When In SoHo

Posted on October 30, 2016 by karissaestrada

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NYC was pleasantly hit with a wave of sunshine after a week full freezing wet weather. I was happy I hadn’t put away my summer pieces, not that I have anywhere to put them in our tiny one bedroom apartment but still happy I didn’t give up on them too early. On this perfect 70 degree day, Wyatt and I had breakfast in SoHo and explored the area before he had to rush off to work. I walked past an actor from one of my favorite movies in high school, spent some time on Prince street and did a little shopping. Soho is like another world. Since living in New York I’ve discovered that I enjoy lower Manhattan more than any part of the island. It’s so peaceful and looks like a movie set on every corner.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

Top. Jacket. Skirt. Boots. Scarf.

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Cozy In Central Park

Posted on October 27, 2016 by karissaestrada

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You haven’t lived if you haven’t seen Central Park in the Fall. It’s my favorite place in Manhattan. Once the leaves have changed color and the hot chocolate in my hand is warm…well good luck getting me out of there. I could stay for hours and hours reading a book, pondering life with Wyatt and strolling the paths on foot or on a bike. There’s no better way to do Central Park in the fall than being cozy in a vibrant and patterned cardigan. I decided to transform this stunning cardigan into a dress and cinched with a belt. I love the way it turned out.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

Cardigan. Belt. Shoes-Similar. Fedora.

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Rainy Days

Posted on October 24, 2016 by karissaestrada

How do you spend your rainy days?

I love everything even more on a rainy New York day. I love that I can be melancholy and I would be blending in. I love that I wouldn’t have to feel guilty about wanting to stay in bed, watch Gilmore Girls and sip on my hot chocolate all day long. That’s exactly what I do on a rainy day. Nothing. Sometimes I feel so bad about not wanting to do anything or to be with anyone when my mood matches the sky but I’ve discovered that it’s healthy to feed my depression to a certain degree. It’s okay to let my soul recharge and rest. It’s good to lose myself in a movie or a book or even a dream. The world is tough and I feel safe in my home, cuddling with my puppy and my husband. I’m sure this funk that I’m in will pass, it usually does but I’m taking every advantage of this fall weather to…. Just be.

Depressed or not, everyone deserves a break from everyday life.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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Vintage Shopping

Posted on October 21, 2016 by karissaestrada

Wyatt and I did an impromptu photo shoot right outside the most epic pop-up vintage fashion market in Brooklyn where I met THEE Stacy London from “What Not To Wear.” She was incredible by the way, so humble and kind. Fun Fact: When I was young I would watch “What Not To Wear” over and over and it was the first time I decided that I wanted a future in fashion.

It was a rainy day in Brooklyn. Every step was a puddle. If you look closely you can see raindrops in these photos, frozen in time. I loved this day of exploring Brooklyn with my husband. I love rainy days! It makes me feel less guilty about wanting to stay inside and watch movies all day. It’s been proven, no matter what miraculous city I live in, I will always remain a homebody.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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I’ve Got A Crush

Posted on October 3, 2016 by karissaestrada

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I’ve got a crush, a crush on crushed velvet that is.

Sometimes it can be tough keeping up with trends, staying on top of what’s hot and what’s not but this crushed velvet trend won’t be too hard to find because it’s absolutely everywhere at the moment. This Fall 2016 trend is taking over and not leaving anytime soon. Heavy textures and rich colors will transform your closet this season. Go ahead and hop on this bandwagon because you won’t regret it.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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