Boho Babe

Posted on September 18, 2016 by karissaestrada

September is in full swing. Can’t even believe October is around the corner. I am so happy to be writing about my first fall look of the year! (Even though the weather is still 80 degrees here in NYC.) I love FALL more than the average pumpkin spice latte drinking girl should. I mean who doesn’t? Layering for fall is where it’s at: Adding scarves, sweaters, cardigans, long sleeved tees…The whole sha-bang. It’s my favorite. Want to know what goes hand in hand with the Autumn season?

F-l-a-r-e-d D-e-n-i-m.

Oh yes. My prayers were answered. I have FINALLY found the most perfect form fitting, shape hugging, bootylicious, stretchy flared jeans. Sweet baby Jesus, it took me years to find the perfect pair. I love the wash, the shape and the pockets on these pair and you will never believe that I paid under $30 for them. I had to get them altered because they were originally made for a giant but other than that, they fit like a dream. Free People was a having a sale on sale and that’s when I snagged these beauties. I’ve linked similar flared denim below. Get them now while they’re hot hot hot.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

WEARING:

Jeans (Similar HERE. HERE. HERE)

Top. Scarf. Bag (Similar). Earrings. Shoes.

Foundation. Lipstick-“Cami”.

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What’s Trending

Posted on September 3, 2016 by karissaestrada

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What’s trending you ask? All you need is a choker, a graphic tee, a spaghetti strap piece of clothing and a cute as can be puppy on your arm. I’m sure you’ve seen this trend all over your Instagram recently. I know I have so I decided to give it a whirl. Not gonna lie, I’m hooked. I never got into chokers, not even back when they were cool in 7th grade but I sure do love them now because they’re so simple and easy to pull off- right up my alley. I also have enough graphic tees to last me the rest of my life, stashed in the back of my wardrobe. I finally have a reason to pull them all out and develop new and excited outfits! That’s why I absolutely fashion. It’s all about evolvement-challenging you to recreate your old with the current, the new. YES.

In the end, whats currently trending is what I’m currently loving.

Give this fun trend a try!

With love,

©Karissa Marie

Top. Dress. Choker. Hat. Shoes.

Lipstick. Foundation.

(Puppy not for sale)

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Dumbo? Always.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by karissaestrada

It’s official. We have fallen in love with DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Dumbo stands for Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass.

Don’t worry, I learned that just yesterday. We’ve only graced Dumbo with our presence twice since moving to New York, however, it’s been one of our favorite spots. We love the atmosphere, food, and cobble stone streets. There’s a restaurant on Front Street called “Front Street Pizza” that has everything you could possibly want: Sandwiches, Pizza, Pasta, Soup, and Salads. Don’t let the actual restaurant itself or it’s aesthetic fool you…the food is BOMB and they give you a ton of it for the price.

About the look: You already know my love, more like obsession, with jumpsuits. I absolutely love the femininity of the floral design with a touch ruffle. It’s material is so soft and silky, it will leave you feeling comfortable and sexy all night long!

With love,

©Karissa Marie

WEARING:

Jumpsuit. (Similar HERE and HERE) Shoes. Clutch.

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Knotted in NYC

Posted on August 25, 2016 by karissaestrada

I’ve noticed a shift with my outfitting lately. It’s like subconsciously preparing myself for fall by reaching for my richer shades like this burnt orange jumpsuit here. I’ve completely fallen for this jumpsuit but I’ve definitely fallen for the price! It was just $25. This jumpsuit is perfect for NYC on the go. It’s a little bit too big for me right now so until I get it taken in to a tailor I’ve just been doing this little trick that I’ve done since I was a little girl: Tie a knot duh. I actually kind of prefer it with the knotted detail. It’s exactly what it needed.

Let’s talk hair:

Ugh. Hair. My never ending struggle. Thank God my mom is a hairstylist or else I would be a wreck. Since I haven’t seen my mom or gotten my hair cut in about two months, my hair has been in such a rough state. I’m ALMOST wishing it was a little longer so that it was easier to style but I’ve been managing by putting it in this chic and effortless pony. It’s really all my hair can handle in this humidity so… there’s that.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

Wearing:

Romper. (Similar HERE and HERE) Shoes. Lipstick. Foundation.

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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