I Heart Carly

Friday was the first day I was able to be out and enjoy the sunshine. It feels like summer is just around the corner! I decided to wear White and Ocean today and I have been waiting to put this outfit together since I first got Carly. I need to get the Drew tank in White and our Twill Capris in White too but in the photos below I just used what I already had in my closet. 

This is a super limited edition repurposed tweed jacket that just is a stunning piece. It is a look that celebrities covet and there isn't much out there that can compete in it's price range. I did a few celebrity compares a few weeks back and everything I found was $400-$1500 for about the same look! We are already sold out in the larger sizes (kika size 5 & 6 which is women's 14-18) so if you like this jacket ... order it ASAP! 
http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/portfolio/carly-3/

Also, I noticed after I took the photos that I didn't fold up the sleeves of the jacket. I think it looks better that way on me because I am petite. I will post another look with them folded up. 

Carly in Ocean Tweed (signature color) - $135
~Also available in Peony Tweed~
My own white t-shirt and capris

Back view
Carly in Ocean Tweed (signature color) - $135

These shoes are a new find of mine... Fibi & Clo! It is like jewelry for your feet! I really wanted the Cascade style in the wedge but they don't make it anymore. These are the Naples Wedge and pretty adorable don't you think?

Naples Wedge by Fibi & Clo

Detailed view
It is hard to see in the photo but they sparkle!

Others in kika ... Meet Elisa - Part 2

Here are some more great looks from my fellow kika consultant Daphne. She is great at coming up with different looks and options for kikaPaprika. I strongly encourage you to check out her blog for lots of great inspiring looks!

Every Monday she showcases a customer and puts together at least a half dozen looks. Meet Elisa and check out her super cute looks! Go to her blog for more photos and great style tips: 

http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2013/03/who-is-wearing-kika-meet-elisa.html

Leslie in White (custom color) - $68
Charlotte in Meadow (signature color) - $64
Brit in Cocoa (signature color) - $75

Carly in Peony tweed (signature color) - $135
Charlotte in Cocoa (custom color) - $64
Brit in Cocoa (signature color) - $75

Milly in Steel (custom color) - $115
Lil reversible tank in Black (custom color) - $40
Leggings in Black (signature color) - $58

Date Night Outfit

I promised a totally different look for my next blog post and here it is! My husband and I went out for a nice steak dinner last night ... just because. Well, really it was because the restaurant was doing a special and our next dinner there will be free! Ha! Still, it was a reason for me to dress up a little bit and try out some new kikaPaprika items. 

Even though the weather has been sunny and finally feels like spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest ... my legs are all pasty and white! I opted to wear this dress with my fall boots and tights but I could have worn flip flops or nude heels or wedges with this dress and it would have looked fabulous! I think I need to go shopping for some shoes now...

Daphne cropped jacket in Black (custom color) - $85
Alice dress in Cocoa (custom color) - $99
Bird Scarf - $26

Back View

Alice dress in Cocoa (custom color) - $99
Bird Scarf - $26

Detail view of the Bird Scarf - $26

Back View

Others in kika ... Meet Elisa

I am way behind in posting some great looks from my fellow kika consultant Daphne but I am going to try to catch up now. She is great at coming up with different looks and options for kikaPaprika. I strongly encourage you to check out her blog for lots of great inspiring looks!

Every Monday she showcases a customer and puts together at least a half dozen looks. Meet Elisa and check out her super cute looks! Go to her blog for more photos and great style tips: 

http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2013/03/who-is-wearing-kika-meet-elisa.html

Kelly in Steel (custom color) - $89
Loren in Imperial (custom color) - $65
Jenna in Steel (custom color) - $66
Wavy Stripe Scarf - $28

Aiden in White (signature color) - $88
Loren in Imperial (custom color) - $65
Jenna in Steel (custom color) - $66
Wavy Stripe Scarf - $28 

Sami in Imperial (signature color) - $150
Lorelei in Ocean (signature color) - $82
Bootcut Pants in Black (signature color) - $75
Scroll Scarf - $26

