Steel and Peony

I found another set of photos which needed some serious editing so they might not be the best quality. I don't remember where I was headed in this outfit but I did love the combo and the Twill Capris are one of my favorite items too. I have worn Pippa in other blog posts but most I feel are too big on me. This is a kika size 0 (women's 0/2) which is MUCH smaller than I usually wear but I like the fit a lot better too. The stripe version fit more normal but with the solid fabric it just came out a lot more generous in the sizing. What do you think of it?

Pippa in Peony (previous season item & color)
Twill Capris in Steel (previous season item & color)

Back view.
Pippa in Peony (previous season item & color)
Twill Capris in Steel (previous season item & color)

Here I added a little jacket/cardigan when it got chilly.
Kelly in Steel (previous season color) ~ $89
Pippa in Peony (previous season item & color)
Twill Capris in Steel (previous season item & color)

Back view. Oops, I forgot to fix the back of my jacket....
Kelly in Steel (previous season color) ~ $89
Pippa in Peony (previous season item & color)
Twill Capris in Steel (previous season item & color)

Portia in Navy/White Stripe

Well lookie here! I did take photos of my outfit where I wore Portia in the Navy/White stripe and I wore it multiple ways too. The photos are maybe not the best but my photographer is still learning the best settings for my outfit photos. At least it should give you some ideas! I love all the different looks you get with just 3 items from kikaPaprika!

Here I tucked in Pippa and folded the top half of Portia twice to get a long skirt. I could have folded it one more time to get a narrower band which might have looked better?
Pippa in Shell (previous season item & color) 
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Back view ... Ooops! I should have fixed the back. Oh well...
Pippa in Shell (previous season item & color)
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Here I just folded over the top half one time since I am short and it becomes a shorter version of this dress. If I decide to keep it, I will hem it so it is a better length for me. The best news is I can just cut it!
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Here is the back view.
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Here I just added a jacket!
Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Back view.
Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Portia in Navy/White Stripe (signature color) ~ $110

Here is the necklace and earring set that I sell too. I get loads of compliments on it everytime I wear it. It is cheap and probably won't last long but for the price, I am not complaining too much. I tried to crop the photo with Portia but then it looked like I was naked. Not a good look!
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
19" + 3" Gold Tone Bubble Fashion Necklace and Earring Set ~ $26.40

Others in kika ... Daphne in Ink!

Here is another woman who I met networking and she was looking for a jacket to go with an existing skirt that she owns. She tried Daphne in Ink and look what a great match it made! It looks like they were meant to go together all along. Sorry for the bad photo but I took it with my old cell phone and the camera isn't so great on it.

Please make sure to take a look at her web site if you are interested in learning more information about her business. Kim Carolan is a Retirement Plan Consultant with Evergreen Retirement Plan Consulting. She helps out small businesses figure out how to plan for retirement and also their employees too!

Daphne in Ink (custom color) ~ $89

Others in kika ... Alice in Tangerine!

One of my good customers shopped my sample sale last month and picked up Alice in Tangerine for 50% off! She wanted a summer dress to take with her on a trip to St. Louis and this was the perfect thing for her. I asked if I could share her photo and of course she said YES! Doesn't she look great?

Make sure to like her Facebook page! She is a great Mary Kay Sales Director and I am happy she loves kikaPaprika!

Alice in Tangerine (previous season item & color)

My new love ... Charissa!

I just can't believe that every season kikaPaprika comes out with a dress that I love even more than the previous version. This season we have a dress called Charissa and I love it so much! If you loved Alice last season then you should definitely check out this dress. For me, I almost always have to hem and alter my clothing. It is worth it to me to have clothes that fit right and most of the time the adjustment is small and inexpensive. This dress I don't have to do anything at all to. What do you think of it?

It might be hard to see in this photo but there is a matching belt that can be completely removed and worn without or with a different belt entirely.
Charissa in Peacock (signature color) ~ $99
19" + 3" Gold Tone Bubble Fashion Necklace and Earring Set ~ $26.40

Back view.
Charissa in Peacock (signature color) ~ $99

Here I just added a jacket!
Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Charissa in Peacock (signature color) ~ $99

Back view.
Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Charissa in Peacock (signature color) ~ $99

Others in kika ... Charlotte in Mint!

