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Here We Go

12.18.11

And we’re off to Las Vegas! Here’s to a safe drive and an amazing few days in a city that never sleeps. If you have any suggestion of places to check out while we’re in Vegas, I would love to hear them! Thank you so much in advance!
What are you up to today?
-Chelsea xo
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Urban Afternoon

12.17.11
Have I ever mentioned how thankful I am to live in an urban area? I love the tiny streets, the history behind the historic buildings and homes, the sweet local businesses (Frances, Smeeks, Short Leash Hot Dogs and The Grow-Op), and all of the amazing coffee shops (of course). I’ve spent a good part of my life in small towns (think rural Colorado), but I’ve learned that nothing beats the city. I am a city girl for life.

On Wednesday I had my very last Grad school class of the semester. I was so ready to turn in the 12 page research design paper I had been working on for over a month, and to have no obligations to school work for a few weeks. Before Scott and I headed down to my school, we stopped in downtown Phoenix for a little coffee date and a walk through at a local festival.

At the festival we spotted our favorite Short Leash Hot Dog food truck. Coincidentally Scott was wearing his Short Leash t-shirt, and he felt very in style for the occasion. Scott and I absolutely love Short Leash, and always feel very welcome by Brad and Kat (the sweet owners) when we step up to the truck. If you’re local and haven’t checked out Short Leash Hot Dogs yet, I highly suggest you do so! I LOVE their veggie dogs, and Scott loves mixing it up with their specials and awesome mix and match toppings.
I recently picked up this fun hat from Jcpenney. I’ve always admired ladies for wearing this type of hat, and feel it adds something special to an ordinary outfit (not to mention it majorly protects your face from the sun!). Scott might have had to talk me into getting it, but I’m so glad that I did. I feel like it’s going to be a great transitional piece throughout the seasons, and will be great for protecting my face from the harsh Arizona sun.


This mustard colored blouse was one of the items I picked up in my first Jane By Design Style Challenge! I’m loving the color, and how easily it can be layered with.
Since I don’t have any school obligations today, I will be spending the day Christmas shopping, sipping iced coffee, reading The Hunger Games (I just have to), baking cookies, and spending time with my love.
Have I ever told you how thankful I am for this guy? Well, I very much am! He makes every day brighter around here!

Outfit details:
Floppy hat: c/o Jcpenney
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Marine layer scarf: Levi’s
Mustard blouse: c/o Jane By Design Style Challenge
Jeans: Levi’s
Moccs: Minnetonkas
T-minus one day until we head to Las Vegas for a few days! Did I mention yet that we’re going to Las Vegas? I can’t wait to enjoy some yummy treats, see a few shows, and show Scott around! Oh, and I’m hoping to get to see the sweet Vanessa as well! It’s going to be a great trip!
What are your plans for this beautiful Saturday? Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping yet? What’s on your wishlist?
-Chelsea xo
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Jane By Design Style Challenge #1

12.16.11

I’m so excited to announce that I am participating in the Jane By Design Style Challenge! I feel very honored to be included in this challenge, and can’t wait to share more about it throughout the next month (hopefully, I could be eliminated if I don’t have your support!).

In case you haven’t heard, Jane By Design is a new show airing January 3rd on ABC Family. The show is centered on a teenage girl, Jane, who is mistaken for an adult and lands at job at Donovan Decker, a hip fashion house. She finds herself trying to balance her life between being a regular high school student, and being an assistant to a high-power executive in the fashion industry. It really sounds like a great show, and I can’t wait to watch it when it premiers!
Tuesday a very large box containing the prettiest chest arrived for me! It is full of little odds and ends that are a part of upcoming style challenges, as well as a very awesome mannequin! I can’t wait to style up a few outfits on it!

