Airplane OOTDs & What’s in my Travel Bag?

Hey Fashionistas,

Happy Easter!! So guess, where I am right now?? SAN DIEGO!!!

That’s right…San Diego, home to beautiful beaches and where my best friend, practically sister, and former college roommate lives right now. I’m going to be in San Diego for a week visiting my best friend Katelyn, so if you are from here, feel free to suggest some attractions to visit!

Technically not San Deigo yet, but still…reunited with my best friend!

Now, traveling can be quite tiring and by the time you reached your destination, you can kind of look like a train wreck. Trust me.. I’ve been there and it was NOT cute!! So, as a fashionista, I’m going to show you how I dress comfy cute while traveling!

The two most important things to remember when flying is comfort and staying warm (the latter is mainly for me…teehee). I absolutely love flying and going to new places, but one thing I never look forward to is how cold it is on the plane. I absolutely can’t stand the cold so for all flights, I’ll always have tons of layers on.

I am wearing a magenta pink sleeveless blouse under my favorite Boston University half zip-up sweater #GoTerriers! I’m pairing this up with my favorite pair of AE jeans and brown suede boots. And…for extra warmth, my AE trench coat.

Now you’re probably thinking, why am I wearing a sleeveless blouse if I’m always cold on the airplane? Well, San Diego is going to be super warm and I am going to a surprise birthday party once I get off the plane. I gotta make sure i’m dressed to the nines – from planes to parties #LittleMissPopular 😉

My favorite part of my outfit, however, is my Forever 21 baby pink rhinestone baseball cap. Every time I travel, regardless how I travel, I will always wear a cap. It just completes my outfit, ya know??

Now moving to what’s in my bag….

I generally go for a big tote bag when traveling to carry everything – electronics, makeup, snacks, etc. Right now, my bag holds:

Laptop & charger
Kindle
Michael Kors wallet/wristlet
Phone & charger
Boarding pass, tickets, and any other paper documents for travel
2 packs of gum
Makeup bag
Some yummy snacks – all vegetarian because…Lent

….And what’s in my makeup bag?

Maybelline Lipstick – Raw Chocolate
Clinique Quick Eyeliner
Elf Lash Curler
Smith’s Lip Balm
Nivea Hand Cream
Sephora Mirror

When I travel, I stay away from using face products since the air in the airplane can be extremely drying and harsh on the skin. To be honest, I actually wear no makeup other than lip balm and moisturizer to keep my skin and lips hydrated. I also wear my eyeglasses when I travel for max comfort. I will, however, give my lashes a quick curl, put on some lipstick and eyeliner right before I get off the plane, just so I look a little bit more presentable.

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

Fashionista Thoughts:

What’s your go-to travel outfit?

What do you carry with you in your makeup bag?

Any places you suggest me to visit in San Diego?

Vlog Wednesdays: Disney Princess Makeup – Cinderella

Hey Fashionistas,

A dream is a wish your heart makes…..and my dream ever since I was a little girl was to be Cinderella. To dress up like Cinderella, go to a ball, meet my prince…..

Ok, Ok, back to reality….

So today’s makeup is inspired from my favorite Disney princess ever – CINDERELLA!

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Face:
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser
NYX Angel Veil Primer Skin Perfecting Primer
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation | 125 Nude Beige
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer | 10 Light
NYC Sun + Bronze Powder
Clinique Cheek Pop | Blush Pop

Eyes:
NYX Eyeshadow Base
Elf Cosmetics Little Black Beauty Warm Kit
Maybelline Colossal The Big Shot Mascara

Lips:
Milani Lipstick – Pretty Natural

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

How I didn’t let my Eating Disorder take away my Love for Fashion

Hey Fashionistas,

Soo…February is National Eating Disorder Awareness month and yes, I know I’m a little late in posting this but it’s been a pretty rough month for myself in terms of eating disorders. Chinese New Year was this month which means holiday eating anxiety was constantly in the back of my mind. Looking back at my journey to recovery and staying in recovery, one thing I am glad for is that I didn’t lose my love for fashion to ED.

The fashion industry is known for both women AND men to have eating disorders, and yes I have been one of them. Now my eating disorder didn’t start in the fashion industry but working in the fashion industry for a few summers definitely played a huge part in my ED. I was never a model but I was constantly striving to be skinny and beautiful like my coworkers who **seemed to have more self control when it came to choosing a salad over a burger.

The longer I stayed working in the fashion industry, the deeper I fell into my eating disorder. I hated my body and started getting extremely scared of trying and buying clothes. I constantly was trying out different diets and even when my fashion internships were completed and I was back in school, I was still obsessed with how I looked and wanting to be perfect in my clothes. The world I loved so much was starting to suck me in deeper and deeper into my ED thoughts. Deep down, I knew that I needed to stop this unhealthy cycle but I was too scared. I was convinced that it meant I would have to leave the fashion industry, which eventually I did.