I love my fellow kika sister Beth who also posts awesome photos on her Facebook page. Make sure to go like it and MINE TOO if you haven't already. ;) 

Anyway, we did this new thing a few months ago where we added a POP UP COLOR to our collection and they have decided to continue this into our Fall Collection as well. So, every two months kikaPaprika will add a new POP color and a new Neutral color. This gives you all something new and fresh to add to your wardrobe. I did not get any items in the Mint color from last season but I thought it looked so great on Beth that I have to share her photo. What do you think of the color and the new pop up color idea? 

Charlotte in Mint (previous season item & color)
Elle in Khaki (previous season color) ~ $60

Others in kika ... Anastasia in Ocean Stripe!

I just love Anastasia and so far everyone who has put it on also loves it too. It is very flattering on many different figure types. I do encourage everyone to try it on! This is also a dress that is continuing into our Fall Collection and is available in the Oatmeal/White stripe and our solid colors too. This stripe fabric is no longer available to be custom dyed into our 13 colors this season but I had to show this photo anyway because it was so stunning. You can read more about this look and more photos on Daphne's blog here: 

http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2013/07/rehearsal.html

Anastasia in Ocean Stripe (custom color) ~ $140

Others in kika ... Portia in Navy/White Stripe!

Wow, I certainly have gotten behind on my blog posts. I have a few "Others in kika" posts to share with you so here goes! 

This is a client of another kika sister who I cannot recall right now. Let me know who you are and I can give you credit. I love this look a lot and have worn it myself but I don't know if I took any photos. Shame on me. I will wear it again I am sure so you can see me in it too. This is the much loved Portia convertible dress/skirt. This item is continuing into our Fall Collection and this Navy/White stripe is stunning and also available in our 13 colors offered this season. That means you can have this item in all 13 solid colors (shown below) AND also the stripe is available in the 13 colors as well. Depending on the color the Navy stripe will dye a darker Navy or Black and the white will be the color you pick. So Peacock stripe will most likely have a Black/Peacock stripe. Ask to see my swatch book for a better idea on the colors! 

L-R: Black, White, Lichen, Peacock, Ink (Navy), Imperial, Amethyst, Merlot, Ruby, Tangelo, Winter White

Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Portia in Navy/White stripe (signature color) ~ $110

kika on Vacation (part 2)

I have much more amazing photos of Yellowstone but you have to be friends with me on Facebook to see those photos. It really is a destination that should be on everyone's list and if you have been there as a kid and haven't been since ... just go already! The whole park is amazing so I joined the Yellowstone Association which was just a small way we can all help support a beautiful national park. Ok, ok, I will share just one photo!

The Opal Pool at the Midway Geyser Basin

Anyway, on to the kikaPaprika clothing featured on my vacation....

This was one of the last photos we took actually. Next to the Yellowstone sign of course!
Drew* in Ocean (custom color) ~ $40
Twill Capris in Khaki (custom color) ~ $88

Hmm, I don't look happy but that could just be one of my kids annoying me look.
Drew* in Ocean (custom color) ~ $40
Pippa in Shell (custom color) ~ $50
My own shorts

Paige in Turq (previous season color) ~ $76
Twill Capris in Khaki (custom color) ~ $88

This is after we had spent the day at the water park so my hair ... well, that is what it looks like when I don't do anything. At least I am happy in this photo!
Lil in White (signature color) ~ $40 
Twill Capris in Khaki (custom color) ~ $88

* Actually, I don't know what this tank is called but it is cut like the Drew but the fabric is different. It came in one of my kika favs bags so it is an item from a previous season that sometimes get dyed into our current season's colors. So, because I don't know exactly what it is called ... we will call it Drew for now!

kika on Vacation (part 1)

I have gotten behind on posting new kika outfits. I have been busy with the end of school activities and then we went on vacation to Yellowstone. I had fun picking out kikaPaprika items to take with me and my suitcase was almost completely filled with kika! I loved it. So, here are some kika highlights from my trip. Enjoy!

This is actually from a trip to Ikea a few weeks before but here I am with my silly son. I am wearing...
Daphne in Ocean (custom color) ~ $85
Pippa in Stripe (signature color) ~ $50
Jasper and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace ~ $44

Ice cream stop in West Yellowstone
Rita in Navy/White Stripe (previous season)

Walking to see the sights at the Fountain Paint Pots.
Rita in Steel Stripe (previous season)
Twill Capris in Steel (signature color) ~ $88

Checking out the exhibits at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center.
Lisa in Ocean (custom color) ~ $58Twill Capris in Khaki (custom color) ~ $88

My silly son eating candy in West Yellowstone.
Lisa in Ocean (custom color) ~ $58