Spring Fashion

This Winter in NYC has been brutal, one of the coldest in history! So the joy of Spring-time with it's sunshine, vibrant pinks and espadrilles is pure heaven to me. Below are some of my personal Spring looks. Remember, the beauty of fashion & design is to take risks and express ones personality!
Love,
Kaki

"The best color in the world is the one that looks good, on you!"- Coco Chanel

Kaki West

Kaki West

Kaki West

Kaki West with God Daughter Olivia

Kaki West with her puppy Roki 

Kaki West

Fashion Editorial

My homage to photographer John Russo:
In August 2013 I first met world renown photographer John Russo. Our first photo shoot together was phenomenal. Which progressed into more shoots and an incredible friendship. John Russo is the Steven Spielberg of photography. He is a genius with lighting and has a quiet confidence that makes it look effortless. He is a visionary. More importantly he breathed new life into my quasi retired modeling career. I had been happily devoted and very distracted as a new wife, step-mom and adjusting to my new home in New York City. John has been behind the scenes full of advice, optimism & fortitude. I am humbled & full of gratitude towards John. The power of an "I believe in you" can carry the human spirit a long way. I look forward to new ventures to come!
Love,
Kaki

Below are my photos from my latest shoot with John Russo recently published.
Credits:
Photographer: John Russo
Make-up- Tay Rivera
Make-up- Evelyn Ramirez
Hair- Becca Janian
Stylist- Tay Rivera
Public Relations Co.- Jerry Shandrew PR
Video- GEA Photo

Kaki West

Kaki West

Kaki West

Happy 2014

Happy New Year! Out with old in with the New! Let Go & Let God. My 2013 was filled with love, drama, travel, family, fashion & career highs!
I want to take this moment to say Thank you to all of you lovely Blog readers for your support and or curiosity into my little world. I wish you all the very best for 2014. There is nothing as invigorating as a clean slate, a do- over. Take advantage of this new year and if you must look back, take the time to right the wrongs you may have made. The greatest part of life is that we can always start anew, strive to be better.
Forgive and forget, to forgive is to forget. It's Bull-shit to say I forgive you but I don't forget what you did. That in translation means your still holding onto all that negativity & pain.
Take 2014 to let it all wash away, delete your contacts, close the door and dead bolt it if you have too! Grow as big, bright and beautiful as God intended for you, and don't let anyone dull your shine.
Happy 2014, hold your head high and let this be your YEAR!

Love,
Kaki

In the spirit of New Years Eve, with NYC being my hometown & the ball drop at midnight. Please enjoy my photos from 138 water shoot in Times Square.  Click Here & !Here!

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Kaki West Times Square 

Bonjour!

I was treated to a romantic weekend in Paris courtesy of my adventurous husband. It was my first time in the city of lights. I never studied French in school, I am not a fan of Foie gras and was apprehensive of the notorious rude French reputation. Well, all my pre-concieved notions were false. The French were kind, minus one angry cab driver. The food was superb. My below average accent on Merci and Bonjour received warm smiles.

I am happy to share my favorite Paris discoveries with photos to compliment the moments. My advice is go to Paris, tomorrow! Eat a lot of cheese, macaroons, fresh bread. Drink a glass of wine, order the best French Champagne. Stroll hand in hand with your love, window shop. Practice your French, visit the Mona Lisa, Eiffel tower & Notre Dam. 

Most importantly live like the French, minus the cigarettes.

Linger longer at dinner

Kiss your love in public 

Talk for hours at lunch, while using your hands 

Enjoy your cafe latte rather than inhaling it 

Dress like a lady

Eat dessert first

Appreciate culture & the arts

Ride bicycles in Chanel

At the Louvre. Wore my Chanel necklace, sweater, glasses w Ash sneakers & leggings because of so much walking!

Eiffel Tower at night so romantic

Strolling. I have always wanted a Burberry trench coat, I felt so glamourous, every woman should own a trench coat.

The Queen Mona Lisa in the flesh! Inside view of the Louvre, gorgeous.

Woke up to this view from hotel balcony

Best Macaron in the world at laduree- Caramel is my flavor of choice.

On my way to see the Eiffel tower during the day!

My Paris Splurges- Royal blue Chanel classic & Barbara Bui python high tops!

Night out at the most romantic restaurant of my life Le Cinq

Famous love lock bridge & a street view of Paris

Spring Fashion

Spring time has been very temperamental here in NYC! But, that has only created more versatility in my wardrobe! Below I posted my favorite Spring looks with designer details.

Love,

Kaki

"Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends"  - Kate Spade

L'angence top, RagnBone Jeggins, Chanel purse, Vero Cuoio for Barney's shoes, Ray-bans

Intermix top, RagnBone jeggings, YSL shoes, Celine Bag

Current Elliot jeans, Converse hi-tops, Bebe tank, S.Y.L.K blazer, Channel oversized glasses

Herve Leger Dress bought at Intermix, Hair Bun maker :)

RagnBone jeans, Equipment top, Joseph blazer, Givenchy shoes, Miu Miu clutch,  Intermix Belt

Celine Tri Color Nano 2013, My Spring Favorite bag

Signature Hermes H bracelet small & big wear it casual or dressy

My Fashion Favorites

Aaaah the Starbucks red cups are back, with seasonal flavors from Pumpkin Spice to Peppermint Mocha! The stores are stocked with knee high boots & cashmere sweaters! My favorite time of the year is Fall/Winter. My love of fashion began when I was little & would drive my mother insane by wearing at least 5 different outfits a day! Not much has changed, only now it's my profession as a model to change clothes for a living. Last year I  moved to NYC with my husband & a whole new sense of self & fashion emerged. Becoming a wife is a beautiful thing, but it's also a natural style evolution into becoming a Mrs!
NYC is our nation's fashion capital & my 2nd home of Los Angeles is capital of glamour. I love fashion, the freedom of self expression & the way it enables us all. I believe fashion gives you great power to discover yourself daily.
Below I posted I-phone snapshots from outside my NYC & LA homes in my favorite Fall/Winter personal pieces!

Love,
Kaki

#Gucci Belt, #Chanel Bag, #Gucci Sunglasses, #Alexander McQueen Scarf, #Rag&Bone Jeans, #Chanel booties, #Helmut Lang Blazer, Top #Rag&Bone

#YSL-Bag, #Hermes bracelets, #Ray-Ban Sunglasses, #The Row leggings, #A.S.H -Sneakers, #Franco Ferrari- Scarf, #Forever 21- Sweater

#Hermes- Belt, #Givenchy- Bag, #Splendid- Leggings, #Alexander Mcqueen- Scarf, #James Perse- Tank top, #Manolo Blahnik- Shoes,

#Chanel Bag, Cuff, Glasses, necklace, #GAP jacket, #Jimmy Choo- Boots, #GAP Body -tank top, #David Lerner- Leggings

#TomFord- Pants, #TomFord- Glasses, #MiuMiu- Clutch, #Hermes- Belt, #Faux Fur cheap vest ( I do not support Fur), #ALC-shirt, #NicholasKirkwood- Shoes