THE MOMENTS THAT FREEZE YOU IN TIME
As I sit here typing, I think about how my throat was closed so tightly earlier that I could barely speak. There’s this terribly familiar sensation that passes over me when I receive bad news. The response always seems to rollout in the same order: shock, a sudden urge to clean and get organized, followed … Read more
Look of the Day 4.7.2013
Hey there! Hope everyone’s had a nice weekend. There was a part of me that was starting to feel a little sad about the weather warming up…until it does something like DROP 20 degrees in a hour. Thankfully this beautiful city has trained me to be resilient, and my favorite tribal print scarf came to … Read more
Look of the Day 4.3.2013
Hey there! Hope everyone’s having a good day. A cold front anytime after March is basically my worst nightmare, but there was an upside to today’s crazy weather which resulted in today’s look. Fashion’s all about adaptation, and I actually think I like it better than what I had on initially. Nonetheless, I keep a scarf on me … Read more
Look of the Day 4.2.2013
Hey all! This post is long overdue. Thankfully, a friend has finally bullied me into posting my outfits on a daily basis lol She especially emphasized the need to itemize the outfit… In all honesty, that part will be tough. Forgive me if I simply cannot remember where I purchased something. I pretty much have … Read more
Dance Battle: Ne-Yo vs. Ciara, who wins?
Hey hey hey! Sooo every now and then I come across a music video that totally blows me away, reigniting my dormant desire to become a dancer. I’m serious btw. Not like the late night cleaning up the kitchen dance machine that I’ve had to settle for, but like a legit “we’re shooting the video … Read more
Introducing – Way Back Wednesdays with @YungCoff!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m excited to present to you the newest addition to the Coffey Break, Way Back Wednesdays! This entry is reserved for times when music is doing too well for only one playlist a week. This rare but adventurous playlist starts with the 1992 hit “Headbanger” by EPMD. For all you out there … Read more
If Napoleon Dynamite had another brother…
Hey there! So traditionally music playlists are left up to Elliot and Chandler, but today I was inspired to come up with my own. I saw a video interview from Hangin’ with Kirk featuring Chazwick Bundick of Toro y Moi. The singer/producer has been coined the ”Creator of Chillwave”, and is by far one of my favorite artists. … Read more
CHAN’S HOT LIST 10.8.12
Detroit native Danny Brown approaches hip-hop with a high energy charismatic flair. After being turned down by 50 Cents label G Unit because of his skinny jeans, Brown took his lyrical prowess to A-Trak’s label Fool’s Gold Records. Check him out as my feature track of the week. -Chandler Rap} Grown Up- Danny Brown Rock} Microphone Fiend- … Read more
New job. New beginning. Endless opportunity.
Hey guys! This is long overdue, but I have exciting news! God is amazingly wonderful and gracious! I couldn’t be more excited to announce that I have a new job! As of September, I was brought on the Houston Style Magazine team as their Fashion and Social Media editor. My first assignment was Mercedes Benz … Read more
Natural Hair: Product Review
Hey Guys! It’s downright shameful that it has taken me this long to get to another natural hair post, but I have come across an amazing product and I want to share it with our readers! The product is called the Dark & Lovely 6 Week Anti-Reversion Cream Serum. Check out the description from their site: Our … Read more