Comparing Kendall

I know how you love these comparisons that I do. Right? Here is the first one for the Spring 2013 collection. Of course, kikaPaprika comes out ahead... 1/2 the price, organic cotton, made in the USA, 12 colors and lots of different sizes! I have this in Peony in a kika size 2 (women's 4/6) and Khaki in a kika size 4 (women's 10/12) so contact me to try this piece on!

http://www.kikapaprika.com/portfolio/kendall-3/

Leslie & Pippa

Ok, I know I need to try other combinations as my blog photos are all starting to look the same. Maybe I can get some photos done today of some new outfit options. By now, I guess you can tell which items are my favorites because I wear them all the time! 

I am wearing Leslie in a kika size 2 (women's 4/6) in these photos and the Steel one I wore previously was a kika size 4 (women's 10/12). I am really a kika size 3 (women's 8/10) in this piece so I can't wait to get my size to see how it really fits. As you can see however, our clothing is very forgiving in the size department!

You can also tie the front at different heights for different looks. 

Leslie tie-front cardi in Ink (custom color) - $68
Pippa in Stripe (signature color) - $50
Tencel Bootcut Pants in Ink (custom color) - $75

Back view with Leslie tied in front

Here is Leslie un-tied in the front for a different look.

Leslie tie-front cardi in Ink (custom color) - $68
Pippa in Stripe (signature color) - $50
Tencel Bootcut Pants in Ink (custom color) - $75

Leslie, Lisa and Twill Capris

I went to bunco last week and it was the biggest one I have ever played. We had 7 bunco tables going! It is so much fun to get together with my moms group where we eat, drink and play. I even won $10! I also had a networking meeting in the morning so I like to plan my outfit so it includes all kikaPaprika clothing if possible. Sometimes it just doesn't work because of the size or colors that I have on hand but I have gotten most of my samples by now so it gets easier to put an outfit together. Actually, it isn't easier to have so many choices but it is fun! 

So, here I am after a day of networking, volunteering at my son's school, going to a doctor appointment, picking up my daughter from school, preparing a potluck dish for bunco, and a fun evening of playing bunco. Whew! Everyone LOVED "Leslie" and asked about it! I can tell this will be a customer favorite!

Leslie tie-front cardi in Steel (signature color) - $68
Lisa burnout top in Ocean (custom color) - $58
Twill Capris in Steel (signature color) - $88

 Yes, I said these are Capri length pants! I am only 5'1" so they are ALMOST long enough for me to wear them rolled down. I can just get away with it by wearing flats. Normally, you roll up the pants and there is a little tab that pulls them up to capri-length. I will show you in another blog post how I would wear the capris but it is too cold right now! Next up is a photo showing "Leslie" un-tied. 

Leslie tie-front cardi in Steel (signature color) - $68
Lisa burnout top in Ocean (custom color) - $58
Twill Capris in Steel (signature color) - $88

Back view with Leslie

Lisa burnout top in Ocean (custom color) - $58
Twill Capris in Steel (signature color) - $88

 The burnout tee is probably fine without something under it but I was wearing a nude cami style shaper under it. I never leave home without one! I love that ours are so comfortable that I can wear it all day and don't have to immediately rip it off when I get home. 

Back view without Leslie

See how the pants are just a teeny bit too short? However, you can see the teal stripe from my Tieks ballet flats that match my shirt. The soles are also teal which is why I wore these shoes instead of my black ballet flats. ;) 

Butterflies and kika

There is a new blog post from the designer of kikaPaprika's clothing. This shirt is one of her favorites and it is one of mine too. I love how she paired it with our Natalie jacket and yellow jeans. It looks very fresh and fashion forward. I can't wait for the weather to warm up around here!

See more photos and more style tips on Kirstyn's blog: 

http://kika.la/2013/03/wine-tasting-outfit-edition/

Natalie in Ink (signature color) - $135
Pippa in Stripe (signature limited edition print) - $50