Sunday 29 March 2015

Sunday Summary 29/03

I am so sorry about the lack of posts recently, between finals, working to pay for my expensive taste and pretending to have some pathetic excuse for a social life... it's been a tad hard, I don't have a whole lot of interesting things for you to read about! I do post on Instagram a lot though, if I am annoying you with my slight ghosting on here, chloeronauk is my username :)

Anyway, I spent a week at my parents house to chill out a bit after my exams, and to prepare myself for the next round!




1|| Real Techniques Core Collection are AMAZING. I don't get paid to say that, I have wanted them for ages and they are worth it!
2|| So I dyed my hair two tone :) On it's way to being black and white... got to take it slowly though.
3|| Lunching with Mumma Bear
4|| The new love of my life. Finally bought an Alexander McQueen Bag.
5|| Go home and Mum takes naps ;) so chilled though!
6|| Mumma Bear. Lotta love.
7|| So good to spend the week with my little man.
8|| Entered back into London with a bang. Of Mice & Men at Brixton. 100%. Blogging this ASAP!


Much Love,

Chloë Rona

Sunday 22 March 2015

Fuck it, I'm a dreamer and I'm dreaming on.

For anyone who doesn't know, yes, I sing more electronic stuff now, but you can't forget your roots.
I've always had a weird music taste, Electronic, Metal and R&B kinda being my go to favs. Which covers everything a bit... Basically I am easily pleased, apparently!

That's a lie, I'm not easily pleased, I am so fussy with bands/artists I actually like in those genres. Especially in Metal, because my God, do you get some shockers... I can't stand the winey singing stuff. Not to say it's bad, just not quite my thing anymore :) I also can't deal with overly heavy stuff, because I'm a bit of a pussy, let's be honest. So I just like a happy medium. So Architects, sit kinda perfect! And, that's exactly who I'm writing about...

So, most important people first, the vocals (I AM JOKING), Sam Carter... where do I start, how do you do that?! How do you get through an entire gig without messing up once?! It's not even just him, that whole band are so so on point. Perfect balance of serious and pissing about as well... gotta have a bit of fun really, can't be dealing with bands that take themselves too seriously! Saying that though... I am going to have to rant in a bit.. prepare yourself.


Roundhouse, immense. Architects, obviously immense.
They put on a show, perform well, connect with the crowd, they tick all the boxes. I was pleasantly surprised that they didn’t do their usual moaning. Sorry guys, but you don’t half moan in interviews. My only bit of sceptisism was that they would do that on stage, but thank God, there was none of that, they were pretty much the opposite, super appreciative and blown away as it was their biggest show to date, and their tour finale.



BUT. Here comes the rant... So, my Boyfriend, Will, told me the other day about an interview they had recently. with VICE, which you can read (here). I do agree with them that music needs to be sending a message and not just about insignificant nonsense, but insignificant nonsense is still quite nice sometimes if you just want to mentally chill out and turn off. I definitely think they should do a bit of research before saying Of Mice & Men are screaming about home cooked dinners, maybe then they might think before they speak, as the song is actually about Austin Carlille’s Mum, who passed away when he was 17. (Read Here) Just seems a whole lot like putting other people down to justify what you’re doing?
I actually did an essay recently on what other people in the music industry see as musicians and how confused the whole industry is, it was super interesting, when I get my grades back (if they’re good) I might tell you about it. But something that stood out to me was something that my friend and Will said in the surveys they did for me. ‘If you’re moaning about what someone else is doing then you’re not putting enough time into what you’re doing. Why does what other people do effect you?!'
Saying all that though, I would still definitely recommend seeing them live if you have the chance. They are decent guys and good musicians, they just need to cheer up a bit and maybe not lay into other people so much!



But again, put that aside, Architects are AMAZING. Too many bands/artists are too quick to fire insults, not just them, it actually pained me to say anything bad about them.

Much Love,

Chloë Rona

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Sunday Summary 14/03

Hey Hey!

I know it's Tuesday (still Monday for me, because I am still awake...SHOCKER). But it is exam week, my timetable is crazy, I am only just managing to do a weekly update now, that is all I have time for!! I'm sorry! Trust me, I'd rather be writing a blog post than an essay...


So I'm just going to quickly pop up a couple snaps of my favourite moments this week.




