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Peplums, A Recession Indicator

13 May 2025 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

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I never quite got into the peplum in the 2010s, but give a woman a decade to digest the shape and eventually, she might open up to the idea of a new silhouette. There were a few reasons why I never participated in the trend—the main being that in my twenties, my style largely centered around the ... Read More

Take Your Chances

5 May 2025 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

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I was lucky to have been invited to preview the Chanel Chance Eau Splendide pop-up at The Grove recently, which, if you're local or so happen to be visiting L.A., is worth a peek if just to discover the full collection of candied pastel perfumes. I never wore Chanel Chance, admittedly (having jumped ... Read More

Five Things (1.24.25)

24 January 2025 • Kimberly • 2 Comments

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1. I've journaled fairly consistently since childhood, but as of late, this ritual has become more of a cathartic practice rather than a point of pleasure. I'm unsure what to make of this shift just yet, but documenting feels precious. Necessary, even, because it seems to be the only thing that ... Read More

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