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Pink Brunch x Collabs

@LVWRENCELEE

(on IG)

I was fortunate enough to get this t-shirt sent to me by Lawrence about a week ago and I am soo obsessed. This t-shirt is so versatile to the point that I had about 7 different outfits to pick from.

Lawrence has sent me a couple of items from his collection and is so great to work with. He stays on top of everything, gives you a deadline, and updates you on every move. Sometimes, it's so hard to work with people and he has made it so easy. I have been working with him from some time now and the quality of his merch is impeccable. I hope you guys check him out because he is truly an angel.

The outfit that I ended up picking has so much detail to it... I had a blast coming up with this one. Between the colors and patterns alone, I felt like I was back.

I went to a small brunch at Mamajuana Cafe with my family for my grandmas birthday.

At Mamajuana Cafe, they have a buffet style brunch and let me tell you I think I gained about 10 pounds just looking at the food. The restaurant has hookah, drinks, lots of space to dance, a bar, DJ, and indoor as well as out door seating. We personally sat inside to not have to walk too far to get our 100th plate of food (we're lazy, I know), but walked outside after for some pictures.

The blazer I am wearing is from another fabulous company called @dejahmillena on IG. This company was a blast to work with as well. She sent me three different pieces all at once and we did a collab together which you can see on her Instagram as well as mine! (@kalynrodriguezz). I was sent a bathing suit, leather pants, and this blazer. I have a Youtube video in the works titled 3 different ways to wear this blazer and I have 2 looks already. Before I posted it I wanted to have all 3 outfits on my insta to see your reaction to each. I also wanted to know your opinion on whether you guys would like a video or just a blog post with pictures on the outfit. I have made a poll on Instagram where you can vote so right after reading this, pleaseeeee go vote!! You can also express yourself on the comments here. I am open to new ideas as well so it would be my pleasure to hear from you!

One of the outfits for the blazer is this one. You can find the first picture of the blazer on my IG.

Here are my outfit details and a few fun pics!

Told you, my plate was huge! Overall we had a really nice brunch and were able to celebrate the life of my grandma all together as a family. Super blessed. She had such a good time and got so surprised when the workers came out with the birthday banner, music, and cake. The smile on her face was priceless!

Details:

Shoes: Forever 21

Stockings: New York and Company

Top: @lvwrencelee

Blazer: @dejahmillena

Lace Under Shirt: Urban Outfitters (it's actually a dress)

Purse: A boutique in Garden State Plaza Mall named Juno

Feel free to look up these two underdog companies and let me know what you think! Do not forget to participate in the toll I just put up to let me know whether you want a Youtube video or a lookbook with just pictures!

As always I am forever thankful for you all, thank you for taking the time out to read and talk to me! I love you!

xoxo, KayStyles

3M

by kaystyles 1:04 PM

An unexpected night out turned into a blog post (and a cute insta pic).

If you are on your phone looking at these pictures, the pictures may seem like they are squished, but online, on a computer they are not. To see the pictures just click on the actual image and it will show the full, unsquished version!

So I finally have a hang of my camera again and I've been bringing it with me literally everywhere I go. In my head it's just like, you never know, you know? I've had this camera for a while now maybe like 3/4 years and I used to use it for my blog back then, but once IPhones started to take over my life, I pretty much just threw it to the side. Nevertheless, just like I told you guys that I would be back, the Camera is back too. It just makes everything look so much better.

I actually threw on this outfit super last minute and I have a thing where I hate showing my arms or just showing too much. "Huh?"... Let me explain: if my legs are out then my arms will be covered. Vis-versa. This is also why I don't really like summer because I just never know what to wear. Shorts and a little top? ugh, boringgggggggg!! Fall is coming and the little chilly nights are my fav.

Personally this outfit wasn't all that, but I had to document this night, just because I got to meet so many different people, made a few connections, and of course had my friends with me.

We went to Le Souk in NYC, which is like a home to me. Everyone that works there is like family. Every time I go I feel like I meet one extra person. Celebs come out all the time. It's normally a restaurant during the day, but at night it turns into the total opposite. Mondays and Wednesday are probably the 'IT' days for me. I know, I know.. "On a Monday? Really Kalyn?" YES!! On a Monday. It gets super packed actually, the city is just filled with people, what can I say? This Past Monday, Young M.A was there, it was what we call "lit". Great times with great people!

