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

Out of my comfort zone

Well, I did it. I finally did it. Sometimes you just have to push past the things that make you uncomfortable and just do them anyway. For me, it was wearing contrasting colors AND wearing a vest. I am just not really a vest person. I like my arms covered. Maybe I will wear it next time with long sleeves and see how I like it. Oh and I also don't really like orange. This vest was a darker orangish-red (or is it reddish-orange?) but still not something I normally wear.

So, I thought it was fun to try. I am not sure how often I will wear something like this but I am glad I did it. Becky is really soft and I enjoyed wearing this vest. Maybe in a different color? ;) 

Partially, this outfit was inspired by my other kika consultants who play with colors more than I do. Partially, it was inspired by my shoes. What do you think of it?

Becky in Tangerine (signature color) ~ $78 (ON SALE $58.50)
Lisa in Ocean (custom color) ~ $58

Back view

Tieks by Gavrielli in Sunset Stripe (vegan) ~ $165

Easy Breezy

Again, last week was unseasonably warm and I was trying to think of a new outfit with some capris but still keeping it business looking for my networking meeting. I had also gotten a new pair of shoes that I was anxious to wear and the White and Ocean combo just seemed to be very easy to pull together. I get comments every time I wear Leslie too. It is so easy to wear and looks different than a lot of other cardigans/jackets out there. I wore my own capris because the kika ones are not my size. What do you think? 

Leslie in White (custom color) ~ $68
Lisa in Ocean (custom color) ~ $58
Capris in White (my own)

Back view

Lisa in Ocean (custom color) ~ $58
Capris in White (my own)

Back view

Here they are! My new shoes! I think I might be addicted to ballet flats now. I own a few pairs now and this is the 2nd from this company. I was looking at other stripe sandals but didn't find anything I liked or was comfortable enough. These have been on my wishlist for awhile and I just went for it. I decided it was my Mother's Day present to myself! 

The great thing about these shoes (ok there are a few) is that they fold in half so they are great for packing when you travel or just tucking into your purse. They come with their own carrying bag so if you wanted to wear heels to an event but then want to change into more comfortable flats, then you can. However, what I really liked (besides the stripe pattern) was the fact that for every pair sold in their Vegan line, they plant a tree through the The Nature Conservancy. How cool right? 

Tieks by Gavrielli in Sunset Stripe (vegan) ~ $165

Tieks by Gavrielli in Sunset Stripe (vegan) ~ $165

Earth Day Specials

I am on vacation this week down in Seaside, OR and I wasn't really planning on doing a blog post while I was down here. However, kikaPaprika announced an Earth Day special and I decided to run with it and add a few more specials to the mix. I will include the specials at the end of the post which is basically a copy of my newsletter that I sent out to my customers. Let me know if you want to sign up for it!

My new love is our Skinny Pants and I think they will be a big hit with everyone who tries them on. I like them much better than Leggings even though I do really like kikaPaprika's more than others I have tried. Have you tried them on yet? 

Jackie in Ink/Navy (custom color) ~ $95 ~ NOW $86!
My own grey shirt
Skinny Pants in Black (signature color) ~ $90

Back view

EARTH DAY SPECIAL

kikaPaprika just announced an Earth Day special that is only available for three days! Valid from Sat 4/20 to Mon 4/22. Lily is our burnout animal print cardigan which is made from recycled water bottles and organic cotton. It is super soft and lightweight which is perfect for chilly spring and summer nights. What is a burnout fabric? It is a special process that leaves a two-tone pattern on the fabric. Some of the color is left behind so it creates a really neat tonal pattern with a light and dark version of the color. Lily is on sale for these three days for just $66! That is 20% off the retail price and the great thing is that you can get it in 13 colors this month! 

Lily in Khaki
Shown with Drew tank in White and Twill Capris in Khaki
NOW $66!

Available in Black, Cocoa, Imperial, Ink, Iris, Khaki, Kiwi, Ocean, Peony, Shell, Steel, Tangerine, & White.

Iris (sorry no burnout fabric swatch)

To see more photos and colors of Lily, I have posted them on my Facebook page into a special sale album. I am on vacation all week and won't return until late Sunday night. 

BONUS EARTH DAY SPECIAL

I am adding a few more items on sale that also use the recycled water bottle fabric. Some are super bargains so the first person to respond gets that item! These will also be on sale until Earth Day 4/22. Most are 10% off the retail price so get them while you still can!

Jackie in Peony
Also available in 12 other colors
NOW $86!


Lisa in Floral Burnout Print in Peony
Also available in 12 other colors
NOW $52!



Animal Burnout Print Infinity Scarf
Shown in previous season colors
Available in 13 current season colors
NOW $38!

Berk in Olive, kika size 5 
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE!
Sample item, tax included
NOW $45.40!


Aurora in Coral, kika size 2 & 3
(Same color as shown in photo)
ONLY TWO AVAILABLE!
Sample item, tax included
NOW $20!

Here is our size chart if you need help figuring out your kikaPaprika size. 

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. ;)