iTube: The Heatless curls + Cachos sem babyliss ou chapinha!

   Both videos are the same just different language. It's an experiment I did with these soft curlers that don't use any heat at all, I'm showing on the videos the way I do to speed up the process in which I do blow dry my hair with a hot blow drier but it's not a necessary step, you just have to keep the rollers longer if your hair is cold but the results will be the same!

   I bought my rollers at Amazon.com, but youcan probably find them on local drugstore or beauty supply store. If not, here's the link:

Annie Soft Twist Rollers 1 1/4"

Pra quem ta afim de fazer cachinhos sem fritar o cabelitcho!!! Sao necesarias algumas horinhas pra ele ficar bem definido!





I got the blog back on track but my life is still far from being back to normal!!! I'm having family and guests visiting throughout the whole summer so I'm busy getting the house back in shape! Hopefully I'll be posting more sometime soon. Thanks for understanding!!!

Beijos,



 

LookBook: The many faces of Summer Shorts!

   Summer is finally here and the piece I seem to be wearing more than ever is the short shorts! In many different textures and styles you can't deny we reach out for them quite often this time of the year!

   So here goes a few ways to wear your shorts.

 I started with a pair of cut off shorts, they used to be pants and for some weird reason the washing machine ruined the pant making it look all stretched out around the crotch area, since they have an amazing fit, I really didn't want to get rid of them. So I cut them off on leaving about two inches longer than I really wanted them to be so I could fold them up and give them a nice little finish! You would never be able to tell they were pants. Haha!!!! 

Tips....
1. To balance the shortness of the shorts, wear a long necklace. This is the perfect summer one, choose a summer style or design to be worn for during the day. Compliment the shorts with a cute cropped blazer, although a boyfriend style would also look cute with short shorts.

2. Pair your shorts with a cute tee but use and abuse of feminine accessories, combining patent leather on the look will bring the casual feel to a different level without looking like you're trying too hard.

3. Keep jewelry to a minimum and in neutral tones for a minimalist chic look.

Burberry Shorts; Forever 21 tee; Target belt; J.Crew bow flats, Stella and Dot Lucia bracelet and other accesories.

 4. Combine different textures to add interest to your outfit. A heavier knit along with tweed make you ready for a meeting, even though it may seem casual the fabrics are not so the look is very much appropriated for such affairs.

Ralph Lauren knit blouse; Nanette Lepore tweed shorts; J.Crew bow flats; Target earrings; and Stella and Dot bracelets

5.  Remember that accessories will play a small but an important part on the look. If you are in fact going to a meeting them I'd say loose the rocker bracelets, but if you're going to school then keep them by all means!

Wearing my tweed short shorties!

  Rompers are back, or shall I say they stayed from coming back last year. Does that make sense?!
I love this one in particular and it was giving to me as a gift from my friend Stephanie. I love it girl!!!!

6. If your romper is printed try choosing the same color to accessorize. That will compliment the outfit keeping the romper the center of attention. A jean jacket breaks the vibe of the look adding a bit more casualness (I wore this for a graduation party!)

7. Nothing better for a dirty hair day than a big puff! A puff is seasonless... Hehehehe

Free People romper; Tory Burch flat sandals; Arezzo bag; Target jean jacket.

The next pic is a good example of neutral accessories, combined for boldness without being overwhelming.

MK Watch; Stella and Dot spike, bamboo and serpent bracelets; Juicy Couture belt bracelet.

 A more casual vibe adding the neon trend that seemed to also stick around.

8. If adding neon, keep the rest of the outfit in neutral colors, navy, white, pastels should be great canvases for the neon to stand out.

Burberry shorts; J.Crew bag, belt and shirt; schutz silver sandals; Persol sunglasses

9. Shorts are cute with heels too but be careful not to make it look like you're trying to hard, I would wear a loose cut if wearing heels, it's a lot more sophisticated!

Theory shorts; H&M Blouse; Rebecca Minkoff bag; Nine West heels; Persol aviators

 10. Keep your makeup fresh and light, it's summer and you don't want the sweat to ruin your face, so keep it minimal but flawless!
***I'm working on a video for summer makeup!

I'm wearing the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in #40, because it's water based it's perfect and light for hot summer days! Nars blush in deep throat and Lancome lipcolor (it's so old I rubber the name off, sorry!) L'oreal million lashes mascara. Stella and Dot earrings $24

 Hope you have enjoyed the post and send me your questions or suggestions on what you wanna see in the blog through comments or at: karinastylediaries@gmail.com

Have a blessed week!

