Photoshoot Today

Today was fun and exciting! It was great to see familiar kikaFaces from near and far. We got rave reviews on the new line and everyone was so excited to be the first to try them on and model for this season! We shot everything outdoors, because let's face it, our winter is probably what your spring looks like! The beautiful California sun did not let us down today, despite the recent rain showers. It was a beautiful day with so many lovely kikaLadies! I'll post photos soon!

Almost RUNWAY!

Laguna Beach, CA is a buzz with kikaConsultants arriving from near and far! I'll be reporting to you all week about how everything is going. When I arrived at the hotel I saw a fabulous but famished Michelle Stager who had to leave Michigan at 5am for her plane trip here! She still looked beautiful though wearing her black Mimi jacket and jeans. I spotted a few other faces I didn't recognize, but saw one of them in a red Lucy- tied in back with white shirt and jeans. SO CUTE! Laguna Beach never looked so good. I'll report more tomorrow night! We have our big photo shoot for the new collection all day. I'm so excited to see our models reactions to the new pieces!
Until tomorrow,
~lorifox

Come Home to Comfort

Are you tired of looking for something to wear? Weary of searching for the perfect outfit? Are you longing for comfort? Look no further. The Bree wrap coat is one you will never want to leave without! It's great for travel or for curling up with a book by the fire. Made from our ultra-cosy fleece, you can be sure when you slip into it, you are feeling right at home, no matter where you are.

Happy Holidays!

We wish you and yours a healthy and festive season, from all of us here at kikaPaprika!

kikaCares about Hope Gardens

kikaCares joined together to make 31 customized gift packages for the mothers at Hope Gardens this month. We sent out a questionnaire to the women on their specific sizes and color preferences, then gave them a new kikaPaprika jacket, pant, and top! The women will open the gifts on Christmas Day.

Currently, 31 mothers and 59 children, as well as 22 senior adults reside at Hope Gardens Family Center. In just under a year, 16 families have successfully transitioned from Hope Gardens into permanent housing, a 55% success rate.
On July 21, 2008, Union Rescue Mission celebrated the first year anniversary of its Hope Gardens Family Center. Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and the homeless. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles. It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children, and families. For more information, please visit http://www.hopegardens.org/

EVA: Runway Chic

The Eva has an exquisite drape and care-free fit that will leave you feeling like you just stepped off the runway! It features pockets and a deep V-neck for a sexy yet sophisticated look. If you are feeling more conservative you can layer it over a lace cami or the Cosette (732K). The Eva is available in black or peacock micro-modal.

WINTER LOOKS to try with the Eva:

Eva + Fitted Blue Jeans + Patented Leather Black heels

Eva + Lace Cami + Hanky Hem Skirt (806K) + Panty Hose + Booties or Ankle Boots

Eva + Wide Leg Gray Pants + Tights + Heels + Large Jeweled Accessories

Eva + Patterned Knee Length A-Line Skirt + Knee Length High Heel Boots

Eva + Cosette Tank (732K) + Black Pants + Black Heels (pictured above)

TREND: COSY CHIC LAYERS

Layering clothes can be quite a science. The key is to create balance within the layers to ensure you look fashionable and not frumpy. Above we started with an 805B Yoga skirt in Mocha and a Hacienda Tank. Layered on top is a 145 C Lucy in white (tied in the back) and a kikaCares scarf in Mocha! You can try this at home too! Start with a good solid base like our Relaxed Fit Pant in Black, and a 701B Black tank. Next put on a colored Taylor like Cherry, then a matching Cherry Jessie. Top it off with a floppy knitted winter hat and/or kikaScarf! Layering is fun!