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Five Things (2.20.26)

20 February 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

chanel vintage denim perfume embroidered blue flap bag

1. This conversation between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, facilitated by Robin Givhan, has been reassuring in that my instinct to remain small—an attempt to combat capitalism's chokehold—is the right move. The two greats address the current state of fashion and creativity sans pretense and instead, ... Read More

Five Things (2.13.26)

13 February 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

llems obsession perfume

1. February came softly, quietly even, noticeable only by the occasional cold spell here in L.A. I've never quite felt aligned with January first being a new beginning—it was always too cold, too stark, too harsh for even a symbolic renewal—and instead, have come to consider February my new year. ... Read More

Five Things (11.14.25)

14 November 2025 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

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It's been a while, so I'm avoiding the awkward post-interlude pre-requisite explanations with a list of Five Things instead. 1. I'm reading again. Only in short spurts, unfortunately, but something is better than nothing. I've become too accustomed, too comfortable with resorting to bursts of ... Read More

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