Vintage Shopping and Mixing prints (2 blogs for the price of 1)

Like a Lioness on the HUNT for vintage Gems. I absolutely love VINTAGE!  I adore Wasteland. WHY? 

Because I can go there with clothes I never wear anymore. Items I just want to be rid of for various reasons (ahem too small....bored of them etc etc) You can sell them and get money towards NEW old stuff! (or get cash)  Many vintage and consignment stores do this; Crossroads is another terrific one. Google to see if there are any in your 'hood! 

In the pic above I am shopping away at Wasteland, Studio City. There are quite a few of them all around Los Angeles. Besides Fox's in NY its my GO-TO store. I prefer to get original items that no one else has. Below are the little baby gems I scored on this trip.....

Lola Photobomb.

Brown leather rose belt.

Black leather fringe pencil skirt.

She's claiming the skirt. Sexy beast.

Modern silky pajama pant. Color is a bit off in this pic. Roll up the cuff and wear with a heel and BAM sexytime!

They are more of the purple hue seen below. I will do an # ootd with all new items to show how I wear 'em.

OLD MAN HAT! Love this hat so much. Hawaiian print sash. Hat- 15 bucks,  No makeup= priceless.

What I wore to shop. 

Mix Up your Prints!!!!  We all know how much I like to mix my metals....but even I am wary of mixing prints sometimes.  It takes a REALLY good eye to wear mismatched prints. I can't pull it off very often. All the "looks" you see in the fashion mags with mis-matched prints are like CRAZY intense. Just a little bit of a mix goes a long way.  I experimented today and
I doubled up the leopard. The pleated floor sweeping skirt and leopard shoes are a similar but teensy bit different print. Then the hat has a hawaiian print sash around the top. RISKY Karla! RISKEEYYYY! You never know until you try.

PLay! PLay! PLay!

The Curve by NYX Cosmetics- Flawless Liquid Liner!

I am obsessed with this makeup line. Seriously obsessed. I want everything.

All of their products are affordable yet they act like the expensive brands in performance.
This little gem is every woman's solution to liner mishaps.

I recently purchased their liquid eyeliner called 'The Curve'. Now, let me explain something....liquid eyeliner sucks. It is really hard to maneuver and not look like a 5 year old who got into Mommy's makeup bag.  One little twitch and you are done for....
NYX Cosmetics has created a solution for the spazzy ladies (or gents) like me! The Curve is an ergonomically designed little piece of deliciousness. It is CURVED for crying out loud. So you can get into the corners and make a perfect line without getting black crap all over your precious eyeshadow job that you already perfected so nicely.
Your forefinger essentially spoons the liner. Like an intimate lover.

yes, i put eyes on my hand. AND filtered the shot.

The Curve is around 15 bucks online. I got mine at Ulta Cosmetics. The box is huge you cannot miss it. Worth every penny.
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-179-the-curve-tc01.aspx

How to directions from the website below:

My favorite part is the "can be used day or night"...Just in case you were curious about appropriate timing.

#NYX @nyxcosmetics The Curve. Every woman's solution to flawless liquid eyeliner.  It's seriously genius design helps big time. #favnewbeautyproduct #beauty #fashionstylist #stylist #fashion #spazz 

100 BABY!!!!! Zapatos.

MY 100th post!!!

What a milestone. Should I buy myself a pressie? Jewelry? Mani pedi? Show tickets? or....a new pair of shoes? OH!!! I did that already today.
March your asses to Macy's STAT! HUGE shoe sale going on.
I got these bad boys...or girls rather for 44 buckaroonies.
They are the perfect shade of warm silver. These shoes are all the rage right now. A simple strap over the toes and 'round the ankle and BAM deliciousness.









Jen Aniston has been rockin' this look for decades. Simple elegance with a side dish of slick, edible, dripping sex.  Too much? Sorry, I get carried
away when I score big at a sale.

They can be worn all sorts of fun ways. HOW you ask me?
Here's how!

1. Pleats Galore.  Wear the strappy sandal  with a gorgeous high-waisted skirt and an edgy loose t-shirt tucked in. PHOTOS by Harmoni Everett

Jessica Simpson Hat from Nordstrom Rack, Top- Public Library

Pleated High waisted skirt purchased from Fox's Off Price Designer, Orange leather Clutch was a gift from Dad, 

REALLOVE by Steve Madden

2. Hepburn Inspired- Super Skinny Pants and a silky Eyelet BOHO top.

Photos by Biddy Stoner

Black Jeggings- Paige, Top- H&M

Green Clutch- Vintage hand-me-down from @cescadarling, Large Rhinestone Cuff- Fox's Off -Price Designer NY,  Bangles- white and black diamonds,  Spike bracelet is Vintage from my childhood Madonna days, Small silver and rope bracelet- Dogeared

3.  CASUAL COOL but still dressy! (real daisy in hair optional)

Boyfriend jean- Current Elliot, graphic t-shirt- Rushin Teens, vintage white eelskin clutch- flea market find

Necklace is a tricolor gold rosary.
I NEVER want to just blab information at you. I want you to be creative with your wardrobe. I prefer to guide you and help you be inspired. Whether that is with what you already have in your closet or when buying new pieces. SOOO...... with that said, feel free to copy, copy, copy....but also PLAY, PLAY,  PLAY! Don't be scared to experiment with your clothes.

