pura vida vibes

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shirt (no longer being sold by Pura Vida). bralette. shorts. sneakers. sunglasses. perfume.

Hello cuties! I’m so excited to share this look because it features one of my favorite brands, Pura Vida! If you’re new here, I’ve been a Pura Vida rep for about two years now. It’s an amazing brand that provides great, consistent working conditions to artisans in Costa Rica who make beautiful rings, bracelets, and accessories that promote the ~pura vida~ way of life. You can get 20% off your purchase using my discount code, KristenBruck20!

This is the only shirt I have from Pura Vida, and I don't think they sell shirts anymore, so I'm really happy I have it. It's super comfy and cute. Look at me, venturing away from all black clothes by wearing a shade lighter than black :’) I love the pocket, the wash, the cut, the fabric, everything about it. It was a little too heavy for the heat of the day, but I still loved it!

These are some jeans I haven’t showed off yet! I got them at American Eagle the same day I got my new black shorts from last week’s look. These are also “midi” shorts, but these are a bit more stretchy than the black ones, which is awesome. They’re so comfortable!

I finished the look off with my white Converse (what a surprise!), and wore my bralette with my shirt. I’ve been going makeupless for basically the entire summer because it’s just so hot! I hate when my makeup feels like it’s melting off, even if I am doused in Urban Decay setting spray. It just makes my face so hot and things get annoying. I haven’t been doing much with my hair either, except for leaving it down or putting it in French braids.

If you know of any other brands like Pura Vida that you think I’d like, let me know in the comments! 

ride with the wind

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flannel. bodysuit. shorts. sneakers. perfume. sunglasses (similar).

Hi hi! Today’s look features a new item of clothing! My mom and I went to American Eagle while I was home for a bit, and I found a bunch of stuff I loved. I feel like whenever you go shopping wanting to find something, you don’t like anything, but when you dip into a store for fun, you fall in love with everything.

Anyway, I got this pair of black shorts there! I do have another pair of black shorts, but they’re a little too small, and kinda uncomfortable. These are “midi” length, in other words, they cover my whole butt, because apparently that’s something you have to do in the real world. I went all black with my bodysuit and sneakers, and wore my red and black Harley Davidson flannel. It’s so soft and comfy!

I braided my hair since it was tangly and puffy, went without makeup because it was hot, and wore Katy Perry’s Killer Queen because it’s perfect!

I can’t wait to show you guys the other stuff I got from American Eagle! Stay tuned! xoxo  

elephant in the room

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shirt (from Mystique Boutique NYC). bralette. shorts. sneakers. perfume.

Hello hello! You know how I always post about really cute pieces, and I complain that I never wear them? I decided that this summer, in addition to adding more color to my wardrobe, I’ll also be breaking these pieces out more! Here’s one of them.

When I saw this top in Mystique Boutique NYC a couple years back, I instantly fell in love because I’m obsessed with elephants! They’re so perfect and adorable, and they also happen to be my sorority’s animal! (I wonder who had a hand in making that happen…) This top is super comfy, and I always love sparkles. 

I wore this top with my denim shorts, which happened to be the exact color of the blue detail on the top! Before I left, I threw on my navy blue flannel, and it actually looked really cute. I’m upset I didn’t get a picture with it on. I wanted to switch things up a bit, since I feel like I’m always showing love to my more neutral flannels. Like I said, I definitely need to rotate my wardrobe a bit!

At first when I put it on, I didn’t know how I felt. I thought it was a little too matchy-matchy. Sometimes I’ll try out different color combinations and not know how I feel just because I’m not used to them. But something inside me was telling me it worked, so I decided to go with my gut! As the day went on, I fell more in love with it.

I also wore my white Converse and Katy Perry’s Mad Love, which I don’t think I’ve ever posted about! It's super floral, sweet, and yummy! Getting the bottle to stay up like this was an adventure. If you zoom in super close, you can see that a weirdly bent paperclip did the trick. Flatlays are lit!

Moral of the story, wear what you love! I always say that when you’re comfortable in what you’re wearing and it’s something you love, your happiness will shine through and you’ll look beautiful no matter what you’re in. It’s kind of like something Roald Doahl said:

“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”

happy father's day!

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flannel (i have no clue i'm so sorry). shirt. leggings (similar). sneakers. 

Happy Father’s Day! I love holidays that celebrate my parents because they’re literal royalty and deserve to be treated as such. This is a harder Father’s Day because it’s the first one without my grandpa and the second without my uncle, but I know they’re always with us! I spent the whole weekend with my dad doing the things we love, and I couldn't ask for anything more.

I’m so so so thankful for my dad and everything he’s taught me. I’m also thankful for him giving me so many flannels! So, I decided to commemorate this lovely day by wearing one of my favorites. This flannel is suuuuuper soft and comfy, and just a little different from all the others I have, which is nice.

The rest of my look is super simple; just a wrinkly white tee, my cropped leggings, and white Converse. I was really comfy (as I always am in this flannel), and when I’m comfy I’m happy! I topped everything off with INDI, of course.

Make sure to give the men in your life an extra big hug today! And if some of your men are in another place like some of mine, try your best to carry on their legacy today (and every day). xoxo

music television

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shirt (i have no clue tbh i'm so sorry). shorts. bralette. sneakers. perfume. 

It’s the weekend! I love how I was just talking about how happy I was that the weather was getting nicer, but it got kind of gross again! I know I talk about the weather a lot, but it really does affect my mood. I also have really annoying seasonal allergies, so the back-and-forth of it all is really messing with my sinuses. 

Here’s a look featuring a shirt I don’t wear enough! I love it so much because it’s super soft and comfy, and the old school MTV logo gives me all the feels. This summer, I really want to start wearing more colors, so I definitely wanna wear this more! I wore a bralette with it because it was really comfy, but it doesn’t matter what I wear underneath since you can’t see it. I could probably go braless in this shirt if I wanted to. 

I paired this shirt with my denim shorts and white Converse. I feel like white Converse make it more playful and fun! I also wore Katy Perry’s Mad Potion, which is another one of my favorite scents. It’s also pretty playful and fun, which is why I paired it with this look! It’s the perfect mix of sugar and flowers. 

Have an amazing weekend, my loves! xoxo