However as I started to take steps to recovery, I realized one thing: Just because I was no longer working in the industry didn’t mean that fashion was gone. No, absolutely not. Growing up, I lived and breathed fashion. It was a part of me and my way of expressing myself. I had convinced myself that fashion was about looking skinny and perfect, but in reality, fashion is about expressing who I was as a person – strong, brave, and beautiful because God made me that way. As Blair Waldorf says, “Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It’s movement, design and architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we’d like to be.” So true!! After realizing that, my love for fashion came back. Yes, I no longer work in the fashion industry but my love for fashion is still alive – through this blog! This blog has allowed me to pursue and express my fashion sense through my own eyes and no one else’s.

Sure, I still have days where my eating disorder thoughts are out in full blown force and not being able to wear certain clothing sizes still gives me anxiety. But I know fashion was and still is my way of expressing to the world my inner beauty and how I see myself. And NOTHING…ABSOLUTELY NOTHING will take that away from me ever again.

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

For more information about eating disorders and how to help either yourself or someone you love fight ED, check out http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

**this was what I perceived (distorted eating perceptions)…not exactly what happened

Vlog “Not on” Wednesdays: Snow Angel Makeup

Hey Fashionistas,

Happy Thursday! Yes, I know it’s not Wednesday and I’m uploading a “Vlog Wednesday” on a Thursday but I’ve been feeling under the weather the past couple of days. With the past couple of weeks being Chinese New Year and the Superbowl this past Sunday, my social calendar just tired me out! Yesterday was a much needed healing Me day to focus on re-energizing myself.

Plus it actually all worked out with me uploading this video on a Thursday since today it’s currently snowing! I mean the video is a Snow Angel look…and you can’t make snow angels in 60 degree weather, right? (For those who don’t live in NYC, it was 60 degrees yesterday!)

Ok so enough chit chat…let’s get going with the actual video! This is a talk through video so enjoy!!

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Face:
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser
Maybelline Dream BB Fresh
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder
NYC Sun + Bronze Powder
Too Faced Love Flush Blush

Eyes:
Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eye Shadow Palette
NYX Adorable Eye Shadow Palette
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

Lips:
Milani Lipstick – Pretty Natural

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

OOTD: Superbowl Sunday

Hey Fashionistas,

Time to put your game face on and get ready for the SUPERBOWL!! Now I’m not sure how big of a fan you are, but I am a huge football fan! Go Patriots!! #patsnation #drivefor5

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**Side note: A lot of my friends were shocked that I was so into football. But hey…just because a girl likes all things pink and glitter, doesn’t mean that she’s not into sports.

Now you’re probably thinking, why is a girl born and raised in NYC such a huge Patriots fan? Well…I went to college in Boston (Go Terriers!!) and really started getting into football there. So…being a college girl acclimating to Boston, naturally I would fall in love with the Patriots!

So by now, you can probably guess that with today’s special event, of course I have to dress for the occasion.

And of course, a little makeup never hurt anyone.

Silver smokey eyeshadow with navy blue eyeliner

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

Trendy Tuesdays: Leather Jackets

Hey Fashionistas,

Welcome back to another series of mine: #trendytuesdays, where I talk about a favorite  trend that I’ve been into lately. I did one last year and I’m bringing it into the new year. Today, we’re talking about the classic leather jackets.

Now when you meet me, I’m pretty much the classic girlie girl who loves all things pink, glitter, and will always pick a dress over jeans any day. However, for this look, I decided to take my rebel side out for a spin.

I decided to go for a tough girlie look and paired the jacket with a cream leaf patterned sweater. Add some dark blue jeans tucked into some black leather boots to the look. And of course for the final touches, I decided to curl my hair to completely transform my look.

This look was super fun to wear and I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer so I can come up with more outfits featuring the classic leather jacket.

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

 

 

VLog Wednesdays: Everyday Makeup Look

Hey Fashionistas,

So this year, I’m going to start a new series for Vlog Wednesdays where I post a video….you guessed it! Every Wednesday 🙂

And for today’s first #vlogwednesdays….I just filmed my very first makeup video!!

https://youtu.be/hAoIa0v_Evo

Face:

Benefit cosmetics – How To Look the Best At Everything

• POREfessional primer
• Boi-ing concealer – Shade 1 & 2
• Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation – “I’m Pure for Sure” Ivory
• Hello flawless powder -ivory

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer – Sun Bronze

Benefit Blush – Dandelion

Tarteist Pro Glow kit – Highlighter (Lit)

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes:

Maybelline MasterPrime Eyeshadow primer

Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette

Lancôme Definicils in Dark Brown

Lips

Maybelline Vivid Liquid Matte Lip – Nude Thrill

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly

New Year, New Me

Hey Fashionistas,

So this happened….

