Who is Wearing Kika? - Meet Veda

Meet today's kika Paprika Model - VEDA

Veda has been part of the mommy group I joined when our older sons were just 3 months old. Since then besides the mommy group we have been taking our kids to the same co-op preschool for years together. Our kids will go to different elementary schools but we live in sister neighborhoods so they will go to the same middle and high school!

Veda grew up in Ohio, she is 1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Swedish, and 1/4 English! How cool is that? :)

Underneath her pure mom persona to her two sons Veda is a software developer used by chemists to design pharmaceutical drug molecules! 

Veda has been a big supporter and loves the kika clothes since I started selling them. She was part of the first ever presentation I did in my first season. She owns probably over 20 pieces and swears by their warmth and comfort.... I am so happy to be finally getting her to model them.

Here is what she had to say: 

'I love how the Kika clothes feel so soft and comfortable, how the designs are stylish and figure-flattering, the beautiful colors, and how the pieces can be combined in many ways -- they make it easy to look great.

I had sooo much fun dressing up and posing to model all the cool outfits that Daphne created!"

This was one of the last outfits we put on Veda and it looked great on her. She is not quiet into ruffles but this top has very subtle ones and showcases her sculpted arms.  

We used her own gold sandals paired with the gold necklace and gold tone belt....

'Loren' top in peony by kikaPaprika - $65

'Brit' skirt in cocoa by kikapPaprika - $75

Necklace - $40

Belt - $20

OUTFIT #2

We first tried on some cute dressy outfits on Veda. This is a great softer version of a classic suit. Veda carries the 'khaki' color scheme very nicely as it contrasts with her beautiful dark hair....

'Daphne' jacket in khaki by kikaPaprika - $85

'Drew' tank in black by  kikaPaprika - $40

'Elle' skirt in khaki by kikapPaprika - $60

OUTFIT #3

To maximize the photo shoot time with my models and to also show how versatile pieces are we tried to create different outfits using some of the same pieces. So in this outfit we kept the skirt and tank in outfit #2 and added the Military style jacket with comfy chic boots and a fedora. 

Shows how you can convert the dressy spring outfit to a fall style with one change...

And I think hat looks just adorable on Veda especially with the geometric dangling earrings. She liked this jacket so much she already put her name on it to buy it!

'Sami' Jacket in black by kikaPaprika - $150

'Elle' skirt in khaki by kikaPaprika - $60

Earrings - $10

Fedora - $20

OUTFIT #4

And this was the third combo we created using the same tank and skirt. We made it preschool and playground friendly by adding capri leggings and flat sandals and just a couple chic sturdy long necklaces take it from simple to chic. Who says you can't wear a mini skirt to the park. The kika skirts have so much stretch in them that they never restrict your movement while looking chic and structured.

'Drew' tank in black by kikaPaprika - $40

'Elle' skirt in khaki by kikaPaprika - $60

Capri leggings in black by kikaPaprika - $56

Necklaces - $32 and $26 by Cookie Lee

OUTFIT #5

We kept the leggings on and then moved to some fun bright colors that go great with Veda's coloring. The tunic length top with adjustable tie sides and cowl neck is super flattering and versatile. The tencel jacket looks so slimming with the 'v' front hemline and the tailored look is hard to believe it is machine washable and dryable!

We wanted to have some fun adding these aqua platforms but of course you can keep the same look with sandals as well.

'Natalie' jacket in peony by kikaPaprika - $135

'Alexis' tank in ocean by kikaPaprika - $70

Capri leggings in black by kikaPaprika - $56

Necklace - $20

OUTFIT #6

 We simply took off the jacket and lowered the heels to create a easy summer look...

'Alexis' tank in ocean by kikaPaprika - $70

Capri leggings in black by kikaPaprika - $56
Necklace - $20

Bangles - $2 each

OUTFIT #7

We wanted to try some combo's that suited Veda's original everyday style. She loves the ease of shorts and capri pants with simple tops and tanks. This top has fun colored stripes that add interest. We added a neutral color but very chunky summer necklace to again add that chic factor...

Veda loves to layer especially needed in San Diego when the weather temp changes so dramatically from morning to midday to afternoon. So we topped this combo off with a bright colored but ultra soft and comfy 'milly' jacket....

So comfy and chic right?

'Milly' jacket in kiwi by kikaPaprika - $115

'Pippa' top in stripe by kikaPaprika - $50

Twill Capri pants in steel by kikaPaprika - $88

Necklace - $20

OUTFIT #8

We kept the pants on and added another fun top. This style sleeveless top is Veda's favorite. She owns last season's style of this top in almost every color. The floral pattern make the outfit very fun and spring ready.

