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Peplums, A Recession Indicator

13 May 2025 • Kimberly

thelinebyk althea cream halter peplum top

I never quite got into the peplum in the 2010s, but give a woman a decade to digest the shape and eventually, she might open up to the idea of a new silhouette. There were a few reasons why I never participated in the trend—the main being that in my twenties, my style largely centered around the ... Read More

Take Your Chances

5 May 2025 • Kimberly

1 chanel chance eau splendide vintage paris seoul pastel rainbow crochet flap bag

I was lucky to have been invited to preview the Chanel Chance Eau Splendide pop-up at The Grove recently, which, if you're local or so happen to be visiting L.A., is worth a peek if just to discover the full collection of candied pastel perfumes. I never wore Chanel Chance, admittedly (having jumped ... Read More

February Favorites

28 February 2025 • Kimberly

romantic red rose valentine's day bouquet

These were a few of my favorite things. Days of grey and rain; both L.A. and I needed the compulsory pause. The world abound with the idea of romance. Say what you will about the kitsch and cliché of Valentine's Day, but what could be sweeter than darling desserts, bouquets, and a palette of ... Read More

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