Author Archives: Hellin Kay

The Academy of Art University Graduation Fashion Show

Last Thursday evening the Academy of Art University in San Francisco had their graduation fashion show which was pretty impressive to say the least. Aside from the fact that the students produced some great work the guest of honor was … Continue reading

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Adam Yauch, RIP

Adam Yauch passed away yesterday after a three year battle with cancer. Adam was of course one of the Beastie Boys, a band I grew up with, the punk rock boys gone rap that created a sound all their own … Continue reading

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Any Excuse to Wear This Tuxedo Jacket Look

I know, I know, how many blazers does one woman need? I have no idea but I ask myself that every time I open my blazer closet. It’s true I have an entire closet in my office for tuxedo jackets … Continue reading

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Nicholas Kirkwood, New York Store

Nicholas Kirkwood, who just opened his first boutique in London a year ago, is opening the doors of his first boutique in NY’s Meatpacking District (807 Washington Street) this Friday and apparently has his sights set on LA next (rumor … Continue reading

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Christa B. Allen Photo Shoot

I think it’s called the perfect storm when you have a gorgeous model (actress Christa Allen from ABC’s Revenge, which I am completely obsessed with) who is smart, fearless and willing to have fun and try anything, while the whole … Continue reading

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Day Look, Sailor Stripes with a Splash of Color

I love contrasting prints and stripes and am dying over this Bottega Veneta bag with a striped belted dress by Wal G for Topshop, a J Brand denim jacket and Nicholas Kirkwood heels.

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DWNTWN Music

Totally obsessed with DWNTWN and their track “See My Eyes” which is insanely difficult to find and listen to online at the moment though the track is out on iTunes in Europe and on May 7th in the US. Jamie … Continue reading

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Blues by Kyky Handbags

Love this raffia clutch from BLUES by Kyky, designed by Yliana Yepez, who was one of the brand’s original founders over 20 years ago. Perfect for all the beach parties coming up this summer.

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3 Shows You Need To See: Rineke Dijkstra, Karen Kilimnik & Tim Hetherington

There are three shows that I am dying to see but they involve a little travel and effort. Rineke Dijkstra has her first big Amereican retrospective up at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art through June which is when … Continue reading

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Saint Etienne New Album

Saint Etienne, the French makers of great amazing, beyond-words-obsessive dance pop tracks (my all time favorite ‘We’re In The City’ is below…) is releasing their first album of new material since 2005’s Tales From Turnpike House this year. The first … Continue reading

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