Mixing it up.

Posted on October 6, 2014 by karissaestrada

There’s a lot of mixed feelings, I mean textures, in this outfit post. Mixing textures and patterns has always been my favorite and easiest thing to do when I’m feeling stuck in a fashion rut. I go to my closet, turn on my creative side of my brain, and get to work. Putting together a tribal print skirt with a black and white striped tee may be a leap of faith of others but for me it’s going to the grocery store. Once you get in the habit of mixing things up and taking small fashion risks, you will eventually build up the courage to rock whatever type of pattern, color, texture, print you feel like. Don’t set boundaries for yourself. Break those chains and wear whatever you feel like wearing, in moderation of course. Maybe don’t step outside the house in your smiley face leggings and One Direction band tee. That’s a no girlfriend, big no.

This day I decided to keep it feminine and keep it Autumn-like. I really don’t have a choice anymore, it’s October. Adding this shimmered linen tee transforms this look. I don’t know how and I don’t know why but it does. I’ve officially swapped out my plain white tee for this gold one. It makes the plainest pair of blue jeans look like a million bucks. It’s a MUST HAVE!

Top | Skirt |

Xoxo,

Karissa

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Chartreuse & Tulle

Posted on October 4, 2014 by karissaestrada

Hey guess what? You know that neon vomite green color, otherwise known as chartreuse? Well, it’s my favorite color of all time. I’ve said this before but unique colors are my favorite. I get all sorts of happy when I see this color. Weird? Ya…a little. I know I wear this skirt all the time but thats because it goes with ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. There’s not one thing that can look bad when its paired with this tulle skirt. I wish I could tell you all wear to buy one but I got this years ago at a lovely boutique in Durango, CO. I’ve never looked back. It’s one of those pieces that I will never ever get rid of, even if you paid me. It’s too stunning and I’ve made way too many memories in it. When I’m in any sort of doubt, I run to this little guy. He has my back that’s for sure. Also, I’ve been very impressed with the H&M Fall Collection this year. I’ve bought more from them this year than ever before. It’s still not my absolute favorite place to shop but they do have great pieces that aren’t too expensive if you’re on a budget like me. This top, for example, is under $50 AND I get loads of compliments when I wear it. Not too mention it’s real cozy. That’s an A+ in my book.

Xoxo,

Karissa

Top |Leggings | Lipstick “Faint For Fuchsia” By Maybelline

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The Perfect Dress

Posted on October 2, 2014 by karissaestrada

Are you looking for the perfect dress? You can stop searching my lady because it’s right here. You’re welcome. I think everyone and their mother owns this Anthropologie dress. I feel like I see it everywhere. My favorite fashion bloggers rock this dress all the time. It’s even more beautiful in person, trust me. It’s truly one of those dresses that you can wear all year long. I’m constantly searching for new ways to wear it because I wear it so often. Adding this mustard yellow bomber and belt made this baby doll dress a little more fall appropriate and a little more fun. This dress caught my eye because it reminds me of my Spanish heritage. I feel like I can wear this dancing to spanish music while cooking green chili enchiladas in the kitchen with my mama. Muy Bonita!

Xoxo, Karissa

Bomber Jacket | Dress | Shoes |

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| Cropped Sweaters with Dresses |The New Thing

Posted on September 30, 2014 by karissaestrada

My new favorite thing to do is wear sweaters over dresses. A cropped sweater is even better to pair with a flowy dress like this one. It’s one of the newest and easiest trends this fall. Why get rid of all your summer dresses when all you have to do is pair it with some jeans, boots, and throw on a cardi? Innovation at its best ladies.This post is a more girly take on this Anthropologie cropped sweater but trust me I have a post coming soon for all you tomboyish peeps out there. Just don’t forget to Subscribe or like my Facebook page to keep updated with all things Karissa Marie!

Tip of the Day! Play around with your wardrobe, look at your older pieces and merge them into your newer ones. All of the possibilities will surprise you. Have fun with what you have and try not to stress about buying more clothes because trust me, I’m sure you have plenty. Blast some music and put on a fashion show for yourself. I’m sure you’ll come up with some great outfit ideas! But in the meantime, here’s some inspiration.

xoxo,

Karissa

Cropped Sweater | Dress |

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Magazines & Converse

Posted on September 28, 2014 by karissaestrada

Easily the two things that I can’t live without most days. My magazine and my pair of converse shoes. It’s funny because they both seem completely opposite from one another but that’s just me. I’m a little bit of everything. I get most of my inspiration from fashion magazines. That’s the main reason I’d love to work for one some day. I find some sort of idea on every page. Whether it’s fashion, makeup, hair or even life tips, you can find it all in one small book. Magazines are sacred. It takes a lot for me to throw one away because it’s like throwing away diamonds. Too much beauty in one small thing. Look at me, I’m such a fashion blogger. Whatever, I like what I like okay? I couldn’t imagine a life without em. There’s something magical when I throw on my pair of dirty converse after wearing my Zara heels all day and hopping on the couch and reading a magazine. It’s my happy place for sure. It’s my way of saying “DO NOT DISTURB,” I’m in my own little world.