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Look of the Day 9.17.2013

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Heirlooms

1 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 9:17 2 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 9:17 3 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 9:17 5 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 9:174 Chelsea Coffey LOTD 9:17

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

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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THE BEAUTY REVIEW WITH MEAGAN BALL-JORDAN

Ruby-Woo MAC lipstick (Matte)

Red Lipstick MACRed is one of my favorite colors. Red is the color of love, fire, heat, and passion. I used to love watching my Aunt paint her nails fire-engine red with flaming red lips to match. Growing up, my sisters and I were never allowed to wear red anything because my dad thought that color was too grown for us. They say, if you want a man’s attention, then wear red! My dad may have been on to something by not letting us wear much red but as soon as I was grown and on my own, I bought my first tube of red lipstick and I have been in love ever since!

 

Most people are afraid of red lipstick because of its vibrancy, the attention it draws to the mouth, and the fact they think it just doesn’t look good. Red lipstick actually makes the teeth look whiter and can instantly add a pop of color to any makeup palette or outfit. One of the red lipsticks that I adore and drives the men insane is Ruby-Woo by MAC. It is a matte red lipstick which I prefer because it doesn’t have that extra shine or sheen to it and it is only $14. Ruby-Woo has blue undertones and compliments my dark-brown skin (I am African-American). Not all reds are created equal.  There are true reds, red with blue undertones, and red with orange and pink undertones.  Most people are wearing the wrong hue for their skin tone and finding the right hue is essential to  pulling off the red lip.  Life is about taking risks; Take a risk, put on that new lipstick and paint the town red!

 

Purchase at MAC stores or online at www.maccosmetics.com

 

Meagan Ball-Jordan is a beauty connoisseur and grad student currently residng in Dallas, Texas. Keep up with her on Twitter @MeaganElyce!