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Red, White & Forever Blue

4 July 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

4th of july outfit inspo - vintage jean paul gaultier red blue pattern set

Every few years, I bring out this vintage Jean Paul Gaultier set specifically on the Fourth of July, for obvious reasons. Any excuse to pull from my special reserve is a good one—and by now, I'm sure it's no surprise that I'm keen on thematic dressing. Wearing this also feels particularly apropos ... 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

Show Me Your Books

26 June 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

flower bouquet + stag book at aesop queer library

The Aesop Queer Library is one of my favorite initiatives within the beauty space—and the fact that it remains a pillar of the brand's campaign cycle is commendable, now more than ever. I was lucky enough to be invited back to preview this year's ephemeral installation (a privilege earned ... Read More

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