2015…You’re gonna be a good one.

Posted on January 1, 2015 by karissaestrada

Happy New Year my lovely friends. I hope your year is full of happiness, growth, and love. I hope each and every one of you tries new things and conquers something on your check list. Let’s all continue to love more and smile more. We could all use it don’t you think? This world needs a little cup of tea. Tea is always soothing. If you’ve been wanting to start a blog…DO IT NOW. Don’t think too hard about the details, just type from the heart and you will never regret it. This blog has been the best thing to happen to me. Please continue to share my blog/Instagram/Twitter/ Facebook accounts with your friends. The more to my blog family the better.

One thing that 2014 taught me is that it’s okay to not be in control. I’ve tried to manage all aspects of my life and when something didn’t go as planned…I would panic and blame myself. I’m not the writer of my story. I have to breathe a little more and let things fall into place sometimes. There’s no rush. If something is meant to be, it will be. Every year I get stronger and weaker all at the same time. It’s part of life. I’m not completely happy with where I’m at in life, I have a lot to work on but I’m not making false promises to myself this year. No resolutions. I will work hard on my downfalls but I’m done punishing myself. I deserve to love me, right? Everyday is a struggle to do that but I will love who I am one day. 2015 is another year of recovery but also a year for self acceptance. More baths. More hot cocoa. More therapy. More friends. More wine. More walks. More sleep.

2015…You’re gonna be a good one.

Xoxo,

Karissa

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We’ve made a decision…

Posted on December 31, 2014 by karissaestrada

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Two separate keys. Two separate apartments. One happy girl. One happy boy. One healthy relationship. We decided that we will continue to live apart until the time is right. I would never want to corrupt my pure and honest relationship with my best friend with regret or guilt. I would never want to wake up every single day regretting the decision of moving in without getting married first. Both of my older brothers made the decision to move in with their girlfriends at a very young age. You can say all you want that moving in together doesn’t change the relationship at all, only if you let it… but I watched their relationships fall apart. I watched them turn into different men because of it and now their kids are left with the heart break. I DO NOT WANT THAT FOR MYSELF. Wyatt and I have been through too much together. We’ve conquered every challenge that we’ve been given. I would never want to lose all that hard work all because we chose to be selfish and sleep in the same bed every night and have lower rent. I guess I got lost in the process. I’m surrounded by people who made the other choice and I got too confused. I pushed my little girl dreams to the side and focused on how much easier it would have been to just move in together. I guess I needed to hear the words from someone else. Reading all of your individual stories really put my story into perspective. Thank you for sharing. All of you know me so well… A little too well. I cried and cried reading your posts, emails and texts because I realized that I knew the answer this whole time. I lost my way for a split second there. I’ve always known what was right for Wyatt and I, but I got caught up in the peer pressure of others. I cannot thank you all enough for the positive yet honest feedback from yesterday’s post. Some of you really, truly blew me away. I’m so happy that I shared this little piece of information with all of you because even though it may be a small decision to some, it really really helped me make what I think is the RIGHT decision for Wyatt and I at this moment in time. To be honest, Wyatt is bummed. He was really excited to move in together but he understands and is willing to wait for me. What a guy huh? I picked a good one. I feel a little saddened about the money aspect of it all. My mom and dad are helping me out at the moment. It really bothers me that I can’t afford to pay my own rent right now. I don’t want to put that burden on them. But I think they’re happy with my decision. All I want is for them to be proud of me. I have to be a role model for myself and for my nieces. I’ll tell them someday when they’re all grown up and in love that they’re uncle and I waited. It’s actually possible people.

Thank you all again for the push in the right direction. I really appreciate it. I know I’m never alone and that’s the best gift my blog has given me. Love you all so much.

One more thing….

Hey mom. You were right.

MOMMA KNOWS BEST!

Xoxo,

Karissa

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Button Up.

