Look of the Day – Page 3 – The Coffey Break

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.8.2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Low Shoulder

What I’m Wearing– Earrings: Macy’s, Necklace: Gifted from France, Gray Hoodie: American Eagle, Sheer Top: Target (On sale for $12.99! Whoo!), Boots: Vince Camuto, Nordstrom Rack

Exciting news!! I just pulled the first looks for our upcoming online store, The Coffey Shop!! The collection with be a collaboration effort with local the boutique Fashion Plate. Can’t wait to share more details. Have a great day!

Song of the Day: Low Shoulder -Toro y Moi. We’ll be going to the Toro concert Thursday, and I am beyond excited. They’re one of my top 5 favorite bands. Here’s a taste. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9PvfY8TXEQ

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.7.2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Valentine

It looks like Valentine’s Day came a little earlier than expected! I am absolutely smitten with my new all purpose boots –they bring out my inner ninja haha Anyway, an all purpose shoe for me is the pair I grab anytime I have to make moves in a hurry and dash out the door. Them being black makes them easy to coordinate, and the patent leather finish is perfect for all the rainy weather we’ve been getting lately. My most recent pair were leopard print slippers from Target, and the pair before them were my sneaker wedges by Steve Madden.

Anyone close to me can account for how much I love a good deal! We started off the afternoon on a search for a steamer at Bed Bath & Beyond –they were marked a lot higher than I was looking to pay, so we ran over to Ross to see if they had any… Not only did a find the perfect steamer for 20 bucks (happy dance, whoo!), I also came across these bad boys by Chinese Laundry. To say the least it was a good day. I’ve already admitted to myself that I will most likely be the girl in the boots, and I proudly embrace that title haha Have an awesome week!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: Valentine -Jessie Ware & Sampha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M6VItZtAh4

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.2.2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Like Water for Chocolate

With the exception of a quick run to tutor one of my favorite fourth graders and stop by the grocery store to get flour for my oatmeal raisin cookies, was a working from home on my laptop kinda day. This look had just enough going on to send me out the door with a little pep in my step. I’m a big believer in dressing beyond your mood, so whether you’re feeling on top of the world or down in the dumps, I always remind myself that a little bit goes a long way.

Actually, In all honesty, it wasn’t so much the outfit that did it for me (obviously haha) So, Lauren London is now a character on BET’s hit show The Game, and from the moment she entered the scene in a recent episode, I knew that the lipstick she was wearing had to have been Ruby Woo! Kudos to Mac for doing such a fantastic job designing that stunning shade of red with a hint of blue. The only downside for me is the fact that that bad boy is nearly impossible to get on without a slick aide. Fortunately, I have the perfect solution! This may come as a surprise, but Wet N’ Wild has the most perfect assortment of matte colors, and their Stoplight Red is the ideal compliment. To create the lip color above, I apply a thin layer of Stoplight Red to both my top and bottom lips, followed up by lining my lips with Ruby Woo and then filling in my bottom lip a slight bit with more of the Ruby Woo. The result is the bold color shown above. Hope this is useful for you guys! Although I don’t wear much makeup, I consider myself a master mixer when it comes to blending lip colors. It’s taken me quite sometime to figure the science behind getting right, but it got it! haha Have a great day!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: The Light- Common

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_-qRcHAhzk

Tips to Revamp Your Jewelry Collection

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Whether you’re a jewelry junkie on a budget, like myself, or a sentimental buyer…like myself haha, there’s no denying that there’s a little thrill that comes along with arriving at a register with an armful of jewelry marked jaw droppingly low. Once I get over the high of purchasing piece after piece at crazy low price points, I’m faced with acknowledging a simple truth; most cheap jewelry like the majority of the trendy pieces I find at my favorite stores, are good for maybe 3 runs — at best, before the paint begins to wear off. The disappointment of watching it reach the end of it’s rope is almost as bad as the initial feeling was good. So, I’ve put together this post to share some of the tips I use to increase your piece’s shelf-life and even revive our delicate little loves.

Clear nail polish is a girl’s best friend when it comes to inexpensive jewelry. Following a purchase, I use it coat the posts of earrings and reinforce the inner liner or my rings.When I notice a bit of wear on a piece, I use gold and silver pens like the ones above to touch up spots where copper might be coming through paint and follow up with a light coat of clear polish to seal the paint.

In some cases, it’s nearly impossible for one to catch these easy improvements! It’s just a great way to ease the pain of that haunting edge or corner of copper peaking through. Stay tuned for more tips on how I make the most out of my wardrobe.

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

LOOK OF THE DAY 9.29.2013

Tuesday, September 30, 2013

A Confident Expectation

Grey really is my favorite color to wear. I can’t get enough of it, and my new sweatshirt from Forever 21 is just simple enough to dress up (like I did for church) or down when I’m on the run.

BCBG steals my heart over and over with their awesome shoe selection.

Earrings: Forever 21, Necklace: Handmade, Sweatshirt: Forever 21, Bracelet: Vintage (My Granny’s), Sunglasses: Forever 21, Pants: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, Shoes: BCBG

For as long as I can remember, I’ve come across people who have corrected me whenever I used phrases with the word hope…”I hope such and such comes to pass.” “I’m hoping it’ll happen.” etc. Evidently, some people feel it suggests a lack of confidence in the desired outcome. Well, Sunday at church our pastor introduced me to a new way to look at the word hope. He shared with us that the biblical definition of hope is, “A confident expectation of WHAT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE.”

To say the least, I have marinated in the awesomeness of this new definition and the following quote he shared, “Lord, I have faith in you. I believe my future is better than my past. I’m putting my trust in you.”

This year has been filled with a series of highs and lows, and I rest in the peace of knowing that there are so many sources of positive thinking around me. Never lose sight of the vision God has set before you. Whether that’s regarding your career, your purpose or relationships. I’m hoping to see the fullness of all His wonderful promises in the near future! Be blessed.

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: God’s Grace -Trinitee 5:7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6FxAJacntw