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Richard Nicoll Silk T-Shirt Dress

Kristopher — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:56:36 +0000

Hating

I stick to solid, simple clothes. Patterns are too memorable, and seem obvious compared to the subtle richness of textures and volume.

I’m a sucker for draped fabric, for dresses that hint at your body instead of acting like a second-skin –

But could this Richard Nicoll silk T-shirt dress be less flattering…

Silk PJs K Is…

Kristopher — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:03:43 +0000

Wanting.

La Perla makes Hepburn hip, men’s style silk PJs for $278. With overnight shipping at Neiman’s, these’ll arrive in time for MILF’s Mom’s Day. Gift yourself a pair, too, for being such lovely spawn…

I’m obsessed with Maggie Ward silk sweatpants. I sport them with a silk racerback tank and Givenchy platform peeptoes, but the silk sweatpants feel lusher worn just padding around my pad. More iconic than ironic, your mom will feel comfy in them, too. Grab a pair at Intermix…

Hating.

Men’s style silk pajamas in red satin are too Marilyn Monroe for me. But more than that, this is the same La Perla silk PJ that’s more classic in black — just double the price…

Maggie Ward K Is…

Kristopher — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:58:44 +0000

Wanting.

When most designers do very-ready-to-wear in rich materials, it comes off cute. Like a cashmere hoodie? Winky wink. But Maggie Ward gets it: luxe, loose jumpsuits like this aren’t about being clever, but smart: such a simple design showcases the super fine fabrics Maggie Ward uses. I met John Ward, the designer, in their LA loft. He works very hard to make styling chic very easy…

Wearing.

I can count on one hand how often in a year I wear pants, but I’m obsessed with Maggie Ward silk sweat pants. Maggie Ward sent me a pair, and I’m living in them. In a sueded silk, Maggie Ward silk sweat pants are unsurprisingly comfortable, and surprisingly flattering. These are better than wearing air…

Hating.

I’m only hating these Maggie Ward silk sweats in silver because I don’t own them (yet). There are few brands I’m a whore for — lingerie by Marlies Dekkers, shoes by Giuseppe, porn by the Japanese — and Maggie Ward is one of them. These silk sweatpants are future iconics…

Silk Racerback Tanks K Is…

Kristopher — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:02:26 +0000

Wanting.

This Alexander Wang silk racerback tank is very trendy (even Bebe is knocking Wang’s silk racerback tank off), but just as classic. Sport it with a mini pencil skirt, or wear it to work like me: I put on some panties and heels, walked to my desk, and gave myself a promotion…

Wearing.

Mara Hoffman’s silk racerback tank is less ironic-iconic than most floating around this summer: instead of a chiffon version of a classic wifebeater, it’s a silk jersey tank with a plain front that melts into an open back. I love it with Maggie Ward satin sweats when I just need to fetch a (soy matcha) latte…

Hating.

This silk-blend racerback tank from YSL is timeless. Its price, however, is not: it’s very 2007, at $1,150…

Silk Jumpsuits K Is…

Kristopher — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:13:19 +0000

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100% Silk Satin Bedding K Is…

Kristopher — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:49:39 +0000

Wanting.

Silk pillows are supposed to keep your face from wrinkling, but I’m convinced nothing but needles in 90210 will save you –

These silk-covered and silk-filled pillows just feel gorgeous.

Plus, KikiDM.com gives you 40% off, free shipping, and a bottle of signature body shimmer with promocode KDLOVE…

Using.

Just like anything silk, this 100% silk duvet is warm when you’re too cool, cool when you’re hot. And spoiling yourself will cost little more than settling for a decent duvet.

Please read that last sentence again, and swap out “duvet” with “dude,” “job,” and “overall quality of life”…

Hating.

Satin sheets are sexy, but red satin-polyester sheets?

I suppose they complement that leopard-print, pump-shaped chair, and the “Tramp” name necklace…