I think I speak for all woman (and man) kind when I point out the extraordinary woman that Frida Khalo embodied.  Her passion for art, love of animals, eye for beauty and color, as well as rebellious personality make her one of the most remembered and cherished artists of all time.

Why exactly?  Because with every whim she followed her instincts and her heart.  With every experience she grew stronger no matter how negative they may have been.  Jotting entries down in her journal, creating oil paintings infused with wildlife and heartbreaking imagery – if there was one main theme behind her artwork it was authenticity and acceptance.

What I love the most about her (and draw the most inspiration from) is how she was never anyone other than herself.  Through good and bad habits she had a “take all of me or nothing at all” approach to life.  She was passionate.  She never settled.

Katharina, one of the lovely creators of KL goodness (a specialist when it comes to sewing machine embroidery) reminds me so much of Frida.  While she is very much her own person, there is a wild beauty within her that is so refreshing and strong, you can’t help but think of Frida’s spirit.

Frida’s portraits were another highlight of her perception of the world.  She did not try to beautify herself on canvas (in fact I find her much more attractive in photographs), but instead looked reality right in the face (sans alteration) and made it astounding.  As a woman, this takes some serious guts!!!

Frida is a big part of what the KL team accomplish every day. The boutique is full of trinkets and prints alike that mimic or fully resemble this icon.

Kat even has this stuffed doll on her bookshelf…

My personal fave?

The Classic Hardware Frida bracelet, available for $55 at the boutique (There are also Frida necklaces and earrings).  When I wear mine not only do I get heaps of comments, but it reminds me to stay strong and stay true.

xox