I’ve already received my first style challenge and it was to take a $50 gift card and go shopping! My only real instruction was to pick out pieces that inspired me, and to be creative with it! I was also asked to make a video showing my haul from my shopping trip. I was provided with a video example (and special sneak peek of Jane By Design) to get me inspired. You can see the video clip right here! So without further ado, here is my haul video:
Hopefully my shopping finds will be enough to move me onto the next challenge! However, I need your help as well! Head on over to the Jane By Design Facebook page and let them know that Chelsea from Tea Talk sent you (it would mean the world to me)! Also, like I mentioned in the video, please do make a “haul video” with some of your recent finds and upload it to the Jane By Design Facebook page! Be sure and let me know when you do as well so I can see your great videos! I can’t wait to see some fun videos from my sweet readers!
Wish me luck! I’m hoping to move onto the next challenge! What an amazing opportunity it would be! Thank you ALL SOOO MUCH for your support!
-Chelsea xo
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Maie Dae Feature

12.15.11

Morning, everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I’m featured on the very sweet Maie Dae blog. I’m offering up five very important things I’ve learned about blogging. If you’re interested in checking what five things I chose, check out my feature right here. Also, big thank you to Savannah for making such a pretty graphic with my photo! Scott and I are both so impressed with it!

Be back later today with a special blogpost!

-Chelsea xo
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More Dots

12.14.11

Ok, I might be having a small love affair with polka dots right now. I feel they have such a classic look to them, and I love how they can be layered up with pretty solids. This blouse reminds me of my favorite polka dot dress I had growing up. It definitely had the 101 Dalmatians on it, so I would like to think of this blouse as a more refined version of that dress. Funny to think back to what you wore growing up (I always dressed myself), and see how you still lean toward wearing similar colors, and prints. Some things never change!


Today is my very last day of my first semester in Grad School. Come eight o’clock tonight, I will be one happy lady! I have big plans for gingerbread houses, Christmas lights, holiday baking, reading for fun, trips to amazing cities, and lots of holiday cheer with my guy! Holiday break, here I come!

Outfit details:
Nicole By Nicole Miller faux leather jacket: c/o Jcpenney
I HEART Ronson blouse: c/o Jcpenney
Jeans: Levi’s
Flats: Ruby & Bloom
I have a few odds and ends to finish up before my class tonight, and then Scott and I will be heading down to my favorite coffee shop in Phoenix for a celebratory iced coffee (and maybe even a pastry!). I will also be starting my holiday break reading tonight! Any books I should check out?
-Chelsea xo
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Winter Dots

12.13.11

This morning Scott and I headed to downtown Mesa for some yummy hot americanos, and to make an attempt to take a few photos. For the last two days the rain hasn’t stopped pouring and drizzling away. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving the rain, but it does make it rather tricky to take outfit photos. To all the Seattle personal style bloggers out there, I give you major props!

I’m loving this I HEART Ronson sweater I recently picked up from my local Jcpenney. The polka dots are darling, and it’s really cozy. A few years ago I used to be so into pull over sweaters, but have since parted ways with most of them, so I’m loving this one as an replacement.


Perfect rainy day boots? I think so! Paired with cozy socks and they are that much sweeter! I swear, I’m all about being cozy this winter!

Jcpenney’s Holiday Ambassador Campaign on Chictopia is still going on and I’m still handing out badges to sweet Chictopia users who are rocking Jcpenney garments. I have a few left and I would love to give them to a few sweet readers. Check out my Chictopia blog to see how I’ve been styling Jcpenney garments, and also check out and follow Jcpenney’s Chictopia page to see what new trends they are coveting over this season! Also, if you are on Chictopia, leave a comment on my Chic blog and let me know where I can see your page! Oh, and if you’re rocking a Jcpenney garment, let me know as well and I just might reward you a 1,500 point Jcpenney Chictopia badge!

Outfit details:
I HEART Ronson sweater: c/o Jcpenney
Jeans: Levi’s
Today I have a million things on my to-do list, but I just know it’s going to be a great day!
What are your plans for the day? Christmas shopping? Finals? Blogging? Sipping hot coffee? Let me know!
-Chelsea xo
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Tucked Away

12.12.11
I’ve always been a fan of finding those tucked away, quite places where you can get away from the city from a minute, and take in the beauty that is nature. On a recent outing Scott and I found this gem of an area tucked away in a quaint neighborhood, and I couldn’t help but want to stay a little longer and enjoy this fall like snow globe we were surrounded by.


