Tag: fashion

The Look For Less: Solange Knowles

Solange7-20-2013
To acknowledge my love for Solange’s fashion sense as anything short of a full blown style crush would be laughable. She has blossomed into the most refreshing fashion icon. Check out her dress and  jacket by Haitian designer Azede Jean Pierre. This ensemble serve as the inspiration behind this week’s Look for Less.

The look is built around TOPSHOP’s Textured Panel Blazer ($130), a mytheresa.com long sleeve dress shirt ($168), Steve Madden ankle strap sandals (on sale!! $51), Red Stone and Black Colour Block ($20), Winged Clutch Ettika The Faith Statement Plate Triple Chain Bracelet ($18!!) and MAC Lipstick Lady Danger ($15). Never let intimidation get in the way of capturing the looks you dream of. There is always a way to create The Look for Less! Best, Chelsea

 

 

The Look For Less: Solange Knowles
The Look For Less: Solange Knowles by chelseaalexa featuring a cotton button up shirt. Chelsea Coffey is the Executive Director for Mia’s Closet –a nonprofit clothing donation organization that hosts confidence building events for kids k-12. She is also a blogger at TheCoffeyBreak.com. 

Topshop
topshop.com

Stiletto heels
openingceremony.us

Wilbur Gussie clasp purse
$300 – shopatanna.com

Red purse
$20 – newlook.com

Henri bendel bracelet
henribendel.com

Robert lee morri
bloomingdales.com

Ettika
karmaloop.com

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Look of the Day 4.7.2013

Hey there!

Hope everyone’s had a nice weekend. There was a part of me that was starting to feel a little sad about the weather warming up…until it does something like DROP 20 degrees in a hour. Thankfully this beautiful city has trained me to be resilient, and my favorite tribal print scarf came to the rescue to save the day. 

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Look of the Day 4.7.2013 Scarf

What I wore:

Hoodie: Marshalls

Jeans: Wish I could remember.

Earrings: Gifted from Paris by our Food Contributor Andrea (Love her!)

Hand/Arm Candy: Forever 21

Shoes: Target

Just FYI, my nonprofit, Mia’s Closet had the wonderful opportunity to receive a prom dresses via a donation drive by Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria Houston (photos here). The dresses benefited the ladies of Lil Audrey’s Safe Place Foundation, and it was such an incredible blessing.  To this day, my senior prom was one of the most special experiences I’ve had. Everything from selecting the dress to getting my hair done marked an unforgettable memory. Although we’ve been able to provide the dresses, there are still expenses remaning that could jepeordize the full effect for the girls. Please email us at miasclosethouston@gmail.com if you’re interested in sponsoring (shoes, jewelry, purse, mani/pedi, etc.)  a young lady in need. 

Mia's Closet Prom Dress Event

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Oh! For any of you who may be wondering, I’m the fashion and social media editor for Houston Style Magazine , as well as the Executive Director and founder of our amazing nonprofit Mia’s Closet. I’m a bit of a food, fashion and music junkie. Feel free to follow me on Instagram & Twitter  @chelsea_alexa, Houston Style @stylemagazine, @houstonstyle & Mia’s Closet @miascloset, @miascloset_hou.

A strong positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

Stay Stylin’ & Be Blessed – Chelsea

Look of the Day 4.3.2013

Hey there!

Hope everyone’s having a good day. A cold front anytime after March is basically my worst nightmare, but there was an upside to today’s crazy weather which resulted in today’s look. Fashion’s all about adaptation, and I actually think I like it better than what I had on initially. Nonetheless, I keep a scarf on me at all times. What do you guys do to beat the weather? 

Stay Stylin’ & Enjoy! – Chelsea

Look of the Day April 3, 2013

What I wore:

Blazer: Forever 21

Shirt: Vintage

Pants: Forever 21

Hand/Arm Candy: Forever 21, Handmade, Thrifted

Shoes: Nordstrom Rack

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Oh! I’m a bit of a food, fashion and music junkie. Feel free to follow me on Instagram & Twitter  @chelsea_alexa.

A strong positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

Dance Battle: Ne-Yo vs. Ciara, who wins?

Hey hey hey!
Sooo every now and then I come across a music video that totally blows me away, reigniting my dormant desire to become a dancer. I’m serious btw. Not like the late night cleaning up the kitchen dance machine that I’ve had to settle for, but like a legit “we’re shooting the video for so and so tomorrow” dancer. This time around the trigger happened almost back to back…
Ne-Yo’s  Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) video is filled with crazy good moves, and Ciara just released her song Got Me Good -the moves in this video are RIDICULOUS. So here I am blogging about it (as I go through my best moves in my head haha), and I ask this question: If Ne-Yo and Ciara were to have a dance battle who would win?! Check out both videos below and cast your vote!
Enjoy!
-Chelsea

 

Ne-Yo’s  Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)
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Ciara – Got Me Good
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Ne-Yo vs. Ciara 

New job. New beginning. Endless opportunity.

Hey guys!
This is long overdue, but I have exciting news! God is amazingly wonderful and gracious! I couldn’t be more excited to announce that I have a new job! As of September, I was brought on the Houston Style Magazine team as their Fashion and Social Media editor. My first assignment was Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2013 which I attended with Houston Style Magazine National Entertainment reporter Rebecca Briscoe in New York, New York.
I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing author and celebrity stylist June Ambrose after the Rebecca Minkoff show! Video below, enjoy!

June Ambrose on MBFW, Her Must Haves &  Being a Rockmom!

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with June, aka the Style Curator and Rock Mom, here’s a tidbit about her from her website: 

Whether designing custom metallic leather pants for Sean “Diddy” Combs and Busta Rhymes, One of a kind pieces for Jay Z & Will Smith or Styling & crafting couture outfits for divas such as Zoe Saldana, Missy Elliott, Kelly Ripa, Kim Cattrall, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Estelle, Garcelle Beauvais and Ciara, June has left an indelible mark on today’s youth, inspiring countless trends and major fashion statements found in popular culture.

Despite various accolades and titles, June Ambrose has been every bit of an awesome example of how to grace her transition to greater fame in humility. She was unbelievably warm and approachable and gave us a meaningful (& long!) interview. It was a really pleasant experience, and I will definitely use her welcoming disposition as my personal standard in the future.  Just watch 😉
Best,
-Chelsea

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