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Why hellooo, lovelies! Fancy seeing you here.<\/p>\n

PLASTER<\/a><\/em>‘s July 2010 issue has just come out, and it’s quite rad. I may be biased because I so happen to be their fashion editorial intern (check it out, that would be my name in the masthead!), but that aside, take one look at their cover and you know<\/em> it’s some fantastic ish. Magenta lips and gray smoky eyes are revolutionary for summer. Mmmhm<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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{ the July 2010 cover & masthead }<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I had first gushed about up-and-coming New York designer Kimberly Taylor<\/a> here<\/a><\/em>, then on PLASTER’s blog<\/a>. It’s unnecessary for me to recapitulate every reason why I love her collections and why every chic woman needs more than a few hangers full of Kimberly Taylor; I’m well aware of my inability to briefly summarize as I do manage to get carrie<\/em>d way. Every time. Long story short: it was an honor and privilege to have been given the chance to interview KT herself<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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I thoroughly enjoyed [trying] to come up with questions for the interview, but loved even more being able to read KT’s answers. P<\/a>ages 45 to 46, darlings<\/a>. It’s evident, through her blog (bookmark it, s’il vous pla\u00eet<\/em>, and not just because I already have) and her designs that she’s an incredibly chic woman. This interview only solidified that, and to top it off, she’s so sweet.<\/p>\n

The Interview: T<\/em>aylor Made<\/em><\/h1>\n

 <\/p>\n

What is your design philosophy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less is more.<\/p>\n

Do you have a particular inspiration and\/or muse?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m particularly inspired by New York City – you can never look too sleek here. Even when I travel I feel like its evident that I\u2019m from New York.<\/p>\n

Can you describe the woman you have in mind as you design?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She\u2019s very busy. She\u2019s no nonsense or frills. She\u2019s cutting edge. And she isn\u2019t trying too hard.<\/p>\n

Who is your dream [celebrity] client?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victoria Beckham.<\/p>\n

What do you consider to be your best quality?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That I\u2019m a dreamer.<\/p>\n

Your worst quality?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Too trusting. I really try to see the good in people.<\/p>\n

What is the one thing you can\u2019t live without?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My purse. It\u2019s pretty much my lifeline – it has everything I would need in any given scenario.<\/p>\n

Name your every-woman-must-have, classic piece.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A little black cocktail dress. It\u2019s clich\u00e9 for a reason – It can take you anywhere. I’ve been living in our Sasha dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in your bag right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keys, Blackberry, 4 lipsticks , wallet,\u00a0 fabric swatches for Resort 2011, vintage clip – on earrings in case I go out tonight, a magazine page I secretly ripped out at the nail salon, a pen, a random piece of fashion tape, a lollipop (emergency sugar rush), a bobby pin, and Altoids.<\/p>\n

What are you wearing right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Black Amy trousers from my collection, rolled up at the bottom, a navy and white striped t-shirt, 6″\u00a0 black patent leather and gold t-strap heels, a leather jacket.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your guilty pleasure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diet Coke, reality TV and all things Louboutin.<\/p>\n

Who is your celebrity crush?<\/strong><\/p>\n

James Franco<\/p>\n

What is your no-fail item (not just limited to fashion\/beauty!) that makes you feel fabulous even at your worst?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shoes, they always fit!<\/p>\n

Who is your favorite designer besides yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicolas Ghesquiere<\/p>\n

Describe your personal signature look.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My signature look definitely consists of black and white. Black jeans, white tee and a blazer or leather jacket. I wear my hair slicked back in a ponytail a lot \u2013 most people know that about me.<\/p>\n

Describe the most embarrassing outfit you\u2019ve ever worn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to tell. I\u2019m pretty sure it involved sequins though.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite trend at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menswear! Its so chic when done right.<\/p>\n

What is the worst trend of all time?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Babydoll dresses. There was a point where you couldn\u2019t find anything body-conscious in the Continental US.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite\/signature perfume or scent?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trish McEvoy #9 Blackberry Vanilla Musk.<\/p>\n

Where is your favorite place to go out in New York?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jane Hotel.<\/p>\n

Can you describe your favorite outfit for a night-out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anything black. This is New York!<\/p>\n

What was your first splurge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A baby pink Chanel wallet on a chain. I worked an entire summer to pay for it and quit the day I bought it. I still have it.<\/p>\n

Who is on your playlist right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passion Pitt, Lady Gaga, Phoenix, Rihanna, Rod Stewart, and Jay-Z<\/p>\n

Always\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

…follow your heart.<\/p>\n

Never\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

…kiss and tell!<\/p>\n

.\u00a0 \u00a0.\u00a0 \u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wait. Did I mention that both KT<\/a> & her PR exec. Marina<\/a> are \u00a0s t u n n i n g ? Oh, just did.<\/p>\n

Kimberly Taylor<\/em> | www.kimbertaylor.com<\/a><\/p>\n

KT’s faaabulous<\/span> blog<\/em> | www.kimberlytaylorblog.com<\/a><\/p>\n

KT’s Twitter (which is equally fab)<\/em> | www.twitter.com\/KIMBERLYTAYLOR1<\/a><\/p>\n

Marina’s Twitter<\/em> | www.twitter.com\/MarinaKhoroch<\/a><\/p>\n

bisous,<\/p>\n

La C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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