Easy Beach Waves!

Hello! Well, warm weather has semi - arrived in the NYC Metro Area! Yippee! In honor of the warm weather, I thought I would share with you a SUPER CRAZY EASY TUTORIAL on how to achieve that ballin' beach wave hairstyle.

First Step:

After you shower, spritz some simple heat protectant ( I suggest Tresemme Heat Tamer ) and blow dry your hair til its half wet/half dry. Then, bring yourself back to the Pippy Long Stocking days, and put your hair in simple pig-tail braids.

Like This!

Second Step:

GO TO BED! YEP! SLEEP! You heard me! Sleep is important! :)

Third Step:

Wake up and take out your pig-tail braids! Run your fingers through your hair to break up the waves, and then apply some Sea Salt Spray! I LOVE this product, and I highly highly recommend this to you! Its KMS Hair Play Sea Salt Spray. I buy mine off of Amazon. The reason I love it is because it gives you volume, it smells clean, its not sticky, and a little bit goes a long way! For real. Big bang for your buck, and your hair looks and feels soft and luxurious!

What it will look like:

I didn't take an immediate photo in the morning, but these photos are from 7 hours AFTER I applied the KMS sea salt spray.

There you have it! SO simple, right?? Hope everyone has a lovely day! Now go outside and enjoy this beautiful weather with your sassy beach wavy hair!

Stick with me <3

XO

Kara

What's in my bag?

Hello! So I decided to do the "What's in my bag," tag! I tend to change my bag between this one that's pictured and a simple large black leather tote -- depends on what color jacket/shoes I'm wearing ;)

So, here's what is in my bag currently!

• Umbrella! It's been raining a whole stinking lot in NYC as of late
• My Emergency make-up bag
• Dolce & Gabbana's "The One" roll on perfume 
• Ed Hardy's mist perfume in a can from Duane Reade for like.. $5
• Tresemme dry shampoo
• Big Sexy mini Hairspray
• Eos Sweet Mint Lip Balm
• Trident 'Mint Bliss' sugarfree gum
• Sephora compact mirror
• Mini J-Crew Magic wallet
• Tissues!
• My new Warby Parker glasses
• My Ray Bans -- for whenever the sun decides to show up! HINT HINT.. Sun, you can come out ANYYY time now!
• A pen! You know, just in case I need to write something down! :)

There you have it!

What's in YOUR bag? 

Stick with me <3

xo

Kara

P.S. I have to give credit where credit is due: my wonderful boyfriend bought me this AMAZING Michael Kors bag for me as a Christmas gift. I absolutely love it. 

Thursday Q and A!

Hello, friends!! Today I decided to put up a Q and A -- here are the results!

Q: What’s your favorite eyeshadow, (color or name)?

A: Urban Decay Naked2 palette. 

Q: Which country is the first one on your list, to visit?

A: I’ve already gone to Italy, Turkey, and Greece..I would love to go back to Greece and I would also love to go to Fiji or Bora Bora…and Australia..Haha..I can’t choose!

Q: What’s your “go-to” beauty product?

A: Right now, its my Pixi by Petra Flawless and Poreless Beauty Primer, paired with my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation.

Q: What other interests do you have, besides makeup?

A: I have many, actually. I’m a singer/songwriter, I play the piano, and I like to Act. Basically, I’m a big creative junky.

Q: If you were a Disney princess, who would you be?

A: UM! I don’t know! If this question asked “Who would I want to look like” then it would hands down be Princess Aurora. But the question asked “who would I be,” so what is that? Based off of my looks? I’d say Belle. Based off of my personality? Aurora? DUDE. This is a toughy!

Q: Are you a spender or a saver?

A: SPENDER.

Q: Your favorite video on YouTube?

A: Abbott & Costello’s “Who’s on Third?” or anything Carol Burnett related..I also REALLY love watching bloopers.

Q: One thing you’re excited about in the upcoming year?

A: Going to Ireland with the boy I’m in love with.

Q: Where were you 3 hours ago?

A: Walking to the subway station J

Q: What are you wearing right now?

A: Black Leggings, black flowy tank, and a black & grey open cardigan from H & M, and black loafers.

Q: Last Play/Musical you saw?

A: The fact that I’m unsure is sad! I believe it was “Follies” when it was still on Broadway.

 Q: Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?

A: I ALWAYS wear perfume..always! So yes, I am. Acqua Di Gioia.

Q: Who did you spend your Birthday with?

A:  My boyfriend

Q: What did you do for your Birthday?

 A: Its kind of a tradition for us to go to Ayza Chocolate & Wine Bar. We’ve been going for the last two years on my Birthday. This year, we’ll be spending it together in a castle in Dublin! Can’t get much better than that! J

Q: How many siblings do you have?

A: Three

Q: Favorite Color?

A: It changes quite often. At the moment? White or pale pink.

Q: Red or White Wine?

A: Hands down, Red! Well.. Cabernet Sauvignon to be more precise. Although when it gets hot around Summertime, I’m totally fine with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc.

Q: Favorite Ice Cream?

A: I’m obsessed with Talenti’s Sea Salt Caramel Gelato – but as I was grocery shopping yesterday, I noticed a Lavender Blueberry “Tea” Ice Cream… I need to try that IMEDIATELY.

Q: One thing you probably don’t know about me:

A: I cry every time I’m at a Stadium and I hear the National Anthem..something about standing up with hundreds and thousands of strangers, hearing them sing, and singing with them about our Country just gets me super emotional!

Well, thats all for now -- I thought it would be fun for us to "get to know eachother," so if you're at all interested, comment below with your answers! I'd love to know more about my readers! Hope everyone has a lovely day!

Stick with me <3 

xo

Kara

Springtime and Coral Lips.

Hello there!

So its Spring! Although it doesn't really feel like it in New York City right now.

This is why I've chosen to FORCE Spring out, by wearing fun slightly Spring-ish outfits/makeup..

Today I chose to wear a soft red and white Gap Tee with a lace embroidered shoulder and navy blue trouser pants from H & M. (Not Pictured) I've paired some gold jewelry in for an extra pop! As for my makeup, I really didn't do much, other than apply my new foundation that I am so in love with, (Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation) contour my cheeks, throw on some soft grey/blue shadow, (Loreal brand)  apply my fabuliner eyeliner, apply mascara, (Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes) and put on this fun little coral-y red lipstick from J.Cat. Well, its not even a lipstick, its more of a massive lip pencil. Really soft and creamy! You'll love it!

Here's the look! If you have any questions, let me know! And yes, for FUN, I added a cute MINOR filter to these pics. Its from Instasize and the filter is "Tokyo." Basically just to enhance the lip and eye color.


Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Stick with me <3 

xo

Kara