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Am NY – A Versatile Tuxedo Jacket Equals Instant Chic

KKB Team — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0000

Tuxedo jackets are a girl’s best friend.

At the “Smash” premiere held in the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NBC hosted a VIP reception for the much-awaited TV show , which airs next Monday. I decided – since it’s the Met – to step up my game and wear something white, feminine and sexy.

My kind of sexy may be a little different than yours. After I got divorced, I wanted to spread my wings and show off the body I worked so hard to maintain. These days, I realize that there’s more to the allure of woman than the bandage dresses that celebs squeeze themselves into.

In fact, I was on the right track, since I saw Uma Thurman in flats and a tuxedo jacket at the same event. I also rocked a tuxedo jacket at last week’s Jason Wu for Target launch.

Haute Hippie’s women’ s version has a masculine appeal but fits like it’s made for a woman. I also own a reverse smoking jacket from Stella McCartney that I love to wear with jeans.

Even the Victoria’s Secret catalogs shows its sexy Angels in nothing but tuxedo jackets.

Whether your style is Met-chic or downtown cool-girl, you’ll find use for a tuxedo jacket … man not required.

Avenue Magazine February 2012 Issue

KKB Team — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:43:49 +0000

SMASH Premiere Event

KKB Team — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:37:13 +0000

Photo Credits : Heidi Gutman, Charles Sykes/NBC

Attending the premiere of “Smash” wearing a reverse tuxedo by Haute Hippie .

Madonna’s WE Premiere

KKB Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:18:50 +0000

Photo by PacificCoastNews.com

Wearing Alice and Olivia at the WE premiere. Madonna got teared up at the premiere as she spoke of true love. It’s still attainable, guys. You can have a fairytale life and meet the man of your dreams. You have to believe in yourself and have self respect,and he will find you.

Yoga Time!

KKB Team — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:14:12 +0000

For those who meditate, I commend you for your patience. I have to practice yoga for my sore muscles need a stretch a few times a week, and I like having the time to breathe and be able to articulate my gratitude. I’m grateful for my girls, my family, and all of the wonderful people I have in my life.

Today, Dechen Thurman (also Uma Thurman’s brother and son of a Columbia professor) playlist included everything from 70’s songs about super hero good doer cops to Tibetan chants. And if his body and strength doesn’t inspire you, his lessons during class will take you on your own journey to self improvement. Today, we learned about listening. When is the last time you actually listened to what someone was saying.

Choose your words wisely, listen to what people are saying, and try to be discerning of the fundamental difference between complaining and venting with a purpose.

All in an 90mins: Hot body, hot mind!

Knicks vs. Suns Game

KKB Team — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:04:24 +0000

After weeks of not knowing if the Knicks will play, I finally went to a game. Carmelo was flying all over the court against the Suns. And the newly renovated Madison Square Garden looks amazing and provides a more intimate almost next to the players feel. Gotta love our sports team. It takes courage, go Knicks.

Miss New York Pageant 2012

KKB Team — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:42:08 +0000

My Best Dressed List – Golden Globes 2012

KKB Team — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:20:31 +0000

Photo by: FilmMagic/FilmMagic

JANE FONDA

Designer : Jack Guisso

Photo by: Steve Granitz/WireImage

ANGELINA JOLIE

Designer : Atelier Versace

Photo by: Steve Granitz/WireImage

LEA MICHELE

Designer : Marchesa

Avenue Magazine – January 2012 Issue

KKB Team — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:06:52 +0000

This is a peek of me guest writing in the January 2012 Issue of Avenue Magazine.

Am New York – Kelly Bensimon’s Current Inspiration: Mismatched Resort Wear

KKB Team — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:45:15 +0000

Kicking off 2012 with a little shopping, my daughters and I stopped into the Miu Miu store in SoHo (100 Prince St., 212-334-5156). We were all immediately intrigued by the resort collection – perfect for those lucky enough to find sun and warmth during the colder months.

I love resort wear, which often forecasts spring trends. And it’s usually a smaller collection, meaning it’s packed with the best of the best, as opposed to larger spring lines.

This season, Miu Miu stole the hearts of both myself and my girls with its odd shapes – bubble skirts were prominent – and styling choices that included almost mismatched colors: Muted pale-pink leather minis with royal blue silk lace-trimmed blouses really stood out.

Now that mismatched vibe has become my inspiration for the month. I plan to mix patterns and colors, such as red and pink, florals and prints, polka dots and stripes. Here’s to a fashionably jumbled 2012.