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Meet Kimthea Layasia San Juan, creator of the fashion blog Pursuit for Vintage. Her blog is a one stop shop for all things fashion from how- to make your own earrings, learn about the latest trends from the runway and tips revamping vintage clothes into modern day dress. She has also teamed up with photographer Tyan Young where you can also read beauty product reviews and learn from their hair tutorials.
“Hello to all my fellow Khmer friends. It’s very nice to meet you. I’m Kimthea Layasia, a mommy, vintage collector, fashion blogger, smart shopper, arts & crafts, DIY kinda gal, stylist & photographer. Come browse or read on the latest at www.pursuitforvintage.com.” – Kimthea
Kimthea: I am Khmer, Vietnamese, & Chinese. My mother is half Vietnam & half Cambodian. She was born & grew up in a small village in Vietnam, near the Cambodia border. I never met my dad, but what I know about him is from what my mother told me. My father is half Cambodian and half Chinese. He was born & grew up in Cambodia. But I’ve always consider myself 100% Cambodian. It’s the language and culture that I grew up with.
Kimthea: I was born in the Battambong, a province in the Western part of Cambodia. My family and I came to states in January of 1985. We first arrived in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kimthea: I am currently living in New Jersey.
Kimthea: I started collection vintage for almost 12 years now. Some I have sold, donated, give-away but most I still currently have in my closets. I find it hard to give up such great treasures/find. I want to keep i t all to myself (especially ones that fit me)!!!
Kimthea: I have too many, legendary or not. They are all inspirations to me. But if I have to really say one, it’ll have to be Coco Chanel. Coco Chanel creates timeless designs that are still popular today. One of my favorite quote from her, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
Kimthea: Everyone!
Kimthea: Some of my favorite Khmer dishes are Amok, K’tieu, Somlah Machou Khmae, Saik Ch’rouk Cha Kn’yei, NHOAM S’dao, & Loc Lac.
Kimthea definitely has inspired me to look into some online classes on fashion and design history. Check out more of her styles - http://www.pursuitforvintage.com/.
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Published: December 5, 2010
Originally Posted By: Sophia S.
Categories: Fashion, Makeup and Modeling; Writers and Reporters
Tags: blogger
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