Dusty Blue

Posted on March 12, 2015 by karissaestrada

Trend Alert: Blue.

All shades, shapes, and colors of blue are all the rage right now.

Denim. Indigo. Chambray. Dusty Blue. I don’t think I’ve seen these arrangements of colors more in my life until right now. Every clothing store you walk into displays denim jackets, chambray tops, indigo pants, the list goes on and on. I’ve never owned so much blue in my closet until this season. I can’t get enough of it. Blue goes hand in hand with menswear but for just for today, I wanted to show my girly side and prove you that you don’t have to wear pinks and purples to look feminine. A tulle skirt and sleek leather jacket will do the trick just fine. Blue is the new pink. You can walk into any store and pick up your perfect shade of blue but only Alexandra Grecco has this unique shade of Dusty Blue. This skirt is beautiful and can be worn with ANY color. Trust me, I’ll prove myself to you in future posts. This kind of “blue-grey” is the sweetest and most stylish color of 2015. You better hop on the bandwagon now or you’ll miss out. Alexandra Grecco, a New York-based vintage-inspired womenswear line, has much more to explore on their site (here.) I desperately needed a city backdrop for this look. Since this company is based out of the most gorgeous city in America I had to pretend that I was in NYC just for a moment. Like the color of this skirt, I was in the clouds.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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Skirt. Top. Jacket-Zara (similar). Shoes-Zara. Purse.

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Striped & High Waisted

Posted on March 10, 2015 by karissaestrada

Will there ever come a day that I’m not on the hunt for menswear pieces? No. Never.

Menswear. You’ve heard this word before. It’s my all time favorite trend. You’ve also heard that before. Be prepared to see more menswear inspired outfit posts on my page. (Like you haven’t seen enough.) Menswear takes everything to the next level. It’s sleek. It’s sharp. I feel so powerful and trendy in menswear. I don’t have to show off a bunch of skin to turn heads. Nope. These trousers and my Urban Outfitters button up did plenty of that. I just love the contradiction of wearing bright orange red lipstick and curly hair with such a serious outfit. I’m having fun. That’s what it’s all about. Okay, I cannot get enough of these ZARA high waisted pants. I could live in them for the rest of my life. It’s such a good feeling investing in something with top notch material. Unlike most bow tie pants that are out there right now, these ones were made to last forever. They’re thick without being too heavy. They’re soft without being too cheap. They’re comfortable without looking like sweats. They are simply perfect. The olive green color caught my eye, not because it may resemble puke, but because it’s such a statement color without being too “in your face.” A very subtle statement piece and I’m all about that. Believe it or not but this shade of olive green can be paired with more than a handful of other colors. It’s like jeans…but better. What I love about high waisted trousers is that you can pretty much pair whatever you want with them: Button ups, crop tops, sweaters, long sleeves, turtlenecks. The list is endless… and so is my love for this outfit. So there.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Trousers-ZARA (Similar). Top. Shoes-Zara. Lipstick-“Sorbet” by Glo Minerals

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All Wrapped Up

Posted on March 8, 2015 by karissaestrada

I’m not a fan of coats. They’re heavy, they’re bulky and they simply ruin my outfits. To stay warm and chic in chilly Colorado I have to get a little creative. I stay cozy by layering up, wearing my oversized blazers or rocking my leather jacket but sometimes those things get a little old and boring. My new favorite alternative to staying warm is getting all wrapped up in an oversized scarf. We might as well call this thing a fashion blanket. It’s very large in size but oh so comfortable to cuddle in all day. Who knew that walking around with a “blanket” attached to you would be socially acceptable. Don’t be intimidated by the oversized look. It’s the latest, and my personal favorite trend. You might was well embrace this relaxed look while it lasts. Who doesn’t love throwing something on, synching it with a belt and adding some boyfriend jeans. It’s like a dream come true to me. Exploring your city in a bright, statement scarf makes the taxi drives, crowds of people, and loud cars a little more enjoyable and do I dare to say…chic. I felt like such a city girl in this outfit and the backdrop took me back to strolls in Soho, Manhattan with my mom. We had the best time waking up unbelievably early to get the best seat at the local cafe and afterwards we did some major damage in DASH. Can I just pretend for a second that I live there? Ok, daydream over. But seriously, I so belong there. The city backdrop was made for me. Someday. Until then, the Denver scene will do.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Scarf-ZARA (similar). Jeans-ZARA (similar) Top. Shoes. Fedora.

