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Wardrobe Builders + Staples

Wardrobe Builders + Staples

Hey guys!

I get a lot of questions about the best staples to use to build a wardrobe, so I took some time to put together a shoppable sample set to give anyone in need of a head start a foot in the right direction. Feel free to reach out to me at chelsea@thecoffeyshop.co if you’d like assistance with building your personal wardrobe. Enjoy!

Peace, Love & Sunshine ~ Chelsea

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Wardrobe Builders by chelseaalexa featuring over-the-knee high-heel boots

Fendi dress / Balmain short red dress / Stella Jean red a line dress / Chicwish sleeve cocktail dress / White House Black Market striped long sleeve shirt / Over sized sweater / Sexy bustier / Adidas print shirt / Zara khaki shirt / Rib shirt / Relaxfeel pattern sweater / LE3NO blue button down shirt / Uniqlo sleeveless bodysuit, $43 / Bralette crop top / Blair cuff shirt / Long sleeve top / Rick Owens real leather jacket, $1,415 / Collar coat / Mango coat, $130 / New Look tall motorcycle jacket, $57 / STELLA McCARTNEY high waisted wide leg trousers, $775 / Dolce Gabbana sash belt, $1,045 / V neck romper / Boho wide leg pants / Victoria, Victoria Beckham mid rise jeans, $340 / Red jumpsuit / STELLA McCARTNEY denim skinny jeans, $280 / TIBI blue jump suit / Jay Godfrey strapless jumpsuit / Topshop romper / Chicwish vintage midi skirt / NIKE clothing, $62 / Floral romper, $19 / Glamorous chiffon romper, $42 / Denim skinny jeans, $36 / Valentino bootie boots, $1,015 / Paul Smith low heel shoes / Christian Louboutin patent shoes, $480 / GUESS over-the-knee high-heel boots / Timberland rugged boots / Vans grey high top, $46 / Flower pattern shoes / NIKE black sport shoes, $100 / Vans white sneaker / Blue pointed toe pumps / Missguided stiletto heel pumps, $36 / MAISON MICHEL PARIS camel hat, $560 / Lens glasses, $33

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Christopher Kane Black Fringe Panelled Sweatshirt ❤ liked on Polyvore (see more long sleeve cotton tops)

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Hey guys!

As some of you may know, Instagram is my favorite social media platform. So, any big announcements catch my attention. There’s a lot of commentary going on about the upcoming change to their algorithm. I tend to do a little research before jumping on a bandwagon, and I finally came across the information I was looking for from one of my favorite writers @ggrenewrties (seen above).

The beauty of social media is connection, and say what you want about the downsides, it has been the coolest thing to see this network of real life and virtual friends build their brands and/or simply share their journey.

I’ve spent the greater part of the last year redefining my own personal online presence for The Coffey Break, Mia’s Closet, and The Coffey Shop, and I totally understand the apprehension about the changes. Nonetheless, I think it’s important to understand the full scope of what this means for us and our brands.

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Assuming I’m not the only one who feels this way, I did a little digging and found the following article:

Ignore the Uproar. The Instagram Algorithm Change Is a Good Thing.

Here’s an excerpt.

Chronological newsfeed was truly effective only in two instances: businesses posted to Instagram every half an hour or their followers had a very limited number of handles they followed. This cannot be a widespread trend, because according to Optical Cortex data based on 20,000+ Instagram users, average number of people they follow is 822. So, for a majority of brand’s following those images most likely weren’t the first thing they saw; and that chronological order didn’t really matter anyway.

Now what really made a difference, and still will continue to do so, is getting ahead of the game with smart strategies. What you have (to continue) to do as a smart marketer is to focus on quality content that drives engagement.

A lot of people who follow brands and celebrities will deliberately go to the handle to see what’s new. People follow Nike, Lexus or Kylie Jenner, because they know that each new post will be amazing (whatever their definition of amazing is). So, strive to make your Instagram account a mecca for striking visual content. This is the only way to ensure people won’t stop engaging with your content, whatever the algorithm is.

There are also a few other tactics you can employ to stay ahead of the curve…

You can read the entire article by LESYA LIU here.

Sometimes the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Happy Monday guys!

Peace, Love & Sunshine, Chels

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Instagram Algorithm Change Hey guys! As some of you may know, Instagram is my favorite social media platform. So, any big announcements catch my attention.

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How to create a WEALTH mindset. 

