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Week 12 Wrap-Up

03.24.13

1. My bestie Courtney looking fabulous in a Grow-Op vintage cape! // 2. Starbucks drink all around. Loving the new hazelnut macchiato (and I’m NOT a sweet coffee kind of gal). // 3. The regular cup of joe with my love. // 4. Rebecca Green‘s amazing original work on display at the Grow-Op!
3 Weekly Favorites:
1. Seeing SO many of my sweet friends at the Honey Harvest party at the Grow-Op. I’m truly one lucky lady to have such kind, thoughtful friends!
2. Completing 2/3 Comps exams! SO close to being done with those awful things!
3. Puppy cuddles, and taking mini instax photos of the pups. SO, so cute!
2  Hopes for the New Week:
1. That I kick butt on Exam #3! I’ve got this!
2. That I finally get back into the swing of things once my exams are over – regular homework, emails, blog posts, photos, life, etc. 
1 Last Thought:
Again, I’m going to need extra sleep, extra coffee, and extra positive thoughts sent my way this week, sweet friends! Thanks so much for always being so supportive and kind!
How has your weekend been? What are you up to today? What album are you currently loving?
-Chelsea xo
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Welcome Diner

03.21.13

I have a confession to make…I’m OBSESSED with the idea of diners! I know, I know, diners may not be seem like the coolest place to grab a bite, but for a gal who grew up in a city almost completely vacant of cool, old diners, they seem like the neatest little gems. Now, I’m not really into greasy foods or burgers, but when the opportunity presents itself to hang out in a old diner, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’m gonna be right there (and usually hoping there is a late-night breakfast menu I can pick something off off AND have a hot coffee, of course). Ok, so why all this diner talk? Well, the Welcome Diner just opened back up in Phoenix and a few weeks back Scott and I took a trip down to the tiny, 1940’s diner for a dinner date.

History goes that this 9-stool Valentine Diner was built in 1945 in Witchita, Kansas, and later moved to Williams, Arizona in 1955 where it operated on Route 66 for 25 years. In 1980 the sweet red and white diner was moved to downtown Phoenix and remained closed until the early 2000’s. Earlier this year the Welcome Diner welcomed it’s first customers in years, and now serves up delicious southern grub (fried chicken + the most amazing biscuits ever) during the evening, and brunch on the weekends. For now they are only open a few days a week (Thursday through Sunday), but I have a feeling that one day soon they’ll be able to expand their hours. The whole city seems just smitten with this darling diner!

Outfit details:
Jean jacket: Levi’s
Hello sweatshirt: Hello Apparel
Heart necklace: Tiffany’s
Bracelets: Kate Spade
Jeans: Levi’s
Bag: Madwell
Boots: Vince Camuto

Today I’m continuing to prepare for my exams (which are tomorrow and Monday), and will hopefully get a ton of study time in! This week has been so stressful with the anticipation, and I’m more than looking forward to getting these exams done and out of the way. Oh geez. Today is also surely a double and triple iced coffee kind of day, and maybe even a little treat (beauty treat?) if I can make my way out from my studying cave. Haha.

Do you have passion for diners too? What are you up to today>
-Chelsea xo

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Sleeveless & Ready

03.20.13

Spring, is that you? YES! I think it finally is! Happy 1st day of spring! It’s safe to say that I’m truly happy this season is finally here, and coming from someone who usually holds no fondness toward spring and summer (even though I’m a spring baby!) that seems like a huge step toward a season that holds so much potential. This winter was the hardest winter of my whole life, so I’m very much looking forward to the newness, freshness, and hope that spring is said to have in store for all of us. Today I’m celebrating by wearing sleeveless tops (because it’s already in the 90’s around here), sipping a very large iced coffee, and filling my heart and soul with so much love for the new season.

Can I just say one thing – my hair is a bit out of control here, but I kind of dig it! Ok, I might have something else to say as well – I’m wearing my new favorite customized necklace from the Black & Bronze Etsy shop! My blog pal Carly (whom I’ve know for seriously years now!) opened up her darling jewelry shop and is selling the raddest, handmade pieces! My Black & Bronze piece is custom, but she took inspiration from the two pieces I was most drawn to in her shop – the Burmese Coin Pendant and the Rectangle Charm with Buffalo Nickel Coin Pendant! In all honesty, Carly is one talented lady and her shop, Black & Bronze, definitely deserves your support!

