Summer Hats I Want Now!

With my move to California getting closer & the temperatures around the country getting hotter I found myself thinking the time has come to start talking about the summer hat. It only takes one good sunburn on the old part to make you want to invest in these five bad boys & it doesn't hurt that they are so damn cute! 

• The two tone weave & the leather cord make this floppy hat from Anthropologie fresh & bohemian. 

Two-Note Floppy Hat from Anthropologie.

Two-Note Floppy Hat from Anthropologie.

• This beanie by Neff still works in summer due to the fun bright color. I'm loving the look for chilly beach nights! 

  

  Neon Green Beanie by Neff

• Rock a Fedora in a rich berry tone & keep the sun at bay while looking hot! ASOS got the memo with their felt version! 

  

  ASOS Felt Fedora Hat 

• ASOS gave this boater hat a summer makeover by using straw. I'm drooling! 

  

  ASOS Straw Roll Brim Boater Hat

• Kick back in this snapback by American Apparel. The dainty flowers make this, ordinarily tomboy, style feminine & fun. 

  

  The Floral Printed Cap by American Apparel

I hope you all enjoyed this little post & stay burn free this summer! To purchase any of these looks click the links I've added throughout. 

xo Kara Rose 

5 Must Have Swimsuit Trends of 2014!

Beach weather is almost here! I'm not going to lie... swimsuit season provokes a wee bit of dread for me but to tame the "beach body" anxiety I always turn my sights on shopping! Here are my fave swimsuit looks right now.

The High Waisted Two Piece

Why I love it: Flattering to all body types, you will never be a don't in this classic yet fashion forward look!

Get the look here!

Chevron

Why I love it: While classic, chevron still feels fresh on swimwear. Warning, this fabulously on trend look can be difficult to pull off so take extra care to pick up a suit with a flattering cut.

Get the look here!

A Bathing Beauty One Piece

Why I love it: Once again our ancestors got it right. This suit is universally flattering and comes in so many cute colors and prints. Bonus points if you also get the two piece version! 

Snap it up right here!

Straps & Graphic Prints

Why I love it: Both of these trends are so fun and fresh! You might not see them around next year but consider these the fashion equivalent of a summer romance.

Get the look here!

Mix & Match

Why I love it: Mix and match suits can be classic or fun and will be in your summer wardrobe till they come apart. Be bold and choose a neon top with a classic black bottom! Be simple and match a solid color... do whatever you want!

Get the look here!

Now lets get shopping! See you at the beach.

XoXo Kara Rose

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer reviewed!

Warmer weather has arrived and with it came the bug bites... so I found myself in Rite Aid (looking for some hydrocortisone cream) when I stumbled upon "Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer" on sale. For $2 I couldn't say no!  Impulsively and a little greedily I scooped it up in the shades "Pretty in Peach #115" and "Frozen Over #315". Now here I am (itch free) ready to tell you about my new nail swag!

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in #115 & #315

Color: 10 You can't see very well in this picture but Frozen Over is actually a sheer shimmery pale blue however,  I only tried Pretty in Peach (#115) but it was true to the bottle and absolutely stunning! 

Formula: 1 This polish is clumpy, streaky, full of air bubbles and separates after it's dried on the nail creating nasty little cracks!

Application: 5 The brush is a nice thickness but unfortunately that can't save this horror of a formula.

Staying Power: 1 After wearing the polish for one and a half days I'm already sporting little chips.

Overall I'm really disappointed in this line! It was a nightmare to apply due to the formulation. While I managed to get all the clumps that were trying desperately to emerge out I was not able to stop air bubbles from forming. When it comes to nails there are two things I can't stand. Number one is AIR BUBBLES. Number two is cracking polish. Sadly I've been left with both. The only reason I might use this again is the color of "Pretty in Peach" I've been looking so long for a good polish in that color and while I continue to look I might get desperate and crack it out again! As the old adage says "you get what you pay for" maybe next time I'll splurge! 

Have you guys tried this stuff? Have you found a petter bright, poppy peach? Let me know! 

xo Kara Rose 

Olympic Figure Skating Costume Roundup.

Time really got away from me last week & as a result I missed my "Monday Update" post.  A thousand apologies for that but I'm trying my best to make up for it now! While the Sochi Olympics might be controversial there is one thing we can all agree on... figure skating costumes are the stuff of dreams! Here are my faves.

Ashley Wagner  of the United States

Tongues have been wagging over Ashely Wagner but one thing that has gone largely unnoticed is this gorgeous costume! Ashley, I would never give you a "bullshit" score for fashion!

Kaetlyn Osmond of Canada

Kaetlyn's costume was gorgeous from the front but my favorite detail was the cascade of jewels on her back! 

