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Turks & Caicos Photo Diary: Part I

Shorts: F21 floral high waist shorts | Bag: F21 green crossbody bag

Swimsuit: c/o Triangl “California Coral” bathing suit | Cover up: Aqua crochet tank (I bought this 2 sizes larger so it can fit more like a dress) (similar here, here, here and here)

Beautiful view on Grace Bay right behind the Regent Grand hotel

Met these two cutie pies on the beach and of course I had to dog-napped them real quick. :)

Hat: c/o Fedoras.com Rafia sun hat | Top: Victoria’s Secret polka dots swim (similar here) | Bottom: ASOS high waist leopard print bottoms (also in pink)

Meet Mocha, our foster baby from the PotCake Place in Turks and Caicos. A non-profit org run by volunteers to help animals (lots of puppies too) who doesn’t have a home and help them get adopted. You can pick up a puppy and spend a few hours with them per day for totally free. You are free to walk them, take them to the beach or bring them home with you from 10AM -1PM. This helps familiarize them around adults & children. Mocha was so cute!! She loves hugs and had a strange phobia to Nate’s camera. She seriously went crazy when he started taking photos of her so I just picked her up and held her and she was super calm and sweet. I’m not allow to have another pet but we really hope someone falls in love with her and take her home! She’s the sweetest!!

Kudos to The Pot Cake Place for all that they do!! It’s a must visit if your in town!

Cover-up: H&M | Bikini bottoms: Victoria’s Secret

– Photos by NR, me & the tripod –

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They say a photo is worth a thousand words…but I believe they are worth so much more. Photos captured can tell a story better than any words can express; and I’m so grateful to have beautiful memories captured forever with our photos… Even though Nate thinks I’m a photo-fiend, he just doesn’t realize how much I admire his work and all those little moments that he’s frozen with the clicks of his camera…all 2,459 of them on this trip to be exact. Lol.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope I didn’t suffocate you too much with all the photos. :)

Stay tuned for Part II later this week!

xo, K

in Outfits / Travels by KTR 28 Apr 201428 Apr 2014 21 comments

Going for Red

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Top: F21 | Bottom: KTRcollection midi skirt | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Bag: Ted Baker clutch | Accessories: Tory Burch leopard bracelet, Amelie pink stone cuff c/o Eselvi Designs, vintage onyx ring, vintage earrings

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It’s really hard being serious (for photos) if you see the kind of poses my husband would ask me to do, maybe I’ll save some for outtakes one day….but sometimes, the best photos are captured unplanned and candidly, in a secluded alley wearing your favorite little DIY red skirt.

in KTRcollection / Outfits by KTR 06 Jan 201416 Jan 2014 9 comments

The Pink & The Leopard

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Top: F21 crop faux fur leopard coat (old; similar here and here) | Bottom: ASOS skirt (similar here, here and here) | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Bag: Michael Kors (slightly smaller version here)| Accessories: Nordstrom floral necklace, Ann Klein bracelet | Glasses: Dior

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Whenever I wear leopard it just picks me up. I mean, I could be having a shitty day but putting on animal prints just changed my mood and demeanor completely ( Rawrrr :). Leopard prints are classic and timeless, and with a pop of color like this bright pink bag will instantly modernized the look.

in Outfits / Prints by KTR 01 Nov 201320 Jan 2014 11 comments

Holiday Moods: Polka Dots, Chevron & Pink (+ Skirt GIVEAWAY)

{Photos by NR}

Top: Forever 21 Chevron sequins crop tank | Bottom: KTRcollection B/W “Connect The Dots” midi skirt | Shoes: Aldos | Bag: hot pink clutch (similar here and here) |Necklace: Nordstrom floral necklace

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Sometimes you surprise yourself by putting together two pieces you had never thought of pairing with each other before and finding a look that you really like.

I’ve never been shy about mixing prints but I have to admit, I never thought about chevron + polka dots. The two prints are lovely separately but when combined, it somehow reminds me of either a toddler’s outfit, a table cloth, or an iphone case, all of which has never really been a style inspiration of mine. :) But when I was frantically digging in my closet for a top to wear with my polka dots midi skirt on Saturday night, this chevron sequin top fell next to to my polka dots skirt and instantly the combination gave each other life! It’s really a fun and bold look, perfect for a holiday, a dinner date or whatever occasion you set your heart on!

– GIVEAWAY –

I haven’t done a contest in awhile so I thought it’d be fun to giveaway one of my favorite skirts to one of my longtime readers (or a new reader)!

To enter the contest please use the Rafflecopter below. Please note: All participants will be verified. :)

1) Log on either via facebook or with your email address (your email will not be public, it’s just for me to contact you if you win).

2) Enter the options provided. (Tip: The more options you enter, the more chances you’ll have to win when Rafflecopter automatically picks a winner.

One winner will be selected for this customized polka dots midi skirt next Monday, November 4th and I will contact you via email with detail information if you are the winner.

Good luck!! xo

a Rafflecopter giveaway

in Giveaway / KTRcollection / Outfits by KTR 28 Oct 201320 Jan 2014 55 comments

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My new favorite Aries ring thanks to the Glitter Vault! Check them out for more fab accessories!

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When it comes to thigh high boots, I’ve always had trouble finding a pair with the perfect fit. So every year when fall rolls around, I’d find myself searching for that perfect over-the-knees boots….but search no more because I think I found my sole mate! Perfect heel height, perfect comfort level with hidden platform, perfect soft suede, perfect little laced up in the back so I can loosen or tighten for the perfect thigh high fit!

Funny short story: When I was trying these boots on, I casually mentioned to the sales associate that I’ve always had problems finding the right OTK boots because I have thick legs and thighs. She immediately disagreed (eyes-wided, lips-frowned and all) and told me I do not have big legs and I shouldn’t worry…as though it was a bad thing…I wasn’t fishing for a compliment and I think she was nice, but it makes me sad to see that even nice people can get influenced to believe that being healthy and having meat on their bones is considered a bad thing…It gets worst. She then told me that having skinny legs will look better in high heels, skirts and boots. I can’t help but laugh and I tried not to be offended because she was really, really older and I guess she just had an ancient way of thinking.

Luckily I’m kind of stuck in my own ways of thinking and told her actually thick legs are pretty damn sexy in heels, skirts and boots. :) How many young women who may already be suffering from body issues are put in situations like these each day to not like their bodies just because someone thinks their body parts are not the perfect fit for a certain style or trend? This brought me back to my post about Body Image and the Mean Girls...I have more to say, but I’ll leave it here for now since it’s 4AM and I’m feeling sorta loopy. xo

Have you ever had a shopping experience where someone either intentionally or unintentionally made awkward comments about weights and sizes? I love to hear your stories!

in Journal / Outfits by KTR 07 Oct 201307 Oct 2013 16 comments

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Turks & Caicos Photo Diary: Part I

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