Coffey Break Chat: Why Hire An Image Consultant?

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Hey guys!

I’m noticing a pattern, so I take it as a sign to write and vlog about it. More and more often, I’m having conversations with friends, potential clients, and everyone in between about my personal style, and more often than not, if hiring an image consultant is a good investment.

The quick answer is simple. Curating your personal style doesn’t have to be a burden, and more importantly, we all have a few areas where we could use a helping hand from time to time.

Whether you’re looking to do a wardrobe overhaul, receive inspiration, or a few tweaks to your closet here and there; I’ve got you covered.

Still need a little more convincing? I sat down to walk you guys through 5 totally legit reasons to consider hiring (me) an image consultant:

5 Reasons To Hire An Image Consultant:

  1. Our physical appearance is our most immediate, nonverbal, form of communication
  2. Your vibe attracts your tribe –Feeling self-conscious about what you have on on creates self-doubt and that chit is contagious. The last thing you want to do is channel a vibe inconsistent with the connection or impression you want to make.
  3. One less distraction! There are a million and one different things going through our minds in an interview, first date, networking event, meeting mom, and so on. Why wonder about if you’re wearing the appropriate attire if you don’t have to? Stop leaving it up to chance, and get your wardrobe in order, so you can be present in whatever situation you’re in.
  4. We don’t have to be good at everything. Be okay with that.
  5. Tighten the margin for error: I hate to say this, but we live in a visual society. Increase your threshold of opportunity, by attracting the people you want to connect with. Sloppy, unkept appearances are a distraction. Don’t let your physical appearance distract anyone from the good within. There are a ton of things that are out of our control, but we can put our best foot forward to reflect the greatest version of ourselves.

Gotcha thinkin’? Let’s schedule a Coffey Break to uncover the best place to get started with your personal image over at www.TheCoffeyShop.co/. Your first consultation is on me 😉
Peace, Love & Sunshine, Chelsea

 

 

50 Wardrobe Builders + Staples

Hey guys!

I get a lot of questions about the best staples to use to build a wardrobe, so I took some time to put together a shoppable sample set to give anyone in need of a head start a foot in the right direction. Feel free to reach out to me at chelsea@thecoffeyshop.co if you’d like assistance with building your personal style. Enjoy!

Peace, Love & Sunshine ~ Chelsea

Follow me on Instagram + Twitter for more fashion tips, ideas + finds! @TheCoffeyBreak

Wardrobe Builders

 

Fendi dress
1stdibs.com

Balmain short red dress
runwaycatalog.com

Over sized sweater
genuine-people.com

Sexy bustier
popmap.com

Rib shirt
mymummadeit.goodsie.com

Uniqlo sleeveless bodysuit
$43 – uniqlo.com

Bralette crop top
sassyselfie.com

Long sleeve top
beautifulhalo.com

Rick Owens real leather jacket
$1,415 – mytheresa.com

Collar coat
zaful.com

Mango coat
$130 – mango.com

Dolce Gabbana sash belt
$1,045 – net-a-porter.com

V neck romper
zimmermannwear.com

Victoria, Victoria Beckham mid rise jeans
$340 – net-a-porter.com

Red jumpsuit
shopdashonline.com

STELLA McCARTNEY denim skinny jeans
$280 – stellamccartney.com

TIBI blue jump suit
renttherunway.com

Topshop romper
topshop.com

NIKE clothing
$62 – yoox.com

Floral romper
$19 – yoins.com

Glamorous chiffon romper
$42 – glamorous.com

Denim skinny jeans
$36 – newlook.com

Valentino bootie boots
$1,015 – dlrboutique.com

Paul Smith low heel shoes
couture.zappos.com

Christian Louboutin patent shoes
$480 – italist.com

Vans grey high top
$46 – surfstitch.com

NIKE black sport shoes
$100 – office.co.uk

Missguided stiletto heel pumps
$36 – schuh.co.uk

MAISON MICHEL PARIS camel hat
$560 – ekseption.es

Lens glasses
$33 – brazilianbikinishop.com

Coffey Break Chat: The Road To Becoming A Stylist

Hey guys!

Check out this week’s Coffey Break Chat as we introduce Style Duo, Fey & Phil! Hear what they have to say about their journeys to becoming stylists. I also got the chance to get to know them better during a fun game of Top 3 to bring you guys up to speed on some of their favorites. We’ll be seeing a lot of them! Look forward to their upcoming video featuring outfit ideas for New Year’s. Enjoy!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Look of the Day 11.9.2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

11.12.13

LOTD Chelsea Coffey 11.12.13

At the first sign of the temperature dropping I stock up on all my winter faves:

1. Sweatpants (Easy to dress up or down, great for night to day transitions)

2. Sweatshirts(Makes life on the go crazy efficient, I can barely make moves when I’m cold)

3. Scarves (I layer like crazy in an effort to stay warm, so scarves are a great substitute for necklaces) 

Type Writer Pendant Necklace

This is one of the coolest gifts I’ve received to date. So much love to my good friend Andrea for thinking of me. The pendant on the necklace is the back space button from a typewriter. The creativity of jewelry designers always inspires me to think of new ways to rework the random pieces I’ve collected over the years.

Okay, okay, so it’s official. I’m ready to acknowledge that I have become a sneaker wedge junkie. I just can’t get enough of these bad boys.

The Flat Remix -Houston

Tonight is the second installment of The Flat pop up dinner series. I can’t really think of a better combination than my favorite place to go out annnd a bi monthly dinner series built around it. Good times ahead. Have a great day everyone!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: 4321 by K-OS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRlzM4a1ll0

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.17.2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Silk Road

2 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 10.17.13 copy

3 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 10.17.13This look revolved around a busy day of activities. Like most Thursday’s, I needed a vibe that would translate well in several different types of environments: work, a networking event and dinner. Fortunately, this BCBG top from Nordstrom Rack and Steve Madden wedges did the trick.

Posting all these looks has actually revealed to me that I have had a huge fashion crush on BCBG for the longest time lol –like prior to even really knowing the brand and all its fashionable goodness. There’s just just something about their silhouettes and classic attention to detail and designer that win me over time and time again.

Interestingly, I had the pleasure of interviewing BCBG’s Chief Creative Officer Lubov Azria at Fashion Houston last year. Not only is her story incredibly touching, I told her about my nonprofit Mia’s Closet when we finished the interview, and she invited me to a private event at Nordstrom the following day! –I’m still excited if you can’t tell haha What I love is that it is a firsthand priority for her to not only be a leader in her organization, but accessible to her team as well. To say the least, she has set such a great example, and I look forward to following suit given the platform. To this day I’m still super smitten –making my ongoing love affair with their brand all the more appealing. Visit the following link to see our interview as she hares the inspiring story behind her vision:

BCBG Max Azria’s Lubov Azria’s Fashion Houston Interview with Chelsea Coffey of HSM

Have a great weekend! Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: “Nanjing Road East (Instrumental)” by The Shanghai Restoration Project