Kate Bosworth for Topshop

 

 

 

 

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Big news! Kate Bosworth is unleashing a collection for Topshop. A 16-piece lineup filled with flannel shirts, shredded cutouts, crop tees, and flowy skirts with prices ranging from $15-$450. "Our intent was to create fresh, wearable, and effortless festival pieces," said Kate Bosworth on her collaboration with Topshop. This festival inspired line is perfect for Coachella lovers and pretty much anyone since it's so versatile. As a California girl myself, I can totally see wearing these pieces any day of the year.

 

Did you know? Kate Bosworth was so excited about her Topshop line (including this fabulous laser cut suit) that she even started wearing part of her collection at this past Coachella. Now that is designer love!

 

What do you think? Are you liking this festival style? I'm really into detailed shorts and long skirts right now so kind of excited to check out the entire Kate Bosworth x Topshop collection once it releases this summer. Yes, this summer!

 

Can't wait to go shopping again (thanks Kate for giving me another excuse).

 

 

Sending love & hugs,

kimberly

-xoxo-

 

Instagram / Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

  

FEATURED ON: LA Fashion Council x ASOS Marketplace [Le Shoppe]

Alana Hale "Elizabeth" one sleeve dress

Alana Hale "Madonna" thigh slit gown

Kristen Dorsey Designs black handmade jewelry

Kristen Dorsey Designs silver handmade jewelry



ISM Mode "Valerie" tank dress

Jenny Dayco gold handmade jewelry 

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Have you heard? LA Fashion Council's third season of Le Shoppe is now up on ASOS Marketplace with pieces modeled by yours truly and other blogger fashionistas! Above are photos from some of the amazingly talented #madeinLA brands we got to wear including 8000Nerves, Alana Hale, Gypsy Junkies, ISM Mode, Jenny Dayco, Kristen Dorsey Designs, Linden, Odylyne, and Soldat Tailoring. Seriously though, every piece I wore was an absolute gem. Those Alana Hale dresses were beyond divine and perfect for those ultra glam nights out on the town. When I first saw Kristen Dorsey Designs jewelry, I immediately fell in love with the intricate details and was pretty excited to be wearing them. ISM Mode's line had such a cool, relaxed feel that was comfortable yet also stylish. One of my favorite jewelry brands is Jenny Dayco - her stuff is just so unique, fun, and can be worn with anything!

Big hugs & shoutouts to my fellow fashion bloggers looking super fab in locally-made LA brands!

Zoe ~ 8000Nerves / Annette ~ Linden / Kelly ~ Soldat Tailoring / Kiara ~ Gypsy Junkies / Chanelle ~ Odylyne

Alright, can't stand it and want to add these hot LA designer styles to your closet? Okay, I won't stop you. Go ahead and shop their pieces and more here. Happy shopping!

Sending love & hugs,
kimberly
-xoxo

Instagram / Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

P.S. Check out the LAFC x ASOS announcement on RackedLA here. How cool is that? Thanks RackedLA for the mention! :)

A Wedding with Vera Wang

Exactly one month ago today, my good friend Alex got married to her high school sweetheart Johnny and it was absolutely beautiful! 

From the church to the reception, there was so much love in the air that you knew you were in the presence of two very happy couple destined to be together. (Kudos to my sisteroo Kaf for capturing this moment!)

To celebrate this special occasion, I wanted to wear a dress that reminded me of weddings and who else would be an expert on wedding dresses but Miss Vera Wang right? When I saw this asymetrical Vera Wang gown in my favorite color and tried it on, it fit p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-y. Hey, when a sign is a sign, I take it. This Vera Wang dress was meant-to-be worn so I snagged it up right away! As my shopping buddy Jude said, "C'mon it's freaking Vera Wang!"

My handsome date for the night aka "the bf." My little sisteroo Sus caught the flower bouquet and threw it at me. Umm I think she's trying to hint at something. ;)

It is funny though, as we're all getting older, my girlfriends and I keep looking around to see who's next. I think we're at that stage. That wedding stage where everyone will start to get married. haha Not me though - at least not yet (I still have another year of grad school). Until then, I'll enjoy attending weddings.

Outfit Details of what I wore: Vera Wang dress, Sole Society heels (not shown), Ted Baker bangle, lucite triangle ring, gold bow ring, gifted statement necklace from the bf, and a hot shade of NYC pink lipstick (from GUESS event here)

Congratulations Alex + Johnny and happy 1 month of marriage! Wishing you two the best as you grow old together!

