12.29.2009

Too real is this feeling of make-believe. Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal






H&M tee. Vintage blazer. J Brand Jeans. A.A. Sweatshirt. YSL Homme boots. Balenciaga bag. Ray Ban sunglasses. Vintage necklaces.


I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, however you chose to spend it. I don't really have much family left--just one grandmother, so I spent it with friends, friends of friends, and new friends. I used to love the magic of Christmas, I still think it is a magical time, but it has changed for me not having the same family I had when I was a kid--but that's how life goes, you can't change what's happened in the past, and I think the ones that survive the best in this crazy world are the ones who are malleable enough to bend with the changing times--and a lot of times, changing families. I've done pretty well standing alone, actually, I think it has forced me to grow up and be stronger--all by me one-zies, but really at some moments, I wish I was six years old again, before everything mattered and became so serious. Now I really love seeing children during the holidays, and how thrilled they are to be off school and about to get loads of presents, it is perfectly simple, and I remember it to be magic.

I'm finally heading back to L.A. tonight for some New Years fun, then back to New York in late January or early February.

94 comments:

Anonymous said...

your face looks so good in those sunglasses..what is the style? could you tell me where i can get those, are they oversized? thanks

Marlboro Martini said...

Dude, you know how to write a tear jerker!

You are amazing - yes stylish - but full of inspiring words with all of your posts. Anyway, I'm sure you have amazing people around you because of it - amazing attracts amazing and the fam that are no longer here i'm sure are proud wherever it is they may be.

Have an amazing holiday too lady

Mm x

Niviarsiaq said...

Our family would totally adopt you if ever you're in Sacramento for the holidays! lol, But really I have 10 siblngs not counting gfs and bfs and we actually gave someone a fake adoption paper and a "baby's first christmas" ornament once just for the un of it... he was 23. Anyway, yeah Happy Holidays :)

K8 said...

Friends are good to have. But sometimes, I take my family for granted, what you wrote just made me appreciate them more. Happy New Year lady! Have fun in LA!

Fashion X K8.blogspot

Ore.Runs said...

You are the coolest. The hat and the shades..loves

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xxx

Alyssa said...

Thank you for this post. What you said about being all by your 'one-zies' was very helpful to me right now actually. :)

I think the outfit your wearing in this post, in many ways, is one of your 'signature' looks.

Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas~

F Blog said...

Such a lovely and inspiring post. I'm glad you had a good xmas lady. And you look hottt as always.
xx

Ariela said...

Lovely insight. I admire you for being able to change with the times. This is difficult for me most of the time. Glad you had a great Christmas! I loved the pictures, your cheekbones are gorgeous. Those glasses look amazing on you.
xxx

Jacqueline said...

I love what you wrote, but I don't have much to say. There really is nothing I can say, but I do think you are a strong person and I got that impression long before you wrote this. xoxo

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Natalie said...

cute hat! i really love ur striped top :)

xoxo

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loveroffashion said...

you are a rare gem! Your family may not be here but they are definitely proud of you!

thatsorad said...

those boots are off the hook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

have a rad New Year!!!!!!! cristi

The Backseat Stylers said...

Great post - thanks for sharing. Hope you, your friends, friends of friends, and new friends all had a fabulous holiday. As for your ensemble, I love it from head to toe. And your hair! Gorgeous.

ARANXA. said...

i want your fur hat!
you look amazing in it
btw your blog= LOVEE.
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InnyVinny said...

I know exactly how you feel, love.

Hope we get to tear up a piece of town when you make it out here. =D

rebecca said...

your outfit is lovely. the hat is so cute!

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leeselooks said...

girl you radiate from the inside out.
so so so beautiful!

happy new year ! ! !


xxoo

flesh and blood said...

if i love your blog? EH.. YES!

Ashley said...

You take amazing pictures! And sounds like you had a great holiday, if completely different than what Hallmark wants us to think is right!

-Ashley
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joy said...

DIVA! I love it! Work it!

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Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY! said...

love love and beautiful lighting.

Bitter Pineapple said...

You're my fave, Krystal Simpson.

I love this entire post.

Taylor Sterling said...

These photos are radiant! Krystal you have dope style and I love that hat! xx

Delmy said...

Love your hat. You have such great bone structure.

Ash Fox said...

your accomplishments speak for themselves. look at that incredible sidebar of features! hope you had a lovely holiday.

su said...

oh i love you golden boots! go for it

Julie said...

those pics are amazing!!! loves it

Emilie said...

Great post Krystal!
I wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for the new year to come!
You look amazing in that outfit!
xxx
Emilie

Beverly said...

i really love what you wrote. it was beautiful and you continue to be strong :) && i love the outfit like always :)

English Rose said...

It's inspiring to know that someone without a strong family by her side can accomplish alot of great things. Your life is amazing, and I know that alot of people would love to be in the position you're in. Carry on blogging!

<3

Dith said...

I love the shots!! Nice blog!
Shades=awesomeness!

Anna-Maria said...

I know exactly how you feel! I lost my dad last Christmas and let's just say that the magic of Xmas is lost..but hopefully not forever. I also love when little children are enjoying the holidays, and wish I could be young again..no problems and so care free... But those times won't come back, so we need to live with what we got right now.

Merry Xmas and happy New Year to you, thank you for giving us so much inspiration during 2009! Keep up the good work!

Christing said...

you are so beautiful and i really admire your strength. i hope you were surrounded by love, even if they could not be family.

wishing you an amazing new year!

tiltumaria said...

