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

Kirstyn in Khloe

Kirstyn Shaw is the daughter in kikaPaprika's mother/daughter design team. She recently started her own blog and posting photos of her stylish looks. She often mixes kikaPaprika with other items for some really interesting and cool looks. I will try to share her kika items on my blog too! Check out her blog at http://kika.la

  You can see more photos and style ideas by going to Kirstyn's blog at:
http://kika.la/2013/01/crisp-n-cool/

Khloe in Turq (custom color) - $175
Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54
Vintage Lace Scarf in Ivory - $75

 You can see more photos and style ideas by going to Kirstyn's blog at:
http://kika.la/2012/12/fascinating-holiday-party/

Khloe in Poppy (custom color) - $175

 You can see more photos and style ideas by going to Kirstyn's blog at:
http://kika.la/2012/12/121212/

Khloe in Poppy (custom color) - $175

Others in kika - 1/19

I had a sample sale today and it was a fun event! I am excited about the new season and getting everyone's last minute orders for this season. Last day is tomorrow!

Jackie is a piece that will be available in the Spring season but in new colors. This is Kirstyn Shaw who is the daughter in our mother/daughter design team. I love how she styles her outfits! See more photos and more styling tips on the kikaPaprika blog: http://www.kikapaprika.com/what-cant-jackie-do/

Jackie in Bordeaux (custom color) - $95

Also, here is another kikaPaprika blog post featuring Carrie paired with Rita and a pair of lavender jeans. Not a combo I would come up with on my own but one that Kirstyn can certainly pull off! See more photos and more styling tips on the kika blog: 
http://www.kikapaprika.com/kikapaprikas-car-coat-carrie/

Carrie in Navy (custom color) - $90
Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54

Others in kika - 10/15

(These photos were originally shared on Oct 15, 2012)

Here is kika consultant Beth in her "Khloe" jacket in Eggplant with the Eggplant Feather Scarf too. It looks like it is paired with our kika Leggings in Black with her fantastic boots she got in Seattle.

Khloe in Eggplant (Signature color) - $175

Leggings in Black (signature color) - $58
Eggplant Scarf - $28
http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/

This is kika consultant Daphne wearing "Joey" in Navy with "Rita" in the Navy/W.White stripe plus "Simone" in Winter White as well. Stunning!! More photos are on her blog at http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-navy.html

Joey in Navy (custom color) - $175
Rita in Navy stripe (signature color) - $54
Simone in Winter White (custom color) - $60
http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/

This is one of Daphne's customers and she is wearing "Sami" in Olive, "Rita" in the Navy/W.White stripe and our Boot Cut Pocket Pants in Black. So cool that you can wear Navy and Black together! More photos are on her blog here http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2012/10/who-is-wearing-kika.html 

Sami in Olive (custom color) - $150

Rita in Navy stripe (signature color) - $54
Bootcut Pants in Black (signature color) - $75

Others in kika - 10/8

(These photos were originally shared on Oct 8, 2012)

Here is Megan showing off "Drew" in Black and "Brit" in Eggplant. My sample is a kika size 1 so I can't model it for you. I love how she put a wide belt on it!

Drew in Black (signature color) - $40

Brit in Eggplant (signature color) - $75

Fashionista and fellow kika consultant Daphne has on "Rita" in Navy/W.White strip and "Brit" in Eggplant. I love how the skirt looks like suede but is totally wash and wear! I saw a similar look on Wendy's Lookbook and immediately saw how the look could be recreated with kikaPaprika! I am so glad Daphne took up the challenge! See more of her photos and style tips on her blog here: 
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2012/10/tough-glamour.html

Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54
Brit in Eggplant (signature color) - $75

Others in kika - 10/4

(These photos were originally shared on Oct 4, 2012)
Here is fellow kika consultant Beth wearing her favorite NEW Tank - the "Rita" in Steel stripe - so comfy and flattering! Paired with the Wide Leg Pants also in Steel and a kika Triangle Scarf in Poppy for a splash of color - a perfect foundation to mix and match with kika jackets as the weather continues to cool.

Rita in Steel stripe (custom color) - $54

Wide Leg Pants in Steel (custom color) - $82
Triangle Scarf in Poppy (custom color) - $42

Here is fellow kika consultant Beth wearing Lorelei in Steel with the Simone Skirt and Leggings in Black!

