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Peplums, A Recession Indicator

13 May 2025 • Kimberly

thelinebyk althea cream halter peplum top

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

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

Moodboard: 2024 Aesthetic

1 January 2024 • Kimberly

moodboard 2024 aesthetic

(ph credits: @thelinebyk; Tumblr; Tracee Ellis Ross for @hommegirls, shot by Kansai Yamamoto; @stacey_nishimoto) .   .   . xx ... Read More

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