LookBook +AccessoriZe: Mini lookbook from last week's outfits

   Last week was a busy one but this one is breaking this winter's record. Talk about three sick kids through the weekend carrying it all on till Monday. But you know what, at least I have my dear blog to vent to!!! Hehehe ok, bear with me and I'll show you my last week's choices and hope you can get some ideas for your week outfits ;)

On Monday I chose my Tory Burch yellow cardi and paired with my Olivia Bib Necklace $118 and the Zinnia Bracelet $49 both from Stella and Dot

On Tuesday I reached out for my favorite pair of earrings: Chantilly Lace Chandelier Earring $49, Stella and Dot

Levi's chambray shirt, Tommy Hilfiger polka dot sweater, Converse denim pant, Steve Madden Luxe heels, Gryphon New York studded belt; and Zahara Bib Necklace $248

Juice Couture belt bracelet, Christina link Bracelet $49 and Serpent Bangle $49 both Stella and Dot

As for my Friday I focused on my makeup and sequinish skirt from Forever 21, J.Crew silk blouse, Nine West pumps and Stella and Dot Duchess Bangle $79

    Can't recall what I wore on Thursday but if it didn't make to my instagram it means it was not remarkable enough ;) haha!!!

Have an awesome week,

Beijos, 




 

AccesoriZe: Fiona Bib Neckalace and Earring!

   As you already know Stella & Dot came out with their 2013 Spring collection and it looks absolutely stunning, wearable and gorgeous pieces make me so excited to share my inspirations ;D

   Even though it's still winter, cold, snowy and messy out there, most of these pieces are year round (really all of them, at least in my book of rules!)

Dress, DVF; Booties, Vince Camuto; Belt, Ann Taylor

Total bracelet addict! All available at: stelladot.com/sites/kareske

A black canvas was the perfect background for the creamy color Fiona Bib necklace! Of course it's beatiful w a lot of other colors but I thought it made a huge statement with this combo ;)

   Have a wonderful Friday dear fashionistas and I'll see you  next week ;)

Beijos,

 

AccesoriZe: Stella and Dot latest collection, Spring 2013

   Wow, I'm completely blown away by the latest collection from Stella and Dot, it's as trendy as ever but with a slightly smaller price tag :) don't we love that?! I've just ordered my sample pieces but if you can't wait to have a party, go ahead and order them online! I had such a hard time choosing between styles, since they have so many new pieces for every taste and every budget! Worth a click :)

Inspired by vintage brooches, hand-painted enamel flowers are accented with Czech glass stones.  $198

Kelly green cabochon stones line a vintage-inspired bamboo link bracelet with gold plating.  $49

 Bangles:Sculpted bamboo slip-on bangle in luxurious hand-painted enamel. $19

Striking kelly green beads sway on voluptuous vintage-inspired bib necklace. $79

Irresistible hues of green and golden beads and reconstituted turquoise cascade in a lush twist of oceanic beauty. Chain in gold-plating.  $118

Segments of luminous ivory epoxy are bezel set and for a crisp, modern statement. $118

Graphic cut-out necklace sways with ivory and golden seed bead fringe. $89

Wrist wrapping slender brass arrow bangle. $39 Cubic zirconia pave illuminates this pyramid-tipped bangle. $39

 Check out the rest of the collection at stelladot.com/sites/kareske


Beijos,

 

LookBook: When we lack snow, we wear skirts!

   And high heels, and silk blouses, etc, etc, etc....

   When you live in a resort town that survives from it's tourism -especially in the winter season, you pray everyday for God to bless it with lots of snow! I almost don't recognize myself saying this since I pretty much enjoy snow on Christmas day and that's about it. Well, well we live and we learn to enjoy things we never thought possible and now I catch myself crossing my fingers for that very expected white powder falling from the sky!!!! While waiting I'm taking advantage of this snowless weather and wearing little skirts, high heels and silk blouses (pretty off-limit when it's snowy out there!)

   As a side note, I'm loving the winter whites trend, so refreshing from the regular dark palette of the winter!

 This baby is on my wish list! A Michael Kors down jacket in white with gold zippers, decadent! Available at Blitz Vail, hit me up if you'd like to order one for u ;)

 Another one little item on my wish list is the waxed Seven For All jean in Oxblood. Now imagine these two together? I might have to try them on today!!