Posted on December 30, 2014 by karissaestrada

I do not understand my obsession with moss colored tops. It’s out of control at the moment. It’s just like black or white, it goes with absolutely everything. Weird, but I think it’s such a classy winter color. The unique, almost suede-like, material has me feeling some sort of way. It’s so comfortable and it’s the perfect layering piece. I love pairing turtlenecks with absolutely everything lately, it allows me to keep some of my short sleeve tops for a little while longer. I’ve also had this weird obsession with red lipstick. I still have my trusty dark maroon lipstick in my purse at all times but lately I’ve been reaching for this deep red lip. I’m so festive aren’t I?

By the way, I have a good reason as to why I haven’t been blogging as much. I’ve been moving, traveling and working. Busy busy busy. I can’t wait until I’m finally settled into my new place because I have some fun things planned that may be coming soon. Stay tuned for that. Thanks for all your love and support. I’ve missed you all right back!

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Xoxo,

Karissa

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Merry Christmas ||2014||

Posted on December 25, 2014 by karissaestrada

Merry Christmas! It’s 1:30 am Christmas day. I’m currently munching on some biscochitos by the fire place. I hope Santa doesn’t mind that I’m eating all of his cookies and milk. He should know better to be honest. My stomach is full but so is my heart. I’m in my new pink pajamas. All the presents are wrapped and under the tree. The kiddos are sleeping. My mom and dad are snoring. It feels so good to be back home in New Mexico. I love this house on the corner. It shaped me into who I am. These walls are filled with memories that I wish I could re-live. I learned how to ride my bike on this street. I fell in love on this doorstep. I had endless amounts of sleepovers with my best childhood friends here. Wyatt and I had our first kiss down the street. Every Christmas that I can remember is in this house. There’s so much love I feel like the door could bust open any second now. I’ve only spent a year in the city but coming home is something totally different to me. I appreciate everything a little more. The smell of green chili, the funny sound that our microwave makes, the door knobs, home cooked meals, dad’s laugh, mom’s goofiness, my brothers hug….they all make this place home. Home may not be where my future is but home is what made me. More importantly, home is where I had my last and only memories with my late brother. I could not be more grateful for the memories that we shared here. Lots of giggles are held in this place. My family may not be whole but our home is. Lasting and loving memories were made here and that’s something that money can’t buy. So my friends, cherish these moments with your loved ones. Savor the good stuff. It’s not about the presents underneath the tree but the love that surrounds it. I love you all. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you. I hope your day is filled with laughter and joy

…and cute new clothes.

Xoxo,

Karissa

P.S. I am so very relieved that these photos ended up happening. I’ve been so busy packing, moving to a new apartment (blog post on that later) and working, that I barely have enough time to eat, let alone get all dolled up and take cute-sy pictures with my boyfriend. This was NOT effortless let me tell you. This post would nothing without my adorable skirt from Shabby Apple. It was made for this Christmas photo shoot. I felt like those little angels that you put on top of your tree. I didn’t feel festive this entire month until I put on this skirt. So in love. Thank you Shabby Apple for making my Christmas so fabulous.

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Totally Tulle

Posted on December 19, 2014 by karissaestrada

If you’re in need of some quick and feminine holiday inspired outfits…I’ve got your back girl. I don’t think you could ever go wrong with a tulle skirt and a warm and cozy sweater. Let’s take things up a notch with a statement necklace (that I wear with every single outfit) and some fun bright heels. I love the femininity of this outfit. You can say that it was very “J.Crew” inspired. I’ve been shopping there a little too much lately. The guy that works there knows me on a first name basis. I have a feeling that this teal-ish stitched pullover is going to be my staple wardrobe piece this winter. I find myself reaching for it a lot because I think the color is stunning. I can wear it simple with just black leggings and combat boots or I go all out and pair it with a tulle skirt. Tulle seriously has my heart. I can never get enough of it. Someday, you watch, I will own every single color of tulle skirts.

Ladies, this holiday season, whatever you decide to wear…please do me a favor and don’t skip out on the lipstick. If there’s one time of year to be bold and try lipstick….it’s NOW!

XOXO,

Karissa

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