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The Houdini Estate

22 May 2024 • Kimberly

bioderma houdini estate event may 2024 1

Over a decade ago I was squirreling away bottles of Bioderma in my carry-on after my first trip to a proper French pharmacy. Now, here I am: wandering the grounds of The Houdini Estate for Bioderma's first-ever U.S. event, celebrating the magic of micellar water and its next generation of new ... Read More

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Savoring Spring

20 May 2024 • Kimberly

black sesame + strawberry whipped cream pastry republique

A list to savor, and cement, this short spring. Plush bathrobes Silk robes Truffle fries Lillet blanc Jacarandas in bloom A long night out A quiet night in Early dinners (which wouldn't make sense anywhere else but L.A.) Peonies everywhere—Trader Joe's, little flower ... Read More

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The Return of the Peplum Top

10 May 2024 • Kimberly

the line by k uwe black bubble top + anissa kermiche love handles vase + tiffany elsa peretti vintage bean perfumme necklaces

My god, Karla Deras understands women. This sweet little top—almost too darling, and not to mention utterly singular in silhouette compared to everything else in my closet—has been a favorite for a while now. Turns out, I do crave a little romance (in my wardrobe) and can wear something that isn't a ... Read More

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