Cocoa in Signature and Custom

We don't have this color available anymore but I thought it would still be nice to do a comparison on how different the color is depending on if it was ordered in Signature or Custom. Let me know if you want to buy either pant as they are marked 50% off on my sample rack right now. 

LEFT: Skinny Pants in Cocoa (CUSTOM COLOR) ~ $98
RIGHT: Skinny Pants in Cocoa (SIGNATURE COLOR) ~ $98

Gabby in Mineral

Again this is an outfit I don't remember what I was doing. Out and about town I guess! I try to think of new ways to wear kikaPaprika so I can blog about it. Then I can look at it later and decide if it was a good look or not. I think I put this look together to see if the Cocoa brown Ponte Skinny Pants went with the Gabby in Mineral wash. Gabby was one of those items I didn't think I liked until I got it in a smaller size. I think it works ... do you?

I also wanted to show the waist band and pockets on these pants. So cute and stylish. You can wear these pants instead of leggings but they are pants so you can also wear them on their own. I still like to cover my butt when I wear them. How will you wear them?

Gabby in Mineral Wash (signature color) ~ $98
Dawson in Ruby (signature color) ~ $79
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view with Gabby
Gabby in Mineral Wash (signature color) ~ $98
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98

Dawson in Ruby (signature color) ~ $79
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view
Dawson in Ruby (signature color) ~ $79
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98

Front waistband ~ Faux pockets but the small coin pocket is real
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98

Back waistband ~ Real back pockets
Skinny Pants in Cocoa (signature color) ~ $98

Blake in Iris

I actually don't remember where I wore this outfit to. Perhaps it was another networking meeting. Who knows! I do remember playing around with the scarves and love how a new scarf and a different way to tie it totally transforms your outfit. I probably wore the same outfit two days in a row but I changed my scarf. What do you think?

Also, this shirt is last season's color (Iris) but it is very close to this season's Amethyst so I wear it all the time.

Scarf shown in my "Magic Trick" scarf tie.
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view that frames my tattoo very nicely!
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

This is the "Scarf Necklace" scarf tie and I guess I need to do a video for it!
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Navy Paisley Scarf ~ $32

Portia in Alligator

I wore this outfit to my Networking Mamas meeting in Redmond where we get moms who own their own businesses to network with their kids. It can be crazy but also really rewarding too. I recently took over all chapters in our area and am looking for people to help organize meetings. This was our first meeting in Redmond and we had a big turnout. I am looking forward to meeting again this coming Friday too. Hope you can join us! 

I have worn Portia in Alligator before but it was as a skirt so this time I wore it as a long maxi dress. I struggled with making it more casual by pairing it with DeLisa. I liked a photo in our Lookbook where the model wore it like a jacket and tied it in the front. I hate adding bulk to my tummy so I just wore it untied. Maybe I should have left it unbuttoned?Or maybe I should have done less maxi? I will have to work on making Portia in Alligator into a casual look.  Got any tips for me? 

This was my inspiration photo for this outfit but I needed to make it cold weather appropriate (I wore boots) 

Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105
DeLisa in Winter White (signature color) ~ $98

Back view with shirt
Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105
DeLisa in Winter White (signature color) ~ $98

Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105 

Hey look! Nice tattoos right? :)
Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105 

My boots!

Networking with Judi

I went to a networking luncheon with this outfit and I also had a marketing table where I set up a table showcasing my clothing. For this month, I decided to do my suitcase demo instead of bringing a rack of clothes. This is where I show how just 6 or 7 items of clothing can mix and match into over a dozen different looks and they all fit into a small carry on size bag that still has room for a pair of shoes and boots. A girl has to have shoes right?

I had fun with this outfit and I loved how Judi dressed the whole thing up. I realize now that I might have grabbed one of my older Simone skirts from my closet as they are a little longer than Elle. Still, it is close enough. What would have made this outfit even better is if I had Susan in Black in my size so I could make this into a business suit. The ponte material is the same for Judi and Susan and I might have been able to get away with tucking in my shirt with Susan because it has a nicer waistband. I considered tucking in my shirt but I just hate doing it. Tell me what you think.

Here is my marketing table with my suitcase display.

Judi in Black (signature color) ~ $135
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view.
Judi in Black (signature color) ~ $135
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view without jacket.
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

Kendall in Amethyst

Again, I am behind on my blog posts. There just is never enough time in the day to keep up! I am just glad I remember to take a photo of my outfit even if it is a very quick one as I am going out the door or a quick snapshot before I peel everything off and head to bed. 

