Warby Parker - New Collaboration

Hi Guys,

Have you heard of the fabulous brand Warby Parker? 

source: http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses

If so, you know that this fantastic brand offers stylish, quality sunglasses and eyeglasses at extremely reasonable prices! If not, you should know that they have fresh picked styles, and play off of classic ones too. You can order multiple frames, try them on in your own home (what!? love that!), and pick your favorite to purchase! The best part of this company though, in my opinion, is that for every pair of glasses sold, the company distributes a pair to someone in need. Fantastic!

My recent crush frame, if I HAD to pick just one, is the Chamberlain, which can be seen here: 

http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/women/chamberlain#saddle-sage

But, more importantly...Today they launched a collaboration with Leith Clark on 5 new frames that I think you'll adore! According to Warby Parker, this collaboration is inspired by smart-looking and smart-thinking individualists, like writer and actress Zoe Kazan, photographed in the collection by noted fashion photographer Pamela Hanson. Each distinct shape features heaps of charm and whimsy. And just like Leith, the collection is ultra-ladylike and spirited.

Here are a few images to get you excited! 

Check out all their styles at:

http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses

and

http://www.warbyparker.com/sunglasses

I know you'll love them just as much as I do! 

xo, kara

All images courtesy of Warby Parker.

Online Benefit Trunk Show

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

I am happy to announce that I am hosting a Stella & Dot online trunk show to benefit women's cancer research! The trunk show is exclusively online. From now until October 31 (Thursday!) profits from from the exclusive Breast Cancer Boutique (pieces shown below) will be donated to Noreen Fraser Foundation. However, on top of that, I will donate ALL my personal sales from these items, and any items sold after October 31. 

The trunk show runs from today, October 28 through November 18. Again, all profits from this sale will be donated! Double the donation between now and October 31!

Click the link below to go directly to the online shop. 

Thank you for your support!

http://www.stelladot.com/ts/o7fu5

xo,

kara

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

Source:

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

Source:

 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

New 'Do!

It's officially been a week since I chopped my hair off. I must say, it feels good.

I was a in a little bit in shock day 2 and 3, but I think I've got a hang of it now.

I love it, however it takes as long, if not longer, to style as my hair did 6 inches ago!

Something that is fun about my new 'do is that I feel lighter! It's so healthy, and the color is softer so I feel like a new gal. We'll see if I let it grow or keep it this length!

The rest of my outfit... Check out my Stella&Dot Site for the Accessories!

(Pants: Gap (old); Shirt: H&M (old); Scarf: "Union Square in Midnight Blue" My Stella&Dot Site; Bracelet: "Luna Wrap" Stella&Dot Site, Gold Ring: "Gilded Arrow" My Stella&Dot Site; Necklace: "On The Mark" My Stella&Dot Site.)

Happy Friday! 

xo, Kara

Been Gone So Long...

But I'm back! It's been months since I've blogged... time for that to change. Why? Because I actually have a bit of time back in my little hands! 

A lot has happened in the last few months- got a "promotion" at work, planned a wedding, interviewed for a new job the week before my wedding, got offered said new job 8 days before my wedding, GOT MARRIED!, honeymooned, had my last few days at old job, and then started new job. BAM. 

Yes that is a lot to cram into a small amount of time. But I did it, I'm on the other side, I'm happily 2+ months married and starting to settle in.

I will be blogging regularly again and I'm so excited to be back! 

So, what is my first, extremely important subject, to blog about?
New hair. Yep. Time to change another thing! 

I've had long hair for many years now, and although I'm not going to actually chop it all off (don't let me do that ever!) I do want to freshen it up both with style and color. Here are my inspiration pictures! Appointment is tomorrow... wish me luck!  

Color Inspiration... this is currently the length of my hair.
I love the honey brown and blonde.

Cut Inspiration- medium length bob, but layered? Is that a "Lob?"

Cut and Color Inspiration- Ah, Julia from Gal Meets Glam, so pretty.

 Another shot of Julia from Gal Meets Glam

Cut inspiration again.
I love the easy look of the style. (We all know it won't be that effortless though right?)

Color inspiration... and maybe cut inspiration if I chicken out! 

