Spring Haul

Helloooo!!

I'm finally back today

I have a little haul for you

The promise of spring always gets me excited to go shopping

I picked some new things up over the past few weeks and I want to share them with you all

 H&M:

 Kohl's:

[I was quite shocked]

Nike Outlet:

[Woo!!]

Sorry it's slightly out of focus

 Ulta:

 Revlon Photoready BB Cream, Revlon Just Bitten balm stain, Butter London nail polish in Teddy Girl

 Bath & Body Works: 

Two of my favorite scents

If you haven't smelled Market Peach yet, GO DO IT!

It smells phenomenal

And Mahogany Teakwood smells exactly like Abercrombie

I have picked up a few more things recently and I'm willing to share if you guys like these kind of posts :)

Thanks so much for reading! Have a lovely day & I'll talk to you soon
XO Kara

Paris!

Hello there!

How are you all doing?

Another quick update for you

I'm starting to adjust to Spain and it's becoming more and more comfortable every day, which I am SO relieved about

I can't believe how down I felt on Sunday, but I really did feel the culture shock

Spanish mothers are very proud of their cooking and feed you HUGE portions

They also get offended if you don't eat it all

Therefore, I am eating SOOO much

Their eating schedule is a lot different than in the U.S. as well

They basically have 5 meals a day, but because I'm in school for one and one is kind of optional, I can at least make it 3

I'm afraid we will be able to see the progress of my weight gain as I post photos across these next few months haha UH OH

Anyway! Paris was a totally different vibe from London.

Equally as busy, but it seemed quieter, and not as welcoming

Nevertheless, I still enjoyed it

It is so crazy when you realize you're seeing things in real life that you've only seen in photos and movies

Since neither my mom, Margaret or I speak any French, there definitely was a barrier

We didn't venture out on our own nearly as much as we did in London

Instead we tried some restaurants and took a few guided tours, one of them being at night

It really helped us see a lot in a way that was easy for us

Views from the second level of the Eiffel Tower

 The top of the Eiffel Tower

 The Louvre

Notre Dame at night

 Seven floors of heaven

If only I wasn't broke

Inside the Galleries Lafayette

I hope you enjoyed and my first photos from Spain will be coming soon!

XO Kara

Clean & Easy

Hi friends!

The weather has been cooling off a bit and I have been so happy that I can wear pants again.

I did a bit of shopping over the past few weeks and picked up some new tanks amongst other things.

I plan on wearing a lot of black pants and tank combinations while I'm in Europe and changing things up with different accessories. I'll do a haul post if you guys would like to see the things I bought.

I like the simple lines of this outfit. It feels chic with the minimal jewelry and clean cut top, but also laid back with the distressed denim and sneakers.

This has been one of my favorite makeup looks lately. Leave a comment if you'd like to see a tutorial on it :)

Details-- Top: Marshall's. Jeans: Hollister. Shoes: Converse. Watch: Fossil. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff.

Thanks for reading! Talk to you soon

XO Kara

Déjà Vu

Hi everyone!

I typically try to find items that are really versatile when I'm shopping, but there are only so many ways you can style some things.

While I might re-wear the same piece of clothing a lot, I try to always find a new way to wear it.

I never was huge into changing my accessories, but I have come to find that utilizing them can be the best way to make your wardrobe seem twice as big.

I'm on the hunt for some new accessories to revamp the clothes I already own.

Here are some I've been eyeing while online shopping--

Goddess Chain. Urban Outfitters. $19

Zig Zag Bracelet. Target. $9.99

Suede Wrap Bracelet. Target. $14.99

Graduate Collar Necklace. Forever 21. $9.80 

Scarf. H&M. $9.95

Chain Belt. H&M. $12.95

All of these affordable pieces can be used to completely change the feel of an outfit. I can't wait to pick some up :)

You guys might remember a post from spring where I actually wore this outfit, but with a different scarf. I bought the H&M scarf from above in a pretty coral color, and it totally brightened up my outfit, as opposed to the blue scarf I wore with this the other time.