Beijos,
 

Photoshoot Series: Vail - an Experience (Vail Lionshead Village)

   ** Quick apology for next week's mess up, I'm still trying to recover my domain and my traffic. Please help me spread the word that you need to add blogspot after karinastylediaries for now, thank you for your patience**

  Back to Blitz for the last change and we take the in-town bus for a five minute ride towards the Lionshead Village, where it used to be the "not so pretty part of the town" back 10 years ago when Brian and I moved there after getting married. But boy was I surprised when we went back last year, it is now the most beautiful and charming cozy village. The buildings became more and more European inspired, Italian gelatterias, and coffee shops with little outdoor tables. The buildings are colorful and full of style, a truly amazing scenery for the lovers of architecture and such!

The Arrabelle in Lionshead Village

 Bus Ride, the buses are free of charge and go between the villages as well as to and from East and West Vail, inter-town buses are also available for a charge. Buses are clean and fun to ride, during season all the skis and snow boards hang outside on the side rack, while we carry our equipment with us inside where everyone (almost everyone) is wearing their ski gear and keeping warm!

" The storybook-looking centerpiece of the reinvention of Lionshead Square, Arrabelle has a hand-stenciled, multiterraced facade that looks like several buildings straight from the Old Country, and includes a clock tower, glockenspiel, and other Bavarian touches. Best of all, it's Vail's only true ski-in, ski-out lodging, featuring a ski valet who warms up your skis and has them waiting lift-side on your command. Inside it's just as wondrous, from the happy bronze bear that inhabits the lustrous lobby to the spa (the signature treatment involves hot wine) to the guest rooms, which are the best in the village. The 32 units here feature canopied beds, original art, rich red color schemes, fireplaces, and private balconies. There is a splendid rooftop pool with a remarkable view of Eagle Bahn and an excellent French eatery, Centre V."

The Arrabelle - Lionshead

The Arrabelle Vail Lionshead

Italian style chandeliers hang from the Arrabbele building in Lionshead

  The weather was beautiful, sunny and blue skies just ready for the tourists who visit for memorial day, a great time to shop sales!

Just by the skating ring is the Bell Tower,does it get prettier than this?!

In the warmer seasons the skating ring becomes a hang out place, the town offers diferent kinds of events throughout the year and these places are used to put the booths.

 Might as well show the liquor store! Hehehehe

Walking from the Gondola this is what you see. The left side is newer and chicer and the right side sits Garfinkle's, a great bar food and beer spot with big tables on the deck, both feature privileged views of the mountain!

Avanti is a great little run, one of my many favorites! And we totally trespassed the "do not trespass" sign and got on the lift! Sorry Town of Vail ;)

Born Free Lift

Karina Style Face :D haha!

 I couldn't pick my favorite, so just posted them all!

The Arrabelle

I suck at snowboarding, absolutely hate it, my bottom thanked me after giving up! Hahaha but I love love and love snow skiing (not good at water skiing tough) and the feel like I'm flying, the scenery and the cold air blowing on my face is truly an amazing feeling and I feel so fortunate and blessed to have done it in one of the most amazing Mountains in the world! Viva o Colorado!!!!

 All Photo Credits: Cindy Loo

Outfit#3: Tom Ford Whitney sunglasses; J.Crew white cardigan; H&M floral plant; Zara heels; Stella and Dot Isadora Necklace and bracelets.

A video with all the outfits is up and running on my youtube Channel, check it out and subscribe while you're at it!

Please let me know how you like this kind of post guys, your feedback is very valuable to me!

Beijos,





 

iTube: The Royal Eye + Little Hair Tip!

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iTube: Transition makeup look from Day to Night

   A week and a half have gone by and no posts from me... I'm so sorry guys, as I mentioned before we're moving back home in a couple weeks and I'm really astonished by the amount of junk a person can accumulate in 9 months, mostly from the kids (of course I'm blaming on them!) hehehe

   I'm having to go trough everything and do the "keeping or tossing" kinda thing, and I haven't even started packing yet, well that's not entirely true. I did start packing my scarves and it took a whole entire medium size suitcase, really?! I thought. So that was the end of the attempt of packing at least for a few more days :)

   Now to business. I must say I was sooooo done with the video thing last week, I got frustrated with my computer/camera and lack of nice background for the videos but I did manage to accomplish a makeup transition look after I posted a pic on instagram of my "bare" skin.

