About KIMI

I’m Kimi Encarnacion and I live in southern California. I guess you could say I’m a vintage butterfly. I go where my eye takes me and I don’t follow any rules. I fell in love with thriftshops as a teenager and have collected vintage clothing ever since. My home is filled with junk store discoveries and curbside treasures. I traded Utah for Los Angeles at age 17, I studied fashion design, I sang in a rock band, I dabble in everything and I’m completely enamored with my family. I have a knack for making something out of nothing. For making things fit and work. Mostly cuz I mess everything up the first time I do it! I started this blog as a social experiment to see if anyone would pay attention. I now realize it helps justify all the time I spend doing “nothing” so when people ask me what I’m up to I have something to say. I’m not sure where California Pixie will end up but I have a ton of ideas!

My life is a big mish mash of FAB old stuff, fun people and lots of adventure. It’s my passion. It borders on obsession but I don’t mind, I really am crazy about it!

Take a peek! Get inspired!

60 thoughts on “About KIMI”

lauralistar7 on June 17, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:

Kimi, I’ve written on here before. Love your blog! I nominated you for the Shine On Award because I think you’re inspirational, I dig your photography, and hey, I too am a California native so maybe there’s some favoring involved, lol. Keep doing what you do!

You can check out your nomination here: http://lauralistardiaries.com/2013/06/17/shine-on-award/

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Simple Northern Life on June 14, 2013 at 7:31 am said:

Love your style! I’ve always liked the retro look so when I came upon your blog I was excited to explore. Look forward to more posts.

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- California Pixie on June 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Niiice! THANKS!!! I’m not a super scheduled poster but I do have fun w it! Glad u found me!!!
  
  K.
  
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David Ingram on June 10, 2013 at 8:27 pm said:

So excited for the upcoming reunion show, Travelling to LA for the first time in 12 years just to see you all perform!

Created a Playlist of some of my most favorite tracks to share with your fans.

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- California Pixie on June 10, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  YAY!!! So glad you scored a ticket!! You put together a lot of cool moonpool sounds to keep the thing going…right on!!! THANKS and I’ll see you soon!
  kimi.
  
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lauralistar7 on June 10, 2013 at 9:36 am said:

This blog really brings me back. I’m a native Cali girl from the Salton Sea area. Indio to be exact. I’ve been living in Florida for 18 years now. I fell in love with the imagery immediately. I’m really glad I found your blog! :-)

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- California Pixie on June 10, 2013 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  YAY!!!! Man, Salton Sea?? We drove out there once on our way home from Joshua Tree. That is desert deluxe! Glad you found me…just in time for summer!!! k.
  
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  - lauralistar7 on June 11, 2013 at 1:46 am said:
    
    Me too! Great blog :-)
Ecospired on June 8, 2013 at 8:56 am said:

I live in SoCal too, and you make it seem SO MUCH MORE interesting than I’ve seen it! Kudos to a great blog!

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- California Pixie on June 9, 2013 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  haha…..THANKS!!! I’m convinced that’s why the zoom lense was invented! I love living here but ya, you have to add your own culture!!! k.
  
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www.janinedesign.com on June 3, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

I saw this and thought it might be your kitchen! I love the bold colors in reds and greens…http://eatlivewear.tumblr.com/post/17223736335

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Cherryblossom Tears on May 23, 2013 at 8:22 am said:

I love your blog – so inspiring!

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Jennifer on April 21, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:

Hi Kimi! I’m from southern california too, specifically Anaheim. You sound cool! Keep up the blog! :)

-jennifer

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Olivia Wolfe on March 19, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

Hello. I have nominated you for the Best Moments Award. I invite you to stop by my blog and see what’s it’s all about. Have a fantastic day :)

~ Olivia

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Cherryblossom Tears on January 29, 2013 at 8:21 am said:

http://cherryblossomtears.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/inspiring-blogger-d/ – hey I nominated you for this :)

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- kimi encarnacion on January 29, 2013 at 12:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you!!! I love receiving these awards!!! Thanks for thinking of me! kimi.
  
