What Spring Is All About

Posted on April 5, 2015 by karissaestrada

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Pastels are on trend more than ever right now. I’ve haven’t entirely let go of pastels so when they eventually come back around, I’m fully prepared. I’ve stocked up over the years so I have plenty of light pink and baby blue to spare. I’ve preached my love for the light wash combo of colors time and time again. We all know that if I could paint my own world it would be in pastels, obviously. When I saw this brushstroke top online, my heart skipped a beat. It was made for me. I know I’ll be rocking this top all spring and summer long. I hope more stores embrace this brushstroke/painter vibe because it has “Karissa” written all over it. I dive into all sorts of fashion adventures but after awhile I get bored and move on. I move my gently loved clothing to the back of my closet to only find myself reaching for it months or even years later when they come back alive in the fashion world. Not with pastels. Nope. Never. I keep these babies in the front row. Everyone has a color or a collections of colors that they love to buy and feel good in. Mine are pastels. I’ll tell ya, I sometimes feel prettier in pastels than I do in a ball gown. Their just my thing and I love it. LOVE IT.

For those that aren’t really involved or haven’t emerged themselves into fashion, maybe it’s just because you haven’t fallen for or allowed yourself to fall for your color or your trend. Wanna know how to find the best trend that works for you? You have to try them all out. DUH. Trial and error ladies. It takes stepping out of your comfort zone and emerging yourself into trends that come and go. Start with a top or an accessory. Then once your feel some sort of connection, you move to pants. It may take time to find your “thing” or your place in the world but you’ll get there. You won’t get there by going to same old clothing stores or searching the same old online shops. Try searching something different and starting new.

That’s what spring is all about.

With Love,

©Karissa Marie

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Pink Punch

Posted on April 1, 2015 by karissaestrada

It’s April 1st but you won’t see me participating in any pranks or jokes. I know, I know…I am so boring. I did want to keep things bright, fun and a little unexpected with this statement neon peplum top from Tobi.com. If this doesn’t scream summer fun than I don’t know what does. I’m just ooh-ing and ahh-ing this structured silhouette to pieces. TOO PEICES! I mean, if you’re feeling like making a statement, or your stuck in a fashion rut, I strongly suggest checking out ShopTobi because their website has some really fun spring/summer items right now. I was definitely in the mood to be bold but still didn’t want to leave the house without my favorite pair of Citizens jeans. I swear these jeans have saved my life on numerous occasions. The high waisted detail makes them so versatile but more importantly, comfortable. I feel safe in them. I hope that makes some sort of sense and if it does you should buy yourself some higher waisted skinny jeans because they are life changing and go with absolutely everything. I only love these jeans when I’m not glued to my boyfriend jeans of course. I always recommend this style to women who are bored of the same old same old low rise straight leg jean. Those are like so five years ago.

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P.S. My last blog post received so much love and encouragement and I just wanted everyone who sent uplifting emails to know that I read every word and I really appreciate it. With that being said, I received a few rude and hateful messages from my last blog post which have since been deleted. I’m letting you all know right now that my blog is a place of positivity and love. I want you all to come here looking for inspiration without judgement. Please don’t come to page to take your anger or frustrations out on me. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it all. Got it? Good.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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Girls Night Out

Posted on March 28, 2015 by karissaestrada

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This is the first of many posts featuring some fabulous clothing items from Tobi.com. Today’s post is all about this “Bound To You” wrap style top. I wanted to style this top in a very “Girls Night Out” kind of way while still keeping it casual by adding some slouchy faux-leather bottoms. The cut-outs in this top reveal just enough without being too overboard. Not for one second did I feel insecure just because of the placements of the small but statement cutouts. I’m not one to show a lot of skin but I thought this top was appropriate enough for a fun girls night out on the town. I love this monochromatic trend that’s happening right now. I also really love it with a pop of red lip and a gold accessory because I just can’t live without color on a Friday night. Tobi.com is a great place for on-trend simple clothing. I really think a lot of my girlfriends from back home will adore this site. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THEIR EMAIL LIST YOU GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! Check them out |here|

Since Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner it’s time to start taking the layers off and revealing our sun-kissed skin. I’ve really embraced the porcelain look this winter and I’m almost sad to say goodbye but I look forward to getting a little extra Vitamin D on the those sweet sunshine days. I’m not yet in the tanning mood but I’ll hang out by the pool once in awhile. I’m gonna taking tanning this year nice and slow. I’m in no rush at all to get darker so just bare with me and my white girl complexion.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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| Sole Serum |

Posted on March 26, 2015 by karissaestrada

Day in and day out I get asked how I’m able to wear heels all day long. To be honest, I’m like most women and I do get foot pain. I’m just able to sacrifice my comfort so I can wear my favorite heels. Heels make me feel beautiful. It may sound silly but they not only elevate every single look you wear, but they bring confidence that a normal flat couldn’t, just couldn’t. No matter the amount of blisters, red marks, and band-aids I still would much rather opt for heels. Those painful days are over ladies! I would hate for other women to not feel the way I do in heels because of their discomfort, so here’s my secret.

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But here’s my philosophy: Wear whatever makes you feel beautiful because life is WAY too short to not to.

With love,

©Karissa Marie

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The Blue Team

Posted on March 24, 2015 by karissaestrada

It’s official. I’m on the blue team now. I’m so happy that more and more clothing companies are hopping on this Indigo trend because it’s just more for me to buy. I WANT IT ALL. I’ve always been a huge fan of the color blue but now that it’s available everywhere I’ve just been soaking it up more. I almost don’t want to leave the house without the color blue somewhere on my outfit. I need help. Again, this is just another phase in my style life. Everyone goes through them. I was school shopping one year and all I bought were dresses. Nothing but dress. No jeans, no tees. Halfway into the school year I was like, “Okay, I’m so sick of this.” But I always do this to myself. I jump into every fashion adventure with my whole heart. I really dive deep and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Because in the end, I’m left with great memories and some cute clothes that are mostly timeless. I now have plenty of denim in my closet to last me a lifetime. I really feel like one of the guys. Uh oh, here I go dropping the word menswear but whatever. My brothers would really love this new “not so girly” side of me that I’ve recently discovered. I love my skirts, my blouses, my heels but it’s nice not having to dress up completely in head to girly-ness. It’s nice throwing my hair back and putting on some denim overalls. P.s. I have been on the search for some fabulous overalls for the longest time. I’m so thrilled to have finally found a nice light wash pair. All that’s left to do is discover a dark wash but until then I’ll be rockin’ this one.