20th Birthday

Posted on September 8, 2014 by karissaestrada

These pictures mean a lot to me. I wanted to remember where I was at in my life when I was 20. I like ice-cream. I like going to the movies with Wyatt. I put cheese on everything. Naps keep me happy and I love to dress up. Even though I’m in my twenties (wuw…thats weird to say) I will always be a kid. This little girl inside will never want to grow up. I will say though, I think I’ve been through my fair share of battles. I’d like to think of myself as one tough cookie (mmm, cookies) because after much loss, I’m still here, standing tall… ok I’m wearing heels but whatever. I know my brother is looking down on me and thinking “Atta girl.” But to tell you the truth, its still so hard. I would want more than anything in this world to celebrate my 20th birthday with my brother, but that wasn’t part of plan I guess. In spirit, I know he’s here walking with me, everyday. I hope he sees how far I’ve come. I hope he knows that even though I’m trying to move on…I will always miss him, with every step I take. Looking back on my life I wanted to remember that even though my life was dark at times I still managed to smile and eat my ice-cream. I’m proud of myself. I did it. I’m doing it. Taking it day by day. Can’t wait to see what the next twenty years bring. Lots of recovery, happiness and life, I hope.

Whatever it is YOU’RE going through, always remember to smile and eat that ice-cream. Somebody loves you. I love you.

Before I go I want to give a huge thank you to Aspen from Aspen Groen Media for taking these uh-mazing pictures. She made my vision come to life and took all my stress away. That’s all I ever look for in a photographer and she nailed it. I have much more pictures with her coming up soon so stay tuned and while you’re at it go check out her blog Makeover with Aspen. Like her Facebook pages as well —> Photography | Blog Thank you Aspen. (Big hug here)

Xoxo,

Karissa

P.s. My birthday was August 23rd. Where are all my virgos at? Beyonce? Mother Teresa? Ladies, we rock.

Dress | Shoes (Zara)

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Casual Neon

Posted on September 7, 2014 by karissaestrada

I’m currently in bed surrounded by kleenex and medicine because go me… I’m sick. Luckily as of now its just a head cold but a pounding one at that. I ALWAYS ALWAYS get a cold when the weather is about to change so I shouldn’t be too surprised. I wish I could lay in bed all day on this lovely Sunday and blog about something quirky but I just don’t have the energy for it or the time because homegirl has to go to work. Gotta work through the pain to pay for those expensive outfits if you know what I mean. Here’s a simple, bright outfit that is tied together by a classic denim jacket. A denim jacket will never go out of style so if you’re considering buying one…JUST DO IT. You’ll never go a day without reaching for it. Trust me. Well that’s all for today my friends. Go take your vitamins so you don’t end up miserable like me.

XOXO,

Karissa

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Pants- Anthropologie | Top-Anthropologie | Jacket (similar) |

Zara & Ice cream

Posted on September 6, 2014 by karissaestrada

Zara and Ice cream: the two things I cannot live without. Wyatt and I like to go to Bonnie Brae’s Ice Cream shop, the best place to get ice-cream in Denver. Trust me, I know ice cream and this place is goooood. So good. I think my mom ate nothing but chocolate ice-cream while she was pregnant with me because, have mercy, I can’t stop eating it. Enough about ice cream, lets get to the Zara portion of this post. Zara is the epitome of minimalistic chic. I reach for my Zara when I’m feeling simple but still want to make some type of a statement. Today I went for a more laid back look. Zara has pieces that I will always love and keep in my closet forever, that’s why I continue to browse on their website a billion times a day. They’re that good. Whether you’re looking for fancy or looking for tom boy, Zara has it and you won’t be disappointed. It might be a little outside of your comfort zone but that’s the point, remember?

Entire Outfit- Zara

Starbucks Date with Rachel Zoe

Posted on September 3, 2014 by karissaestrada

When I go to Starbucks I order one of two drinks, and two drinks only. It’s either

-Peach Green Tea Lemonade

-Decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte

I don’t care about anything else in life. Judge me. Excuse my overly fall appropriate outfit in this post by the way. It’s a little too fall appropriate if you ask me. I’m honestly NOT ready for the colder weather. NOT ONE BIT. I feel like Denver didn’t have a good summer, it rained most days so it’s safe to say I’m little bummed that it’s already September. I’m a summer kind of girl.

I have to announce that THEE Rachel Zoe (my one and only career idol of all time) not only favorited a picture on my Instagram (@karissamariie) but also favorited a tweet from me (@misskaymarie3) I FEEL THE LOVE. This post is dedicated to her because I just absolutely adore her. She’s everything I hope to become when it comes to fashion. I have big dreams to be involved in the fashion industry because of her. So I went to Starbuck and read her newest book, as one does, and enjoyed every second of it. Rachel Zoe, I love you.

Xoxo,

Karissa

Top ON SALE NOW| Jeans (similar)| Heels |

Need a Pick Me Up?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by karissaestrada

From the peachy blush down to my Zara high heels, I am 100% a girly girl. I enjoy dressing up in extreme feminine pieces from time to time. Don’t get me wrong, I have a few tom boy pieces in my closet as well, but the first day of September called for this white long skirt and grey tank from Anthropologie. I wasn’t going to argue.

This skirt never fails me by the way. Every time I wear it, I feel so pretty. No shame in that either. Need a pick me up? Put on a pair of shoes, earrings, favorite white tee, skinny jeans that make your behind look like J.LO’s…WHATEVER YOU NEED, to remind yourself that you are beautiful. Because girlfriend, you are. Never doubt that. But also know that you’re a 10 in those sweat pants and your hair in ponytail. I got your back even when you’re eyebrows aren’t done.

Tip of the Day: Love yourself & Dress Up.

XOXO,

Karissa Marie

Skirt (similar)| Tank (similar) |Shoes (ZARA)|Belt (Anthropologie)|

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