So now onto my outfit:

( I like the edit on this pic, don't you?)

Shoes: Aldo

Jacket: Zara

Purse: Ferragamo

Jewelry: @bylolitajewelry on IG

Top & Bottom: you can go on @thelifeofyoungash 's page on IG to purchase something similar to this set. This set is kinda of old and I can't remember the exact spot to purchase it. BUT, you know I got connects sooooo Ash has a set what I think is even better than the one I have on in a couple different colors. Check her out and let me know what you think! If you purchase from her let me know too. I love to know I can help.

I took about 50 pictures this night, but these are most clear and 'get to the point' pictures I could get a hold of. Quick an easy post which I hope you guys enjoyed. Check out those pages I tagged and comment either on here or on my IG which is @kalynrodriguezz to let me know how you guys like it.

Enjoy your week and I'll talk to you very soon! I still don't have a pattern on what days I will be posting or a time schedule, but once I get a hang of this again and set up a time to post, you guys will be notified. I promise, pinky swear!

Thank you soooo much for continuing to tune in and supporting me, you guys seriously are the sh*t!

xoxo, KayStyles

KayStyles - New & Improved

by kaystyles 2:18 PM

Oh here we are.. Once again. It's so good to finally see you back!

That is what this blog should be telling me, not me telling you. Well, hey... maybe it's actually both of us.

Nevertheless, I am BACK!!! This has taken me such a long time to get my head on straight and really realize that I actually hold so much talent.

I have sat here for weeks, months, even a whole year just telling myself that I wasn't going to make it with fashion. But what is an exact definition for: FASHION. It is what you make it. Does not have to be styling runway models in the clothes you sewed.

Downside was that even the simple posts I make on Instagram I still did not think it was enough.

BUT, with all the support I have been getting and even just the voice in my head realizing that I have made it this far, it has inspired me to come back. These past couple months have been so hard on me with finding myself again and getting back up on me feet. Throughout this time, I've noticed that no one has it fully together. Like at all.

We should be working to improve ourselves everyday. Nothing should be good enough and we should always want more. So here I am, taking a leap of faith into my passion.

For those who have been following my journey since 2013... I LOVE YOU and I AM SORRY (you had to see me at such awkward stages in my life lol)

For those who are new, feel free to wander into the life of Kalyn since she was 14 years old. Please keep all negative comments to yourself, I was a bit awkward, okay? I get it! This blog is old and I was actually going to make a brand new one, but a little birdy told me this shows improvement and frankly, birdy is not wrong. There are some pretty heartfelt moments in this blog and I am not ashamed to still have it up. You will see some of my ups and downs, embrace it and enjoy it!

Plus, it's almost Fall and what better way to start it then coming back onto my blog?!

I usually take 35774647 pictures anyways to just post one on Instagram, so here I'll be able to post maybe 7 out of the 35774647 pictures. You guys will get to see more details and get personal with me.

You can comment on here too, ask as many questions as you want. This is also going to help me with starting my Youtube back up which I know soo many people have been asking for. HEY! One step at a time though, don't judge me.

Another thing you guys should know is that my blog is... fun. It's not all about being so proper and page 7 on Vogue. This is almost like being my best friend, me sending you all the pics I just took so you can pic 2 I can post, and we sit to chit chat all day. You get me? This is a safe zone for me. Not all about fashion either. I drop albums I like, people I am inspired by, Instagrams I am in love with, makeup, sneakers, stores I shop at, experiences I have had, all of the above!

I really am so excited for this journey with you guys! This is the same Kalyn, but just an improved version. I think you'll like her.

This is to new beginnings, new friendships, new connections, networking, styling, songs I blast and can't get out my head, new adventures, and more! CHEERS!

If you guys got to look around and have any suggestions about my blog, which is my baby, PLEASE let me know. Leave a comment or fastest way to reach me is through DM on IG: which is @kalynrodriguezz for those who don't know.

Anyone who knows about website, graphic design, all of the above please reach out.

Any companies/artist/pages that would like to get featured, please reach out.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and supporting my story. It really means soo much.

xoxo, KayStyles