Look of the Day – Page 4 – The Coffey Break

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 10.3.2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Back in the Day

What I’m Wearing– Earrings: Forever 21, Eagle Ring: Forever 21, Chain Ring: Handmade, Pants: Nordstrom Rack, Booties: Lucky Brand, Chain Bracelet: Vintage, Chain Necklace: Method Boutique

No lie, this is one of my favorite looks in a long time. I had about 8 minutes to get dressed and head out the door. It’s fall, and it was fun to dip back into the feel of being a student on campus again. Isn’t it funny how it seems that the less an outfit is planned the better it turns out? Have an awesome weekend!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

Song of the Day: Mount Kimbie – Made To Stray *P.S. This is my new jam! I hope you guys like it ;-p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYj-jCcMFg

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

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

LOOK OF THE DAY 9.26.2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

What’s Going On: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an ongoing love affair with all things 70’s. The fashion, the music, the hair, the list goes on. I go back and forth between whether I was born in the wrong decade or just lucky enough to have been born after to appreciate it in all its amazing fullness.

Finally tried the White Mocha Frappuccino. I saw it for the first time last summer. It seemed like every other person in Barcelona had on. Evidently there’s a reason, I’ve been missing out!

For as long as i can remember, our family has recycled. My mom especially has a special love for the environment, and her earth friendly nature has had a trickle down affect on me. Back in May, I was approached by a local anti high school dropout program for girls. They were looking to bring the girl’s out to select looks from our Mia’s Closet’s inventory. The pieces would then be altered by the girls to use in a Reduce Reuse Recycle fashion show. There is a significant part of our culture that suggests anything that isn’t new or insanely expensive lacks value. I’m a big believer in breaking that mindset, and this look is a reflection of that.

The layered bracelet in particular was a gift that was originally created as a necklace, but I reworked it to fit my personal style. I’ve got a love hate relationship with inexpensive jewelry. Most of it comes from Forever 21, so the paint fades quickly and I’m always allergic to the earring posts. I’ve got remedies for both issues. I use a liquid pen in gold or silver to touch up fading jewelry, followed up with a clear coat of nail polish. I’ve actually started using a no chip clear coat from day one to prolong the original paints wear. The same clear nail polish saves the day when it comes to earring posts. It creates a great buffer between the skin and earring. I could go on forever about ways to extend the use of your wardrobe, but hopefully these tips will be useful in the meantime. Have a great weekend!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

In the spirit of 1971, today’s jam of the day is What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye. Have a listen below.

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