'Charlotte' top in meadow print by kikaPaprika - $64

Twill Capri pants in steel by kikaPaprika - $88

OUTFIT #9 - Maxi Dress

 The portia dress from Kika's Spring collection is definitely to die for. And on Veda we are going to show just a few of many different ways you can wear and style this 'ikat' print version.
First we kept things simple and wore it maxi style with white wedges and a pop colored necklace...
So beautiful....

MAXI DRESS WITH JACKET

Again Veda loves to have jackets handy for when the temp drops so instead of going with a predictable brown jacket over this which also looks nice we topped with a bright tangerine one and added turquoise and brown shell necklace for a fun color combination...

Knee Length DRESS (with belt)

We took off the jacket and added a corset belt and shortened the dress to knee length. 

MIDI DRESS with JACKET

The dress can also be lowered to 'midi' length by folding the top just enough to hit under the bust area. It is also a great way to hide the tummy area this way too....

'Portia' dress in Ikat print (also comes in meadow floral print and solids) by kikaPaprika - $95

'Daphne' jacket in Tangerine by kikaPaprika

Coral  necklace - $20

Turquoise necklace - $32

We had so much fun with Veda. She is such a pleasure to style because she is willing to try on anything I suggest but also has strong opinions of herself that helped me find the right combination for her. 

When it is dark enough you can see the stars

 This was yesterday's outfit. Today I didn't wear an outfit from the list but still tried to keep it cute, just not blog worthy... :)

The inspiration for this outfit was from a very old JCrew catalog:

You can see above how use the inspiration photos I cut up. I simply write on the photo what pieces from my own closet I will use to create the combination...

Silk Shirt - Express

Belt, Sweater - Ann Taylor

Denim Leggings - Elle for Kohl's

Necklace - J Crew

Boots - Forever 21

YESTERDAY:
My days have been a bit insane to match the workout schedule!
Kids are starting some new classes which is adding to our schedule and taking some adjustments to get used to them. My son started a new 'Lego Engineering' class which will be after school but since it was the first day and we turned in forms late I had to go just to make sure he got from class to the right place and ate lunch. Then had to go drug store than turned around had to go pick him up. We had about 10 minutes at home to pack up bags and then it was off to swim class. The kids were ecstatic about the swim classes. Then we had Greek for dinner right after before coming home to crash. But then as soon as they go to bed we start our insane 1.5 hour workout which is on top of the 45 minute cardio we had already done that morning.
Sadly as you can see from the photos no changes to the way I look (yet) but I sure feel sooo much stronger. I just don't have any time anymore.
Tonight by the time we finished working out it was already 10 PM! That is because tonight we did a 90 minute yoga!

Here is the pretty princess in a new outfit she got from my cousin's girlfriend in Turkey:

Girls want to have fun

 This was my outfit to the Botanical Gardens in Encinitas. The Green background was so pretty but since we were with the kids only a few shots of photos....

My mom and stepdad just brought this tee from Turkey....

Hat, Cardigan, Coated jeans - Forever 21

T-Shirt - from Turkey

Necklace - Shoedazzle 

Belt - Ralph Lauren

Sneakers - Converses

YESTERDAY's OUTFIT:

 The inspiration from about 5 years ago when I first started collecting inspiration photos from magazines. I figured I needed to wear these super older ones and get them out of my folder!

 I love this new cookie lee necklace!

Top - Mango (from Turkey)

Jeans - Forever 21

Necklace - Cookie Lee

Boots - from Kika Runway! :)

YESTERDAY:
We had a super busy day. Morning was spent at the pre-school then went to my friend's house for a just girls playdate while we had lunch. Then picked up my son and took my daughter to gym class then home!

 TODAY:
Another crazy day where we left the house at 8:30 AM and did not come back until 7 PM!
Went to the Botanical Gardens with our outdoor preschool class. My daughter had so much fun with her little girlfriends. Then it was her 4 year check-up appointment where she got her K shots and then we had to get x-rays and so on which all took hours. My hubby had to pick up my son and we all met at Fillippi's for a cozy family dinner which was a great treat to kids.
By the way we are still going strong with P90X. Had to take a break for a few days last week when I was sick but back on this week full force. We are actually doing doubles where 3 days a week in the mornings we add a 45 minute cardio on top of the 6 days of training we do at nights!

I do feel soooo much stronger than we started although  I don't see much in the way I look. May be it will all change at once.