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  - Cherryblossom Tears on January 29, 2013 at 1:28 pm said:
    
    Bless you! You are welcome :) keep up the cool blog
Michele on December 10, 2012 at 10:53 am said:

I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please stop by and check it out here: http://wakeuptired.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
XOXO, Michele

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- kimi encarnacion on December 13, 2012 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Wow, thank you!!!! Inspiring. I like that! Thanks again!!!
  
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Juan Romero on September 15, 2012 at 8:44 am said:

just wanna say i love your song “soon”.. and also your blog.. btw filipino here :)

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Hannah on August 13, 2012 at 10:30 am said:

Where did you get your banner done?

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- kimi encarnacion on August 14, 2012 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  By banner, do you mean the big header at the top of my page that says California Pixie with the luchador and the pixie? If that’s what you’re talking about, I did it. Hope that helps, kimi.
  
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bethanyd28594 on August 6, 2012 at 6:55 pm said:

I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! Thank you for everything! http://bethanybeachdesigns.com/2012/08/06/one-lovely-blog-award/

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- kimi encarnacion on August 6, 2012 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Oh thank you!!! I always appreciate these awards. I love making the pixie and am always so happy to see that others are digging what I’m doing.
  
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  - bethanyd28594 on August 6, 2012 at 8:01 pm said:
    
    You are very welcome! I <3 your blog.
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Jack on July 27, 2012 at 10:51 am said:

Hi Kimi,

Nice blog. Was one of the guys that followed your gigs simply because my then gf (now wife) loved moonpools so much. hehehe Our wedding dance was to “Heaven”. Our kid’s nickname is Kimi even if it’s no where close to her full name. And good thing we had a girl otherwise it would have been a Gugut. hehehe Any gigs soon? Even if we’re now in Seattle, we’ll fly down to SoCal or wherever.

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- kimi encarnacion on July 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm said:
  
  Wow!!! I love your story! Those were the funnest of days, jack! Ahhh and Heaven? How perfect! I really like hearing peoples moonpool stories. There was so much going on I never knew about. And a little Kimi?? YES!!! Hope you enjoy the Pixie. It’s my life now. Still fun…but really, how can I top the band days. THANKS for sharing! kimi.
  
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Christina on July 9, 2012 at 3:33 pm said:

Hi Kimi!! I was/am a huge Moonpools fan from the early 90s! I saw you guys many times at the Whisky. :D I’m very much enjoying your blog! You have such mad style — i am in awe. Your fam is adorable too. I think one of the last Moonpools show you brought your baby…who is now all grown up and stuff. I still listen to your albums — my son (6) knows your voice and always requests Kimi when we’re in the car. \m/

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- kimi encarnacion on July 13, 2012 at 7:11 am said:
  
  Christina! Great to hear from you!!! Those were great days! YES, I did have a baby….not anymore…a teen now!! THANKS for the kind words…FAB way to start the day and LOVE hearing you are digging the blog. More to come with that fo sho!!! TAKE CARE! k.
  
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Addie on June 28, 2012 at 1:07 am said:

Very interesting page. More interesting than the fact that we share the same last name, which got me here from Frances’ page in the first place.

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- kimi encarnacion on June 28, 2012 at 10:54 am said:
  
  Encarnacion!!!! It’s a GREAT name isn’t it? Are you filipino like my husband? That’s how I got the name. k.
  
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  - Addie on June 28, 2012 at 12:25 pm said:
    
    Yes. Filipina here. :)
  - kimi encarnacion on June 28, 2012 at 12:44 pm said:
    
    : )
Life & Sunshine on June 26, 2012 at 3:04 pm said:

We are passing along the blog love and have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award :)
Here are the rules of acceptance:
1.Thank the person/people who nominated you and link back to them in your post.
2.Share seven possibly unknown things about yourself.
3.Nominate 15 or so bloggers you admire.
4.Contact the chosen bloggers to let them know you have nominated them and link back to them.

-Chelsea & Cortnie

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- kimi encarnacion on June 26, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks girls!!!! Are you guys lovin this sun??? We are in full summer swing in San Clemente. Rare for June, right? We are usually fog and white sky til July 4th. This is GREAT!!!!! THANKS again and happy day to ya!! k.
  
