Bringing The Heat

Over the past few weeks I myself like many of you would have realized that the good weather is over, and if your anything like me, you were not prepared for this most shocking drop in temperature!  

In the last couple of days I have been in the process of shifting my Wardrobe, Make-up and Overall day to day life into autumn. 

The first change I have made is my day to day make-up look, I have been daring this summer using bright colors but I have now gone for a more vintage autumn look, opting for blush lips, a lined eye and sculpted brows. I was inspired by Kerry Washington's look on the hit US series Scandal (Pictured below. What I was most inspired by was the dewy yet bronzed look used on her character Olivia Pope. 

I will show you some of my winter purchases in my next post. XOXO

Update: Life, Style and other goings on...

Hello Darlings,

So its been some time since my last blog but I promise you its for good reason!. For quite some time now I have wanted to do my own self styled photo shoots, but for one reason or another I never got around to it, that has been up until now! I have finally buckled down and got stuff done.

For my first shoot I was inspired by the news that the next Olympics is going to be held in Rio, Brazil. I was so excited by this news because although I have never been to brazil, the country somehow calls me! lol. Anyway I created this look to embody all things brazil without using all the colors of the flag!

Hope you enjoy:

And here are a few more shots taken on the day...

Devon, Newquay, St Ives and the rest......

Hi darlings,

So I know I have posted anything recently but I have an excuse I promise! I was whisked away on a surprise trip by my lovely BF!. I had an amazing time, I literally didn't want to come back. All together we covered 1000 miles altogether, starting off in Devon then moved on to St Ives which was way to over populated so we ended up in Newquay.

Also along the way we visited the Eden Project to experience its new 1 mile long zip wire, which is the longest in England! It was amazing and I have included a pic and video just to prove it!. My philosophy is that you only live once so I will give most things a go.

Here are some photo's from my trip, hope you enjoy:

Just in-case you thought it sounded easy!

Note to self: Never do a fringe when taking on a zip wire! lol 

Wicked waves at Devon

Me toiling away

Ooooh a well deserved sweet treat! Mmmm

O yes and it wouldn't quite be summer without a cocktail in hand! he he

I was trying to do an evil eye, didn't quite work with sand.

 Cornwall can seem tropical at times... Lovely 

Hiked to the top of a hill, felt like I was the star of a Nike advert! Only with more heavy breathing and sweat! lol

  

    

Chante Queen Of Nails!

Hi guys,


So recently I went through my phone and realized just how many different nail designs I have had. I have tried all types of nails, gel, acrylic and natural (my current state) and I have enjoyed them all but I have now gone back to natural as my nails had begun to get seriously damaged.


There was a point late last year when I realized I was slightly addicted to the nail shop, to the point when my nail lady started pre-designing for my next visit! I was probably at the nail bar once a week. People at work were actually excited to see what I would do next, it was quite entertaining really. I suppose my personal style is funky/sophisticated, and having bold nails always ensures I bring the funk!


So I have decided to give you a few pics from my nail journey starting with my current design that I have done all by myself, hope you enjoy:

Mint Green Graphic Print: I wanted to combine the pastel trend with my love of graphic prints. This is my current everyday choice.

Leopard: This was my first attempt, I'm still trying to perfect it (Excuse the half eaten feast there was a heat wave in london!).

                                     

Sherbet all sorts: Did these when I was on holiday, fancied something fun.

Crackle effect: One of the biggest nail trends to date, I was obsessed with it for a year.  I think I'm all crackled out now!

Deep Pink: Sharp and sexy

Polka dot: Sweet and cute

Fire: I loved this design done by a beautician in a business event I attended (sorry cant remember her name)

Graphic nails: Easy nail design anyone with a steady hand can do, this was my first attempt.

Hippie nails: This is what happens if a girl has too much time on her hands! 

Magnetic: This has been a big nail trend, and I love it. Has saved me a few trips to my nail lady!

Nude: The perfect nude color for darker skin tones, try a more salmon tone for fair skin.

Orange: This is one of my fav summer time colors, lovely and zesty

New years Eve 2011: I always like a bit of sparkle it's the drag queen in me!

Coral: One of the many breaks I took from Acrylic nails

Understated salmon: Well as much as very long acrylics can be.

Please share any ideas you have for me because I'm always looking to try something new, and I would love to see pictures of your past nail looks.


Love Chante. XX

Seeing the Woods through the Tree's

    (Picture taken by my amazingly talented boyfriend, who takes most of my pics)

Ok so to let you know a little bit more about myself my names Chante and I'm 23, 5'11 and happily committed! Ok so enough of the boring stuff. I have recently just moved back to London after to coming to the realization that I was coasting in Birmingham. So I've been back two months now and I have been on at least one interview a week and counting! So I think this is the perfect time to explore a creative outlet, and stop myself going crazy!

I am really buzzing this week because I have made it to the final round for a visual merchandiser role for a major high street retailer, so I'm in good spirits, fingers crossed I get it.

I'm going to try my best to post something each day even its just to post a picture of an item I've purchased or worn each day.

Im so excited to take you on this journey with me, hopefully I provide an interesting read!

Chante
XOXO

Beginnings!

So here goes!

I've wanted to start a blog for ages but now I finally have the time to really invest in one. In the past few weeks I've read a load of fashion, Art and Beauty blogs and to be honest very few have inspired me mostly due to the commercial interests that have shaped them.

I truly love fashion and I have the closet to prove it! (which you will soon see). The three F's shape my life Fashion, Film and Food and my blog will be full of all of these.


I hope you enjoy
XOXO