Hey guys!
This week I wanted to give you a little inspiration for outfit ideas for New Year’s Eve. Check out 3 looks stylists, Fey and Phil, have put together just for you! Stay tuned for the next Coffey Break Chat –can you believe it’ll be in 2014?! Time flies. Be safe! I wish you all the best in 2014 ❤
Peace, Love & Sunshine, Chelsea
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
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
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunset
God has a special way of delivering us out of situations. Last week I finally had the opportunity to go to another one of my church’s connect groups. Our most recent series at church was called Simplify. We had just come out of an absolutely life changing series called Love, Sex and Dating. It challenged me to look at myself and relationships in a completely new way and revolutionized my level of dedication to committing to a track that would best position me to show the Lord how dedicated I am to walking in His will –annnd hopefully meet an amazing man who would become my husband some day haha
That night, I was pleasantly surprised when we started talking about King David’s relationship with God. King David’s story is one of my all time favorites, but his life is also one of the most dramatic tales. To say the least, I was curious to see how King David would fit into the idea of simplifying. Within no time it was all very clear. Our group leader did a fantastic job of conveying how God’s grace is a gift. He then went on to share specific examples of how we can’t earn grace through works. I especially appreciated the mention that so many of our relationships are works based. “She did this for me, so I should probably go ahead and do this for her.” “He came to this, so I should make sure I make it to that.” I could give a million examples of times those situations come up, and I am so grateful that I was able to receive that message because it made me question if that was an underlying expectation in my heart when it came to my relationships.
For me, it was the perfect compliment to the Love, Sex and Dating series. I took a note of the following quote: Whatever your strongest relationship is, so is your identity. As a Christian, I have set up parameters when dating to do my best to avoid any relationship from ever creating a disconnect with those closest to me –most significantly, my relationship with God. Faithfully, this is where I believe grace comes in. God has a panoramic view of our lives and I passionately believe that He answers prayer. So He hears my countless prayers as I ask Him to guide my path, bless my future husband, prepare my future husband for greatness, show us favor, etc. As I sit here going through the motions of embarking on a fresh start, I consider it such a blessing that my faith is anchored in Him and not man. God doesn’t get confused in His emotions, He isn’t torn about His intentions towards us and most importantly He is who He says He is.
If there’s ever been a time for me to be grateful for the aforementioned quote it’s now. Even when my wonderful amazing husband comes along, I have to stand on the unwavering foundation that my identity rests in God’s eternal faithfulness. The song below is one of my all time favorite praise songs, and literally exemplifies my continual desire to grow closer to Him.
I hope this is encouraging to whoever reads this. Have a great week!
Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut3jTIS1Jgk
Monday September 23, 2013
In a city as hot as Houston, there’s a special appreciation for rainy days –especially when it provides us a break from the heat. We’d had around three straight days of showers, so I jumped at the opportunity to put together this layered look! The pieces are a combination of new and old, and feature two of my old faithfuls: the cardigan and leopard print slippers. Friday was a busy day running errands in preparation for our very first Sunday Dinner with TheCoffeyBreak.com benefitting Mia’s Closet. The evening was just s jam packed as the day, so I knew I needed to prepare an outfit that would transition well. The great thing about these pants is that they are easy to dress up without overpowering a more casual daytime look. Hope this inspired someone!
Have a great week! Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
