bcbg – The Coffey Break

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.17.2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Silk Road

This 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

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.15.2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

If It’s Cool

I have a love hate relationships with trends. The trick is that a lot of times trendy pieces can actually be pretty cool…the downside is that there’s an inherited understanding at the time of purchase that you will be one of hundreds of girls sporting said look throughout your city.

I made an exception for the avoidance in the case of my “Beetlejuice/Referee” pants lol They fit like a glove and work as an accent to a number of monochromatic looks. Is there a trend that you just couldn’t help but dive into? If so, share your guilty pleasure, I’d love to know I’m not alone haha Have a great day!

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

Song of the Day — Mello: Sumthin -Maxwell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU7R8VArC-I

LOOK OF THE DAY 10.10.2013

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Good Times

To say the least I am a music junkie, and whenever I get a little free time, I’m on a mission to stock my music library. This look was a true test of efficiency. Both the sweatshirt and the shorts are from Forever 21, but I picked a dressier short that would transition well to night time.

Also, I am singing the praises of those gems above. Comfortability is everything! I was on my feet for about twelve hours– my BCBG heels made it through a full day of social media work capturing clients at the salon, dinner out and a concert to see my favorite group Toro y Moi. Ironically my knees were hurting more that my feet at the end of the night from dancing -the shame haha

Some days everything goes right huh? Have an awesome weekend!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: Girl by Jeftuz *new find!!

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