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Five Things (7.17.26)

17 July 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

the row 90s beige crossbody + tan hello kitty leopard japan bag charm + vintage asian cabinet

1. The heatwave has reached L.A., which means I only have a short window to run errands before the UV index peaks at solar noon. And while I couldn't be happier as a homebody (but also because it means prolonging the lifespan of my favorite sunscreens), I haven't been able to focus on my usual ... Read More

Five Things (7.3.26)

3 July 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

book - mrs. kleofas' rooster by gyula krúdy

1. June came and went, then the sun returned to usher in July. There's romance in the gloom, but only in small doses. (Consecutive weeks of grey, in summer, don't suit my temperament.) But perhaps it was necessary; as much as I was plagued by insomnia this month, June was also a time of deep rest. I ... Read More

Five Things (6.19.26)

19 June 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

byredo x lauren halsey sister dreamer perfumer + david kordansky neon orange ombre art book

1. I'm not sure if it's just me (someone who's hypersensitive to shifts in the social paradigm), but any perceived potential for progress—however performative—seems to have scuttled a few inches backward. One too many companies have replaced their Juneteenth acknowledgements with some version of "in ... Read More

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