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 
dress (and this from Zimmermann)
photo: Arthur Elgort
Levi’s 501 jeans (my current favorite)
Kim
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.
Amelia
Welcome back, sincere sympathies. Missed your presence in my inbox.
Angela
So happy to see you posting again. I missed your stylish voice.
Beth
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Take good care. Blessings ❤️💔
Dee
Sending much sympathy; take care ❤️
Catherine
Hi Karima,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. That is a lovely photo of the two of you :)
Welcome back.
H Lack
Welcome back. Terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I will send prayers.
Barb
My condolences to you…
Zivile
So sorry for your loss. May healing come your way. You are most welcomed back
Gina F Jaber
My sincere condolences and welcome back.
Can you please tell me where the elevated black flip-flops are from?
Moira
What a lovely photograph with your Mother. Missed you but do take some time for yourself. 💙
Dana
Missed you so much and sending much love. I’m so saddened to hear of her passing. What a beauty, just like her daughter. ❤️
Kim T
I am so sorry for your loss. Your inspiration and point of view have been missed – so glad you are back.
Pam Dale
Missed your stylish postings. I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely picture of you and your mom.
Barbara
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.
gail c.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Glad to see you back. I have missed your posts. ❤️
Sheri S
My condolences to you and your family. It is never easy to bounce back after such a loss. Your blogging was truly missed!
Lillian Chung
So happy to see you are back. So sorry for your loss. Beautiful inside and out just like her daughter. xoxo
Kathleen Sleigh
My sincere sympathies for the loss of your mom. So good to see you back and sharing your beautiful take on style. xx
Patricia
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.
Cynthia Latcham
I’m glad you’re back. I’ve missed your posts…
Shelly
So sorry for your loss Karima. So glad you’re back I’ve missed your posts. Black and white is one of my favs.
LA Mama
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve missed your beautiful posts, but glad you took time to grieve and heal.
Shawne Davidson
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.
Jill
Thinking of you and sending prayers and love!!
Joanne Charlwood
Welcome back. Sending condolences to you and much love x
Kattika
My deepest condolences to your loss. But glad to see you are back on posting again.
Marjie
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
Nmstall
Your mother will always be with you, in your heart 💕
Glad that you are back, missed your awesome posts!