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Vans– The Summer Staple!

MissKimmy — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:44:51 +0000

Summer is finally here and one of my favorite easy and lightweight footwear choices are Vans–

so many color and pattern options!!

Some on my wishlist for this summer are:

Classic look, literally goes with anything!

Perfect pop of color!

Love this sweet and feminine pattern!

More really great options can be found here.

XO Kimmy

Perfect Watches for Summer

MissKimmy — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:51:48 +0000

With Memorial Day just a few days away, the unofficial start of summer is almost upon us. Do you have your summer wardrobe ready?

This season, it’s all about bright colors; neon-hued pants, big, loud prints, and electrifying accessories.

Of course, it’s also the season of swimsuits and flip-flops, cover-ups and sun hats.

But when you’re purchasing new summer clothes and accessories, don’t neglect the most important wrist accessory of all – a watch!

Watches can instantly take your look to the next level by adding a level of polish and class or a fun and funky twist to whatever you are wearing. There are great bright watches available to coordinate with on-trend colors this season, like this fun purple Nixon pictured.

Choose from a variety of colors to make your watch pop.

Another perfectly bright watch is this adorable cherry red Appetime watch. Appetime is a Japanese brand that specializes in creating watches that brighten your mood.

As if you need another reason to be happy during the warm and sunny summer months!

If you’re looking for a timepiece that will take you from work to the beach, look for a water-resistant watch from Deep Blue watches. These fantastic diving watches, available from ShopNBC, are water resistant to several thousand feet, so they’re perfect for days at the beach or by the pool. This sleek stainless steel Deep Blue with a mother-of-pearl face is perfect with a little black dress or a bikini – the ultimate summer watch! It also provides a more subtle look to mix and match with the trendy brights of the season.

Whichever accessories you choose this summer, be sure to pick a watch that suits your personality, style, and activities. Nothing pulls an outfit together quite like the perfect watch!

Sneak Peek-My Harlem Abode!

MissKimmy — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:28:45 +0000

I moved into my new gorgeeee apartment a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it!

Still a work in progress so here are a few sneak peeks…

My new tan rug with the words of a French poem written in sage green- absolutely love this piece!

Sets the tone for my living room. (bought from Ballard Designs)

Due to lack of closet space (welcome to New York!) I got this massive armoire to hold all of my accessories!

The bottom drawer of this piece is large enough to store all my shoes, which I like to keep in their dust bags!

One of my favorite things about my new place is the high high ceilings/large windows!

These subtle zebra print curtains were the perfect match.

Bathroom details!

I started this frame collage behind my bed (hung the frames up myself, go me!).. will be adding more pieces to it over time!

A full apartment decor post with more pictures coming soon!

XO Kimmy

PS: Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to the La Victoria Outreach trip to the D.R–

leaving tomorrow morning, prayers are welcomed! xoxo

Summer 2012:Colors of Fashion are Ready to Shine

MissKimmy — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:35:41 +0000

Summer is always a season where the dress comes into its own. This year is no exception, and with wave-inspired chic to feminine drama, soft curves and organic shapes are big news.

Stella McCartney’s new collection goes for a key focus this summer: the sea. One of her most awaited designer dresses, the Crepe De Chine mini-dress, combines an aertex-lace ripple motif and a searing klein blue. The Large Diamond Walsh dress goes for a more vintage feel, with Rococo scrolls and patterned cut-outs. Holiday-fare is represented by joyful ink-blot tropical prints in t-shirt dresses and floor-length maxis. Hot cerise and azure colors dominate.

The influence of the ocean continues at Givenchy, with fish-tail hemlines and shimmering scale-like satins. The Ivory Gaze dress is a blend of chiffon and curvilinear contours, making a boldly feminine statement. The black tulle dress brings a touch of dark glamour with it’s leather detailing and rocky silhouette, and showcases the designer’s emphasis on classic monochromatic tones.

From Alexander McQueen comes fitted pencil skirts and slim silhouettes; the Mother of Pearl jersey and tank dresses follow the trendy blotched effect in a fitted, city-dress style. The designer’s flared mini-dresses echo a candy-cane fifties look that’s begging to be taken to a garden party, while ocelot prints create more unusual cocktail and maxi styles.

It’s easy to find something for every hour of the day this summer. Whether it’s shaped mini-dresses and circle skirts or floor-length evening glamour, the catwalk keeps on delivering.

La Victoria Outreach

MissKimmy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:52:56 +0000

Hi love buckets! I have some exciting news…

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My good friend Liz and I have planned a trip to the Dominican Republic at the end of May and we are so honored and excited that the Sisters at Sisters of Schoenstatt in La Victoria, DR have welcomed us to stay with them during our trip.

We hope to bring clothes, shoes, towels, sheets, and other necessities with us to help the nearby families that these Sisters work closely with.

EVERY little bit helps and can make a huge difference in their lives!

Below is a summary of some of the families we hope to visit:

In addition to the needs listed above, NONE of these families have access to soap. I don’t even need to explain how necessary that is, and that is one of the main things we hope to bring with us.

We will bring as much as we can, but more would be better =)

If anyone would like to donate, we have set up a PayPal and 100PERCENT of donations will go directly to purchasing these goods.

Paypal: LaVictoriaOutreach@gmail.com

Also, if you would prefer to donate actual goods (towels and soap are our main focus, but anything you can provide is welcomed), please email LaVictoriaOutreach@gmail.com for the best address to ship the donation to- needless to say, we will ensure it comes with us on our trip.

I’m so grateful for all of you and thank you so much for helping!

XO Kimmy