Lounging Around

Posted on February 26, 2015 by karissaestrada

In my previous post, we talked about work attire and rocking your 9 to 5 job while looking fabulous and put together while doing it. In this post, lets just completely forget everything that I said about looking put together. Just disregard it all because non of that matters on days where nothing really matters. (Does that make any sense?)

On those lounge around days…days where we have no appointments, no meetings, no obligations; My biggest priorities when it comes to my outfit are: Do I care if I get chocolate or hot fries stains on it? Will it still be comfortable enough when I decide to take a nap in the middle of the day? Will it be stable enough for movies, junk food, and eating out at SmashBurger? These are the questions that run though my mind when I’m deciding on what to wear on my oh so fabulous lazy days. The bigger and baggier the better.

I crack myself up because in the end, I still choose heels. No matter what, heels win almost every single time. We have this rule at work that we can basically wear whatever we want but we always have to have at least one piece in our look that elevates the entire look. For example, I wouldn’t have been able to wear this outfit with sneakers but with heels it’s totally acceptable, approachable, and remains little fabulous. I’ve been loving my creams and grays this season. I think the two colors combined create a very chic and minimal look which is very on trend right now. Go shop my look below!

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

Sweater. Pants. Denim Jacket. Heels-Zara

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Work Attire: Stripes & Button Ups

Posted on February 24, 2015 by karissaestrada

Work attire should LOOK like work but FEEL like a vacation. Nine to five in head to toe fabulous is what work attire should be (in my book). Say good-bye to hand-me-down grey blazers and uncomfortable pencil skirts. Dressing professional is so different nowadays. I really think corporate businesses are more accepting of personalized work attire. If this isn’t true in your case, it’s a bummer you’re boss is a stickler. As long as your outfit incorporates these four things: professionalism, sophistication, conservatism, and a sense of drive…I don’t see the problem in expressing who you are in the corporate world. Nothing is more inspiring to me than seeing a woman work her little booty off all day long, 5 days a week in heels. Dressing nice is just proof that you have good taste and what boss wouldn’t appreciate that? I think people gain more respect when they take the time to really elevate their appearance. You’re colleagues will automatically feel threatened which I think in the “dog eat dog world” isn’t such a bad thing. If you wanted to step up your work game just add a sophisticated black blazer to this look and you’re golden.

Once you have a better outlook on dressing for your 9 to 5 job, you’re gonna look and feel you’re best and that just leads to more promotions, gigs, jobs, and SUCCESS! Go get ’em ladies (and gents).

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Top. Skirt. Leggings. Heels.

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Quirky Prints & Tulle

Posted on February 8, 2015 by karissaestrada

“Quirky” is a word that I find myself using almost every single day. Weirdly enough, I don’t believe I’ve ever typed that word into a blog post. Well, there’s a first for everything. This pug printed top is the definition of quirky. It’s odd. It’s unconventional and that’s exactly what I’m about. Not to mention the fact that it’s mustard yellow: my all time favorite color. I get stares from a million miles away when I wear this top. I don’t blame them because it really is unexpected. That’s what I love about Anthropologie. I can always count on the designers to make me feel unique. Being out of place sometimes isn’t a bad thing. What do I always say about stepping our of your comfort zone? It will surprise you to find that, yes, you can rock that weird dog printed shirt, and yes, you can take on the world as well. I went overboard (like I normally do) and layered a striped turtleneck underneath. I would have left it there and just threw on some skinny jeans but no, that’s not how I roll. I threw on this eye-catching tulle skirt (as if the top wasn’t bizarre enough) and my outfit was complete. Sticking to the basic black and white and adding a pop of color will never do you wrong. For some strange reason the chaos works. You should try it sometime.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

Top. TurtleNeck (ON SALE NOW). Skirt. (ON SALE NOW) Shoes (similar)

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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

Skirt | Coat ASOS Similar Here, Here, and Here | Top | Tights | Shoes

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Warm & Cozy Outfit

Posted on December 15, 2014 by karissaestrada

Hello Friends.

For a smooth Monday all you need are these few simple items. Turtleneck. Jeans. Booties and a poncho. Back to basics is key to surviving the beginning of the week. It’s hard enough getting out of bed in the morning so don’t make it even harder on yourself when choosing your outfit. Every outfit has to have some sort of statement piece. The statement piece in this number is this lovely poncho. I know a lot of people shy away from the loose/baggy tops but I embrace it girlfriend. It’s always relaxing to be relaxed. I don’t have to worry about any not so flattering angles poking through my shirt after lunchtime because we all know it happens. Slim tight shirts are great but not for a Monday. Be free and wear a poncho. It kept me oh so warm and comfortable, not to mention the color is absolutely gorgeous.

Fun poncho’s here. here. and here.

Xoxo,

Karissa

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