Arm candy- vintage spike leather from my childhood, white and black diamond bangles, vintage green stone bangle that was my Mom's, and a small rope bracelet which I think is Dogeared

There you have it. GO BUY a pair of these. Calvin Klein makes these in all sorts of colors. Mine are Steve Madden. Originally like 80 bucks. I got these tiddly winks for $44. 

BINGO!

http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?gid=20864

ALSO at...

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-realove-pump/3358334

OR March your ass to MACY'S!!!!

I LOVE THE BLUSH!!!! Super gorgeous.

Jeggings-

http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=PAIG-WJ411&c=&d=5

Fox's website- 

http://foxs.com/

Hat-

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M6ILLO/ref=asc_df_B008M6ILLO2596134?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B008M6ILLO&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=735556459

Jewelry-

http://www.dogeared.com/

GREAT T-Shirts- Public Library-

http://www.appareladdiction.com/Public_Library_Brand_Clothing_s/140.htm

(Ummm I lied...  its actually my 101st blog because I accidentally blogged that I was going to write this blog)

Stiletto Sassafrass!

Post coming ASAP !!! 

Throwback Wednesday Night! 'Advice to the Beckhams'

I am seriously super obnoxious. Hey! Don't agree....I didn't write this shit. I just get paid to spew it.

Kreative Karlita!!!! #DIY PartAyy Hats!

Its my dog Jake's birthday today. He is 13 years young and as cranky as ever. I love that crotcehty old man like no other.

Store bought pink hat
Anyway....I had the pink hat pictured for Lola but nothing special for Jake. I actually just wanted an instagram photo of him in a hat because I am certifiable. SO I stopped by a few stores (petco, kids stores, party stores etc etc)  after work and could not find a decent boys party hat. Now....you may think white feathers and rhinestones aren't very BOYISH but Jake is in touch with his fem side and likes that stuff so HUSH.

SO...... One party store hat these simple cardboard balloon printed cone hats that you generally see at kids parties. Decent...but NOT good enough. I needed to go over the edge with the madness as usual. So the costume designer in me busted out my fabric glue, costume box and got creative.

Whoot Whoot!

Spice up those Bday hats people! Make it sassy and fun and original. It is actually a terrific project to do wth kids either during the party or before to get them psyched up for the event! They can be custom made and couture...Oh so fancy!

You will need:

1. Paper Hat

2. Boa

3. Stapler or glue (hotglue gun ONLY if you are an adult damnit!)

4. Ribbon

5. Scissors (again with adult supervision- preferably a sober one)

6. Rhinestones or Glitter or Diamonds and Rubys if you are rich

7. Tape.

Attach boa to the bottom of the outside of the hat like this. You can attach with a stapler or with glue....totally your preference.

Then cut the end. IF the staples have jagged edges inside it can hurt your FINGERS> WARNING WARNING!!!!!! put some small pieces of tape over them so as not to create an emergency.

Next pull some ribbon through the end of the cone. Do this with as many pieces as you like. Cut the end of the ribbon hanging out the top on an angle so it looks finished and tie knots on the other end inside the cone so that it stays put. I stapled my ribbon knots together inside the cone so they would stay together better. (I'm showing the pic without the fur along the bottom so it was easier to see)

NEXT IS BLINGY TIME! Yay.....Use the fabric/gem glue to attach the rhinestones or loose glitter. Get creative! You can write names on your hats.....draw cats....polka dots..whatever you please. Got it? Feel free to add other stuff like....lace, fringe, fake teeth, boogers....whatever floats your boat.

Now I got a bit fancy and ripped off the end of a pen that I had and attached it to the top of my party hat. I took the green ball off of the pen along with the green fuzz and glue it to the tippy top of my cone.

 















AND>>>>>>>>>> DRUM ROLL PLEASE>>>>>>>....

It's my Birfday and I'll cry if I want to.....

GREAT for Pups....as long as you monitor them. DO NOT leave the animals alone with a damn hat on. GEEZ. That goes for kids too. I don't have kids so I can't show how adorbs they'd look but here's ME!

Custom made party hat!!!!!!

Arm Candy....o' da week.

LAYER LAYER LAYER!!! Why is everyone so scared to layer? The more you mix and match..... the cooler it gets! Tag me in pics of your layered bracelets! (@karlitacavalli IG and Twitter) 

Dying to see how you guys do it.

Mix Metals

Mix Textures.

Mix colors.

Mix designers.

Mix real vs fake! (my fav)

Mix Vintage and New!

Above I have on silver and black elastic bracelets from my fav store Fox's in Mineola, NY. They have gold grommet beads on them.  Then I added 3 vintage gold bangles... 2- real 1- fake. SPOT THE FAKEY!

It's a Manic Monday y'all!

I also added some smaller elastic beaded bracelets....one gold and one black. The cherry on top.....drum roll please....vintage gold wedding bands!

YAY! Arm Candy complete. 

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