abstract florals

Shoshanna romper $350

See by Chloe $485

Kimchi $58

Diane von Furstenberg “Liz” cover-up $295

Diane von Furstenberg $180

Shoshanna $99

It seems as though these floral prints are channeling pop art’s Andy Warhol “Flowers” (1964-1970):

It’s redundant to say, floral prints are big for spring, because they show up every year around this time.  But, I am diggin [...]

art history 101

Givenchy | Trois Danseuses a la Classe de Danse by Edgar Degas (1890-1900)

Alexander McQueen | At the Moulin Rouge by Toulouse Lautrec (1892-1895)

Balenciaga, Dodger Costumes | The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (1907-1908)

Ralph Lauren Swimwear | “Oh, Jeff.. I Love You, Too.. But…” by Roy Lichtenstein (1964)

Stephanie Seymour | Liz by Andy Warhol (1964)

Eres | Pink [...]

Braids

I love braids! It’s so hard to do yourself, especially with super straight asian hair. I’m absolutely adoring the braided headband! Oh…if only I could just learn how to do that. Whenever I try to braid my own hair, it always slips out. If you have any recommendations, please let me know…  

New York Dolls

Scans from TFS, Vogue Nippon April 2009
I love this Terry Richardson editorial- it’s so provocative!!

Model style: Back in Black

Pictures from TFS, Gisele Feb 2009
Models can pull off anything, but it seems like they gravitate to wearing all black like many of us.  Wearing all black is so easy, chic, and never goes out of style.  I’m diggin all these looks minus the model in the velour hoodie.  Let’s give her some credit, at [...]

Mirror/Dash

I’m excited to hear that Kim Gordon bassist/vocalist of Sonic Youth (one of my favorite bands ever) has teamed up with Urban Outfitters to create a line that is easy-chic for any indie rock babe.  The label’s name, Mirror/Dash, comes from Gordon’s experimental duo with hubby, Thurston Moore.  You can’t go wrong with [...]

stud muffin

Wearing: James Perse pocket tank, DIY studded skirt, Bakers shoes
My boyfriend took these photos on his iPhone before we were going out a couple weeks ago.  He also taught me how to use Photoshop recently and pictured above are my photoshop skillz.  It’s rudimentary, but I am really excited to become a professional [...]

Hearts

Happy Valentine’s Day!
 

Jewelry to rock

Jewelry to rock…but not altogether.  Wow, I want these badly!  Especially the YSL cobra ring.  Please be mine?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can find all of these at Saks Fifth Avenue!
xoxo, Kim

Hello Kitty + M.A.C = <3<3<3

A ridiculously cute fashion muse and a fashion-forward cosmetic giant have collaborated to create the cutest big-girl make-up ever!  There’s been much anticipation over this collection and it’s finally coming to retailers next week (feb. 12) just in time for Valentine’s Day.  So, even if there’s no beau or no present-purchasing beau in your life, [...]