Lately I’ve been having fun layering up. I’ve always been a fan of layering, but during most months in Arizona it’s not that practical (ok, but I still do it anyways). I’ve been really enjoying the chill in the air, and wearing my cozy boot socks. Today is extra chilly out and I plan on bundling up to the best of my ability. I’m thinking I might need a hot drink to keep my hands warm as well!

I recently purchased this darling skirt from The Velvet Bird’s shop. I’m loving the quality, the fabric, and the sweet button in the back. I feel like this is a timeless piece that will last forever, and I love, love that it’s handmade!


I’m also still loving my Jersy boots from Blowfish Shoes. They are perfect to wear when I need to layer my socks up, and they are extra comfortable.



Today Scott is officially done with the semester, and I still have one final paper to finish up. I’ve been handling this paper like a marathon and taking it slow, going back and forth to it when I feel like I can focus and be productive. Today is the day thought that I feel I need to finish it up! Maybe afterward we can do something fun to reward ourselves for a semester well done!



Always together, forever. That is how it will be.
Outfit details:
Cardigan: Jcrew
Top: Target
Black tights: c/o We Love Colors
Socks: Target
What are you up to today? Are you all done with finals? How are you staying warm this winter?
-Chelsea xo
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Study Date

12.11.11
With finals among us, Scott and I have been searching for ways to get out of the house, but still be productive with regards to the mounds of school work we have piled around us. So the other day we headed down to Lola Coffee to get some yummy coffee, and spend some time doing homework by the beautiful light they have seeping through the coffee shop windows.

His & hers. He got a hot americano, I got an iced coffee (plus two espresso shots in it). This little outing was just what I needed. I was a tad worried that I would get too distracted with the music they always have playing, but the whole atmosphere ended up really put me in a good mood and I was able to get some work done.


Today I will be putting the petal to the metal again and try to knock out this final paper. I’m ready for some time off, reading for fun, Christmas shopping, and more blogging!
What are you up to today? Where’s your favorite place to work?
-Chelsea xo
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Red & Red

12.10.11

It’s Saturday and I’m almost done with my finals! Now, if I can just finish up this ten page research methods paper in a blink of an eye, that would be amazing! I am soooo close to freedom, but yet I feel like it’s so far away. I’m the kind of person who obsessing over her school work, and never leaves anything not done. I don’t suppose that that’s a bad thing, but it does cause extra, unwanted stress. I guess you could say I’m a perfectionist, in a messy kind of way.

Lately I’ve been really loving the color red. I think it has something to do with being the extra pop of color that I just need during chilly winter days. I’ve noticed in the blogosphere that I’m not alone in my love affair with red. My sweet friend Vanessa, who I will be seeing in a few weeks when Scott and I visit Las Vegas, admitted her love for the color red on her blog yesterday. She really knows how to rock the color great!
I recently received these Naomi flats from Blowfish Shoes. When my mom saw them for the first time she screamed “Christmas shoes!” I admit, they are pretty Christmasy, and I love that. They are the perfect shade of red, and comfortable to boot! I think I will be wearing them to Scott’s works Christmas party this Sunday!
Today I promised myself I would devote a little more time to my final paper, but I would also like to pretend I’m already on holiday break and do something fun as well. I’m thinking a trip to The Coffee Shop, or maybe Lola Coffee to get a yummy drink, and then take a nice walk around the area would do the trick. I think a walk would be a nice de-stresser, and good coffee drink is always ok in my book.
Outfit details:
Slouchy beanie: c/o Jcpenney
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Shirt: Levi’s
Jeans: Levi’s
How do you de-stress? What are you up to today?
-Chelsea xo
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