Beauty: The BKR Paris Water Balm Joins The BKR Family

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San Francisco lifestyle blogger KatWalkSF shares her BKR spiked glass water bottle and BKR Paris water balm.

“Drinking water is the most important part of your beauty regimen,” BKR founders Tal Winter and Kate Cutler.

I had a chance to sit down with the duo (best friends since law school) at their San Francisco headquarters last week to learn all about BKR and their entry into the beauty industry with the BKR Paris Water Balm. The BKR founders set out to create a beautiful alternative to plastic bottles that would make staying hydrated more enjoyable. The result: sleek, celeb-favorite glass bottles wrapped in soft silicone in a rainbow of runway-inspired hues – I went with the Spiked Tutu 16 oz style.

I’ve always known it was important to drink water throughout the day, but there was one soundbite from my conversation with the founders of BKR that really stood out for me. Tal shared that she used to always keep a case of plastic bottled water in the trunk of her car. This sounded normal to me, in fact, I had a case of Trader Joe’s water in my trunk at that very moment. But once she started breaking down just how disgusting it was to have a case of water in plastic in your hot trunk all day I was sold on actually using the case of reusable water bottles I have collecting dust underneath my kitchen sink. We all have reusable water bottles and bags scattered around our homes and cars, right? But do you actually use them? My mother is the only person I know who uses her reusable bags EVERY time she goes to the store!

Ok! So now we’ve established that these water bottles are stunning and that the case of plastic water bottles in my drunk HAD to go. But what about the beauty element? Where are we going with this?

Well, just when you thought you’ve seen it all the ladies of BKR blew my mind when they introduced me BKRto the BKR Paris Water Balm. What is it? It is an ultra-hydrating glossy lip treatment made from a proprietary complex of rose, algae, and essential biolipids with a natural French rose scent – AKA a that attaches to your BKR bottle. It is vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and formulated without gluten. BKR also created an innovative cap designed to connect the Water Balm to the BKR bottle. The balm itself is easily removable, so you can slip it into a bag whenever your BKR isn’t with you – which is never, but a nice option.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

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San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

KatWalkSF and Two Peas in a Prada in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging with their BKR water bottle and BKR Paris Water Balm.

Yes, I’ve managed to tote my BKR Paris Water Balm + Bottle all around town. From SoulCylce to running errands in my hood to lounging around the Marin Country Mart with Ashley (in matching Outdoor Voices looks) – the BKR bottle has proven to be a worthy investment for my lifestyle and it seriously upped my beauty regime.

KatWalkSF in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging and Frances Valentine cardigan.

KatWalkSF and Two Peas in a Prada in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging

Check out more athleisure looks here + here.

October Top Sellers

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October Top Sellers1. WAYF, Gerry Front-Slit Knit Dress | currently on sale for $29.99 | I own it in a medium

2. OLAPLEX, Holiday Hair Fix Set | more on my love affair with OLAPLEX here | this set is $58 ($84 value)

3. Uniqlo, Ultra Light Down Hooded Coat | my FAVORITE coat | $20 off select sizes

4. Red Dress Boutique, Someplace New Ivory And Rose Multi Dress | this dress is SO fun! it has a ton of movement and won’t break the bank.

5. EXPRESS, Plaid Knit Car Coat

6. MANGO, Unstructured Wool-Blend Coat | 30% off

7. Le Specs, Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses | these classic sunglasses won’t break the bank and Meghan Markle loves to rock them

8. SHEIN, Joyfunear Bow Front Layered Mesh Tube Dress | wear it to a formal event or style it as a loofah for Halloween

9. BAUBLEBAR, Athena Pendant Necklace | 15% OFF with the code: HOLIDAY15

10. Privé Revaux, The Victoria | these look good on everyone and are $39.95 | 25% off with the code: PRFRIEND

October Top Sellers

Tie-Dye SZN: The Best Pieces to Buy

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF on the beach wearing the POLO RALPH LAUREN Big Fit Tie-Dye Shirt on a lounge chair with a missoni towel, Tie-Dye SZN

Outside Lands is over, but my summer of love vibes are still going strong and I am tie-dye obsessed.

While tie-dye is typically associated with hippies and the Grateful Dead, it just so happens to be one of fashion’s current obsessions. After turning up on a number of runways for spring 2019, as well as a few for fall 2019, this trend is here to stay and I AM HERE FOR IT.

Despite what you might think about tie-dye, it’s actually quite versatile, since it comes in a number of color combinations, patterns, and intensities. If you’re more of a “dip your toes into a trend” type of person, I’d say the easiest way to pull off tie-dye is to start with smaller items like socks, shoes or a T-shirt, while keeping everything else pretty basic. A tie-dye T-shirt can easily pair with jeans, trousers or a skirt. You can also go for the reverse, pairing tie-dye bottoms ― one notch bolder than a T-shirt ― with something simple on top.

Blonde fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing the tie-dye Palermo Blazer by Lioness

Tie-Dye SZN sweatsuits

I can NOT get enough of this trend and the easiest and way to add a little tie-dye into your wardrobe is in your loungewear. I love a matching set, but if that is too much of a statement for you snag one tie-dye piece and style it with a neutral.

