry, every share, follower, listen is like another Christmas present!

I actually met Louis at the London club, XOYO, about a month or so ago and started chatting. You meet the best, most interesting people when you least expect it. Especially in this industry, networking and socialising is key. Although, I can't exactly say I was in the best state, he is a genuinely really nice guy and very talented, so obviously, when he told me about his new label and showed me what he does, I had to share it with all of you too! You're welcome!

As I was writing this post, Louis has just told me, he has posted his brand new mix on youtube. Don't you feel special, getting this literally as it is happening?! This is my little Christmas Present to you all, enjoy!

Much Love,

Chloë

XO