Chrysanthemum

I was very sad to hear that Prince died earlier this week at only 57.  Like Bowie, I've always found Prince to be a rock legend and certainly a fashion icon. Although he was only 5'2'', great things come in small packages! Prince was someone who challenged gender roles and didn't conform to any of them really.  He lead a revolution in the steps of Bowie of questioning gender roles and being a beacon of hope for others with similar struggles. His music changed the face of rock and brought on new ideas sounds and a whole lot of funk.  Being as young as he was at his untimely death, I can only imagine what he could have done with more time.  Myself and many others around the world are saddened by his death but he has left a mark on the world of music and fashion, hopefully inspiring generations to come.

Was feelin' cute when I got home from work the other day and decided to take a few pictures. Outfit: Dress: H&M- OnSale! ; Tights: Target- Similar ; Boots: Marshalls- Similar Work has been pretty crazy lately so the fact that I was even up to taking my own pictures was a miracle! Right now at work, I'm working on Cruise 2017 swim.  It seems very far away, but we need to have everything done and photographed by the end of August! It's weird how fashion works sometimes. Since we've been so busy we haven't had a chance to do our bi-weekly trip to NYC for print shopping. My design team and I are now responsible for all swimwear brands at FullBeauty Brands (Woman Within, Roamans, Jessica London) and our own lines at Swimsuitsforall (Aquabelle, Beachbelle, Shore Club, Tropiculture, Swim Sexy) It's a lot of businesses to design for!  Each business is one of a kind and there are a lot of specific types of women we design for. The ag...

If you have the chance today, stop by Do The Hot Pants to read #MyBodyStory . " #MyBodyStory is a weekly series of reader submitted pieces about what it’s like to live in your body. If you have a story to share, please email : Story@ DoTheHotpants.com  Remember, every body has a story." Well put by Dana, the Hot Pants herself. It was completely terrifying knowing that I'd be opening up to a larger audience than I'm use to on here but please if you have a moment read my story and all the other stories that people have bravely shared on her blog . Just because you're small, doesn't mean you always feel like it! Stay strong and style on, friends~ -Kristina

I took a chance this week and booked my trip to Iceland!  I've been wanting to go to this beautiful country since I was about 16 and here I am almost 10 years later making it happen!  I've already started a pinterest board to inspire me where I should go and do.  If I have any readers who are from Iceland or have been before, please feel free to leave some suggestions! So even though my trip isn't until the beginning of October, I've already been thinking about everything.  I'm thinking about going dog sledding, visiting the Volcano, hot springs and maybe a waterfall or two!  Can't wait for the time to come.  Until then stay strong and style on, friends. -Kristina