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David on June 22, 2012 at 5:14 pm said:

Kimi Listening to the “5 Normals” performance from the DVD/ Whiskey a Go Go performance!!! Love Your voice, your delivery. Wanted to share this with all the fans here. This song is so beautiful and I love this rendition the most

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- kimi encarnacion on June 22, 2012 at 7:53 pm said:
  
  I liked that arrangement, too. THANKS for the sweet words!!! kimi.
  
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  - Bren on October 17, 2012 at 7:58 pm said:
    
    LOVE. seems like yesterday. Now I’m going to watch the others..hahaha!
ilovesunsetsbythesea on June 16, 2012 at 2:57 am said:

I love your blog! That’s why I’m nominating you to the Lovely Blog Award! Check out your nomination here – http://ilovesunsetsbythesea.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/i-got-nominated-for-the-one-lovely-blog-award/

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- kimi encarnacion on June 16, 2012 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks for the award! k.
  
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Carrie on June 15, 2012 at 10:00 am said:

Just have to say I <3 your blog. :-)

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- kimi encarnacion on June 15, 2012 at 10:05 am said:
  
  THANKS!!! Carrie!!! I’m glad you left a comment….I love to see who’s checking in! Have a great weekend! k.
  
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the usual bliss on June 6, 2012 at 5:36 pm said:

Because your blog makes me happy…
http://theusualbliss.com/2012/06/06/wednesday-sunshine-37/

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makeshoppe on June 5, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

Wow! Super impressive blog, would love to follow you…

Tutu~
makeshoppe.com

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- kimi on June 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Yes…please check it out whenever you want! : ) k.
  
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Tanya on May 22, 2012 at 5:43 pm said:

Very excited to see you have a blog!!! Love your voice. (when I sing in the car to M&C songs I sound just like you!)

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- kimi on May 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm said:
  
  That’s awesome!!!! That means I sound like you!!! I’m hoping to do a couple fun M and C shows soon. THANKS!!!! kimi.
  
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americanrose on May 22, 2012 at 5:42 pm said:

Kimi,

Your blog is amazing! How did you get started? What are the keys to having a successful blog? If you wouldn’t mind, I have a post called “A thousand words…” on my site, I would love to hear your opinions and how you became a blog writer!

Thanks for a great read!
American Rose

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Jennifer Wurst on May 22, 2012 at 8:47 am said:

I can so relate to your ‘obsession’ – I’m the same – it’s such fun isn’t it? Love how you describe your life – so great to read and learn about other like-minded people! Thank you.

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Linda Schrab on May 10, 2012 at 8:30 am said:

So THIS is where you have been–I haven’t seen you in AGES!! Allise was telling my about your blog, so here I am. Adam loved the MacGyver Gun idea (you knew he would!) Request: Post your recipe for “Miss Kimi’s Spaghetti” (that’s what we call it.) The one with garlic, tomatoes and Bragg’s. I make it for Adam to take to school and he loves it, but he says I still need lessons from you!! LOL

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- kimi on May 11, 2012 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Yes…you found me!!! Ooooh…kimi spaghetti…will do!! I’ve been on a mainara kick lately. Have another BBQ!!!
  
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Ashley christensen on April 26, 2012 at 9:12 pm said:

Kimi you are so kick ace
I love your photos they’re so happy!
I will be submitting all my taco ideas shortly :) of course.

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David on April 26, 2012 at 7:39 pm said:

Did she EVER sing in a rock band everyone !!!! Bless Your Life Kimi I listen to all your music all the time!!! Here is American Beauty !!! Love Your vocals saw you at the scream in pomona, the village and vanilla fudge! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnuhqXYyhNM

Link to american Beauty

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Jay on April 26, 2012 at 2:57 pm said:

M & C reunion tour please.

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april on April 23, 2012 at 9:37 am said:

You are a very good writer Kimi.
Maybe you could also do a book?!?!?

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- kimi on April 23, 2012 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  Ha! THANKS April! I try to keep it short and sweet. Get in, get ou!
  
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Elizabeth S on April 23, 2012 at 8:57 am said:

Love the blog, Kimi!!!

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- kimi on April 23, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:
  
  Biz!! THANKS!!
  
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Teri Kennedy on April 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm said:

I’m excited to see you blog entries!!! Love ya, Teri

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