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//Style Check-In//

Posted on March 6, 2015 by karissaestrada

Hello There Friends!

We all love playing dress up. We all love new fresh clothing. We also enjoy a little surprise at our door step once in awhile. This is why we all need to join a subscription service. Let me introduce you to Style Check-in.

A newly launched members-only, monthly clothing subscription. Their website is so adorable and original that the website itself is worth checking out. Here’s their fabulous motto: “Style Check-In grants you fashion at your fingertips. Our agents are here to make sure you never say those dreaded words, “I have nothing to wear!” and are always answering the question, “Where did you get that?” Becoming a member gives you a one way ticket to your dream closet. We’re steering you into forward fashion. Can you see the light?”

This is it people. Subscription services are the future. No need to fight it any longer, just join one. There’s no commitment. You can walk away any time you feel like. You’re left with clothing that you might not have chosen on your own but it feels good to step out of that comfort zone. You’re free from making concrete decisions because there’s a built in stylist that will make those outfit decisions for you. You only have one job and that’s to take a quick 2 min Q& A about your own personal style. Style Check-In allows you to live your life and look good while doing it. A total win win!

Here’s a fabulous way to spend 79 dollars a month.

Personalized style assesment
3 unique pieces of clothing per box
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Hand-picked selections from our fashion attendants
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In my box I received a whole a lot of love but as for the clothing I got this white skirt with black horizontal lines that looks fabulous with an all black outfit. In addition to that I received a pink dress with grey sleeves and a silky smooth top. I love how “out of the box” all my pieces are and I can’t wait to style them uniquely.

For more information simply visit their website-here.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

Style Check-In

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Jacket. Tights. Turtleneck (On Sale). Boots.

We Never Go Out Of Style// 6 Years <3

Posted on March 4, 2015 by karissaestrada

Whatever life throws at me, I’m never alone. Every time I fall, he falls. Every time he cries, I cry. Even if we fail, we fail together. I’m more than positive that I am luckiest girl in the world because of him. Wyatt has seen me crumble to the absolute worst version of myself. He’s stood there with me through the deaths of my two best friends. He wiped every tear of mine through every stage of depression. He has calmed my overactive nerves when no one else could. He has no doubt seen me at my worst but more importantly he’s never judged me. He has never given up on me. He has never once walked away. Even when I’ve lived in the dark he somehow manages to see beauty in me. I can’t put into words what this man means to me. I’ve known him since he was just a curly headed chubby little boy with braces. I’ve had the privileged to grow up with him. Now I get to love him as the man that he is. It’s weird saying that because up until now I’ve only known him to be a kid. Because we were just kids, age 14, when we fell in love. I’ve known him as a baseball player, football player, Tire Tech, Personal Trainer, Realtor, and now, Store Manager. He’s worn many hats and has many titles but my favorite one of all is the guy that I get to come home to: My Best Friend.

We don’t have gray hair yet but I look forward to growing old with him. We are in no rush to get married, for those of you that ask us on a daily basis. We’re choosing to enjoy life and each other as we are. Marriage is in our future, trust me, but we love who we are right now, right this second. Whenever we get bored of that then maybe we’ll get married. But until then we will continue to love each other unconditionally, dance in public, kiss until one of us has to pee and watch Netflix in our jammies all day.

Happy 6th Anniversary to the person that I can’t live without and also to the person that irritates me the most. I love you Wyatt. Thank you for loving me like you do.

I’m so lucky.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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His♥Blazer. PullOver. Button Up. Jeans. Shoes.

Hers♥Dress. Coat-DASH (similar). Heels.

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