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The Beauty of Imperfection

14 July 2011 • Kimberly

I'm not perfect. I drink my hot cocoa out of a Tinkerbell mug (my favorite, actually)—not one of a sophisticated Starbucks variety—and leave less than perfectly symmetrical lipstick stains. I prefer my [eye] makeup to be messy, smudged, and slightly haphazard because imperfection seems to exude je ... Read More

Dreaming of Preen

12 July 2011 • Kimberly

Online window-shopping is a godsend during bouts of insomnia. A bit of cruising on Shopbop resulted in becoming completely enamored with Preen, more so than I was already: Wishing I could own this entire look—both the Angelo Bustier and Serpent skirt—hair inclusive. I would even be satisfied with ... Read More

Throw a Few Bobby Pins Into Your Bag for Good Luck

11 July 2011 • Kimberly

...because you never know when you might need them to pin your hair into a haphazard rendition of Brigitte Bardot's infamous bouffant. Toss a lipstick in there too, while you're at it. There's nothing like a red lip to brighten the face. .   .   . xx ... Read More

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