It’s Brooklyn Baby

Posted on August 18, 2016 by karissaestrada

Brooklyn.

Once you go to Brooklyn, it’s hard to leave. It’s rich in culture, rich in history but most importantly, rich in community. I love the sense of friendship and “I got your back” vibes that I get when I walk the streets of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Pause. Hold the phone. I starting writing this before our vehicle was broken into and before we paid $350 to get the broken window repaired on it. So far, Brooklyn holds bad memories and I really hope something magical happens to change my mind about it. We’ve only been in NYC one week and if I can be completely transparent with you, it’s been one of the worst weeks of my life. I heard it would take a little (or a lot) of transition and that you would be “initiated” into the city but gosh.. can you give a girl a break? Too many personal things have happened along with some financial hits in just one week and it’s too much for this girl to handle. The only thing that’s keeping me from going absolutely insane is the fact that I’m a mommy to an attention soaking puppy and a wife to a very hardworking, loving husband. They keep me going when I don’t have the will to.

I’m hoping things begin to look up very soon.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Lemonade In NYC

Posted on August 15, 2016 by karissaestrada

New York summers are unlike any other summer. Beautiful but HOT. HOT.HOT. Some ice cold lemonade and a sweet yellow dress will get your through it, trust me. I have faith that my hair and my skin will get used to the humidity even if I’m a complete mess at the moment. My poor hair, no matter the hairspray or dry shampoo, can’t last 5 minutes. This Yankees hat has been a lifesaver. I’ve noticed hair isn’t that much of a priority amongst New York women. If that’s the case, I know I will fit right in.

Back to the heat: The only way my makeup will survive the moist, hot subways is if I really set and even “bake” my makeup. Baking your makeup means: After foundation is applied, a thick coat of light powder is applied to the face (under the eyes, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin, and forehead for definition), and is left on to figuratively “cook” for 10 to 30 minutes into the skin from body heat.

The matte-er your makeup the better or else this humidity will evaporate it in seconds!

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Street Glam

Posted on August 2, 2016 by karissaestrada

Since my announcement of moving to New York I’ve been rocking this hat more than usual. I can’t help but feel giddy when I wear it because it symbolizes more than just my hubby’s favorite baseball team. It symbolizes the city that I’m about to make my home and all the hard work and preparation of getting there. This was my last photo shoot in Denver so I thought wearing this cap would be fitting. I’m so excited to see my style evolve and grow since I’ll be pushed past my limits in a city that’s known to be one the greatest fashion cities in the world. I’ve been bored and restless with my outfitting but I’m about to embark on a whole new playing field. I truly cannot wait to be in my own skin surrounded by people who have the same passion as me.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Girly Details

Posted on July 30, 2016 by karissaestrada

On a recent date night out with my super hot husband I wore this extremely girly blouse and pink bow shoes with a touch of distressed denim. It was a quick and spontaneous date night so I didn’t have time to figure out the outfit details. I threw on this beyond gorgeous blouse that I got in the mail that day and when I’m in a time crunch I reach for my comfort zone denim-distressed boyfriend jeans. I recently scored these super sweet and feminine mules and it was the perfect moment to bring them out to play. I absolutely love the mix of the sea foam green with the blush. It makes for the perfect feminine ensemble. I won’t be surprised if I wear this exact outfit again in the future. It’s a favorite already.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Easy Breezy Jumpsuit

Posted on July 27, 2016 by karissaestrada

Put me in a jumpsuit and I’m forever happy. A striped one, a blue one, a red one, a black one, a strapless one, a button-up one, and even back baring one…I’m all for it. I can’t tell you enough how much I’m obsessed with jumpsuits. They’re so trendy and easy to wear. You don’t even have to try to be fashion forward in them because, girl, you already are. They take all the work out of planning an outfit because they’re statement enough. Since I began my journey with jumpsuits, I’ve accumulated more than I can even mention but there always seems to be one that comes out that I absolutely have to have. This breezy, skin baring jumpsuit is absolutely perfect for summer and perfect for a day at the beach.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

WEARING

Jumpsuit. Fedora. Shoes. Purse. Foundation.

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