Author Archives: Hellin Kay

Kevyn Aucoin Lip Gloss

Lip gloss is a tricky thing. It seems simple enough but a lot of glosses are sticky, smelly and unbearable. So when I find a good one I get excited. For years I used Kiehl’s Cherry lip balm which was … Continue reading

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Saint Laurent Fall 2013

I see Hedi Slimane’s point, and I like it, but that’s because it is exactly how I dressed in high school twenty years ago. Right down to the fishnets, plaid coats and buckle boots. I’m not sure how well it … Continue reading

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Alexander McQueen, Fall 2013

I don’t even know why bother writing a review of McQueen ever again because it’s pretty much two words every time: F***ing awesome. Fall 2013 above and below.

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Stripes and Prints on Dresses, Oh My…

Sometimes dressing up feels like painting… Oscar de la Renta embroidered silk organza dress, Kate Spade bow tie dress, Dolce Gabbana Lily of the Valley dress, Alice & Olivia dress, Giambattista Valli silk sheath print dress, Rochas print polka dot … Continue reading

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SOLA, Sisters of LA

So excited by everything Sara Stein, Karen Alweil and Barbara Bestor are doing with their new gifts and memorabilia company, Sisters of LA (*SOLA, I love the name). If you’ve spent any time in the world of fashion in NY … Continue reading

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Givenchy & Celine, Fall 2013

Givenchy and Celine, fall 2013 collections. Beautiful and special, each in their own way. Paris, as always, makes me fall in love with fashion again.

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Gucci Floral Heels

Gorgeous Gucci floral heels….

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Chelsea Light Moving, Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore has a new band called Chelsea Light Moving, the band is Thurston Moore on guitar/vocals (and songwriter), Keith Wood (guitar), Samara Lubelski (bass) and John Moloney (drums). The album comes out this week on Matador. Listen to the … Continue reading

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Cycle For Survival 2013

Yesterday morning I took part in Cycle For Survival, the six year old campaign which raises money for rare cancer research. One of my best friends, Marcy Medina who I worked with at WWD organised a group of rad ladies … Continue reading

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Lanvin Fall 2013

Beautiful, Lanvin fall 2013. My one hesitation in posting some of the looks with fur is that they be mistaken for approval. I have been anti fur (or *Pro Faux as I like to call it) since high school and … Continue reading

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