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Dupes VS Fakes: Whats the difference?

Oct 15, 2017 &middot by Kara Tapangan

Sweater: here (only $17 and available in other colors) || Jeans: here (on sale!) || Heels: here (less than $150!) Bag: here (less than $50) || Sunnies: here   Dupe VS Fake: Whats the difference?  There’s a lot of controversy about dupes and their place in the fashion industry, but to quickly address it, here’s the break down: Dupes: […]

“Fire and Shine” Makeup Tutorial

Oct 8, 2017 &middot by Kara Tapangan

  When I was a little girl, I used to constantly get in trouble for getting into my mom’s makeup. It started with lip gloss, then eye shadow, and before you knew it, I was walking the middle school hallways with bluest glitter shadow and the glossiest lips. Fast forward 10+ years and I’m still […]

Fall Favorites

Sep 29, 2017 &middot by Kara Tapangan

  Romper: Francesca’s || Booties: Kristin Cavallari || Hat: Nordstrom || Choker: Baublebar (similar here) || Sunnies: SOLD OUT (similar here ) I’ll be honest, it’s like a new wind of Fall obsession has come over me this year. Last Friday, I got out of clinic and rushed over to Hobby Lobby and grabbed as many pumpkins […]

Pretty, Pretty, Plaid

Sep 7, 2017 &middot by Kara Tapangan

Dress: Lulu’s || Boots: Steve Madden || Bag: Tory Burch (sold out) ||Choker: Altar’d State || Sunglasses: BP.   Look, I KNOW that it’s too soon for Fall, but in my defense, I’ve been anxiously waiting my favorite time of the year for months. The mornings are cool, the air is crisp, and the pumpkin flavored […]

Palawan Paradise

Jun 30, 2017 &middot by Kara Tapangan

Swimsuit: ASOS || Earrings: J. Crew || Sandals: Birkenstock ||Sunglasses: Oscar De La Renta I’ll be honest, it took all of my willpower to put this post together. Not because it’s hard work or because I didn’t want to, but because it’s been an absolute paradise in Palawan! Everything about this part of the Philippines […]

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