Fun Fact: I've been an aunt since I was 9

Hello my sweets, I hope everyone's weekend went well. I didn't do much besides watch movies and redo the twists in my hair. If you haven't seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, I would highly recommend it. A super young Danny DeVito is as cute as a button and Jack Nicholson is great as usual. So here is an outfit I wore the other day to lunch with one of my besties, Sarah.

BREAKING NEWS! My niece was born last night, yay! I'm going to Illinois tomorrow to see her; she just couldn't wait until I got there, but I forgive her. Can't wait to see you Morgan :-D

Love,
Auntie Kim<3

The Look Goes As Follows:

H&M faux fur collar, skirt & trench

Gap shirt

Steve Madden shoes

UO ring

Purple Drank

title - a drink of choice for many, especially those who like the taste Robitussin

Yesterday night I went to a comedy show with my friend Jaren that raised money for Haiti. Being of Haitian descent it's weird to hear Haiti on the lips of people that probably never heard of the country, but it's especially weird to see my parents' country, the country that I've visited many times, all over the news. It feels different and distant. Anyway, it was a great night. My favorite comedian, Colin Quinn, was the final act and he killed. I would marry that man. Yeah he's 50 years old, don't judge me lol.

When thinking about what to wear yesterday I only had two requirements: flat shoes, no pants.Here is what I came up with.

The Look Goes As Follows:

Silence + Noise top
Silence + Noise sleeveless shirt
H&M skirt
Dr. Martens boots

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My Sweet

My mother is my favorite person in the whole entire world.

Last week was her birthday so I took her out to dinner and it was great to have some real quality time with her. Happy Birthday Ma :-D

I got this knit dress from Lord & Taylor awhile ago and decided this was the perfect opportunity to wear it. Horizontal stripes are so cute but so deadly. We all know they have the ability to widen the appearance of our bodies so I tried not to stare in the mirror too long when I put it on.

The Look Goes As Follows:

H&M coat

Vertical Design dress

Aldo shoes

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In The Year 2000

*title is a Conan O'Brien reference

This sweatshirt is one of the those things that has transitioned from something strictly worn at home to something, out of pure laziness, into something I wore out the other day. I'm not sure who's "Expo 2000 Hanover" sweatshirt this was in my family or how they got it but it made it back to my apartment some how.

I spy with my little eye a Mickey Mouse hat (I told you it would appear again :-D )

The Look Goes As Follows:

Hand-me-down sweatshirt

H&M leggings

Deena & Ozzy heels

On another note, here's a random picture of the craziness which is my shoe collection. There are boots that aren't pictured as well as the shoes in the boxes seen and in boxes not seen. I need to get organized :/

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Black & Gold

I WENT CONSERVATIVE ALL OVER YOUR ASSES!

Sorry to yell. I forgot I could actually class my look up, you probably forgot too (hence the yelling).

The Look Goes As Follows:

H&M dress

Steve Madden studded booties

Thrifted snake bangle & belt

Juicy Couture bracelet

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Kimmie Mouse

Sorry I've been leaving you high and dry regarding outfit posts; ever since school has ended I haven't been getting out much.

I went to my parent's house last week and found this Mickey Mouse hat my brother Yves' old girlfriend got me a million years ago. I had too much fun with this hat, I have a feeling that it will make more appearances in future posts. I just can't help my self, sorry :P

This is what I ended up leaving the house in.

The Look Goes As Follows:

Disney Mickey Mouse cap

H&M hat

H&M faux fur collar

UO knit scarf

Thrifted Gap cardigan

AA fanny pack

H&M faux fur coat

Derek Heart dress

Thrifted boots

New York & Company tights

your bestie for life,

kim

Awards & DSLR Cameras

****I NEED YOUR HELP! I'm starting to save up for one of those fancy DSLR cameras but I have no idea which to get. Any suggestions would be sweet! I really wouldn't know where to start on my search.

Dudes and dudettes, this is my first blogger award and that's pretty cool. Yes, I'm a dork but that's besides the point. I really love this little blog I have here so the award is, dare I say, special to me :) Thanks Shannon from Dirty Hair Halo for bestowing upon me The Most Glamorous Person Ever Award! haha no no, that wasn't it, it's the Glamorous Blog Award. If you're not familiar with Shannon's blog, check it out because it's really good. She mixes prints and textures and is a pretty amazing dresser. Snazzy, that's the word.

I will in turn present this award (in no particular order) to:

Kelly @ Lions, Tigers & Fashion Oh My! - with her long flowy hair and penchant for diy projects, she is simply fab.

Elaine @ Clothed Much - she's super sweet and super stylish; what more can you ask for?

Dylana @ Nana in Wonderland - I adore her style; she is so effortless.

I hope all is well with everyone. Smooches (yeah I said smooches, get over it)

your bestie for life,

kim

F21 Goes Hard

go hard - doing something to it's fullest; doing something well (definition courtesy of Urbandictionary.com)

I love to play high/how with my wardrobe and Forever 21 clothes and shoes are great examples of awesome low items that look of quality (most of the time). Like any other night I was perusing their site for new shoes and I found these beauties. You can't tell me F21 doesn't go hard. Mmmmm, delish.

Do It Your Damn Self

The Look Goes As Follows:

Thrifted Hofstra University hoodie

Uniqlo shirt dress

No. 704b booties

DIY socks from tights

DIY fuse bead heart pendant

Gifted (cream savers looking) ring

Duane Reade sheer tights

Hot Pants Part II

The Look Goes As Follows:

Silence + Noise jacket

Silence + Noise sleeveless shirt

H&M v-neck sweater

BDG pants

Deena & Ozzy heels

UO messenger bag

The monster, I mean mane.

I'm currently writing a paper on the beauty ideals in Western culture and the standard which is white, slender, upper class and young. It's so interesting to think how a standard like this doesn't apply to most people though we have really held tight to it. I'm also focusing on black women and their relationship with their hair. To straighten or not to straighten? This is a decision that unfortunately has many implications in the black community and how people of other races see us. As a Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor I'm completely fascinated by this topic because race, gender class etc are all connected; plus I decided not to chemically straighten my hair anymore almost 2 years ago and I've never loved my hair more.

So I just wanted to say a big thanks to all those who have commented on my hair and had nice things to say; it was very sweet of you. Though the decision for me to go natural wasn't more than a desire for me to embrace the hair that actually grows out of my head, for many it isn't a risk they are willing to take (if they are indeed considering it) because they don't want to be judged. I think whether you decide to rock your natural hair or relax it, at the end of the day it's just hair and hair is simply an accessory that shouldn't imply anything.

Here's a great article from the NY Times about it if you're interested: Black Hair, Still Tangled in Politics

Brit Brit is Feeding My Soul

Britney Spears' album Circus has been keeping me energized through the long nights of paper writing. Just imagine me chair dancing (which is dancing in one's seat of course) all delirious because it's like 2:30am with a smile on my face; she's better than coffee. Mannequin is my favorite song off the album with Blur coming in at a very close second. She's my guiltiest of pleasures, love her ;)

I didn't realize these oatmeal-ish cords looked like gray jeans until I asked my friend (and read the 1st comment), so hopefully the little collage I provided will give you a better grasp as to what they actually look like.

The Look Goes As Follows:

Lark & Wolff button down

BDG cords

F21 boots

0815LovesPeace coat

UO scarf