Outfit details:

Top: Levi’s
Necklace: c/o Black & Bronze
Bracelets: Kate Spade
Watch: Fossil
Bag: Coach
Jeans: Levi’s
Sandals: Saltwater Sandals

What are you most excited for this spring? Any big life changes? Birthdays? Vacations? I want to hear all about them!
-Chelsea xo

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Crazy Cat Lady

03.18.13

Happy Monday, sweet friends! Today is a BIG day around here, in more ways than one. Once I’m finished up here I will be editing one of my comps exams for the umpteenth time (the only one I was able to do at home) and then sending it off into the universe and just hoping I get word back on how I did soon (fingers crossed!). I also have something really exciting going on this afternoon. I’m a wee bit nervous, and don’t want to share too much just yet, but positive thoughts would be very much appreciated!

A few weeks back the sweet gals over at the lovely shop Kintage sent me this darling crazy cat lady top, but with the hustle and bustle of life (and the few hard weeks we’ve had) I just got around to wearing it this past weekend. However, once I slipped it on it didn’t take me long to fall in love with this peachy, flowy, dreamy cat lady top. It’s the perfect cut (for me – flowy and three quarter length at the sleeves) and the peach tone seems to complement my skin tone well. Maybe we should say that peach is the new black? Well, at least for spring that is!

The sweet cat detailing just kills me! I posted a picture of me wearing this top over the weekend on my Instagram and Twitter and got so many comments about this top seemed essentially for any cat lady’s wardrobe! If you ask, I’d say I totally agree! On a side note – I got a manicure with my mom on Thursday (You Don’t Know Jacques by OPI) and stocked up on nail polishes on Friday. At this point, I’m almost embarrassed to show you my nail polish collection, but I just love those little paints that make my fingers look oh so pretty!

Outfit details
Crazy Cat Lady top: c/o Kintage
Watch: Fossil
Bag: Coach
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Sofft

What color(s) do you most have your eyes on this spring? What are you up to today?
-Chelsea xo

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Week 11 Wrap-Up

03.17.13

1. Spending a little extra time on my daily make-up. // 2. In Essie Heaven. // 3. Getting a manicure with my mom was such a highlight of my week – I got OPI’s You Don’t Know Jacques // 4. My most recent beauty purchase – Too Faced‘s tinted Beauty Balm.
3 Weekly Favorites:
1. The Strokes channel on Pandora – always a fav!
2. Knowing that SOON my exams will be over and I can breathe a little easier (just got to make it through this following week and the next Monday).
3. Piper acting like a cat and laying on the top ledge of the couch – too cute!
2  Hopes for the New Week:
1. That I get exam #1 sent off without a hiccup on Monday!
2. That exam #2 goes SUPER well on Friday! 
1 Last Thought:
I’m going to need extra sleep, extra coffee, and extra positive thoughts sent my way this week, sweet friends! 
How was your weekend? What do you have planned for next week? What’s your favorite nail polish color?
-Chelsea xo
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Seattle Wears

03.16.13

As of now, the plan is to be in Seattle toward the middle of next month. Just the thought of being in Seattle is making me feel all kinds of wanderlust, and wishing I could be there right this second.

Madewell sweater, Madewell oxfords,  Madewell satchel, Gap leggings, Madewell umbrella, OPI’s You Don’t Know Jacques

Until I can hop on that jet plane and land in the Pacific Northwest, I’ll just have to continue to daydream of my perfect outfit for running around in the Seattle drizzle. Comfy jeans, a cozy sweater, rain appropriate oxfords, the perfect traveling bag, an umbrella for that non-stop drizzle I can’t wait for, and a lovely polish to wrap everything up together. Seattle, I’m coming for you (soon).

Have you ever visited Seattle for? If so, what are some of your favorite places/coffee shops around there?
-Chelsea xo

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Brighten Up

03.14.13

Let’s face it, I’m a neutrals girl at heart. I love my white t-shirts, dark skinny jeans, staple leather bags, and cardigans in every neutral color imaginable. However, when spring rolls around I usually catch the brightness bug that seems to be going around and end up with a hot fever for bold colors. Well, this years appears to be no different and right now I’m eyeing some colorful tops and beauty products to bring into my spring clothing and makeup wardrobe. First thing I checked off my list recently – this coral/orangey balm stain from Revlon in Rendezvous (which I’m totally smitten with)!

