Casino Adventures.

My Outfit:

Bowler Hat - H&M

Trench Coat - Cotton On

Infinity Scarf - H&M

Shoulder Bag - Colette

Grey Shoulder Cut-Out Top - Temt

Black High-Waist Skinny's - H&M

Black Buckled Booties - I'm not 100% as they're mum's, but I'm going with Big W :)

It's been so so so cold lately here in Melbourne, but over the last few days the weather has finally started to let up just a little and I've been able to make the transition from thermal ski attire, to warm winter layers (no, I'm not over-exaggerating - my body is not made for this kind of climate)!

This outfit is effortlessly classy, while maintaining casual comfort and warmth. The minimal colour scheme is perfect for a winter outing. I wore this outfit the other day when I went to the Crown Conservatory in Southbank for a buffet lunch with mum, and it was perfect for sitting and consuming large portions of food in (and the coat did a great job of hiding my food baby in the aftermath)! 

What do you like (or dislike) about this look? 

xx Chontelle

N I N E T E E N ♥︎

Another year has come and gone, and yesterday, on the 29th of July, I turned another year older! Nineteen years and counting, I've entered the last of my teenage years, before next years milestone of the big two-oh.

I spent the day at uni, a group of us - including a friend who also turned 19 on the same day - went to the Emporium for lunch, followed by a cheeky macaron-cookie style treat (with peanut butter filling, I was in love)! Then went to my favourite cafe with mum in the afternoon. It wasn't too eventful, as we'll be heading out to a buffet lunch at the Crown Conservatory next week (due to a last minute booking meaning we missed out on going for my birthday) - I'll definitely be posting about that!

Anyway. Nineteen years! It doesn't feel any different, however I feel more aware of the fact that I'm getting pretty close to my twenties and so have decided that for this post, I'll be doing a list!

A list of nineteen things I want to actively work towards doing/achieving over the next 12 months. I guess it's a sort of 'New Years Resolutions' style post, but for my birthday!

1. Learn to speak basic French. Je m'appelle Chontelle!

2. Get my P Plates.

3. Spend less money.

4. Spend more time with friends and family.

5. Visit Hobart, Tasmania.

6. Be more happy.

7. Achieve a Distinction average at uni.

8. See the 12 Apostles / Great Ocean Road.

9. Perfect my winged eyeliner.

10. Exercise more often.

11. Learn how to use highlighter/bronzer really well.

12. Visit Canberra, ACT.

13. Finish reading a book for the first time in a while.

14. Focus on buying mostly basics/neutrals for my wardrobe, rather than spending big on trends/colours I won't wear for long or often.

15. Get an internship in PR/Social Media/Marketing (a longer one this time, so I can really get involved).

16. Post videos on YouTube at least once a fortnight.

17. Get out more, and explore the city I live in.

18. Save up at least half of what I'll need to go back to Europe!

19. Be more confident.

#MOTD ♥︎ Pink, Pink & Pink!

 

I love the way my makeup looks here! Pink has always been one of the most flattering colours on me, it just suits me down to a tee! Also, I gave liner another go (with my new Punker'd liner by Ardency Inn, courtesy of Mecca Maxima) and I absolutely love it. I usually hate liner because my hands are the total opposite of steady and I always end up looking like I've attempted (and failed) to get the Taylor Momsen panda-eyed look - not. flattering. This liner was so easy to apply and I've officially made it my one and only go-to eyeliner! So yeah, loving how a little liner made my eyes so much bigger and bolder!

I also want to point out how good my foundation is looking here, which I can thank my new Real Techniques buffing brush for - it really works wonders! The liquid foundation is Mac Studio Fix, with Revlon PhotoReady Powder on top. I also added a touch of blush - Nude by Nature's Virgin Blush.

Another new product on my face here - a blend of nude/pink shades from my brand new, very first Urban Decay Naked Palette (the original of course, btw how amazing does the case feel?!?!)! I used the shades Virgin, Sin, and Toasted. I'm obsessed with Sin - such a gorgeous nude pink colour! I'm looking forward to experimenting more with this palette!

What's left?! Oh, mascara - I actually used a combination of my trusty Maybelline Black Drama mascara, followed by a coat of the Waterproof mascara by Essence (only $2.95, what a steal)! And finally, for my lips I've got my Faces of Australia in a deep dusky pink - I don't know the exact shade as the lippy's a bit old and the name is rubbed off haha! But it's definitely gorgeous <3

Anyway, I hope you've enjoyed this #motd post. I'm thinking of making more of these kinds of posts, especially since they take less time than making a video for my channel (Which I will be doing still, just not as often for now!!) - with uni now, I'm super busy and I rarely get the chance to sit down, film (in daylight, as any other time has terrible lighting) and still edit and upload! I'll do my best, but I think these blog posts will help fill the gap, especially as my blog is my main 'thing' really!

Let me know what you think of this look in the comments below!

xx Chontelle Louise

Suede Accents

My Outfit:

Brown Suede Jacket - Temt
Black Roll-Neck Knit Top - Temt

Black High-Waist Skinny Jeans - H&M

Brown Suede Booties - Dotti

Cream Shoulder Bag - Colette

Hey lovelies! It's been way too long since I've done an outfit post, especially considering it's a major focus of my blog! But no worries, I'm getting back on track, I promise! I seriously loved wearing this outfit today, it's just perfect! The jeans and shoes are older pieces from my wardrobe, super comfy though. My lovely Colette bag is actually less than a week old, I snapped it up for only $45 on sale in Melbourne Central as a replacement bag to fit my laptop, books and other uni things in (although I love it so much that I'll be using it outside of uni too!

