Shop For A Cause!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

I'm so proud to work for a company that supports women in SO many ways- one of which is by offering an exclusive Breast Cancer Boutique. The profits from the beautiful items in the boutique go to Noreen Fraser Foundation to support Breast Cancer Research!

I personally will donate my sales from these items to a breast cancer survivor. Please help the cause- while sprucing up your wardrobe too! How gorgeous are these items!?

Visit, www.stelladot.com/ts/exus5  click, Boutiques and the Shop For A Cause. Now through Wednesday, 10.23.13

Thank you for your support!

xo, Kara

Outfits & Embellishments

It's Thursday... here's another installment of mood boards for outfit updates!

This week, I'm trying to update my "almost daily uniform" of boyfriend jeans and a t-shirt. It's amazing what a few accessories can do to change a look!

Uniform 1

Source: Jewelry and bag: My Stella&Dot Site; Jeans and T-Shirt: Gap, Shoes: Toms

 Uniform 2

Source: Jewelry and bag: My Stella&Dot Site; Jeans, Sweater and T-Shirt: Gap, Shoes: Steve Madden

 Uniform 3

Source: Jewelry and bag: My Stella&Dot Site; Jeans, Blazer and T-Shirt: Gap, Shoes: Nordstrom

Please stop by www.stelladot.com/sites/karachase 

for jewelry and accessories you'll love!

xo, Kara

Outfits & Embellishments

Happy Almost Friday!

With the season almost changing (Fall takes its sweet time to get to us here in California), I've been itching for new clothes. However, I decided that this time around, I would try to update my wardrobe with accessories rather than purchase new apparel! I find this to be a fun way to get more life out of those staple pieces that never go out of style. Don't get me wrong, I know there are times when a new item of clothing is a "must," but why not jazz up a well loved shirt and pants, or last season's dress with fun new jewelry!? Here are some "mood boards" for inspiration!

I'm hoping to make this a weekly post, so check back next Thursday for more "Outfits & Embellishments!"

Source:

 Jewelry & Bag: My Stella & Dot Site, Clothes: Gap, Shoes: JCrew, Watch: Michael Kors

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 Jewelry & Wallet: My Stella & Dot Site, Clothes: Gap & Old Navy, Boots: Old Navy

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 Jewelry: My Stella & Dot Site, Dress: Anthropologie, Cardigan: Gap, Shoes: Madden Girl

Love the jewelry and bags you see? Make sure to visit www.stelladot.com/site/karachase to buy!

xo, Kara

Equestrian Chic, with Head Over Heels with Melanie!

I'm so excited for this post! I collaborated with my friend (and in this case, stylist and photographer!) Melanie, of Head Over Heels with Melanie, to create wearable, modern equestrian chic looks. The inspiration came from an amazing Kate Spade purse (no longer available in this color), and when I got it, I immediately texted Melanie to say "we have to do an equestrian photo shoot!" 

She excitedly agreed, we set a date, and started planning! 

We scoured my closet, and with the help of some of Melanie's amazing scarves (and style sense of course) and my variety of Stella and Dot Jewelry we styled a few looks we both loved! 

(and would wear any day!)

Of course, the boots are a must, and skinny jeans are the best for them. I die for my leather gloves, blazers and button downs. I think I lived the equestrian lifestyle in a previous life!

For another, more classic style, we added Melanie's vintage scarf that she has had and loves dearly. It was perfect for the look and the scenery! It couldn't have been better!

For the 3rd look, we changed it up with my statement blazer, beautiful hunter green scarf and a classic white button up. The hair came down for a casual feel.

And finally, to go full equestrian... we added Melanie's favorite "New York, I wore it all the time and loved it dearly" hat. Perfect!

All images courtesy of Melanie 

Shopping:

(Jeans: JBrand similar; Blue Button up: Gap; Blue Blazer, H&M old similar; Orange Blazer: Gap; Boots: Franco Sarto old similar; Bag: Kate Spade no longer available similar; Scarves, vintage; Gloves: Banana Republic similar; All Jewelry: My Stella and Dot Site)

Complimentary Colors

I went to my friend's-since-highschool wedding this weekend and had an absolute blast! It was so fun seeing everyone and getting dressed up! I finally got to wear my favorite Anthropologie dress and Stella & Dot necklace! The Blue and Coral/Orange are such a fun color combination... there's a reason they are called "complimentary colors!" I hope everyone had a great weekend too! Happy Monday!

 

(waiting to get our caricature done!)

LOVE! 

We got to send the bride and groom off with sparklers! So fun! (and a little scary for a second!) 

(dress: Anthropologie, no longer available similar style in stripes; Shoes: old???; Necklace (Palamino), Bracelets (Lindsey bangle, bardot gold, rebel gold), Rings (camilla, stackable set of 5):

  My Stella and Dot Site)

Chambray+Green= Chambreen?

Shirt (Nordstrom ) Pants (7 for all mankind ) Shoes (Toms) Watch (Michael Kors) Sunnies (Ray Ban)

Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelets (Stella and Dot) Ring (Kate Spade) Belt (H&M? Maybe? old)

I'm calling this my "Meet Andy Cohen" outfit. More to come about that! (Notice the side pony!?) :) I mixed a comfy chambray shirt with my early-spring-splurge-green-jeans and let my jewelry take the spotlight! Fun day, fun outfit! 

Pastels Please!

I hope everyone had an amazing Easter weekend! 

Great way to start the day... mimosa!

(watch: michael kors, fancy bracelet: jcrew, wood bracelet: forever 21, ring: francescas, champagne flute: Crate and Barrel!)

 Favorite new shirt, on sale for $13.99 at jcrew. Jeans, on sale also at jcrew, and sweater is old, from you guessed it, jcrew. I have a problem.

My self timer was being, persnickety... so I gave it a nasty look in order to set it straight! ha! It didn't work.

Going Green!

Happy "Day After St. Patrick's Day" everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend!

 Blouse: Old Navy (old) similar; Jeans: Gap here; Shoes: Target (old) similar; Necklace: Forever 21 (old); Bracelets: handmade; Glasses: Ray Ban here

Green is one of my favorite colors but when it game time to pick an outfit for St. Patrick's Day, I realized I didn't have much to pick from! Thankfully during my last closet clean-out I kept this Old Navy shirt from last year- I forgot how much I love it! And hello... $15 shoes from target! 

Speaking of St. Patrick's Day... here are a few pics from my day!

 Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey's Frosting on the left, and White Russian Cupcakes on the Right. Both turned out mighty tasty!

Glittery shamrock temporary tattoo? Yes please!

Ridiculous photo-op with the birthday boy? Of course. :)

Black and Blue

One of my favorite new trends is "pops of color." I think bright colors are such a fun way to liven up an outfit, and to put a little pep in your step. Colored jeans are one way to embrace this trend. I paired my bright (bargain find) blue denim pants with black, white and a neutral animal print!

 Jeans: Marshalls, similar; Sweater: Nordstrom (Frenchi, old, similar); "Girlfriend Tee": Nordstom Frenchi); Scarf: Gap, old; Necklace: Nordstrom dogeard faith; Bracelets: Forever21 bangle, wrapped necklace; Watch: Michael Kors; Rings: H&M, SUPER old!; Shoes: Steve Madden, similar)



Have a great Sunday!