No style inspired blog would be complete without Lauren Conrad. Love her.

All Image Source

I'll let you know how it goes and will be blogging about all that is and has been going on for me!

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)

Engagement Photos featured on Head Over Heals With Melanie!

Today, my lovely friend Melanie, of Head Over Heels with Melanie featured my engagement photos by Melinda Bunker on her website! 

Check it out here!

 Melanie is a bridal stylist- she will make you (and your bridesmaids, MOB, flower girl, ring bearer, groom, groomsmen etc. etc. etc.) feel like a million bucks for your big day and days leading up to your big day. She's also just an all around stylish gal! Do you remember the nautical bridal shoot post I did a while back? That was all her hard work! See the whole styled shoot here on her site.

Engagement Photos

I'm thrilled to be able to post pictures that my husband-to-be and I took with our Wedding Photographer, Melinda Bunker Photography, for our "e-session" or engagement session a few weeks ago! I'm so incredibly happy with the pictures and these are just a few of our favorites. (There were a lot of favorites, out of 175 pictures that she gave us, uhm... amazing much!?) We are so lucky to have Melinda as our photographer!- she is so talented and we love these pictures so much. (did I say that already?) Aside from the gorgeous pictures, Melinda is so fun and we had such a great time with her! She made us so comfortable and we are really looking forward to the wedding pictures with her! Visit her site and blog to see how amazing she is! 

www.melindabunker.com

Here is a link to more pictures from our session with Melinda on her blog! 

Kara and Matt are Tying the Knot!

M.I.A.

Yep. That's me in a nutshell, blogging world. Missing in Action. I apologize for my serious lapse in blogging. I have a new job, a side job, a part time job, wedding planning and a tiny tiny tiny bit of time to see friends and family. I'm barely sleeping. I've never been so busy in my entire life! I don't want to complain about any of it, because mostly it's good stuff. But many, I'm tired. 

I will do my best to take even 5 minutes every few days to check in and be a blogger again. I love it so much, and I miss it. 

Must. Find. Time.

In the meantime, please understand that I miss it, and miss my fellow blogging friends!

Have a wonderful Sunday! Hope to talk to you all soon! :)

Sincerely,

A very tired Kara. 

High Five for Friday!

It's Friday! It's my day off this week! That deserves a high five in itself! :)

I'm linking up with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk to celebrate my 5 favorite things from this week! Happy Friday to all of you!

:::one:::

I ordered a wedding dress online this week and it's suppose to arrive today! How crazy would it be if this was the dress I say "yes" to!? Ahh! I'm excited!

:::two:::

My adorable nephew had his first "little kickers" soccer practice this week. It was hilarious and adorable and super cute. Clearly he enjoyed it. When did he get so big!?

 :::three:::

Going shopping with my friend in Berkeley today for a job I'm working on and I'm super excited to go and shop/buy gorgeous things for someone else! So fun!

 :::four:::

Phase 1 of the move has happened, which means the cats have moved in with me. We are starting to get along just fine...

:::five:::

This nugget. Watchin' her big brother play soccer, so happy and so cute! Check out that hair!

If you haven't noticed...

I'm a fan of stripes. Lots of them, as often as possible.

These pics were taken pre-engagement, while we were hanging out at the beach. It was windy- Made for great hair though! :)

 Real Beach hair! 

 (this is me saying, "hang on, wait for the wind to die down"... !)

(Striped top: old, Jcrew; Pants: Sexy Boyfriend, Gap; Watch: Nixon; Bracelets and rings: My Stella and Dot Site, foundation bracelet and nugget wrap bracelet, stacking ring set)

Oh, How Pinteresting!

Linking up with The Vintage Apple for my favorite pins of the week. I sifted through all the wedding pins for these ones... enjoy and happy Wednesday!

:::one:::

 pinned here

:::two::

the face says is all...

 pinned here

:::three:::

have to remember this...

 pinned here

:::four:::

truth.

pinned here

:::five:::

Love this look.

pinned here

 :::six:::

Love this idea

pinned here

:::seven:::

I have to get this asap!

pinned here

:::eight:::

Love this metaphor.

pinned here