 I love my H&M colorful skirt when wore in the winter it just looks so fresh and bright, I paired mine with a reversible little jacket from BCBG MaxAzria and some colorful jewelry!

Stella and Dot Necklace: stelladot.com/kareske

Banana Republic silk blouse, Joe's jeggings in military green and my beloved Aldo leopard print booties!!

Cheapies but cuties?! Forever 21 sequined blouse, Converse Jeans and Steve Madden heels. Tassel from Stella and Dot also.

I was just proud of leaving the house without styling my hair and thought it looked kinda nice all beachy ;P

Winter yummies, I work right beside a Marble Slab ice cream shop, can't resist when they bake their frigging waffle cones!!

50 Shades of Grey anyone?! Hehehe I still haven't read them but I'm all for combining those greys!!!

    Hope you enjoyed these looks and looking forward to hear from you ladies and gents!

Beijos,


                      

New York, New York...

   I must confess the last few days were pretty much the highlight of my year. As it may sound shallow I'm a city gal and need a dose of big city pollution, crowds, and traffic jams -once in a while- to keep me fueled! My visit to NYC was fast but filled with laughs, goodies,  great food, and Ah-mazing views ;D
   To start off I need to say thanks once again to my dear friends Karin & Luis, who hosted me and did everything possible to assure I had a great time. Thanks guys, I owe you ;) - now not to mention the views of their place, I mean really from one window you could see Manhattan and the Chrysler Building, from the other the Queensboro Bridge and it's stunning lights at night, and then from the back windows you had cool views of other neighborhoods in Queens, lovely!

Queensboro Bridge

Bottom to top windows, that's the back view of other neighborhoods in Queens such as Astoria. Having a Brazilian breakfast in NYC with this kind of views was really priceless!

Side window view

That's the view of their gym! I bet everyone would be in shape here :D hehehe, right?! 

   Let's talk about the outfit, shall we?! After all this is a fashion blog....at least it used to be!
A day walking around, shopping in the city can be totally considered a cardio workout (in my book of rules!), so choose something easy to move (no sweats, please...you are out in public...), comfy jeans, comfy shoes, comfy blazer!
 

This and the following pics were taken across the street from my friend's place, at a very family friendly park; in fact I was surprised to see the amount of kiddos and mommas out there!

Blazer, BCBG MaxAzria; shirt and scarf, Target; jeans; Diesel, belt, Claire's; sneakers, Steve Madden; sunglasses, Persol; all jewelry, Stella and Dot.

Famous Pepsi-cola Outdoor!

   So after having a mini tour of their awesome building and neighborhood, we headed to Manhattan. First stop Times Square (for some updated pics!), and from there 5th Ave. for the shops of course!

View from the TKTS stairs

At the "dazzling intersection of Broadway and Seventh Ave." sits the famous TKTS ruby red stairs (new to me, as I hadn't seen it before), which has a view to the busy White Way! (pic above)

Typical tacky pic, but as a good Brazilian I had to update this one too!!

Bag, J.Crew; awesome size to carry around town ;)

We were exhausted in here....can u tell?! Glad to see the ice skating was already opened at the Rockefeller Center!

   Our shopping stops included the obvious H&M, Forever 21 and ZARA, but we also HAD to go to the newest hot shop spot in NYC, the Schutz store! For the ones who don't know this is a high quality and trendy shoe brand from Brazil, pretty huge down there, they are starting to gain room in the fast-paced fashion American market, retailers that carry the brand include Bloomingdale's, Madison LA, shopbop.com, farfetch.com, and obviously at their new store located in the 655 Madison Ave.

Even though I couldn't afford their pricy 800 dollar soft chamois nude western style jacket, I could take a pic ;)

Just lovely!

Must go ;)

Stella & Dot bracelets, don't they just make the outfit?!

NYC is so safe now a days, you can ride the subway at night and walk around with your shopping bags, looking fancy :) and with so many TV shows being taped in the city now (we passed quite a few) you just might bump into a celeb on your way home!

   Since this is a rather long post I'll save the Sex and the City hotspots for later this week!

*As I finish writing this post, hurricane Sandy makes it's way up there and I pray that this will be just a strong storm and that everyone will be safe and warm*

Beijos,