Looove this as always! Especially the fur hat!
xxx

helen said...

love the fur hat, i got one too.. so warm!
xx helen

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Roxana said...

you're just too beautiful! and your blog is increasingly becoming a sort of addiction! keep up the good work!

The Fashion Cloud said...

I would say you have done pretty well indeed. I aam with you about the magic of Christmas but the difficulties of spending it without family members, lost must of mine too.

On a fashion note, you simply look amazing love your shoes.

Just discovered your blog and really looking forward to discovering more of it, it looks great and you have a great attitude towards life.

xx
FashionCloud

www.thefashioncloud.com

Slimbykings said...

Stunning look, feels like you could walk for miles with this and never get tired of the attitude (shown also in the text) that is involved with it xxxx

Lála said...

great outfit, love your look (:

Juliane said...

I do absolutely feel the same way! Sometimes I wish so bad to be little again. No worries, no responsibilities and just discovering the world around you. Growing up can be hard!

Karen said...

From one who has a v small family too I know what you mean.

Happy New Year.


Karen x

mimi said...

it's good to see your positive outlook, something i could definitely work on for new years.

xoxo

p.s. nice hat :p

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Dannie said...

i really do loove yout blog
you seem soo real and chill and just focused
i admire you and your accomplishments
happy holidays luv :)

Maria Tavares said...

Coolest photod :D Great blog by the way.

Princess Charlotte said...

you've found the hat ive desperatelyyyy been searching for. i luh it.

Irene said...

Wow, I adore you! You're beautiful! I love the whole outfit and the hat is amazing ^^
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well! xxx

Ines said...

Love your outfit! and the hat is simply amazing!!
the photos are sooo good!
merry christmas for you!

Karoline said...

This outfit is very typical you, and it looks great!

Happy new years:)

xoxo

kpeach said...

love that hat! very beautiful and poignant post-wishing you very happy holidays xoxo

Natalie / Fashion Intel said...

The hair to hat to glasses ratio is perfect. It is great that you have friends that help make Christmas still magical!

Raez said...

what a beauty:) your hat with those boots are perfection!

and no worries krystal, you can always spend xmas with meeeeeeee!

ps. thanks for the link, yet to watch it tho, busy doing last minute homework, UGH!

xx raez

CMA said...

gorgeous darling
love the inspiration as always
great blog, keep it up
thanks for sharing

-cma
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

Sequins Avenue said...

I really like the gold shoes, they give your outfit an extraordinary effect

xox

frances said...

first photo is DIVINITY. Krystal, you're such a babe. x

amalie said...

you look great. I LOVE your hat

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S !

have a great new yeaaar :)

Ashley said...

I love reading your words.
I hope you had a beautiful holiday.
Awesome outfit, as per usual!

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FASHIONconfectionairy said...

Normally, I would say how sorry I am about your family - but I don't think you are looking for pity. Instead I'll say I'm sure they'd be proud of you and I love your hair. :)
XOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Stephanie said...

happy new year, lady!!! xx

Stephanie said...

^posted too soon and just read your text (bad backwards habit i have lol). I totally agree with you about the holidays and kids= totally magical :) I wish i would have appreciated so much more as a child. hindsight always seems to be 20/20.


:) xx

Signe said...

Hey.. Genius blog and brilliant pictures! Happy New Year, by the way.

xoxo,
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Monika P. said...

Hi Krystal, I wanted to wish you a happy, happy new year! With a lot of smile on your face, don't change, because as I can see from your blog you have such a great personality and amazing style!:)

Monika from J'adore Fashion

Siljesfashion said...

Hope you still had a great Christmas, Krystal. Wish you all the best for 2010!

lara said...

Be hotter.
Oh wait, NOT POSSIBLE!
xx

HAL said...

You look great! New favorite I think. xo

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being fashion is... said...

i loved the rayban aviator glasses...

xoxo

Faire said...

hmmm...i don't really have family to spend the holidays with either. i'm really close with my grandmother as well and i'm luck to have an awesome brother in my life. but you know what? we create our own family. happy new year! xo

Faridah said...

You're an inspiration, you know that right? I admire your inner strength and ability to go out there all on your one-zies and make something for yourself. Hope this year brings you everything you've ever wished for and much more.

Incredible images and outfit by the way!!

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

Love the outfit! The hat is excellent :)

Jasmine said...

Love the first picture! And your outfit is great, as always :) x

Lilas said...

great style :)

Katya said...

I like your top and boots! You look very cool!

ashley nicole said...

your blog is beautiful darling <3 where oh where is that pillbox hat from?? love it.



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Don't Be A Hero said...

you speak for a lot of us, beautifully said.

ediot said...

i think christmas is about being with the ones you love the most. and caring for them.either its your friends or the family.. or both..
you look great in this outfit dear. those golden shoes-ah. such brilliance i can never see enough of-never throw them away!ok?
xxxx

Jennifer said...

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helen said...

this entire look is spectacs! love it!

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ALYSSAAA said...

you're pretty strong. and i do love the simplicity kids bring to the holidays. :)

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Cruz said...

Love your outfit! Your hat reminds me of one that John Phillips once wore haha.

tru said...

You make me miss my aviators so bad. I lost them 4th of July in Lake Austin. Such a sad moment and I haven't replaced them since. I did get my boyfriend a pare for xmas. I'll just have to snag those for now. And also, im in love with the hat.

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