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"Love is...two people sharing one heart" (stolen from the newspaper clippings that my papabear collects - yes, isn't he so cute?)

 

Sending love & hugs,

kimberly

-xoxo-

Instagram / Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

According to Kimberly x Penelope's Vintage (part 1)

Wearing:

Penelope's Vintage skirt / coat / sunnies / necklace

Forever21 black tank

Charlotte Russe / Papers & Peonies rings

Vince Camuto heels

My hat goes off to those who are experts at going out and finding rare vintage beauties. I, for one, have learned that I am just not good at that. Lucky for me, though, I am good at online shopping and with the internet, we have access to shop vintage finds at the touch of our fingertips. Makes it so much easier to buy vintage pieces without having to do all the hard work (thanks vintage shop owners!).

Speaking of vintage fashion, I had the awesome opportunity to do a vintage styling collaboration with Chanelle, owner of Penelope's Vintage! On a nice sunny afternoon, I met with the lovely Chanelle and got to pick out pieces from her vintage store, Penelope's Vintage. Above is the first of three looks I styled for this fun collaboration. 

 

OUTFIT #1 - BUSINESS CHIC
red coat
black velvet skirt
statement necklace
circle sunglasses

Randomly (and fun fact), I was drawn to the leopard detailing on the coat collar and buttons so the outfit revolved around that. Next came the soft velvety skirt which made me think of an office party look. As always, having a good statement necklace can totally complete an outfit and this necklace is a perfect example! My outfit was mostly solid (except for the leopard trimmings) and could have been pretty plain but the statement really changed it up and made it more fancy. Me loves. Plus, how cute are these circle sunnies? Doesn't it remind you of That 70's Show? It kind of has that retro/cool/laid back feel which was exactly my mood that day. And there you have it, a business chic look created from vintage, one-of-a-kind pieces!

Are you craving to add some vintage fashion to your closet? Then check out the Penelope's Vintage store here. Happy shopping and stay tuned for my next 2 looks I styled! ;)


Sending love & hugs,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram / Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

P.S. Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! I visited my Mother at the cemetery as per tradition and spent the rest of the day with family. 'Twas a perfect Sunday funday.

MAGIC Market Week: FN Platform + Kristin Cavallari Shoe Line

During MAGIC Market Week, there was a whole HUGE section of the Las Vegas Convention Center dedicated solely to footwear. Otherwise known as FN Platform, it was a shoe lover's dream to be surrounded with hallways upon hallways of beautiful not-yet-to-be-released shoes. These Sam Edelman sandals, for example, caught my eyes right away when I first saw them and I love how they come in so many fun colors! I can so see the yellows ones brightening up casual outfits, can't you?

If you read about my Sourcing Trendforecast about shoes (here), then you'd know that snakeprint is very popular this season. And Kelsi Dagger does not disappoint by adding them to these super cute chunky heels!

Barely-there "Allie" sandals by Sam Edelman - swoon! Everyone should invest in some barely-there sandals, it makes your legs look so much longer and who wouldn't love that?!?

Cap-toed pointy "Daz Ey" heels by Luichiny? Yes, please. In fact, I was instantly in love with these that I got a pair of the black ones (yup, guilty shoe-lover here).

More Luichiny goodness that I could have just stayed there and drooled over every pair. Oh wait, I think I did do that. *sigh, take me back*

Another favorite shoe brand of mine: Pour la Victoire. Again, I am currently obsessed with snakeprint patterns as seen here on the "Veronica" heel. Something about them gives it an unexpected edge and can totally make a simple outfit pop!

Even Kristen Cavallari made a guest appearance for her shoe collab with Chinese Laundry. Of course, me & my fellow MAGIC blogger Mauricio from Trou Noir couldn't resist taking a picture with her. ;) See Kristen Cavallari's shoe collection here.

Although I didn't have enough time to check out more of my favorite shoe brands (was in serious shoe heaven here), MAGIC did have FN Platform Influencers who did. For my fellow shoe-obsessed lovers wanting more, check out the FN Platform blog for all the shoe updates and what the MAGIC Influencers were up to!

Sending love & hugs,

kimberly

-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

P.S. Click here for my MAGIC outfit details.

{This is a sponsored post as per my Digital Influencer contract with Sourcing at MAGIC. Check out the #RoadtoMAGIC page to see all the Official MAGIC Bloggers here.}