Lorelei in Steel (custom color) - $82

Simone in Black (signature color) - $60
Leggings in Black (signature color) - $58

This is Megan whose sister is a kika consultant. She is wearing our Drew tank in Black, Bootcut Pants in Black, and the versatile Audrey in Azure.

Drew in Black (signature color) - $40

Audrey in Azure (signature color) - $68

Bootcut Pants in Black (signature color) - $75

 http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/

Headshot Photos

(These photos were originally taken on Oct 2, 2012)

This was a new experience for me ... getting headshot photos taken! A great partnership happened in our networking group so we got a great deal on them. These 4 were my favorites ... which one is your favorite?

#1

#2

#3

#4

Joey in Bordeaux, Rita in Navy Stripe

I got so many compliments on the Joey jacket! I love that it looks polished but so, so comfortable! This was one of those jackets I just really didn't get until I tried it on...

Rita in Navy Stripe

 I know you have seen me wear this tank before. 

It is Rita in the Navy/White stripes ($54) with a pair of jeans.

Joey in Bordeaux, Rita in Navy Stripe

 Then just add the Joey jacket in Bordeaux ($175) and it just transforms the outfit. Plus with the 2-3" gap that the tab buttons leave make me look SKINNY!

Joey in Bordeaux

Check out the back which makes me look great too! Nice seaming details on all the kikaPaprika items!

Joey in Bordeaux (Signature color) - $175

DETAILS
This season brings us round two of spring/summer’s grand champion, in exciting new colors.  Joey shows us why her brilliant cut, flattering lines, and perfectly executed detailing, makes her an irreplaceable part of any kika closet.

-  3 front tabs with button closure
-  Long button-tab sleeves
-  Knit paneling for comfort
-  Tencel / cotton twill
-  Machine wash
-  Made in USA

FIT
This jacket runs true to size
http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/portfolio/joey-3/

Rita in Winter White / Navy Stripe (Signature color) - $54
Also comes in solid colors - $46

DETAILS
It’s Fleet week this fall and this tank in nautical stripe, and elasticized hem, is sure to insure a … Bon Voyage!!  Also available in solids.

-  Scoop neck
-  Elasticized hem
-  Modal / rayon / spandex jersey
-  Machine wash
-  Made in USA

FIT
This tank runs true to size 
(NOTE: I feel it runs a little large)

http://monicahubinette.kikapaprika.com/portfolio/rita/

Others in kika - 9/11

kika consultant Teresa is showing off a look that I really love! Here is Rita in the Navy/White stripe, Carrie jacket in Navy and Simone skirt in Cognac.

Carrie in Navy (custom color) - $90

Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54

Simone in Cognac (custom color) - $60

Who looks super cute but Kirstyn Shaw (kikaPaprika designer) in her Sami jacket in Poppy plus the Rita tank in Navy/White stripe. Paired with her own jeans!

Sami in Poppy (custom color) - $150

Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54

Another kika consultant Kathy who is stunning in her Cami jacket in Poppy (item from last season) and the new polka dot scarf. Wow! 

Polka Dot Scarf - $28

Others in kika - 9/7

Look how great fellow kika consultant Beth looks in the Harper cape! I didn't like it at all when I saw it in July but this new color it looks a bit better to me. I am still not entirely convinced...

Harper in Olive (custom color) - $96

From kika consultant Beth ... This look is on trend nautical in Navy! The sassy "Khloe" Jacket over "Rita" in Navy and Winter White Stripe top off Navy Boot-cut Pants. What do you think?

Khloe in Navy (custom color) - $175
Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54
Bootcut Pants in Navy (custom color) - $75

Here she is without the coat so you can see the Rita tank and pants on their own. Stunning!

Rita in Navy/White stripe (signature color) - $54

Bootcut Pants in Navy (custom color) - $75

From fellow kika consultant Beth ... This was easy - for look #1 it's my number ONE selling top - the Lorelei, shown here in Cognac featuring dyed to match buttons and lots of details. Perfect over Boot-cut Pants in Black... both pieces come in 12 custom color options! What do you think?

Lorelei in Cognac (custom color) - $82

Bootcut Pants in Black (signature color) - $75

Kelly in Steel, Rita in Navy Stripe

(These photos were originally posted on Aug 10, 2012)
Rita was another summer staple of mine. So flattering and comfortable to wear! I was playing around with different ways to style Kelly which turned out to be one of my most popular items I would sell this season! I think some of these photos were with my old camera so the quality is not the greatest...

Kelly in Steel, Rita in Navy Stripe
Leave the jacket more open for a slimming look