Akiko Suzuki of Japan

Akiko Suzuki sported on of my favorite looks. The detail and the fairy vibe stole my heart the moment she stepped onto the ice. 

Tessa Virtue of Canada

Tessa looked like a queen in this gold embellished red dress. 

Meryl Davis of the United States

Meryl Davis rocked this beautiful number which was inspired by the ballet Scheherazade. 

Gracie Gold of the United States

Last but not least is Gracie Gold. Adorable, talented & stylish. What more could you ask for? 

 

The Liebster Award!

Hello Beauties! The Liebster Award has finally landed on my blog! I've been oh so kindly nominated by the lovely Lizzie, author of xBeautyMagic, so go check her out. Her blog is fab & so is she! Many thanks to you darling!

The rules

1. Link the blog that nominated you for the award 

2. Choose 11 bloggers to nominate who have less than 200 followers

3. Answer the 11 questions given to you

4. Let the people you have nominated know you've done so

5. You can't nominate the person who nominated you

6. Create 11 questions for the people you nominate to answer

7. You must follow the blog that nominated you 

Here are the questions Lizzie asked me

1. What was the first makeup item you wore daily?

Lip Smackers by Bonnie Bell! I don't even think they make those anymore but being a 90's child I loved them! For those of you who aren't familiar with Lip Smackers, They were very oddly flavored lip balms in tacky colors. As a bonus they usually came strung on a lanyard! 

2. Do you have any siblings?

Yes! One sister, two brothers and me. I'm the youngest. Does that explain a lot?

3. What is your favorite movie(s)? 

This is so hard. Cabaret (starring Liza Minelli) has always been a favorite of mine. It's got awesome music, beautiful style and heavy subject matter. What more could you want? Dazed and Confused is also stellar as well as I <3 Huckabees. Oh gosh, there are soooo many more but I'll stop now! These were my lighter selections however, I do enjoy many others with more thought provoking material. 

4. What is your favorite fashion trend at the moment?

High waisted jeans. I only wear high waisted jeans.

5. If you could only buy one item of makeup for the rest of your life, what would it be?

LIPSTICK! Hands down. I. CAN'T. LIVE. WITHOUT. LIPSTICK.

6. One clothing item you couldn't live without?

High waisted jeans!

7. What is your favorite season and why?

Fall. The weather is beautiful and the fashion is so versatile. You can wear anything in the fall and not be too hot or too cold.

8. What place would you love to visit?

London or India. I couldn't pick just one!  

9. Is there anything beauty related that you wish you could do but you can't?

I've always wanted silvery, over toned hair BUT I've dyed my hair so many colors & have finally achieved a good shade of blonde! My poor hair just can't stand anymore damage.

10. Who is your celebrity crush?

Harry Styles or Jack Harries (does he count as a celeb?). I know what you're thinking! Yes, I'm a chicken hawk. 

11. What is your favorite clothing store?

Top choices are Urban Outfitters, Topshop and ASOS.

Here's who I nominated!

1. Faithfully Emma

2. Whiskey & Proper

3 Pizza Flavoured Lipstick

4. Under the Blush

5. Kaute Kouture 

6. Bubbly B

7. The Make Up Diary

8. That Denim Purse

9. Blushing Rose

10. Elephant Stories And More

11. Kelsie Lauren

Here's my questions

1. If you could have one persons wardrobe in it's entirety, whose would it be?

2.  Who is your favorite Beatle?

3.  What's your favorite lipstick?

4. What's your go to outfit?

5. How many colors (if any) have you dyed your hair and what were they?

6. Who is your favorite YouTuber?

7. Instagram or Twitter? 

8. What's your favorite nail color? 

9. Who are your top style inspirations at the moment? 

10. What's your go to shampoo and conditioner?

11. If there was no chance of failure what career would you choose? 

Best wishes to all you fabulous ladies!

xo Kara Rose 

Shoes we need NOW!

We all know we need a good pair of nude pumps, comfy ballet flats and all that jazz! What we ladies don't all know is the five styles below are musts for all sassy and stylish young gals. I know if you're reading this you are a master of sass! What are you waiting for? Go and get these fab shoes!!
XO Kara Rose

1. The Lita boot by Jeffrey Campbell.

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2. Classic Dr. Marten boot. My fav color is cherry!

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3. Reebok Freestyle (Mine are white)

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4. Moto ankle booties. 

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5. Chelsea boots.

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Happy Birthday Bowie!

In honor of David Bowie's birthday I'm dedicating a photo set to the man who reminds us daily we are all pretty things (who should keep driving our mamas and papas insane!). Happy Birthday Babe!!