Details-- Scarf: H&M. Shirt: Old Navy. Dress: H&M. Sandals: Michael Kors.

Thanks so much for reading!

Where do you guys like to buy accessories? I'm really looking to expand my collection.

XO Kara

Makeup Essentials

Happy Friday!!

How is everyone doing? Any exciting plans for the weekend?

I did a little bit of shopping and got some tops for fall. I think I found some good versatile pieces. Next I'm on the hunt for some bottoms, maybe a couple pairs of flats and also some heeled booties. I can do a haul if you'd like?

BUT the most exciting purchase I made

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I GOT THE REBECCA MINKOFF BAG!!

I have had such a rough time finding a bag for fall and was about to give up when I saw the perfect Michael Kors bag at Marshall's. It was a great price, tan leather, had a crossbody strap and was structured; everything I wanted. As I decided I was going to get it, I thought I would take one look to see if the Rebecca Minkoff bag was still there and it was... FOR $100 CHEAPER.

I'm clearly a little excited. But I'm just so so unbelievably happy.

Yay!

Anyway, I thought I would show you guys what I think are some essential makeup items. The products I have listed are what are perfect for me, but the items themselves are what I think are essentials, if that makes sense.

The perfect moisturizer 

My favorite: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizer.

Definitely one with SPF is a must. For me, I like this one because it reduces redness and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy.

The perfect foundation

My favorite: Chanel Vitalumiére Aqua

Find one that matches your skin tone perfectly, and read reviews to see if it will work well with your skin type. If you have oily skin, look for a mattifying foundation. I have normal to dry skin and this foundation is my absolute favorite. It's light to medium coverage but leaves a flawless finish.

The perfect under eye concealer

My favorite: Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer

To make your face really glow, look for a lighter shade and one that is supposed to brighten. Even if you're not wearing much makeup, you can look a lot more put together if your under eye area looks bright.

The perfect brow powder

My favorite: Elf Eyebrow Kit

I think the best way to fill in brows is with a powder. Pencils almost always look too harsh. Make sure you buy a powder that is slightly lighter than your brows to keep the look natural. Use a small angle brush and small strokes to gently fill them in.

The perfect champagne eyeshadow

My favorite: Sephora Eyeshadow in Exciting Safari

This is the most useful eyeshadow color anyone can buy. No matter what your skin tone is, a champagne color will look lovely. You can wear it on it's own for a light wash of color, throw a brown in the crease for a daytime smokey look, or add any other color. It's just a great staple color to have.

The perfect eyeliner

My favorites: Bobbi Brown Gel Liner, Elf Liquid Liner, Drugstore Pencil Liner.

This one you have a choice with, my favorite changes depending on what kind of mood I'm in. It's really just what you're most comfortable with. As far as color goes I prefer black, but maybe for your skin tone you prefer brown.

The perfect blush

My favorite: Mac Lip & Cheek Color in Have A Lovely Day!

I prefer a cream blush to a powder one, at least for summer, but that's up to you. The key here is to find one that compliments your skin tone and can be worn many different ways. This one gives me a nice flush without taking away from my other makeup.

The perfect "your lips, but better" lipstick and gloss combination

My favorites: Mac Lipstick in Modesty and Revlon Gloss in Sunbaked

This one is definitely essential. You can wear either just the lipstick or the gloss or combine them. You can wear it just for running errands, with a simple eye look or a very dramatic one. Definitely a must have.

The perfect red lipstick

My favorite: Chanel Gabrielle

This is probably the most difficult product to find. You need to know if a more pink tone or a more blue tone red would look good on you. Do you want it bright or more dark, matte or glossy. I'm still searching for the perfect red, I think this one is a bit too bright for me, but it's good for now. Finding the perfect red lip definitely takes trial and error.

So that's it! All of my essential makeup items.

I hope you guys enjoyed and I'll talk to you soon!!

XO Kara