For this outfit I wanted something easy and casual since I was heading to a fundraiser event that my friends were hosting at a local wine bar. I saw someone else put our Navy Paisley Scarf together with a purple shirt and I liked the way it looked so I threw that on. It isn't my usual scarf tie so I must have made it up that day. Also, I just got these Skinny Pants and I unfortunately ordered them in the custom Cocoa option instead of the custom BLACK option. Oh well. They are now on sale on my sample rack for 50% off and I wore them once. My loss ... your gain. I will show you in another blog post the difference between the custom Cocoa and the signature Cocoa.

Kendall in Amethyst (signature color) ~ $88
Ponte Skinny Pants in Custom Cocoa (custom color) ~ $98
Navy Paisley Scarf ~ $32

Kendall in Amethyst (signature color) ~ $88
Ponte Skinny Pants in Custom Cocoa (custom color) ~ $98

Business Attire for eWomen Network

It is official! I am an eWoman now! I went to an event in August and it was filled with amazing women and it had an electric energy. I knew I wanted to be a part of this dynamic group of women. I had to move some things around and back out of some other commitments to make room for this in my budget and my time as well. October 17th, 2013 was my first meeting as a member and it was great. Next month I am doing a vendor table so I have to decide how I want to set that up and what I want to bring. Let me know if you have any ideas for me! Also, check out my eWomen Profile too. 

I decided to wear something more professional this time. In August I wore Charissa which was a great dress and I got lots of compliments on it. I decided to go with a new blazer that arrived and I love how it looks tailored but it is made out of sweatshirt material! I also love the antique brass buttons on Nancy as well. I didn't have a matching Navy/Ink skirt but the heathered Ponte knit Susan skirt did just fine. I kind of like that it isn't totally matchy-matchy. Let me know what you think.

Nancy in Ink (signature color) ~ $130
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Back view. Oops! I wish I had straightened my skirt but maybe you can see this great little kick pleat detail on the skirt?
Nancy in Ink (signature color) ~ $130
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

I think I wore it tucked in with my jacket but I generally like things untucked.
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Untucked. Which do you like better?
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Back view. You can see my new tattoo peeking out too if you look closely.
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Drew in Cloud - 3 Ways

I have a new client in another state that found me on Facebook. She had some questions about what colors the Drew tank in the Cloud print would go with. I went ahead and snapped some quick photos of different color jackets that I thought looked best. She really like it and it helped her a lot with her decision making process. Hopefully, it will help you too. 

Billy in Lichen (signature color) ~ $150
Drew in Cloud print (signature color) ~ $47

Daphne in Merlot (signature color) ~ $89
Drew in Cloud print (signature color) ~ $47

Vickie in Peacock (signature color) ~ $99
Drew in Cloud print (signature color) ~ $47

Janis in Autumn print

Ok, I am behind again on my blog posts. Big surprise huh? Well, at least I keep taking photos of my outfits but I am slow at posting them on my blog. This outfit was from Sept 29th, 2013 and I wore it out to have brunch with my girlfriends. It was at this brunch that one of my eyeglass lenses just popped out in the middle of our conversation! We all busted out laughing and almost got kicked out of the restaurant! Needless to say ... I took it as a sign to try something else for a change and I decided to get fitted for contacts. It is something I have been wanting to do for a while and so if I look different in photos... that is why! :)

I just got this new limited edition print offered in Janis and while it isn't something I would normally wear, I really like it! I like being forced out of my comfort zone once and a while. Tell me what you think!

Milly in Black (custom color) ~ $115
Janis in Autumn print (signature color) ~ $64
Skinny Pants in Black (signature color) ~ $98

Back view
Milly in Black (custom color) ~ $115
Skinny Pants in Black (signature color) ~ $98

Janis in Autumn print (signature color) ~ $64
Skinny Pants in Black (signature color) ~ $98

Back view
Janis in Autumn print (signature color) ~ $64
Skinny Pants in Black (signature color) ~ $98

Others in kika ... Graphic Print Scarf

I organized an event last week for my Networking Mamas group where we had a Ladies Night at the coffee shop where we meet every month. It was a way for the business women in our group to showcase their products and have some fun too. Janice owns the coffee shop and bought a scarf from me that she had seen me post on Facebook. It looks fantastic on her right?