   Well that's what everyone was thinking but true be said I had makeup on, but the look was so natural it made it for a beautiful flawless skin look for anytime of the day. I start the video showing you how I accomplished that look and finish it on showing easy ways to transform that natural, day look into an evening out face.

Benefit Hello Flawless foundation on "warm me up" ; Real Techniques expert and blush brushes; milani baked blush in "dolce pink.

    The above picture shows exactly what I used on my face on the picture. But and that's a big BUT, I have had the benefit foundation for months I could never get quite the "flawless" look so I'm pretty sure the responsible for that task is the Real Technique expert brush. It's dense and it buffs the foundation on so very well you get that celebrity face, you know what I mean?! ;)

   On the video I'll show you what I did and the lighting might not be true to the look, so I apologize upfront.





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www.youtube.com/stylediaries79

Beijos,

 

iTube: Green and Pink makeup look!

   As promised this is my makeup video that goes along with yesterday's outfit! As I mentioned on the video you can find cheap alternatives to the Color Design palette from Lancome that I used on the video, in fact I found one at the store yesterday that looks exactly like mine. I haven't tested though but I'm sure if you apply a good eye primer it should help a lot!



   I am really loving the drugstore products I used on most of this makeup and am currently working on favorite videos for you my loves!

   PS: this is the palette that looks identical to my Lancome color design in Jade Fever 500, is the Maybelline Eyestudio in Forest Fury 15!!! 

   Please let me know if this is a more enjoyable type of makeup tutorial for you my friends!

Beijos,

iTube: Spring dress outfit looks!

   Ok Ladies, this style videos are becoming really successful and I'm so happy to be able to share my passion with all of you, and even happier that you're enjoying them and giving me so much feedback, seems like my hard work is finally paying off!!!

   This week I chose a cute little spring dress to style for you, by pulling different color accessories (belt and shoes) we completely changed the look of the dress and I'm sure you can find yourself in at least one of the looks :) I did say on my intro that I had a makeup look to go along with the outfit but unfortunately that wasn't uploaded together (my fault, sorry....) BUT I am working on a separate post for that one video so you can check back tomorrow! Pinky promise ;D

 

 Dress is from H&M's last season but don't you panic, you can find similar styles all over guys, the idea is to accessorize differently so you can make the most of your dress and money ;)

1st Look: Gryphon New York studded belt in a latte color; Forever 21 gold open toe platform heels

2nd Look: Brave wrap black leather belt; Truth or Dare studded black pumps

3rd Look: Target nude patent leather skinny belt and platform pumps (cheappos!!!)

   Hope you have enjoyed the video! Please subscribe: youtube.com/stylediaries79



Beijos,

iTube: Tag - Louca por Batons!

***This is a post/video in Portuguese guys! I'm working on other English posts coming up tomorrow!***


   Ola meninas! Esse eh um videozinho bem basico em portuga respondendo a uma tag de batons da Camila Coelho. Estou tentando fazer um canal em Portugues pra agradar as minhas seguidoras Brasileiras ;) e tambem pra nao ficar uma bagunca de linguas em um canalzinho soh!

   Espero que curtam, comentem, se inscrevam no blog, etc pra ficar por dentro de todos os updates q eu posto por aqui!!!



 Beijos,


 

iTube: OOTD - The Boyfriend Jeans

This is an outfit video that features three different ways to wear a boyfriend jeans. I'm hoping this will give you ideas and inspire you to dress up such a casual and masculine wardrobe piece yet so trendy and flattering when wore along with the right stuff ;)

Boyfriend jean from Zara.




1st option: BOHO CHIC
 Vince silk blouse in bordeux
 Target nude pumps and belt
 Stella and dot necklace and bracelet

2nd option: WORK & PLAY
 Theory tux blazer
 Zara striped silk blouse
 Truth or Dare studded black heels
 H&M belt
 Rachel Roy skull earrings
 Stella and Dot bracelets

3rd option: CASUAL WEEKEND
 Urban Outfitters green knitted blouse
 Ann Taylor sand leather belt
 Simply Vera Wang for Kohl's spiky flat sandals
 Stella and Dot jewelry

To check out the jewelry go to: stelladot.com/kareske 

You're welcome to send suggestions for videos or things you'd like to see here or on the youtube channel! 

Beijos,