Blogmas day 3: Plus Size Holiday Dresses

It's no secret anymore that I'm a big girl.

 I've accepted my body (for the most part), 

and it's time to dress to impress for the holiday season.

For my body shape,

 I need something more form fitting on top that flares at the waist.

 A-line/skater dresses are my absolute favorite. 

I've found two so far that are pretty different, 

but both good for different occasions this season.

Look #1:
Church/Christmas Dinner/Work Party

Brushed Plaid Swing Dress: Torrid (68.50)

I fell in love with this from the minute it came in with our shipment at work. It's simple, and so classy. It's a velvet-esc material with a skinny belt in the same fabric, and the skirt is pleated and flared at the waist. I love it simply because it draws attention to my waist rather than my shakira style hips. It's perfect just as it is, but I've seen it styled multiple ways for different events. Pair with heels, and a leather jacket for a more punk look, or layer a chambray button up underneath for a more casual feel.  My favorite, is keeping it as is, pairing with simple lace up flats, or rounded toe heels.

Look#2: 

New Years Eve/Christmas Celebrations/Party Time

Torrid: Currently Sold Out

My dream dress come to life.

Sequins, tulle, short sleeves, what more could a girl ask for? I almost cried when this dress came into work. The thing is, it fits everyone perfectly. It's like the sisterhood of the traveling party dress. 

I paired it with full lace peep-toe booties, and a gem studded high waisted belt. It comes to right above the knee, and it's so flattering.

 I can't even. 

I can't.

I would die to wear this on New Year's, and I will.

Do you already have your holiday outfits picked out?

Post it on instagram and tag me in it so I can love it and post it in an upcoming blogmas post!

@kristendari

Xo, 

K.

Blogmas day 2! Night time skin routine :winter 2015

Winter Skincare Routine: 2015

So lately I have had to get into a routine when it comes to my skin.

 I don't know if it's the cold in the air, or the gods of my face just hating me suddenly,

 but my skin has been so dry for the last two months.

 Exciting stuff here, right? 

You're welcome.

But for real, it's not cute to be ashy AF on your face.

This is nothing fancy, it's super easy and cheap,

 and my skin has never looked/felt better.

Step 1. 

Heaven Water.

This shit is amazing. I have read so much about a product call Bioderma, 

and this is basically a dupe that sells at target for about $4. I use a couple drops of this on an exfoliating cotton round to take off my makeup. It doesn't leave any oil or residue on my skin at all. I now prefer this to any makeup wipe I've ever used. 

Step 2:

Mask it up.

I love using face masks. I feel like I'm at a spa in my own bathroom, and you can find either of these two at the drugstore.  I use either of these Freeman masks about 2-3 times a week before I shower, and they take care of puffiness around my eyes, and blackheads!

Step 3:

Exfoliate that b*tch.

I have used the Up & Up apricot face scrub for years. My skin isn't superrrr sensitive, so I use this every night. The nights that I do use a mask, I use the scrub to wash the mask off. 

Step 4: 

Moisturizing ( ew I can't even with that word)

I have black circles for days, so I use a repairing eye cream once I'm out of the shower. 

I have also been using the ponds anti-wrinkle cream. This is super thick and doesn't leave my face looking like an oil slick.

And that's all she wrote. 

I've been doing this every night for the last month/ two months, 

and I couldn't be happier.

What are your skincare must haves?

Let me know!

Xo, 

K.

Gone Missing? Blogmas?

Well hello beautiful strangers, 
it's lovely to see you once again.

I apologize for the slight hiatus, but I have had a lot going on over the last few months, including a slightly broken laptop to blame. I genuinely missed writing on here though, and I'm ready to jump head first back into it. 

I'm going to try to do everyday "blogmas/vlogmas" style posts in December to make up for my insane lack of posts over September, October, and November. I'm thinking that the posts will range from beauty, to style, to my typical venting, and I'll try to mesh in some Christmas-esc type posts. 

Let me know what you would like to see!

I'm so happy to be back.
I'll see you soon.
Xo, 
K.