KatWalkSF wearing the ASOS DESIGN trapeze maxi dress in black tie dye print

Tie-Dye SZN dresses + skirts

KatWalkSF at NYFW wearing the Lioness Tie Dye Palermo Blazer

Tie-Dye SZN for Dogs

 

KatWalkSF wearing the Monki tie dye classic hoodie and skirt in gray.

Tie-dye classic hoodie + skirt in gray

SHOP |Tie-Dye SZN | The Best Pieces to Buy

More from this trend here.

This Crossbody Phone Case Changed My Life

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Wayf Gerry Front-Slit Knit Dress starting at $15.98 | up to 30% off sitewide at Bandolier

I can’t even begin to count the minutes of my life I’ve wasted digging around my bag for my phone, firing up the Find My Phone app on a friend’s phone or simply searching high and low for my iPhone.

Hours? Days?

Well, my friends, those days are over! Let me introduce you to my favorite new accessory that has FINALLY put an end to my five-year streak of losing my iPhone at the Outside Lands music festival -> The Bandolier Crossbody Phone Case. This phone case is a life-changer. It’s a phone case, it’s a bag and it is the key to NOT losing your phone in ANY situation. From the airport to the grocery store to music festivals this phone case is always across my body and never missing!

Check out all my favorite tech accessories here.

KatWalkSF wearing the DIFF Carson sunglasses.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF holding the Bandolier Sarah Studded Leather iPhone Crossbody

KatWalkSF, Kat Ensign wearing the Gerry Slit Front Rib Knit Dress by WAYF.

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Bandolier Sarah Studded Leather iPhone Crossbody

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This multifunctional crossbody phone case is chicer than any of my old plastic or silicone cases that break and fade in what seems like no time at all. It holds my phone tightly, and its removable crossbody strap lets me carry it around as I would a purse! My phone hangs safely at my side so I can easily reach down and swing it up to my face when I need to answer a text, make a call or take a selfie.

The crossbody strap is not only removable, but it’s adjustable too! No need to worry about height, as you can customize the length to fit just right. This is also very useful when I want to layer bags, so I can keep my phone up and above everything else.

This case leaves the camera lens of the phone exposed (thank god), so I don’t have to deal with taking it out of the case (and probably dropping it) every time I want to snap a photo…which is pretty often. No more “missing that perfect shot” because I can’t access my phone camera quickly enough! Even better? This stylish case will be in every mirror selfie I take (every time I exit my building).

Yes, it is on the pricey side but the quality is there and frankly, you earn back the time you would be spending searching for your phone! #TrustMe

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF holding the Bandolier Sarah Studded Leather iPhone Crossbody

September Top Sellers | The Senreve Mini Maestra Satchel

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF holding the Senreve Mini Maestra Satchel in ice.September Top Sellers

1. Senreve, Mini Maestra Satchel | I absolutely adore this bag and I am so glad that you guys do too. I sometimes hold back from posting pieces with a higher price point, but clearly, 16 of you loved this bag and bought it! The mini maestra satchel is truly something special. It features 7 interior compartments including a padded sleeve, while the central compartment fits up to a 10.5” tablet. Best of all, this convertible handbag can be worn four ways: as a backpack, crossbody, satchel or tote! | Use my code: KATWALKSF for a FREE Bracelet Pouch (a $125/$195 value)

2. Stuart Weitzman, NearlyNude Ankle Strap Sandal | I own them in a size 8, my normal size and wear them to ALMOST every wedding! The puppies are COMFY AF.

3. 1. STATE, Leopard Muse Patch Pocket Shirt Dress | This dress is so easy! | Dress it up or down -> wear it during the summer with sandals and into fall with booties | I have it in a size medium.

4. Lioness, Tie-Dye Palermo Blazer | This was a favorite during fashion week in New York | Check out all my tie-dye picks on this blog post | I have it in a size medium.

5. DIFF, Carson 53mm Polarized Square Sunglasses | These are easy affordable black sunglasses my friends | Check out all my sunglasses here.

6. M. Gemi, The Palestra Minimo | These are my FAVORITE sneakers. I wear them nearly every day and they are on sale for $165 vs $198 AND my code: KAT60 gets you $60 off your first purchase! Do the math -> Get the sneakers.

7. ASOS, Sheer Organza Short Sleeve Top with Stitch Detail | This top keeps selling out, but it comes back so keep checking. See it styled as a full look here | I ordered a size 10.

8. Dr. Martens, 1460 8-Eye Boot | I actually still haven’t received these boots yet, I only shared them on my stories -> And they are an extra 20% off today with the code: FALL19 | I ordered them in a size 8 (my normal size).

9. WAYF, Hampshire Handkerchief Dress | This dress is down to $34.50! I have it in a medium -> snag it before it sells out | More from WAYF here.

10. BLANKNYC, The Essentials Faux-Leather Moto Jacket | Just got this in from Nordstrom. I have it in a medium.