Karis Catherine

Fashionably yours & Merry Christmas

Our Bun in the Oven

Merry Christmas everyone! Sitting with my laptop, sipping hot holiday tea and thinking of you all.

Thanks for stopping by and getting a Christmas tip and update! This time of year it is fun to add a bit more red, sparkle and shine to our fashionable selves each day. I love teaching fashion and talking all about Color, Texture, Pattern & Shine. If you notice a fun outfit put together...your eye seems to like a pop of color, a sense of pattern (or structure), different textures, & a bit of shine or sparkle.

A few inspirations for you..since we are visual people..

I love all these pieces and styles...and the pumps also come in flats!

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These fun monochromatic outfits take you to layering in style and a cozy coat is a great holiday trick to pop on for that cozy layer bringing it all together.

Have fun shopping and getting inspired with a new you in the New Year!!

Cheers to you & Merry Christmas!

Krista & baby

Here she is!

Here she is!! Little baby Carlson is on Her way! We will anticipate a bundle of Joy and love on St. Patty's day! Fun to know that Grandma Pat Ostrom will have her first Grandaughter on St. Patty's day!

It's been a long while since a post and there have been lots of good things happening in our home! Thanks for following and I hope to share life, motherhood and fashionable inspiration as the months follow us into Winter! There are so many fun "research" projects I've had on Baby clothes, products and such...you first time mom's know exactly what I'm talking about. We know what we like...and it's all new to us!

 The Nursery inspiration is here! The Dick & Jane fabrics and the Swedish Vintage look give the platform for inspiration for our Swedish Baby Girl's Nursery! I love Hannah Anderson sweaters, tights and cuddle up PJ's..We have had this little sweater in our family. My nephew Emmett wore it on a Christmas that I will never forget! My dear and only sister, Cathi is just the best mom that I have ever known. Truly! It's a Joy to share with her and know that I have the love and support of a fellow sister and mom. We Carlson's are on a new journey and I'm feeling great these days. God is blessing our family with a gift, thanks for reading.

The girls in Dallas! eWomen Network is the most amazing women's organization. Here we are at the Evening of Chocolate Decodance! I had no idea that this was the beginning of the tired prego days. That was some of the last wine I've had in months...oh how I miss that. You can follow my gal pal's April Morse and her amazing journey since this pic on her blog. April was recently on the Nate Purkis show in NYC!!!
Also follow Shannon Crawford (in the middle ) on her journey as she Celebrates..Something to Celebrate!

For Your Green Girls

Now you can find great denim that is also eco-friendly. Many jean manufacturers are designing jeans made of such materials as pesticide-free, 100 percent organically grown cotton and bamboo as well as using recycled buttons. Ask the denim specialist at Nordstrom or Macy's; both stores offer a growing selection for those who strive to shop green, even when shopping for traditional blue jeans. Also try organicgenes.com or Levi, which offers Levi Eco, a line of environmentally friendly denim.

Happy Shopping Green Girls,

Fashionably Yours,

Krista

Top of the Crop for Spring

The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and Color is the Crop of this Spring 2010 Season!

I've picked out a few looks that may inspire you to put together a mix of color's you would not ordinarily coordinate in your wardrobe! You'll be surprised at the creative looks you can pull together with pops of Spring Color's!

Which Style is You? and What speaks to you?

Flirty Yellow White & Red ...love this mix for fun in the sun or a Spring night out!

Knitty Dresser...I love cotton and simple bold stripes....clean and fun!

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Ultra Violet...brighten up your closet with Purple, Violet & Lilac ..a real trendy color this Spring!

Keeping Cool blue is a simple way to sooth and cool your look on warm Spring days...

 The Future is Bright... using bright colors create a fun, play on attitude for a Sunny Spring Day..

Flash of Silver for your Shine..in your Color, Texture, Pattern and Sheen must have checklist!

The Straight and Narrow...get slim and sleek with layering

Tropical Taste...have fun with brights of the tropics...remember dressing for Hawaii....

Vegan Nails this Spring

Vegan Nails Polished for Spring by Ginger + Liz ... I love this! Check it out...

Ginger + Liz provide small ticket luxury beauty products to the increasingly discerning beauty buffs that are predominately influenced by fashion, arts, travel, and entertainment. The G+L patron spans the trends and ages. She represents the Classic and Casual Chic, the Rock Glam and Bohemian, the Girly and the Pretty Prepster.

Vogue Stylist for iPhone, iPod touch,

 Many of us are finding fun apps for the iPhone, iTouch, iPod and new iPad! Check out a few of my favorite fashion apps that will give tips and fun in your search of the newest compliment t0 your wardrobe!

VOGUE Stylist
Create personalized fashion and beauty looks based upon the top trends identified by Vogue Editors. See the items that you own styled with the latest fashion, accessories and beauty products from the brands in Vogue Stylist.

Fashion Network
Covering runway fashion shows from New York, Paris, Milan, London, Los Angeles and Miami Fashion Weeks. models, hair & makeup, designer Interviews. Fashion Network™ International Fashion Channel 24/7.

Burn Calories Shopping

Go ahead & blow off the gym - you actually do burn calories shopping. You can burn 325 calories per one and one-half hour of shopping. (Estimated calories burned are based on one - and -a-half hours at a body weight of 150 pounds. Actual calories burned very with your individual body weight. The more you weigh, the more you burn.)

Or perhaps you should reconsider blowing off the gym. That's only about as many calories as two chocolate chip cookies ( prepackaged, not homemade) or one Margarita!

Room with a View

A Room with a View is what makes me smile. I love to remix...my kitchen, office, garden, closet or jewelry box. What do you like to remix? It's Spring and the blooms, blossoms are inspiring me to plant and remix. I am in the month of cleaning and purging. I actaully made room on a shelf in my closet for new additions and clear spaces inspire me! Do you clutter up things? It's fun to scale down and take a new perspective on a room, space or your place on the planet!
Until next time!

Stay Fashionable & Fun!

Krista

Pink Meringue Cupcakes with Rasberry curd

Happy Valentines Day! Sweetly & Fashionably yours,

In Vogue

Got Closet envy or chaos? I can help!

Carrie May 20 & Carrie on May 28

I am the fan of two amazing artists...Carrie Underwood & SJP or Carrie Bradshaw! It's a Month of May to anticipate seeing them both live & on the Big Screen!
Thanks for reading!

Girl's Night Out

www.yourcsd.comJoin me....Mothers, daughters, grandmas, and girlfriends of all ages, put on your party clothes and enjoy a magical evening of girly fun. Activities include: Chocolate Fountain, Pampering Stations, Shopping, Crafts, Vendor Exhibits and more. Girls under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Wackford Complex
$10 pre registration (#26354) or $12 at the door

Happy New Year Blogger Friends!

Carrie On...with Sex and the City 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKQ5yRFkBnE

Sex and the City 2 in 2010! Can't wait to take you with us for the Fabulous Girls Night Out!

The Most Fashionable Barbies!

Happy New Year!