Sorry for the bad color effects but at least it was a good photo of us!
I am wearing...
Judi in Black (signature color) ~ $135
Janis in Autumn print (signature color) ~ $64
Janice is wearing...
Graphic print scarf ~ $32

Photos from the event. Janice is wearing her scarf!

More photos from the event and the scarf is in this one too!

In case you missed the post on Facebook with the 4 different scarves
we are offering this season. They are all $32 and the proceeds help women in need. 

Pearl is finally here!

We all have been waiting and waiting for our Pearl samples and they have finally arrived. Customer orders will be shipping soon too. There was a problem with the fabric when the new line came out so this item had to be re-done which takes a while. So far, the feedback on the dress has been really good! I got my sample just in time for my kika show on Saturday but unfortunately the sample was way too big for the guests at that show. I didn't think to belt it at that time.

So, until I get my own size to try on or someone to model it for me in the Merlot sample that I have (it is a kika size 4 or women's size 12/14) ... I figured I would share some photos that some other consultants have shared with me. 

This is Missy and she styled this dress in two different ways. She wears a smaller size than I do so maybe I should try belting my sample and see how it looks! It looks great on her! Also, be sure to check out her website at www.styles2love.com

Pearl in Merlot (signature color) ~ $110
Navy Paisley Scarf ~ $32

This next one is Vickie and she normally wears a kika size 4 on top but a kika size 2 on bottom. She feels like she could go down a size with this dress. Other kika consultants have said that they love it but they are a bigger kika size on bottom than they are on top. I think Vickie looks really cute!

Pearl in Merlot (signature color) ~ $110

Finally, here is the photo from the website and this is our hand-dyed print called Alligator. This is the one I am waiting for in my size. I am built more like Vickie so I might even have to go down a size in this dress but I will wait to see what my sample looks like first. Also, let me know if you want to know how you can get this item for just $10!

Pearl in Alligator print (signature color) ~ $120

All Business, All Comfort

This was an outfit I wore back in September and I hesitated to post it because my tripod broke so I was trying to figure out another way to take photos of myself and I don't think I did a good job. Oh well. I was inspired to wear a more traditional business looking outfit because I had just put together a new college of business outfits where you can mix and match just a few pieces to get so many different looks. I was going to demonstrate the idea on me but then my photos turned out so bad that I changed my mind and used the models from kikaPaprika instead. 

My inspiration for my outfit below...

Daphne in Black (custom color) ~ $89
Loren in Winter White stripe (signature color) ~ $70
Petra skirt in Black (signature color) ~ $78

Daphne in Black (custom color) ~ $89
Petra skirt in Black (signature color) ~ $78

Loren in Winter White stripe (signature color) ~ $70
Petra skirt in Black (signature color) ~ $78

Loren in Winter White stripe (signature color) ~ $70
Petra skirt in Black (signature color) ~ $78

Concert Outfit

Again, I am behind on my posts! In August, I took a little trip down to Los Angeles to see my favorite band in the whole wide world. Yeah, I am kind of a groupie. They all know me and I hang out with them after the show. It is fun and something that I have been doing since my college years. Gosh, that dates me doesn't it? Anyway, I decided to pack only kikaPaprika items on this trip and it was fun! 

First up was my outfit that I wore on the plane and I had one of the gals who checked me in at my hotel take the first photo. They had a resident bird in their lobby too. It was a quaint little hotel but the most amazing thing was that it was right across the street from my concert. Sweet! 

I also wanted a small hands-free bag for this trip so I asked my very good customer and Miche Bag leader to get this awesome cross-body bag. It was fabulous and perfect for this trip! In fact, I still use it and tuck it into my bigger bags and totes. LOVE IT!

Daphne in White (custom color) ~ $89
Loren in Peony (previous season item) ~ $65
Twill Capris in White (previous season item) ~ $88
Hip Bag in Black by Miche Bag ~ $34.95

Next up was my concert outfit and it was the perfect outfit for this event. I felt a little dressy but way super comfortable. The top is my own but it had a little bit of sparkle that I thought the skirt needed. 

My own sparkly sequin top
Portia convertible skirt/dress in Alligator print (signature color) ~ $105

My own sparkly sequin top
Portia convertible skirt/dress in Alligator print (signature color) ~ $105
Hip Bag in Black by Miche Bag ~ $34.95

Here I am with my boys! Toad the Wet Sprocket