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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

A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

10 February 2025 • Kimberly

valentine's day gift guide - ysl babycat + alaia le couer heart bag

Gifts to give someone you love—including yourself—this Valentine's Day.   First Editions of Their Favorite Books Or, surprise them with a special binding of a book they don't own yet, from an author they cherish. An old boyfriend had gifted me a beautiful copy of letters from a man to ... Read More

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