   Good morning guys,

I saw this online a while back and made a mental note to share it at some point. 

How to Create a WEALTH Mindset:  W-Write down what you want

E- Envision your future

A- Affirm your desires (*We have to believe we’re worthy of them!)

L- Listen to your inner voice

T- Take action and transform 

H- Hold the vision

I was a grad student on a budget for so long that I’m just now…

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REST: Daily Devotional 3.22.16

REST: Daily Devotional 3.22.16

Fret not/Fear not/Faint not: Brenda Coffey always seems to know what to send and when. (The irony 😏)

  My current checklist: -Rest in the peace of knowing He’s always right on time. -Take a dive with Him at the helm day by day. -Remind myself of the vision daily to filter opportunities from distractions. -Set clear cut metrics for success. *My motivation style is accomplishment. In my experience,…

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Coffey Break Chat: The 5 Simple Rules to Showing Love

Coffey Break Chat: The 5 Simple Rules to Showing Love

Hey guys!

This week’s Coffey Break Chat touches on a topic that has come up a million and one times over the last 4-5 years, online engagement. The original title for the post was 5 simple ways to show love without coming off like a fan… groupie, etc.

And this is something that I attribute especially to the digital space. There are conversations I have in person or via text that I express…

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Everything Else Is Secondary

Everything Else Is Secondary

  Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. -Steve…

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Oprah said... #lotn

Oprah said… #lotn

   Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life. Envision your spirituality, your family, your friends, your work, love, everything. You become what you believe. And when that’s too daunting of a task, because it can be overwhelming at times, trust me, stop time to reflect on the words poured into you by the ones who love you most. The life they’ve spoken into you, the gifts they’ve…

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Think Big, This Time With God

Think Big, This Time With God

   One day I looked around and decided that treating God like and option was no longer an option. I dream big, but I don’t always think big and there’s a difference. Thinking big attributes to creating applications and strategies to make those dreams a reality, but it’s crucial to know that even the best plan or strategy can fall short if its not on His path for us. I know from personal experience…

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Sunday Share: Growing Up With Miss Jamaica

Sunday Share: Growing Up With Miss Jamaica

  Hey guys,

Happy Sunday! Elle Magazine never seems to disappoint, and short of slipping into a rabbit hole, I wanted to share a great read that dropped into my inbox this afternoon.

Anyone who knows me knows how passionate I am about colorism, and more importantly its crippling affects on so many cultures and ethnic groups. Just in case:

Colorism, noun: discrimination against a person of color…

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Comparison: Jesus Calling 2/28 

   Good morning guys!

Every now and then I come across a Jesus Calling devotional that moves me enough to share it here on The Coffey Break. The words below are so incredibly powerful. Comparison is the thief of joy. Protect your peace. 🙏🏾❤️☀️ ~Chels

Stop judging and evaluating yourself, for this is not your role. Above all, stop comparing yourself with other people. This produces feelings of…

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Test

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"Why I only draw Black Women."

“Why I only draw Black Women.”

Why I only draw Black women Inspired by Why I’m Absolutely an Angry Black Woman

Because when I was five, my kindergarten classmate told me I couldn’t be the princess in the game we were playing because black girls couldn’t be princesses. Because I was in third grade the first time a teacher seemed shocked at how “well-spoken” I was. Because in fourth grade I was told my crush didn’t like black…

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Twenty-Nine

      So, yesterday I had a mini-melty. Life is funny. About six months ago, I made a mental note that I had 6 months until my 29th birthday. I failed to continue to add an additional month as time progressed. So essentially, I’ve been walking around thinking to myself that I have 6 months until my 29th birthday. Right up until yesterday, when it hit me.

I don’t have six months. I’m right right…

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Residue, 2015 Refelction

Hey guys! HAPPY 2016!! What a year 2015 was… I could on forever, but honestly, I just don’t have the words yet. It’s interesting, the concept of the new year. As much as I try to fight it, it’s as if there’s this assumed sense of a grand closing of a chapter and doors flying open a new beginning. If there’s anything the last three years have taught me, it’s that seasons are not necessarily…

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Coffey Break Chat: Crticism

Coffey Break Chat: Crticism

  Hi guys!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I personally consider Thanksgiving the kickoff of the holiday season and true to the memes that have been flooding our timelines, it got me thinking about how much chit we take during the holidays sometimes. There extra pressure everywhere form the workplace to the home, and Lord knows that pressure doesn’t always bring out the best in us…

Today…