Now. The roll-neck knit and brown suede jacket. I'm actually in love with these pieces, they're both so soft and comfortable and I never want to take them off! What else are they? Well, I wasn't supposed to have them yet as it's about six days too early.... but they're part of my Birthday presents!
Oops!

The suede jacket though - it's so so soft and falls in a waterfall style, and it makes me look and feel amazing! Definitely a new winter essential right there. And let's not forget the knit. A simple black, roll-neck knit, I've been wanting one of these for a while now but the places I was looking (ShowPo, Beginning Boutique, Dissh, Melrose Avenue etc) all wanted $35+ for such a simple piece. Then I found this lovely one for only $15 at Temt, and I had to get it! It's so comfortable, can be dressy or casual, and perfect to wear all year round!

Anyway, today brings with it the end of my third week back at uni. I'm really loving the amazing campus, and the course is fantastic! It took a little while for me, having spent most of my schooling dreaming of becoming a Journalist and then discovering it was totally wrong for me. But now that I've found my vice in PR, I feel more excited and motivated than ever for my future!

Do you like my suede-themed outfit? And how have your last few weeks been, anything exciting happen!? Let me know in the comments section below, and thankyou for reading x

xx Chontelle Louise

12 Songs I'm Lovin' Right Now!

Lately, I've seen a lot of bloggers making posts about their favourite songs of the moment. A person's taste in music can really say a whole lot about their personality - are they girly? hardcore? country? do they prefer the classics?

I think it's a really fun and interesting way to get to know & connect with your readers, and so I thought I'd share with you guys some of my favourite songs at the moment (and if you enjoy this post, let me know and I'll make it a more regular thing, seeing as though it's pretty much constantly changing)!

1. I Put A Spell On You - Annie Lennox
Oh my gosh. I love this song. I don't even know how to explain why I love it or what exactly I love about it because I honestly just love everything about it! Annie's voice is just amazing, it's mature, powerful, seductive, and paired with this song - it's simply perfect!

2. Pon Ya Body - Carlito Olivero
Super catchy, hot, upbeat and all-round a great song! This ones on repeat in my head at the moment!

3. I'm A Mess - Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is the greatest. And that voice! I'm pretty much a fan of everything by Ed, especially from the album 'X', but this one stands out for me!

4. Ayo - Chris Brown ft.Tyga
I love me some Chris Brown (past negative publicity aside), and this song is so freakin' catchy. I listen to this on the train every morning as I head into the city for uni, it's so upbeat and fun (perfect to prepare you for a long day of study)!

5. Sugar - Maroon 5
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Adam Levine - his voice, his body, and how sweet the Sugar music video portrays him to be? Ugh, Behati Prinsloo is one lucky woman! Maroon 5 is one of my all-time favourite bands, and this song is so perfect!

6. Or Nah - The Weeknd
Ahh, The Weeknd. The kind of music that gets stuck in your head because it's so smooth and sounds so great, but then you listen to the lyrics in public and realise why their songs can never be playing when you're with your parents. It's basically the music version of 50 Shades, and a totally great guilty pleasure (Quick Fun Fact - The Weeknd were actually on the 50 Shades soundtrack with 'Earned It', and that was one of my favourites for quite a long time)! I'm loving this song right now!

7. Bitches & Marijuana - Chris Brown ft.Tyga
Yep, another Chris Brown ft.Tyga track. Once again, super catchy & upbeat, always lifts me up and I just love Chris & Tyga's voices (like ugh, seriously, they sound perfect)! I pretty much love it for the same reason as Ayo, so I'll add a fun fact in here. My first (and only) concert I've ever been to was Chris Brown's F.A.M.E World Tour 2011. Literally best night ever.

8. Pull Up - LA Leakers ft. Kid Inc, Sage The Gemini
I cannot deal with how catchy this song is, I always want to get up and dance or sing along whenever I hear it (or both)! I can listen to this one on repeat all day, no problem!

9. Bitch Better Have My Money - Rihanna
So. Much. Sass. I love how in your face this song is, it's got a great strong rhythm and 'feel' to it, and the Queen of Sass has literally out-sassed herself right here. Loving it!

10. Jealous - Nick Jonas
Little Nick, all grown up (and very attractive)! I was obsessed with The Jonas Brothers back in '08, '09 and all that, when they were big, and Nick was always my favourite Jonas! I'm so glad he's branched out and made his own solo music career, and I absolutely love his style! Smooth, flirty, this song ticks all the necessary boxes!

11. Trap Queen - Fetty Wap
I hadn't even heard of Fetty Wap until I heard this song at my university orientation, of all places! (points to my uni for being awesome)! I love his voice, so different to most R&B artists and it just makes his songs even better! Great tune, great voice - can't fault this song!

12. Hell Yeah - DJ Rapture & John Hart ft.Milla
Another catchy one to round off the list! Love this song, it's super catchy & confident, and really gets you up and moving!


I hope you enjoyed this post! What are your favourite songs right now? Do we have any in common? Let me know in the comments below, and thanks so much for reading! <3

xx Chontelle Louise