Cheers To The Weekend

Posted on March 20, 2015 by karissaestrada

Stripes and boyfriend jeans are the perfect combination and this timeless outfit calls for a weekend in the city. Out and about exploring the museums, little shops, boutiques, and amusement parks. This would be the perfect 4th of July outfit but I couldn’t wait until then to wear it. Red, white and blue stripes will never go out of style and neither will showing your love for your country. I love keeping things casual once in awhile and giving my feet a little break from the heels. Converse, sneakers and flats never seem to let me down on those endless walking days. And neither does sipping on some black tea from Starbucks. MY FAVORITE! Yum. My paint splattered Pilcro boyfriend jeans seem to be my “go to” jeans nowadays. They provide me with comfort and style from day to night and I absolutely love them. I never used to be a fan of lighter wash jeans but for some reason, I’m kind of diggin’ them lately. I will honestly sport every shade of jeans as long as it comes in the ‘boyfriend’ style. Like seriously, I don’t understand why more people aren’t into this trend. It’s the best excuse to be comfortable while staying chic. Boyfriend jeans are the perfect “sweatpants” alternative. Embrace that!

Wyatt and I like to do some exploring on our days off and just inhale this pretty cool city while we’re here. We really like going to basketball and football games but our absolute favorite thing to do is watch some good ole baseball. That’s what me and him both grew up watching. He played since he was little and I watched both my brothers since I was little as well. It’s in our blood. We both cannot wait to go to our first Rockies game of the year.

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With love,

©Karissa Marie

Top- Anthropologie (Similar). Jeans. Shoes.

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Spring Bohemian

Posted on March 18, 2015 by karissaestrada

As most of you know, I’m not one to check the weather. I know should probably start at some point but as of now I’ll take the risk. Even though I’d like to think that I have complete control over the weather and can wear whatever I want, that’s simply not the truth, but I will compromise from time to time. The weather in Denver is either a hit or miss. Thank goodness our weekends are filled with sunshine and warm weather but the weekdays have been miserable. It snowed today and no one warned me! The weather may be frustrating but choosing your outfit doesn’t have to be. My heart has been dying for Spring to arrive so I can get out my brights again but the weather tells me no. I decided to take the reigns on this one and pair my favorite bright joggers with my favorite sweater. (It’s technically a poncho but whatever) Two seasons in one. Adding brights and colorful lipstick to a typical fall outfit is my favorite and bulletproof way to conquer the gloomy day blues. People think that transitioning between seasons is complicated but I find it challenging and fun. It’s the perfect time of the year to get creative with layering. Pullovers are at their peak during spring and fall because of their ability to easily transform to your needs. You’re cold? Throw a sweater on. You’re hot? Wrap the sweater around your waist for a more laid back vibe. Pullover 101 my friends. It’s the easiest trick in the book. This “poncho” is my favorite “go to” cold weather essential. The scalloped hem detail is what caught my eye from the very start. It’s one of my favorite bohemian-like pieces in my closet! Shop my outfit below.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

Sweater. Joggers-Anthropologie (similar). Shoes-Zara

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Indigo Vibes

Posted on March 16, 2015 by karissaestrada

You HAVE to love a 3 item look that isn’t a typical t-shirt and jeans outfit. 1)Top 2)Overalls 3)Statement shoes. Overalls are known for transforming a simple outfit into a comfortable chic one. Every girl needs a black pair. The possibilities are nearly endless. I love how we simply have to throw on a pair of overalls and automatically feel like we’re stepping out of the box but not too far out of the box either. It’s all about being fashionable AND approachable. I like to wear my overalls with simple pieces most of the time, just to enhance them and have more of the focus on my fab overalls. I choose to wear an outfit like this when going out on a casual lunch date with some friends. Most of mine and Wyatt’s friends aren’t into fashion as much as I am so I like to feel comfortable around them and their 3 item look but I never sacrifice who I am at the same time. I will never skip out on the lipstick or the heels. That’s just impossible. All of my friends are understanding of some of my outrageous outfits and some even praise me for dressing uniquely and I could not be more thankful for that. If the day comes that a friend doesn’t like the way I am…see ya later LOSER! Just kidding, but really. That would never happen anyways considering I don’t have very many friends AND the friends I do have are incredible so I’m good “overall.” HA! I crack myself up.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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Top. Overalls-Forever21 (Similar). Heels- Nordstrom Rack

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Black & Gold

Posted on March 14, 2015 by karissaestrada

I can’t remember how early I woke up on this day. It was a whole lot earlier than what I’m used to that’s for sure. On days when I am truly exhausted and to be honest, not in the best mood, I wear all black. An all black outfit is my way of telling the world that “I’m not my normal happy self, just ignore me please.” I usually sport an all black outfit when I need to get things done and don’t feel like looking approachable. Like, seriously, ignore me. If you can’t tell already, I wasn’t wearing ANY makeup in this post besides some red lipstick. I’ve been rocking this “no makeup” look a ton lately. I’m going through a weird phase where I actually hate makeup. Less is much much more to me nowadays. I also threw on some bold sunglasses to hide the lack of sleep instead of putting on concealer. If ya know me, you know that I love gold accents. I think I even have a past blog post that’s titled ‘gold accents.’ I’m not too sure. Anyways I was so thrilled to rock these gold heels and my gold purse. My two favorites in one little post.

As you can tell this outfit is pretty basic but it still has its bold factor which is what I absolutely love in a day to day look. Go ahead and wear your all black ensemble and rock it when you do but don’t rock it every single day. It would be a shame to be unapproachable all the time. Looking like a ninja isn’t a bad thing, trust me, but being colorful and vibrant isn’t either!

Take a dip into both worlds. It’s fun!

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Leather Jacket. Turtleneck. Jeans. Shoes-ZARA (SIMILAR). Purse. Sunglasses.

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Dusty Blue

Posted on March 12, 2015 by karissaestrada

Trend Alert: Blue.

All shades, shapes, and colors of blue are all the rage right now.

Denim. Indigo. Chambray. Dusty Blue. I don’t think I’ve seen these arrangements of colors more in my life until right now. Every clothing store you walk into displays denim jackets, chambray tops, indigo pants, the list goes on and on. I’ve never owned so much blue in my closet until this season. I can’t get enough of it. Blue goes hand in hand with menswear but for just for today, I wanted to show my girly side and prove you that you don’t have to wear pinks and purples to look feminine. A tulle skirt and sleek leather jacket will do the trick just fine. Blue is the new pink. You can walk into any store and pick up your perfect shade of blue but only Alexandra Grecco has this unique shade of Dusty Blue. This skirt is beautiful and can be worn with ANY color. Trust me, I’ll prove myself to you in future posts. This kind of “blue-grey” is the sweetest and most stylish color of 2015. You better hop on the bandwagon now or you’ll miss out. Alexandra Grecco, a New York-based vintage-inspired womenswear line, has much more to explore on their site (here.) I desperately needed a city backdrop for this look. Since this company is based out of the most gorgeous city in America I had to pretend that I was in NYC just for a moment. Like the color of this skirt, I was in the clouds.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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Skirt. Top. Jacket-Zara (similar). Shoes-Zara. Purse.

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