Warby Parker X Kill Screen

Warby Parker and Kill Screen have paired up to launch a video game online and a pair of limited-edition eyeglasses!

Warby Parker’s first-ever—and totally free—video game can be played here. With the help of Highline Games, Warby Parker and Kill Screen designed a physics-based matching game. The object of the game is to match and clear groups of like-colored balls in a bowl. It is a pretty easy game and it is entertaining. I didn't want to stop, it is a great game to play if you are bored at work or in class! 

The limited-edition glasses, Burke in Glacier Grey, are crafted from premium cellulose acetate and equipped with lenses that have anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings—which conveniently reduce the glare from screens.

These glasses are great for the person that likes to be different! You aren't going to see a lot of people wearing clear glasses, so these will be awesome because you will stand out!

I wear my glasses when I need a break from my contacts. These new clear Warby Parker glasses would be a fun change from my dark ones. People don't realize that glasses are very stylish. I will pick a different outfit out solely if I'm wearing my glasses because it will change the whole vibe.

The Burke glasses in Glacier Grey will go with every outfit because they are a matted clear! You almost can't tell that you are even wearing glasses. I love these because they are a classic square frame which is the best-selling frame on the Warby Parker website.

I have come up with a day to night look you could wear with the Burke glasses!

DAY LOOK

With this work outfit I went with a fun, playful look. I paired a windowpane skirt with a chambray shirt. Then, I accessorized with the Burke glasses, a statement necklace and fuchsia pink pumps! I would wear the shirt tucked into the skirt and buttoned all the way up with the necklace under the collar. 

Necklace / Glasses / Button-Down / Skirt / Pumps

NIGHT LOOK

I went a little more edgy for this look and paired the same chambray shirt with black ripped jeans. Then, I accessorized with the Burke glasses, a choker and these amazing ankle booties. I would just tuck in the front part of the shirt, unbutton the first couple buttons and cuff the jeans for this look.  I think this outfit would be so cute for a girls night out or date night! 

Choker / Glasses / Button-Down / Jeans / Booties

Warby Parker was started to create an alternative because the eyewear industry used to be dominated by a single company that was able to keep prices artificially high. Warby Parker designs glasses in-house and engages with customers directly. They are able to provide higher-quality and better-looking prescription eyewear at a fraction of the going price.

Warby Parker also offers a at home try-on figure. All you do is pick 5 frames and they will mail them to you for free. Try them out for 5 days and see which ones you like. Buy the ones you like online, sent back the 5 frames and Warby Parker will send you a fresh pair of your favorite glasses. 

Go check out the Burke glasses in Glacier Grey and have fun playing their new video game, Worbs!

If you do try the glasses, I want to see pictures!

Tweet me @fashionx16

-Kara 

Running on a Budget

I know everyone has had the thought, "If I buy cute workout clothes, then I will go to the gym more." But, the problem is you can't walk into Lululemon or Nike without dropping $100 dollars. If you are like me you don't have that kind of money to spent on clothes that you are just going to sweat in. So, my solution is to shop at TJMaxx or Marshalls.

My top and leggings are both from TJMaxx and the total was $28 dollars!

Hopefully, I helped you save a few bucks!

I love shopping at TJMaxx, you never know what you will find.

There are always unique things!

Have a great day,

Kara

Accessorizing Your Room: State Decor

Bringing back the little series I did last summer, Accessorizing your Room for another DIY for your wall or drawer. State decor to represent where you are from!

Supplies you will need:

Canvas

A print out of your state and where your town is located

Watercolor Paint, Paper, and Brush

Newspaper

Cup of Water

Mod Podge 

Sponge Brush

Ruler

Scissors

Pencil

Step 1:
Start painting the whole page with analogous colors: The colors located close together on a color wheel. This way the colors can easily blend together. The more water you add, the more the colors will look faded. The painting will look a little different once it starts to dry so, you can always add more layers until you love it. Here is the process of my watercolor painting!

 

Step 2:
Cut out the outline of your state but keep the inside part. Also, cut out the heart where your town is located.


Step 3:

Trace the outline of your state with a pencil on your dry watercolor painting and cut it out. Notice that I painted with the paper horizontally but ended up liking the colors vertically. So, don't be afraid to try all different angles with your outline to see what you like best. 

Step 4:
Then, trace the heart on the pink part of the paper and cut it out. Place the inside part of the state on top of the cut out watercolor, so you can get the right placement of where your town is located.

Step 5:

Mod Podge the heart down first and let it dry. Then, Mod Podge the whole state down onto the canvas. And you are done!!

Hope this DIY will help change up your wall.
If you have lived in multiple different states you could make them all and line them up across your wall! I think that could be so cute to have each state be a different color.

I would love to see your pictures if you do make your state decor! Tweet me @fashionx16

Happy Crafting,
Kara 

Cheap Finds: Sunglasses

Hey guys!  Hope everyone is having a great Fourth of July weekend, I just wanted to share these $15 sunglasses I found on LuLu's.com that look just like the $50 Quay Australia ones. I was so happy when I found this look alike on LuLu's.  I was really considering spending the money on the Quay ones. I am so glad I waited, the LuLu's sunglasses were such a great deal!

The sunglasses from LuLu's.com

The sunglasses from Quay Australia

They practically look exactly the same, just half the price!

Plus, if you sign up for LuLu's emails you can get 10% your first purchase.

Here are some pictures from my birthday of me wearing the LuLu's sunglasses. 

I absolutely love them!

