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A Note on Style

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

I’M BACK

I’M BACK

Hello again. The month of May was a blur. My mother passed away and the days merged together with the weeks into one long moment. Although the loss is still fresh, I’m moving forward to welcome the structure and rhythm of day to day life. I miss the creative outlet blogging provides and after several weeks of silence, I’m glad to be back.

I could sum up my June mood in two words – black and white. It’s the palette I feel most comfortable wearing and is ideal for transitioning from cool mornings to warm afternoons. Plus, I don’t have to give an outfit much thought to throw it together successfully. White poplin shirts with black high-waist bottoms, black knits with white jeans, all white layered with a black blazer, and a black dress with white sandals have been looks I return to again and again. This season, I’ll update them with fresh silhouettes. The jeans are looser, jackets shorter, dresses a bit longer and with perhaps a special detail. Below are a few of the pieces and looks on my moodboard now.

photo: George Katsanakis

above: sunglasses, scarf, shirt, swimsuit

sunglasses, sandals, swimsuit

dress (and this from Zimmermann)

photo: Arthur Elgort

Levi’s 501 jeans (my current favorite)

top, bottom, scarf

Max Mara swimcardigan

sandal

Dior bag

bag

wrap dress

 

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  1. Kim

    June 1, 2021

    Karima, may I first say how wonderful it is to see you posting again. Sending good wishes. Wonderful pieces. Black and white are always good.

  2. Amelia

    June 1, 2021

    Welcome back, sincere sympathies. Missed your presence in my inbox.

  3. Angela

    June 1, 2021

    So happy to see you posting again. I missed your stylish voice.

  4. Beth

    June 1, 2021

    I am sorry to hear of your loss. Take good care. Blessings ❤️💔

    • Dee

      June 2, 2021

      Sending much sympathy; take care ❤️

  5. Catherine

    June 1, 2021

    Hi Karima,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. That is a lovely photo of the two of you :)
    Welcome back.

  6. H Lack

    June 1, 2021

    Welcome back. Terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I will send prayers.

  7. Barb

    June 1, 2021

    My condolences to you…

  8. Zivile

    June 1, 2021

    So sorry for your loss. May healing come your way. You are most welcomed back

  9. Gina F Jaber

    June 1, 2021

    My sincere condolences and welcome back.
    Can you please tell me where the elevated black flip-flops are from?

  10. Moira

    June 1, 2021

    What a lovely photograph with your Mother. Missed you but do take some time for yourself. 💙

  11. Dana

    June 1, 2021

    Missed you so much and sending much love. I’m so saddened to hear of her passing. What a beauty, just like her daughter. ❤️

  12. Kim T

    June 1, 2021

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your inspiration and point of view have been missed – so glad you are back.

  13. Pam Dale

    June 1, 2021

    Missed your stylish postings. I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely picture of you and your mom.

  14. Barbara

    June 1, 2021

    Deepest condolences to you. I lost my mother 11 years ago and still think of her almost every day. I really missed your posts. I am very happy you are back.

  15. gail c.

    June 1, 2021

    So sorry for the loss of your mother. Glad to see you back. I have missed your posts. ❤️

  16. Sheri S

    June 1, 2021

    My condolences to you and your family. It is never easy to bounce back after such a loss. Your blogging was truly missed!

  17. Lillian Chung

    June 1, 2021

    So happy to see you are back. So sorry for your loss. Beautiful inside and out just like her daughter. xoxo

  18. Kathleen Sleigh

    June 1, 2021

    My sincere sympathies for the loss of your mom. So good to see you back and sharing your beautiful take on style. xx

  19. Patricia

    June 1, 2021

    Karima, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Only those of us who have been through it understand the raw ache of the heart. I’ve missed you and I hope that time will begin to ease your sadness.

  20. Cynthia Latcham

    June 1, 2021

    I’m glad you’re back. I’ve missed your posts…

  21. Shelly

    June 1, 2021

    So sorry for your loss Karima. So glad you’re back I’ve missed your posts. Black and white is one of my favs.

  22. LA Mama

    June 1, 2021

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve missed your beautiful posts, but glad you took time to grieve and heal.

  23. Shawne Davidson

    June 1, 2021

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to take the time you needed. Thank you for sharing the photo of you and your lovely Mum. She will always be with you. Welcome back.

  24. Jill

    June 2, 2021

    Thinking of you and sending prayers and love!!

  25. Joanne Charlwood

    June 2, 2021

    Welcome back. Sending condolences to you and much love x

  26. Kattika

    June 2, 2021

    My deepest condolences to your loss. But glad to see you are back on posting again.

  27. Marjie

    June 3, 2021

    So sorry for your loss, but glad you are getting back to posting. May your Mother’s love fill your heart always.

    Forever Chic!

    Marjie

  28. Nmstall

    June 5, 2021

    Your mother will always be with you, in your heart 💕

    Glad that you are back, missed your awesome posts!

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