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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

50 Shades of Beige

15 July 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

chanel by karl lagerfeld chevron tassel bag + beige outfit styled

The heatwave persists, so another easy ensemble it is. Even my hair is undone; I'm simply air-drying with a bit of Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to keep my fine hair from flattening. (I inherited the frizz from my mother but not her voluminous waves, to my chagrin.) Everything else was just as ... Read More

Uncharacteristically Hot

13 July 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

louis vuitton x murakami aumoniere satin white multicolor monogram bag

I’m still not sure how I feel about this outfit. One too many elements feel off: too many lines in opposition, yet not enough differentiation in texture and silhouette to make mismatched details work. But it was too hot to keep iterating, and lately, life feels too short to rethink proportions. ... Read More

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