1|| My Pops enjoying the size of his coffee a bit too much at Le Pain Quotidien 
2|| The amazing Vegan Coconut Chia Pudding at Le Pain. (I went Vegan for a couple weeks, Post to come)
3|| OOTD. Leather Jacket & Jumper - AllSaints. Bag - Urban Outfitters
4|| Architects @ Roundhouse were on point (Post to come.)
5|| Exam week. Killer. Technology remix of a Moby track I was working on.
6|| My beautiful new MacBook Air 11", kitted out with a Michael Kors Sleeve & Alexander McQueen "Savage Beauty" Background
7|| Last but DEFINITELY not least. George, my housemate, not coping very well with exam week.


Much Love,

Chloë Rona
XO

Tuesday 3 March 2015

I Solemnly Swear that I am up to no good

Guys.



Promise not to be jealous when you read this post, 'kay?


Don't mean to brag but... sometimes, I manage to be pretty awesome (by shear luck).

Okay, so I've built this up enough. A few months ago, early December to be precise (that feels like way too long ago), Will, my boyfriend, put his trust in me that I was going to sort our Christmas presents out this year, all he had to do was give me the money.
We are a very 'Do things over buy things' kind of couple, we would prefer to spend money on doing awesome things with each other than buying/receiving expensive presents. Although, Will hasn't quite got the hang of it and does both. Not complaining...
I'm proud of this, I kept this years activity a secret from him from EARLY DECEMBER to THE SECOND WE WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR LAST SUNDAY. Proud moment. I am a secret keeper, just saying.



I've dragged this out. My bad.

Three words.
HARRY POTTER WEEKEND.
Yeah.



On Sunday we went on the Muggle Tour, which was very cold, very long and a bit embarrassing at times, but SO worth it. You are taken to see lots of places that influenced J.K. Rowling, places that were in the film and I think I know more about Harry Potter than I know about myself now. I for some reason didn't take any photos... I KNOW. What happened? I was freezing my tits off, so I'm guessing my hands just weren't coming out of my pockets for any camera. Sorry...


Sunday night we stayed at The Georgian House Hotel, by Victoria. This is where my genius idea started, I can't remember where I found this place, but when I checked them out I saw they did this WHOLE package, for a pretty decent price, they organised everything!

Just look at this place...

Wizard Chamber, Georgian Hotel

Wizard Chamber, Georgian Hotel




Wizard Chamber, Georgian Hotel


Wizard Chamber, Georgian Hotel

No words needed, no words.


Clearly, no good Harry Potter weekend would be complete without the Warner Brother's Studio Tour. It's actually nuts, the majority of the things in the film that you would think were special effects aren't, they are actually fully functioning props. Like the Chamber of Secrets Door, the one with all the moving Snakes... yeah they actually move. I know. MIND. BLOWN.

Basically I have now decided it's all real. Harry Potter exists. Hogwarts have just slipped up and not realised I am awesome and full of magic, they'll apologise and fast track me through soon.


Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter
Had NO idea the animals would be there! FANG! :)

Warner Bros Studios, Harry PotterWarner Bros Studios, Harry Potter, Dumbledore

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter, Mirror of Erised
I saw myself with a record deal and an album out. He saw....me. Obviously. (You'll get that if you've seen/read Hazza P and you know what this mirror is)

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter, Mandrake

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter, Diagon Alley

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter, Privet Drive

Warner Bros Studios, Harry Potter
The happiest kid there.




Oh and I was sorted into either Slytherin or Gryffindor. This makes me on par with Harry Potter. Just saying.



On that note...



Much Love,

Chloë Rona
XO









Sunday 1 March 2015

Sunday Summary 01/03

Well, just looked back and realised it's been two weeks since I last posted, my bad!
Anyone in their final year at uni will understand how you literally lose your brain cells and memory at this point...but whateverrrr, I'm going to make it through. No stress!

I said I was going to do Sunday Summaries, so... here I am again, doing one for you!







1|| Will and I went on a little adventure around London and found a few little gems. This one is where Winston Churchill lived :) 
2|| Embrace the curls. If you have them, don't straighten them. Don't be boring.
3|| Late night songwriting vibes. Songwriting and new covers for all of you have been taking up my time this week.
4|| No words needed. I spoilt Will to a Harry Potter filled weekend, this time last week. Blog post coming very soon! 
5|| An amazing package from The Protein Pick and Mix and Graze, as always. Quest bars and sugar free Nutella fo' life yo.

Things I have decided are true this week?

1|| Harry Potter is real
2|| I procrastinate like crazy
3|| People care more about a dress that may or may not be gold or blue than they should

And that's that...
Enjoy your Sunday!

Much Love

Chloë Rona
XO

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