What — you expected Kim Kardashian [1] to accept birthday wishes without giving anything back to her fans? With all the styling tricks [2] she's got up her sleeve, that'd be plain selfish. So of course, the fashion icon shared an exclusive BTS list [3] of 35 lessons she's learned, one for each year [4] she's been alive.
While her lengthy roundup of offerings is top secret — you can only access the page if you've subscribed to her app [5] — we combed through and uncovered her best style secrets, all of which are listed below. The cherry on top of the cake? Kim revealed her best birthday gift ever: her 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring from Kanye West [6]!
Read on to zoom in on the sparkler that Kim accessorizes with frequently, then check out seven of her top-notch tips. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that cake is vanilla [7] (with chocolate frosting and a chocolate chip filling). We are so on board, Kim.
A close-up of Kim's 15-carat engagement ring [8] that Kanye West [9] designed with jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.
"When in Doubt, Wear Black."
It looks sleek in any silhouette — even a cape!
"My Angles. Know Your Angles."
"Don't Be Afraid to Change up Your Look."
Vogue Australia's Christine Centenera's been credited with assisting Kim in her makeover [10], and we loved this fresh, ladylike look Kim debuted at the Louis Vuitton show.
"All-White Always Works, No Matter What Time of the Year It Is."
Kim proved that when she was honored at Variety's Power of Women awards, wearing crisp, white separates ahead of the Summer.
"Airplane Bathrooms Have Great Lighting For Selfies."
"Sometimes, You Just Have to Let North Wear Her Minnie Mouse Outfit to Bed."
North is a style blogger in the making [11] anyway — and Kim's smart to trust her judgment.
"White Flowers Go With Everything."
Especially a romantic Givenchy wedding dress [12].