Fabulous Fashion Friday: Fresh Stripes & Smooth Sailin' Ahead

Bold nautical stripes in shades of deep Navy blue and soft Ivory white conger up thoughts of sailing the Puget Sound on a bright summer day.  Here are a few looks we have in store now, to ensure you look super cute at the helm...Happy Sailing!

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Look #1: Fiona's Birthday

If you're sailing over to your best friend's birthday party,
wear this cute, casual ensemble, which includes:

Lumiere mixed vertical stripes sweater, $42

Cisono cotton-stretch jeggings, $29.50

Rocketdog, twisted cross canvas sandal, in Jute, $39.50

When wearing a bold stripe, loose fitting top like this, we reccommend a "skinny" leg for balance.  We love the way the Jute colored sandal picks up the ivory stripe in the top! 
Bonus: waybound ships will see you coming, and steer clear of your path!

Orange gemstone jewelry is the perfect complement to the navy blues in this top.  Shown here: Frankie Says Carnelian and hammered 14kf gold earrings and sterling silver horseshoe pendant (about $96 for the set) along with Bellatrix Carnelian and fused-fine-silver loops bracelet ($42).
Available at our sister shop, Ponytail JewelryStudio.

A loose dolman sleeve helps a girl steer her boat Leeward!

This canvas sandal has just a hint of gold sparkle, to keep the Captain feeling pretty!

Keep 'em guessing with stripes that veer in different directions, so flattering!

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Look#2: Soccer Finals at Market Arms

After a long day on the sea, head to shore with this reverse version of Look #1.  This outfit would be perfect for meeting friends at Ballard's best pub, The Market Arms, for beer and a match. Be SURE and order the Onion Rings!!!  

Lumiere mixed vertical stripes sweater in taupe, $42

Cisono cotton-stretch jeggings, $29.50

Rocketdog, canvas lace-up skimmers in benim pinstripe, $39.50

This look says: relaxed, comfortable, confident and cute!

The Denim pinstripe version of this Rocketdog boat skimmer is so fresh & fun!

Ahoy!  Summer fun and sunshine...straight ahead!

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 Look 3: A Walk at the Locks

Did you know the Hiram Chittendon Locks (just two blocks West of Kick It) is the second most visited tourist destination in Seattle?  (The first, of course, is the Space Needle.) This casual and cute look would be perfect for walking around the extensive garden paths or just hanging out at the rails, watching the ships come though.

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Lumiere triangle blockprint mesh sweater, $42
Cisono cotton-stretch jeggings, $29.50
Rocketdog lace-up boat skimmers in Jute, $39
Tosca studded tote, in taupe-on-cream, $48

Orange gemstone jewelry is the perfect complement to the navy blues in this top.  Shown here: Frankie Says Carnelian and hammered 14kf gold earrings and sterling silver horseshoe pendant (about $96 for the set) along with Bellatrix Carnelian and fused-fine-silver loops bracelet ($42).  Available at our sister shop, Ponytail Jewelry Studio.

 
This super large (but very light weight) tote by Tosca is Totes Cute, right?

 Our new Rocketdog lace up boat skimmers are so cushy, and the white out-soles make them perfect for walking the decks to rig the spinnaker.

So fresh!  We think these lightweight lace-ups are a great alternative to Toms!

All dressed & ship shape. Now, which way is the wind blowing, because that is the direction I'm heading!

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Happy Friday, Kick It Crew!

Fabulous Fashion Friday: She's Got Flare!

Flared jeans, that is! We took two of our brand new Vigoss Spring flared jeans--one super dark Navy, one super light Chambray blue--and mixed in some cute tops with layered jewelry for three fabulous, flirty, weekend-ready styles. 

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Look No.1: Ombre with Chambray

C'Zone burnout tribal-print infinity scarf, $13
UrbanX-Made in LA-Ombre Top in berry, $36
Vigoss flared light wash jeans, $58
Madeline cork & platforms in tan, $46

Colorful soft-washed fabrics dazzle in the Sunshine! Notice the peek of skin at the shoulders.

We added this matching pink & light blue infinity scarf for a quick and beautiful finish to the look.

We love how the wide dolmen sleeves balance the wide flared jeans, yet the close fit at the waistline still shows off her shape!

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Look No. 2: We Put a Bird On It!

BluPepper Blackbird blouse w/denim trim, $32
Zena-Basic camisole in grey, $12
Vigoss flared light wash jeans, $58
Madeline cork platforms in tan, $46
Multiple pieces of handmade jewelry from Ponytail Jewelry Studio

This season, look for digitally printed blouses with everything from birds to Zebras to animate your outfits and express your love for animals! 

We jazzed up this casual outfit with four layered gold necklaces and one HUGE pair of double looped gold earrings by Crescent Moon.  Notice how each piece is spaced about the same distance from the next, culminating in one large druzy stone pendant by ShayD Design.   All of these necklaces are available at our sister shop, Ponytail Jewelry Studio. 

Here's a peek at that cork-platform shoe subtly hidden under the wide flared pant.  The cork and light tan straps on the shoe feel so Springy!  (Also available in black).

