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
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
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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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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Yesterday was crazy busy, so I needed a look that would transition well from day to night. A lightweight black blazer and heel always seem to do the trick for me.
These shoes epitomize my dreams of one day being old enough to wear pieces from my mom’s closet. I liked them so much she just gave them to me when I was old enough. I’ll be hanging on to these forever ❤
There’s a constant conversation about the rate that technology is advancing. Between amazingly sophisticated cameras and even more incredible editing programs, there seems to be an unbelievably beautiful crop of images to benchmark against. I recently got a DSLR, and I cherish it dearly; however, I couldn’t help but be charmed by our attempts to catch these Look of the Day shots with our iPhones late last night. There’s a certain nostalgia for me any time I see a grainy photo. It’s like a quick throwback to 1999; long before I had access to the frills of filters and other image enhancers. Ya, the lighting was bad, our phones were dying, the flash was giving out… it was a mess haha Nonetheless though, my sweet boyfriend had a great attitude and was able to catch a few shots worth sharing. Excuses are for jokers, right? The weekend’s almost here. Hang in there! Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
I’m not ashamed to say this, sentimental is pretty much an understatement to describe me. This look holds a special place in my heart because it is a compilation of pieces from my mom’s side of the family. I snatched the necklace from her in maybe 8th grade (over 10 years ago?!), and she’s let me hang onto it all this time. The skirt and chain link bracelet are both pieces that I discovered from my granny’s wardrobe. She passed a few years ago, and once things settled down after the funeral, I took a trip tip Victoria, Texas with my mom and aunt to help pack up her house. I could not believe how AMAZING her pieces were!! Short of it being one of the most difficult times for our family, it was like this beautiful glimpse into the life of this woman I now felt I knew little about. She had hats, amazing full skirts, jewelry for days, hanging bag after hanging bag of pieces with tags still on them, the list goes on… All neatly packed away in armoires I never would have thought to open. The irony in all of this is that in the last few years we had with her I remember seeing her in 1 of maybe 4 or 5 outfits. I love that my lasting memory of her is a faithful woman with impeccable style and taste. Hopefully I’ll be able to leave the same lasting impression for my family one day.
Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