Yep, I went blonde!!! Really blonde….go big or go home right??

**Photo credit: Holiday Office Photographer

Lols ok…ok…so it’s actually a wig. The wig was part of my costume for the annual holiday office party. The theme was pop stars so a couple of my coworkers and I decided to be The Voice judges. Can you guess who I was???

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So how was it being blond? Do blondes really have more fun? Maybe…I definitely got a lot of compliments and attention. By the end of the night, the blond hair had really grown on me and I actually felt like Barbie. My selfies were most certainly on point so that’s always a plus #selfiequeen

But honestly, I can’t really say for sure how it would feel being a blonde since throughout the night, my head was starting to get really hot under the wig. I do know though that I think I look better with my natural dark hair than Barbie blonde.

But…in the spirit of the “New Year, New Me” mantra, I did get a haircut. I just didn’t go blonde. I went a more subtle route and got layers instead 🙂

Xoxo,

Chrissie Carly (*new signature)

**Not all photos are taken by me. Photo credit: Holiday Party Photographer & my coworkers

Fashionista Thoughts:

Have you ever worn a wig? How did it look?

What are you looking forward to in the New Year?

Did you make any changes for 2017?

If I were to go to a country music festival, I would wear….

Hey Fashionistas,

Ok…so Confession time: I am absolutely obsessed with country music! I know you’re probably thinking, what is a city girl doing listening to country music?? I mean when you first meet me, you can easily guess that I listen to pop music (which I do) but more importantly, I really really enjoy country music. As a matter fact, that’s all I listen to in the summer…unless I’m working out. I just love me some Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Thomas Rhett…oh the list just goes on and on!!

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❤ Queen of Country ❤

Now as much as I loveee country music, I actually have yet to go to a country music concert/festival. I know..I know…it’s awful, really awful…practically a sin!

But if I were to go to a country music festival, I would wear…

The Classic plaid shirt, blue jeans

and let’s not forget these gorgeous cowgirl boots from King Ranch Saddle Shop!!

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or maybe if it’s really hot, I’ll switch it up with some cute jean shorts

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Not feeling the classic plaid/jeans look? Then maybe I would wear…

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A little summer lace never hurt anyone, right? 😉

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However, my favorite look that I would wear to a country music festival is…..

my favorite eyelet lace dress and a pink plaid tie front shirt #pinkloverforever

paired with these adorable fringe cowgirl boots from King Ranch Saddle Shop 😉

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So there you have it! My country music festival fashion style 😉

P.S. Didn’t you just love the super cute cowgirl boots? Make sure to check out King Ranch Saddle Shop for some more “Old West meets contemporary southern living”. And for an extra bonus, ladies, make sure to check out the men’s section for ways to dress up your man. They sell some really awesome cowboy boots to go with your amazing cowgirl boots!

Xoxo,

Christine

Fashionista Thoughts

Do you like country music? Who’s your favorite country singer?

Are you a plaid/jean shorts kinda gal or a lace dress type of gal?

Comment below letting me know how you would style yourself (and your man) for a country music festival!

 

Memorial Day Fashion Finds

Hey Fashionistas,

Sorry for the long MIA and Happy Memorial Day! Shoutout and many thanks to all the men and women in service who are constantly protecting our nation!!

Whether you are outside at the beach, bbq-ing with friends, or just staying at home spending time with the family, I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day Weekend. Most of my 3-day weekend was spent shopping and of course, taking advantage of those amazing sales! I bought:

Asics Running Printed Capris

Ascis Running Shoes: GT-2000 3

The more colorful your sneakers are, the faster you run 🙂

Kate Spade Cuff Bracelet 

American Eagle Sleeveless Blouse

 

Hollister Summer Dresses

Lace-Up Strappy-Back Dress

Smocked-Back Chiffon Dress

…..and my favorite buy of the weekend…… Coach Nolita pink satchel in pebble leather!! 

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Isn’t this just a beauty!! I ordered this online just yesterday so clearly it hasn’t arrived yet, but I can’t wait to finally hold it in person ❤ ❤

Now this next fashion buy, I don’t technically have it with me anymore but I did take myself out on a movie date to watch Captain America!! A lot of action, super powers, and a lot of hot men (in suits?? uniforms??)…but my eye was only on one guy 😉 Seriously, what more can a girl ask for??

Xoxo,

Christine

Fashionista Thoughts:

What did you do this Memorial Weekend?

What were some fashion finds you found this weekend?

Who’s your favorite Marvel superhero??