Last of London

Hello!!

I hope everyone is doing well

First thing's first

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!

Weeee! 20 years old.

Yay.

Moving on

Here are the last of my photos from London

Overall, it was absolutely spectacular. I seriously loved every moment of it. We walked almost everywhere, even in the torrential downpour on our second day. 

Everything about the city is wonderful.

I loved all of the history, the food was delicious, the men were [very] attractive, the fashion was unique and the city was breathtaking.

I need to go back at some point in my life.

From here we said goodbye London, and bonjour Paris.

Here are the last photos of my time in London.

 Westminster Abbey

 Big Ben and House of Parliament

 Restaurant in the Shepherd's Market

 Risotto with peas and pumpkin seeds and grilled chicken 

Sorry it's blurry, but we were on a bus when I took this photo

This is the Tower Bridge with the Paralympic Logo hanging from it

I hope you enjoyed and photos from Paris 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

Hello and Goodbye

Hello loves

I said my first goodbye yesterday; I'm not ready for this part of studying abroad.

It was honestly really sad, I'm so close to my friends and family. It's going to be a rough three months, but I'm sure it will be so worth it.

EXCITING NEWS THOUGH!!

I finally have a good camera.

Normally I would use my Nikon Coolpix [which has a broken piece on it, so it's really annoying to use], my iPhone, or photobooth, which is why my photos are usually not the best quality.

I got my birthday present early and I'm so unbelievably happy.

I had to convince my parents that this is an investment, and how essential it will be for traveling [and obviously blogging]

My new Canon Rebel t3i

Thank you so much mom & dad <3

I thought I'd do an outfit of the day today
It's nothing special, but it was really comfortable and good for running errands.

Details-- Necklace: Forever 21. Tank: American Eagle. Jeans: American Eagle. 
Sandals: Michael Kors. Watch: Fossil. Ring: H&M.

Thanks so much for reading!

Talk to you soon

XO Kara

Lazy Girl :: Tutorial

Hello friends!

Some people see getting ready as a chore, but honestly I spend as much time as I can doing it. I think it's so fun to be able to play up certain features and mask others. You can go from looking like an innocent girl one day to a total diva the next. While I love getting ready, some days I don't feel like using a bunch of different brushes to apply different shadows. While this look still uses several brushes, I feel like I'm taking a short cut by not switching to a crease brush. I hope you guys enjoy and I'd love to see a picture if you re-create it!

 First I applied my Smashbox eyeshadow primer, then packed Sephora's eyeshadow in Exciting Safari all over the lid with my Sigma E55 brush.

 Instead of using a dark shadow and having to worry about blending it completely, I added Chopper from my Naked2 pallet, which is a very pinky gold, to my crease with the same brush. This adds a bit of dimension but in a very easy way.

 Using the same brush again, I added a small amount of Half Baked, an intense gold to the inner fourth of my eye to shape it even more.

 I chose YDK, a dark rose gold shadow and applied that to my lower lash line instead of eyeliner. For this I used my Sigma E30 brush.

 To highlight my brow bone I added Foxy, a matte cream color with my Sigma E40. This will also get rid of any harsh lines.

 Next I added a thin line of my Elf liquid liner and I winged it out, as always.

 You might remember I mentioned in a post during winter how I used to neglect filling in my brows. Not the case anymore. I feel like my makeup isn't complete until I do them. I simply use the powder from my Elf Brow Kit and fill in my brows with my Sigma E65 brush using short strokes.

 I have been using the Clinique High Definition Lashes mascara lately. The dual sided brush is what caught my eye in the department store. It has a normal side, but also a very firm, short side to really separate lashes. First I curled my lashes, then applied several coats.

 This photo doesn't do the eyes justice; it's more pigmented in person.

I finished the look by applying a Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting, and my Buxom Lipgloss.

Sorry I don't have a better quality photo, but this is the finished look!!

Talk to you dolls soon

XO Kara

Template

Happy Monday all!

These weeks have been flying by.

I hate when you have so many plans for summer and there simply isn't enough time to get them all done.

Today I'm going to 6 Flags with a couple friends though! I'm really excited. I love roller coasters. Do you guys?

Anyway, these linen shorts are definitely some of my favorites for this summer. They're light, which is perfect for hot days. They also have a laid back feel with the loose fit and tie waist, but the dark color keeps things polished.

One of my favorite ways to style them is with a loose button up that I tie at the waist. This is kind of a template I go back to and find different ways to accessorize it.

The first look I kept really simple. Similar colors with a pop from the leopard shoes. I wanted to mimic the shape of the neckline by adding a necklace. It's delicate but adds dimension to the outfit. I also went for my go-to top knot when the weather is so warm. It's nice to get all my hair out of the way, but also do it in kind of a chic manner. This casual pairing is perfect for running errands and shopping.

Details-- Shirt: Old Navy. Shorts: Hollister. Loafers: MIA. Watch: D&G. Necklace: Forever 21.

This is another no fuss pairing. This time I chose a lighter shirt with some dark detailing. I added a few more bracelets with the same watch and a straw sunhat to give this similar look a different vibe. I left my hair down and sprayed in some salt water to add texture and create beachy waves. Overall this is really laid back and perfect for just hanging out with friends.

Details-- Shirt: PacSun. Shorts: Hollister. Sandals: Michael Kors. Bag: Coach. Watch: D&G. Bracelets: Lucky Brand. Hat: Forever 21.

Thanks so much for reading dolls!

I'd love to hear how your summers are going. Have you done anything exciting?

Talk to you soon

XO Kara

Recap

Hello blog friends!

I've been terrible at posting lately and I'm mad at myself for it. I'm sorry :(

A good way to keep up with what I've been doing [and eating] recently is through Instagram. My username is ktimmel.

Here are some things I've been loving lately!

amaretto & coconut gelato

bright colors & floral patterns 

 picking up lunch from the grocery store

 sneaking my favorite denim shirt into my summer wardrobe

 waking up, reading & having my coffee while getting some sun

 kayaking

sushi

 gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff bag that is STILL and Marshalls and is still tempting me

DIY chair to complete my makeup desk 

wheat bagel with garlic & herb cream cheese, turkey, lettuce, onion, & sun-dried tomato spread

having a great time at Summerfest

editing photos with the app "Diptic"

So that's a little peek into what I've been doing lately!

What have you been up to?

Love you all

XO Kara