Happy Shopping,

Kara

Little Vaca In Jersey

This past Monday my roommate, Nikki and I went down to visit our other roommate, Erin in New Jersey for a mini vacation. We went for two nights and drove back in the afternoon on Wednesday. 

On Monday, Erin showed us around her town she grew up in. Where she went to school and all her favorite spots. Her mother made us an awesome home cooked meal and we just caught up with what is going on in our summer lives. For me, all I do is work, work, work (haha)! Later that night Nikki and I got to meet Erin's high school girlfriends and we all hung out together. 

On Tuesday, we took a trip to Bradley Beach for a relaxing beach day. It was the perfect day it wasn't too hot and there was a nice wind blowing! One of those days where you can't tell if you are burning or not. Don't worry none of us got burnt, we were careful. The girl that was near us wasn't, by the time we left her whole body was as red as a lobster!

Before we went back to the house we grabbed some dinner at a local Mexican/ Hawaiian restaurant called FINS. It was so good, highly recommend trying it if you are around the area. I got the crab tacos with chips and salsa. Also, I ordered the Lulu's Crazy Kick Out smoothie! 

On Wednesday, we slept in a little bit, packed up the car and before we got back on the road we stopped for breakfast at Bagels 4 U. Another great place in New Jersey, I got the cinnamon burst bagel with a vanilla chi tea latte. 

Over all, I had an amazing trip so glad I got to see my roommates from college! I miss them so much, you don't realize it until you are back home doing our own thing and don't see them 24/7. 

Hope I gave you some new food places to try if you plan on traveling to New Jersey or you live close!

Thanks for reading,

-Kara

Getting Ready to Pack?

Summer is right around the corner, are you thinking about taking a fun, tropical getaway? Well, HomeAway can help you find the perfect place to stay in on your next vacation. 

HomeAway is a vacation rental company that allows you and your family to find their own home away from home while on vacation! They connect homeowners with renters in order to find affordable homes for you and your loved ones to stay in so that you can focus on relaxing. HomeAway has connected with homeowners all over the globe; you can go anywhere you have ever dreamed of!

Are you still thinking about where to go on vacation? One of HomeAway's most popular destinations this time of year is the Florida Panhandle with sunny locations like St. George Island, which is home to some beautiful lighthouses, and Panama City Beach. 

At any relaxing vacation the beach is a must. I have created a list of five essentials that I think will be great to have in your beach bag!

Beach Towel / Water Bottle / Sunglasses / Sunscreen

I have always wanted to travel to Bora Bora or Athens, Greece. Maybe one day I will be able to!

Let me know where you are planning on going to in the comments below!

Hope I gave you the travel bug ;)

-Kara

OOTD: Easter Day

Hello everyone, today I will be showing you the outfit I wore yesterday for Easter. I also got my siblings to be in the post so you will be seeing their outfits as well! 

For my outfit, I paired this high-neck tank top dress with a light pink blazer to bring out the pink that's in the dress. Kept it simple with some nude heels and three-layer necklace. 

For my brother's outfit, he paired a grey sweater over a button-down gingham blue and white shirt with some khaki pants. Accessorized with a Fossil watch and Polo boat shoes.

For my sister's outfit, she paired a floral maxi dress with a jean jacket and brown sandals.

Hope your Easter was filled with family, laughs and great food!

Did you like me including other people in my post?

Let me know in the comments!

Thanks,

Kara

Halloweekend 2015

This year, I went out every night of Halloween weekend. Needless to say that Sunday was sleeping all day, I was so tired. My costumes were very easy and only consist of three keys items or less. 

THURSDAY NIGHT 

I was Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby

All you need is a sparkly/ Gatsby inspired dress, pearls and a head piece. 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

I was Batman 

This costume was the easiest out of all three because I just wore my batman shirt, a black skirt and I happened to have a batman bow from cheerleading. But, you can get a batman mask and/or wear leather pants. 

SATURDAY NIGHT 

I was an Ice Queen 

This was my favorite costume, I had fun with the makeup. I pretty much put white all over my face. Wore a white shirt with safe pined snowflakes on my boobs, a blue/sliver tutu and an ice looking crown. I also made my ice wand out of tin foil and taped snowflakes at the top. 

Enjoyed you had a great Halloween!

Let me know what you were in the comments below

And don't forget to follow me on Instagram!

-Kara

My New Dorm Room

Friday morning I moved into my new sophomore dorm room and I couldn't be any happier! I finally got to put up all my DIY's I did over the summer. This year I am in a quad with three amazing people I meet last year. I am so excited for the great memories that are to come! So, here is my side of the room!

Hope you got some ideas for your room!

-Kara 

Accessorizing Your Room: String of Flags

Today, on accessorizing you room I am going to show you how to make a string of paper flags to hang up in your room!

Materials you will need: 

Scrapbook Paper

Twine

A Ruler

Hot Glue Gun

To start, fold your scrapbook paper in half and draw triangles on one half of the paper. 

After that cut out the triangles, you are going to end up with eight of each color. 

You will need to make a flap to fold over the twine and glue. I measured a half of an inch off the top of each triangle so they would be even on the twine.

I used the ruler to make the crease nice and straight. 

Than cut off the extra paper hanging off 

And this is what all the triangles/flags will look like!

Once you are done folding and cutting the flags you can glue them onto the twine!

Give each flag some space in between so it will hang well. 

This is what it will look like! 

Now you are ready to hang up your string of flags!

I would love to see your pictures if you do make a string of flags! Tweet me @fashionx16

Once I move into my new dorm room I will blog pictures of what all of my decor looks like together!

Have Fun Crafting!!

-Kara