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LOOK OF THE DAY 9.27.2013

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

Song of the Day: A Closer Walk – Fred Hammond

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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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LOOK OF THE DAY 9.25.2013

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Let Me See You Move It Shake Cross The Dance Floor

My outfits generally channel a vibe of some kind, and I am totally smitten over this fall’s hat selection. This look’s inspiration is Indiana Jones. My new hat reminded both me and my younger brother/photographer of him, and years of watching his movies with our Dad over the holidays.

Inspiration feeds into selecting what to wear, but f nothing else, I know how I want to feel once a look is put together. It may be something I’ll chuckle at when looking back in 5 years, but it’s all worth it to feel amazing in that moment. I’ve always joked that I was born in the wrong decade and the 70’s are definitely my favorite when it comes to fashion. My song of the day is Cross the Dance Floor by Treasure Fingers in the spirit of all things boogie. Have a great day!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea

LOOK OF THE DAY 9.20.2013

Monday September 23, 2013

9.20.2013

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

Look of the Day 9.19.2013

Friday September 20, 2013

Torn

Sweet sweet summertime. September is my favorite month for a number of reasons, but the thing I love most about this month is the crossover between summer and fall. I’ll be sad to see summer go, but I’m really looking forward to having fun with all the layered looks fall has to offer.

This is going to be a busy weekend for us. We will be hosting our very first Sunday Dinner for TheCoffeyBreak.com benefitting Mia’s Closet. Be sure to check back next week for highlights from the evening!

Have a great weekend!

Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea