Story and photography by Lia Crowe
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I meet Kimberly on a crisp, autumn day at her colourful heritage home in downtown Kelowna.
It91裸聊视频檚 an artfully designed house with a touch of vintage and an eclectic, personal charm. In addition to marvelling at the unique beauty of her home, I quickly get an even better understanding of who Kimberly is when I discover she drives a red convertible VW Bug (affectionately named Elloise) and that she celebrated turning 40 with a debutante dodgeball birthday party and a dream trip to Paris.
Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, Kimberly moved to Montreal as a young woman, became a makeup artist and then moved to Vancouver to work in the TV and film industry. From there, she moved into the hair business, eventually landing in Kelowna, where she has now lived for close to 20 years.
Kimberly created Moi Studio with a unique approach, using a boutique concept, European sensibility and a focus on the experience.
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Asked what fires her up the most about her work, she says, 91裸聊视频淭here are really two things that get me jazzed up: I love the connections and relationships I91裸聊视频檝e built [as well as] the artistry of the industry. These days it91裸聊视频檚 really carte blanche in terms of what you can do with hair and I love taking those editorial ideas and bringing them to a streetwear level.91裸聊视频�
What is Kim passionate about outside of her work?
91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 fun and then there91裸聊视频檚 art,91裸聊视频� she says 91裸聊视频� and above Moi Studio is Kimberly91裸聊视频檚 art studio where she works in acrylics and mixed media. 91裸聊视频淲hen I have time to do it, I91裸聊视频檓 very passionate about my art; I can get lost in it. My next goal would be to do a show one day.91裸聊视频�
And the fun?
91裸聊视频淓xercise for me is my mental health and then I love good food and good wine and being around good friends.91裸聊视频�
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STYLE INSPIRATIONS
Style Icon: Cate Blanchett.
Favourite Artist: Edgar Degas/ local artist .
Piece of art: La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans by Edgar Degas.
Favourite Fashion Designer: Alexander McQueen.
Favourite Musician: 91裸聊视频淚 can91裸聊视频檛 just pick one.91裸聊视频�
Era of Time that inspires your style: 91裸聊视频淭he 20s and 40s: there were trailblazers unapologetic of their style.91裸聊视频�
| Kelowna hairstylist and owner of Moi Studio Kimberley Robart. Lia Crowe photography |
FASHION & BEAUTY
Uniform: 91裸聊视频淎s a hairdresser you can91裸聊视频檛 go wrong with black.91裸聊视频�
All-time favourite piece: My kimono jacket by Ralph Lauren.
Currently Coveting: Charcoal leather jacket from .
Favourite pair of shoes: 91裸聊视频淚 have so many, I can91裸聊视频檛 just pick one pair.91裸聊视频�
Favourite Day bag: Matt and Nat mustard satchel (fits everything).
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: Hammered gold hoops.
Fashion Obsession: Sunglasses.
Accessory you spend the most money on: 91裸聊视频沦丑辞别蝉!!91裸聊视频�
Necessary indulgence: Any NARS lip colours. Moisturizer: Dermaviduals.
Scent: 91裸聊视频淓uphoria by Calvin Klein, but Coco by Chanel is my number 1.91裸聊视频�
Must-have hair product: Crystal.Angel hair gloss by Kevin Murphy.
Beauty secret: Eye cream, Dr. Brandt No More Baggage.
LIFE
Favourite local restaurant: .
Favourite Cocktail/Wine: Burnt Vodka Martini and .
Album on current rotation: Beautiful Trauma by P!nk.
Favourite Flower: Gladiolus.
Favourite city to visit: Paris.
Favourite Hotel: .
Favourite App: Spotify.
Favourite place in the whole world: Definitely home.
READING MATERIAL
What do you read Online for style: Vogue Paris.
Fave Print magazine: Instyle and Elle Canada.
Fave style Blog: 91裸聊视频淚 follow Karla Welch: she is amazing and an incredibly talented stylist.91裸聊视频�
Coffee table Book: Strong is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker.
Last great read: The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt.
Book currently reading: The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman.
Favourite book of all time: 91裸聊视频淭here are so many, but one I read again and again is She91裸聊视频檚 Come Undone by Wally Lamb.91裸聊视频�
