Today

Just a little diddy to let you all know I'm still here... but, not fully ;)

Photo - Guy Bourdin

Serenity & Peace,

The Komera Project.

Join us at Kaight TONIGHT for a cocktail party and evening of conversation, education and shopping. We will be showing images from the Global Run for Komera, in which students, organizations, and individuals all over the world run in support of Komera Project Scholarships, and Kate Dillion will be on hand to discuss this incredible organization. We will also be selling limited-edition t-shirts designed by Caitlin Mociun - all proceeds go to Komera. Lastly, KAIGHT will be donating 20% of the evenings sales to Komera Scholarships. It's a great opportunity to check out some of our new fall arrivals and take advantage of our final summer mark-downs.

Loungin'

Beauty has a name. It is called art.

Happy Hump Day to all!

Peace & Beauty,

The Organik Shop In Shop

Aloha! All the way from Hawaii "The Organik" has safely landed at Kaight NYC. We are hosting a shop in shop with them for a 2 day stint (Aug 9-10). You will be able to view and shop exclusive pieces from their collection. I am super excited about this because I mean come on' who doesn't love an delicious to the touch tee? The collection ranges from tee's to yoga pants to recycled coffee bean beach bags. I'm in heaven! Especially with my new found love of bikram, these bags are the perfect fit for my mat and a change of clothes. Not only are the bags great for yoga they seem to be compatible for just about any adventure; a day at the beach, weekender, yoga class, gym bag, picnic, supermarket, all in all a super sturdy bag! So what are you waiting for? Get your butt's down here!! See you soon :)




Also, tomorrow we are having a "Sirens and Sailors" Party from 6-9. We will be serving ice cold "Spiked Tea" aka my favorite drink of the summer! Come and drink until you shop!


Peace & Sailors,

Alexander Mcqueen: Savage Beauty

As I stated in my previous post I was ready for an enchanting day at The Met. We arrived at The Met around 2:30 (mind you we left at 12:15) so many construction inconveniences lead us to be an hour behind schedule. Despite all the construction, flat sodas, heat, express trains running local, we would not let anything put a damper on our parade. Once we finally arrived we stood in the center of the building and did a complete 360'. Wow, this place is enormous and the best part of it all, it is a NYC block FILLED with beautiful art! Excited and anxious we walked past security and up the stairs we went straight to the McQueen line. As we were about to enter the line we asked the sweet Met employee who we give our tickets too. She then replied " you are supposed to give those downstairs at admissions, to be honest, I have no idea how you guys made it past security!" We felt like rebels, only.. Lucy & Ethel style. We did not intend on sneaking into The Met but somehow it happened? We laughed and went straight down to admissions to take care of biz. After all the nonsense, we were finally able to stand on the McQueen line. We waited, and waited, and waited some more... 2 hours more. Finally, with aching backs and feet, the guards unhooked the rope and let a group in. It felt as if the farmers were opening the gates for the herds of cattle to escape into the fields. Although, being pushed and shoved, unable to read all the commentary of each design was a little disappointing, the exhibit was absolutely breathtaking. I will say a was a little choked up knowing how proud Alexander would have been to see his creations displayed in such a ascetically correct manner. From the music, to the collection, to the ambiance, everything flowed and made sense. They did him proud alright. If the line wasn't 2+ hours I would go back and do it all over again. Simply stunning and inspirational.

Of course, I had to buy a little present for myself...

My first Alexander McQueen shoe ;)

And now, a few of my favorite looks; made from real flowers, mud, leather by products, and human hair these looks are non less than imaginative. McQueen saw beyond clothing’s physical constraints to its ideological and conceptual possibilities, addressing questions related to race, class, gender, religion, sexuality, and the environment. He is a true inspiration. Each of my favorites has an organic appeal to them... thus why, they are in fact my fav's!





All in all, this exhibit is a MUST SEE! Hence why they have extended it for another week! If you are able to get to The Met before Sunday I highly suggest you do so. Oh, and wear comfy shoes... lesson learned a little to late for me.

Peace & Fashion,