Hello Sunshine!

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Look No. 3: Chantilly Lace

Bluebird lace "flutter" sleeve top, $28
Zena cotton floral cammie, $12
Vigoss darkwash flared denim, $62
Madeline cork platforms in tan, $46
Multiple pieces of handmade jewelry from Ponytail Jewelry Studio

Up close, the lace blouse is so pretty! You see hints of the floral cammie underneath and still see the delicate jewelry layered on top.  We changed out the earrings and added these giant, swinging hammered hoop with pink Quartz gemstone, by Bellatrx Designs ($47).

This playful look is all about the contrast of bright white and dark denim.  We love how the flared sleeves flutter above the flared leg.  A girl could take flight in this look!

Kick It just got these-and dozens more-summery sandals in (finally!)  We love our boots, but....:-)

Blue Skies & Sunshine weekend, here we come!

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Add some flare to your looks with a new pair of wide-leg jeans to go with just about any cute top in your wardrobe.  And be sure to start collecting various lengths simple chain necklaces to create this daring but feminine jewelry style, too. Happy Friday Lovelies!

Fabulous Fashion Friday: Sunshine Dreams & Flower Jeans

April Showers do Bring May Flowers!

The onset of the beautiful warm weather in Seattle is perfectly timed with the arrival of this season's sweetest craze: Vintage Floral Prints.  We decided to get out in the sunshine today to shoot our new flower pants, paired with easy tops and Bellatrix gemstone jewelry for a garden-fresh look...even in our gritty city.

 Cavalini stretch cotton floral denim, $29
Tresics dots tee in blue, $18
A&A cotton pointelle cardi, $26
Bellatrix Jewelry courtesy of Ponytail Jewelry Studio (details below)

Lovely Aqua-tinted flowers cascade on pure white denim!

C'Zone straw fedora with floral print trim looks fresh (and protects the eyes from the rays).
The triple-drops Turquoise earrings by Bellatrix ($32) pick up the aquas in the pants.

Grecian-inspired sandals are a must for just about every look this Summer.

Summery Blue Calcedony & Turquoise bracelet on sterling silver, by Bellatrix, $49.

We left the tee untucked and the matching cardi unbuttoned for a carefree look. Plus, the blue-on-blue ensemble allows the bold floral print pants to be the focus.

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 Cavalini stretch cotton Big Roses print denim, $29
Tresics dots tee in ivory, $18
Cisono distressed chambray shirt, $32
Bellatrix Jewelry, courtesy of Ponytail Jewelry Studio 

This chunky Aquamarine gemstones & Fine Silver loops choker ($59) and matching bracelet ($46) picks up the minty green in the pants.

  For a playful touch, we added this  pink wire-wrapped flower-power ring by Bellatrix ($20).

Yes! We can finally see and feel Summer approaching.

Happy Flowers on Friday Everyone! 

Fabulous Fashion Friday: Sparkly Cardi's!

Today we are showing three Kick It Spring looks--each featuring our new darling sparkly cardigans!  These lightweight button-ups are cut loose and drapey with subtle silver or gold lurex threads woven in to add shimmer and shine to your colorful spring outfits.  We have three color stories for you to enjoy: Silvery Mint, Sunshine Yellow and Sparkling Blush Champagne.

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# 1-Silvery Mint

Mak minty-silver cotton cardigan, $38
Gifted ditsy floral tiered mini skirt with lace inset, $26
Tresics dotty tee, $19
Bellatrix giant smokey quartz & 14k gold chain pendant, $76
Gladiator sandals (model's own)

The silvery shine in this cardi lights up this look.

The sparkle feels dressy, while the dolman sleeves on this easy-fit cardi are  relaxed.

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#2-Golden Sunshine Yellow

Miss Morena mesh-knit double V neck cardi, $36
BluPepper vintage roses blouse, $38
Survival UK swirling A-Line skirt, $46

Little gold flecks light up this open-knit cardi, which is the perfect complement to this sunny yellow blouse with vintage print roses.  The stunning fine-silver and giant smokey quartz pendant--available exclusively at Ponytail Jewelry Studio, adds elegance.

The french navy blue skirt feels sophisticated next to the bright cardi and playful blouse ensemble. The sandals keep it fresh and fun, but tan boots with tights would make this look instantly work-ready.

Here you can see the tiny sparkling gold threads up close.  We love how the skin peeks through the open mesh knit.

This cardi comes in a silvery Jade color, too!

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#3-Sparkling Blush Champagne

Mak shimmering blush cotton cardigan, $38
BluPepper pleated vintage print maxi dress, $52
C'Zone pink painted infinity scarf, $18

Pretty in Pink (Champagne).
 This sweet look would be perfect for an afternoon bridal shower or Brunch with Mom.

Elegant mini-pleats are hard-set into this luxuriously long dress.

We love how the slouchy sweater completes this early spring look.  The dress is actually sleeveless so the cardi helps fend off those chilly Spring breezes. 

Although, we're bundled up here (scarf, sweater, long dress) the light pastel colors truly emulate "Spring".
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Have a fantastic, shimmering and shining weekend everyone!