Road Trip to San Francisco

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Hellin Kay

I took a 24 hour road trip to San Francisco last week to see the Academy of Art’s graduating class show and to do some meetings. I stayed at the small inexpensive but tres Paris-circa-6th-ARR Nob Hill Hotel on Hyde Street (above), it’s shabby chic at its shabbiest but I loved it. Perfect for a few nights stay, really central and easy, a few minutes drive from Fillmore street where I zig zagged through some of my favorite boutiques. Besides seeing some fresh fashion faces at The Academy, the best discovery on this trip was my new SF obsession, Rose’s Cafe on Union Street. The place Continue reading →

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The Academy of Art University Graduation Fashion Show

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 Sarah Burton who is a graduate of the school and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Academy during her trip. She credits the school’s director, Simon Ungless who helped get her an internship at Alexander McQueen (Simon was a classmate and friend of McQueen’s from London’s Central Saint Martins) which of course led to her job and the rest is history. Ms. Burton selected two graduating students as interns, Maria Azucena Romero and Zhangchi Wang who was also one of my favorites. Zhangchi’s collection above and below, and more of my favorite student collections as well as images of Sarah Burton with Zhangchi Wang… Continue reading →

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Adam Yauch, RIP

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 and went on to create so much more (videos, films, magazines and political movements). I didn’t know Adam personally but I love all the work he and the boys put out into the universe, aside from the obsession worthy work he continued to create he was also a native New Yorker and Bard graduate (class of ’86) which immediately makes him like family. Needless to say, the news broke my heart. He was only 47. Thank you for all you created. Adam in 1989, above is on the right. RIP MCA.

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Any Excuse to Wear This Tuxedo Jacket Look

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 and blazers. They range from vintage ones and knock offs from Forever 21 to my to-die-for favorites from Rag & Bone but every time I see a rad jacket I think “I need it!” LOVE this Cynthia Rowley flower print tuxedo beauty, with what else but shorts of course (J Crew) and heels (YSL) and I’m kind of obsessed with this Peter Lang choker. Clearly not a day look. Dolce Gabbana lace bag option below… Continue reading →

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Nicholas Kirkwood, New York Store

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 has it he’s already found a prime location so it’s only a matter of time… Yay!) The killer heels expert is not only juggling his own collections and store openings but also continues to revive Italian brand Pollini as their creative director, and has a slew of shoe collaborations coming up this year with designers including Erdem, Peter Pilotto, and Prabal Gurung.

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Christa Allen Photo Shoot

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 team has an amazing synergy. Some of the photos above and below are “risque” as they say but done with the idea that being sexy and beautiful comes from a Continue reading →

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Day Look, Sailor Stripes with a Splash of Color

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 Leffler and Robert Cepeda formed in 2010 and are LA-based. I love the Bruce Springsteen cover above too, their mix tape released last summer with originals (“See My Eyes”) and covers is below and equally obsession worthy. Ditto their cover of “Goodbye Horses.” Beyond… Continue reading →

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Blues by Kyky Handbags

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Hellin Kay


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

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Hellin Kay

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 it will come to the Guggenheim in NY. I’m planning on being in SF this weekend so really excited to check it out and should plans go awry I can always see it in NY (or hell, maybe both…) In May Karen Kilimnik will have a retrospective at the Brandt Foundation Study Center in Greenwhich Connecticut featuring everything from drawings to paintings, photographs and illustrations. And in honor of the one year anniversary of his death, Tim Hetherington‘s work will be on display at the Yossi Milo gallery in NY through May 19th. Images from the artists below… Continue reading →

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