Back in Action

Hi guys!!!! 

I've been in a bit of a hiatus from blogging. Sometimes life tends to throw us some curve balls and some are larger than others. Just because life gets in the way of what we love to do, doesn't mean we should stop doing what makes us happy. (No, I did not find that in a fortune cookie, I'm just that cliché) 

With that being said, I'm back in full force, doing what I love. 

I can't help that I love fashion, music, adventures and writing about my day to day life. Sharing these posts with you guys makes me accountable and really really happy. 

I recently reconnected with an old friend and he recently said, "It's crazy how much motivation you find in yourself during the darkest point in your life." I couldn't agree more and I think that sparked this rekindled love with blogging.

So ladies and gentlemen, get ready to read about my life. My crazy, quarter life crisis, hectic, funny, fashion filled, music obsessed, foodie loving, spontaneous, filled life. 

Enjoy! 

Xoxo, 

Kastania Victoria 

White leather vest: thrifted // Dress: Kohl's // Shoes: Forever 21 

Photography by Logan Leal 

The Black Keys come to Oakland

The Black Keys 

"You'll be on my mind

Don't give yourself away

To the weight of love". 

When I think of rock and roll music, I think of guys strumming their guitars and banging on the drums in a garage dreaming of one day making it big. Please meet Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney or better known as; The Black Keys. The dynamic duo became friends at a young age and found a love for music in their pastime. They started their humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio and both decided to drop out of college and pursue their dreams of making a career in the music industry. 

The two have been known as 'The Black Keys' since 2001 and found their claim to fame in 2010 with the album, Brothers. The duo gained a large underground fan base from the start through  touring at clubs and music festival appearances. The album; 'Brothers' also won 3 Grammy Awards. In 2011, the duo started their arena tour and also landed a number 2 spot on the Billboard's top 100 hits. 

I came across The Black Keys during a very intense family game of Guitar Hero. The easiest song was "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys. Later, I grabbed their album and immediately fell in love with the indie rock band. The upbeat tempo of their music has a positively contagious feeling that no one in the audience can deny. 

I was lucky enough to attend the concert and they absolutely blew my mind. The set changed every three songs and it seemed to change the vibe in the arena each time. Another great performance by 'The Black Keys' and I look forward to the future of their music. 

Resources:

breakonacloud.com

http://www.theblackkeys.com/giveaway

b-sides.tv 

RIP Oscar de la Renta

Fashion icon Oscar de la Renta will always remain a legend

 

 

This week, the world lost a legendary man, Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014)

Oscar de la Renta, born Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo was first trained by designers
Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. His works became internationally known during the 1960's as being one of the designers to style Jacqueline Kennedy. In 2006, the designer diversified his portfolio and took on bridal wear. The designer told many sources that his goal was to make woman look and feel beautiful in everyday. His talent and unique taste has transformed the fashion world and will always be remembered.








Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_de_la_Renta 
http://thisbluemarble.com/showthread.php?p=478547 
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/living/oscar-de-la-renta-death/index.html 
http://www.glamour.com/lipstick/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2013/02/a-tie-dye-nail-art-how-to-insp

4 ways to rock that leather skirt

How to rock that leather skirt

So you just bought a leather skirt because you saw some Kardashian wearing it in your InStyle magazine. Now you've probably been looking at it in your closet with the tags still on and have no idea how to wear it. Well luckily for you, I came up with some real ways to rock that leather skirt!

 

 

At the office:

During the day:

Date night:

Cocktails & Dancing: 

 

I feel it on my skin, warming up my mind. Whoa let it shine

 

Hat: Forever 21

Camera crop top: Brandy Melville

Sweater: H&M

Jeans: Joe's 

Leopard belt: Forever 21

Snake ring: Charlotte Russe  

Booties: Boutique

Bracelets: Alex & Ani

Sunglasses: Ray Bans 

 

Peplum & Pink

 "Style is a way to say who you are  

without having to speak." 

- Rachel Zoe

 

 

BeyondCali Photography by Joey Bianculli 

 

 Peplum watercolor top: H&M

Pleated chiffon maxi shirt: Ross

Wedges:  A'gaci

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Bracelet: H&M 

I found this amazing peplum top at H&M a few months back and wasn't sure what to wear it with. Like most of my outfits, I tucked in the flared out bottom of the shirt into my long maxi skirt to look like a dress instead of two pieces. I still love the top by itself but thought it would coordinate with my pastel pink skirt just in time for spring. In Northern California, it's hard to tell what the weather will be like any time of the year and if you live here, or have ever visited, you know it's better to just layer, layer, layer! This outfit is perfect for by itself or for layering a jean jacket, a light colored leather jacket or even a large cardigan on top. Hope this outfit creates some inspiration in your own closet!  

 

 

XOXO,

 

Kastania