Today it hit 90 degrees in Phoenix and I’m sure that I won’t be reaching for this exact outfit again anytime soon (well, maybe, I do love my layering). Scott and I are in the midst of spring break and having been spending many mornings/afternoons/evenings at coffee shops, people watching and working on school work (I – comps exams preparation, He – a paper & some test preparation). Even though we’ve been bogged down by work, we have been sneaking away for a few shopping trips (me) and an evening out (him with his brothers). I’ve already made a few spring beauty purchases, but I’m in need of a few new spring staples. The problem is though, I haven’t quite found many things that I’m liking currently in the stores. Have you found any good spring staples lately?

Outfit details:
Sweater: Banana Republic
Scarf: vintage
top: Levi’s
Bracelets: c/o Stowe Street & Pandora
Jeans: Levi’s
Moccasins: Minnetonka Moccasin

How has your week been? What have you been up to? What’s your most coveting spring wardrobe or beauty piece?
-Chelsea xo

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Emerging Spring

03.12.13

This post is way overdue (and these photos are from early February), but I figured this would be a good stepping stone to getting back into the swing of blogging again. To be quite honest, I haven’t taken outfit photos in weeks (and for good reasons), but I’m really starting to miss it. When you’ve done something once, twice, three times a week for multiple years it gets engrained in your brain as an every day routine, and once you start to go without it, well, you start to feel not like yourself anymore. Even thought I may not get back to outfit photos this week (I’m knee deep in studying for my comps exams – oh grad life), but I will be excited to do so when the time is right.

This darling cream lace top from Emerging Thoughts has gotten so much wear lately. I love how it instantly adds a little bit of uniqueness to an otherwise plain, staple white top. As of now it’s out of stock on the Emerging Thoughts website, but right now they are having a super sweet spring fever sale (15% off store wide with the code springfever).

Outfit details:

Lace top: c/o Emerging Thoughts
White top: Madewell
Scarf: c/o Le Mode Accessories
June bangles: c/o Stowe Street
Jeans: Levi’s
Gabby booties: c/o Blowfish Shoes

What’s on your spring wish list? I haven’t been clothes shopping in months and think it’s (almost) finally time to pick up a few warm weather purchases. I know I’m in desperate need of some new sleeveless tops, a few pairs of jeans (I’m so not a shorts kind of girl), and a new pair of sandals.  I did just pick up some new polishes from new Essie Spring 2013 collection, and I’ve got my eye on a few bright lipsticks and blushes for the warmer months. Oh, spring, I’m ready for you!

-Chelsea xo

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Spots Of Sunshine

03.11.13

Days are still rough around here, but incredibly sweet friends, the most kind cousin, and lots of coffee have been brightening up my days lately.

1. I’ve had so many people ask me where this sweet garden coffee shop is – well, it’s Vinyl Rush in downtown Mesa, friends! // 2. Bobbi of The Mason Bar Company was incredibly kind and sent me one of her amazing amazing 24oz mason jar tumblers. I plan on doing a proper post, but just wanted to say that I’ve been LOVING carry it around every day and filling it with my favorite iced coffee! If you haven’t checked out Bobbi’s shop, I highly suggest doing so! // 3. Brunch date with my favorite cousin, Odiecakes. I just don’t know what I would do without that sweet lady xo // 4. A little snapshot from the mini-party that the Phoenix Style Collective hosted at the Kendra Scott store. Love how bright this lovely store is!

I’m officially on spring break and will be spending the whole break preparing for my comps exams the following week. Positive thoughts and strong coffee would be much appreciated.

Thanks again, sweet friends, for being here for me.
Love,
Chelsea xo

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The Heaviest

03.09.13

My family suffered an incredible loss this past Saturday, and since then I haven’t been able to bring myself to blog. My grandma was my guiding light, and the most amazing woman I have ever known. Many of you have reached out to me during this time of immense hurt, and I want to say thank you so much for doing so. Your kind words have meant so much to me, and I so appreciate you keeping my family and I in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much, sweet friends.

I’ll be back in the swing of things when the time feels right. Thank you all for understanding at this time.

Forever and ever will her memory reside in my heart.
Love,
Chelsea

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