Style Bite - Summer Style + Braids

I'm obsessed with braids this summer.. With the economy the way it is and 2012 around the corner, the 70's Hippie look seems to have made a comeback but this time it's even BETTER. It seems to be a mix between the 70's AND 80's, all combined and put together in a 2011 kinda way. Braided hair, sunkissed makeup, long flowy skirts, maxi dresses, high waisted denim cutoff shorts as well as a twist of recycled eco-concious clothes... Sounds a little like my summer line, right? Well, that's the point and that's my inspiration!










Whether it's a side braid, braid headband, fishtail braid, BRAIDS ARE IN. If you want to be in style this season, simply braid your hair, throw on some yellow and orange eyeshadow and go. That's the look, that's what's up! ;) To add some extra flair, throw in a feather extension or some feather earrings. Since feather extensions are usually long, for short hair the feather earrings will help you look your sexiest. You can even wear one feather earring and one chain earring to really switch things up.









I found some awesome braid tutorials to help you get started!

First, the French Braid:


The Wrap-Around French Side Ponytail:


Waterfall Braid:


Butterfly Braids:


And lastly, the Fishtail Braid which I find takes the longest but is the easiest:


These aren't the only styles you can do, mix them up and have fun with it!
I searched for a makeup tutorial but I couldn't really find what I was looking for. So instead, I'll just post some pictures of my beautiful friend/model Ali Dovolis (Makeup by Sweet Cheeks, Photos by Me) from my Summer Shoot!






















That's all for now, until next time!
xo
Heather

Fashion Show Pics & Video!

Hey everyone! As you may already know, I had a fashion show in Miami on August 12th! It was grrrrrreat! It was my second fashion show ever and everything went awesome. Of course some models didn't show up, as usual, but GES models had me covered. Due to this, I had to cut out some of my clothing pieces but otherwise everything went down according to plan.

The show was at Kitchen 305 (Newport Hotel) in Miami. The vibe of the venue was amazing and the hotel was freaking HOT! By hot I mean, whoa, words can't describe. Maybe exquisite and expensive works. haha. Sooooo many people showed up, I don't even know how many people were there but there was tons. I met soooo many amazing people and learned even more about fashion shows. I tend to jump into things and learn as I go along. I also did a shoot the Sunday after the show for GES Models 2011 Calendar. So 3 of my pieces will be featured in there, I'll post where you can buy it when it comes out. It's sexy hot hot hot, if there's one word to describe GES Models it's definitely sexy. I have a behind the scenes video clip of that shoot, I'll be posting it soon!

My boyfriend Kris was kind enough to take video of the fashion show for me as well! I didn't ask him to, but I guess my Mom told him to so he did and I am soooo thankful because pictures just don't do fashion shows justice! I put the whole show up raw and un-edited because why destroy it with effects and garbage people don't care about? lol. Here's the video! Please comment or like it! If you don't like it... well.. go away. haha.



So the theme of my fashion show was chaos. When I started designing for the show I had just moved into a new place and everything was chaotic. My fabrics are all over the place and that's what my life has been like the past 2 months. I had ordered fabric for the show that never got here, it actually got sent back to the seller, lol, perfect right? But that's life and I already have tons of fabric anyway. I used my favorites, my customers favorites and went to work. I also made jewelry for the show, something I didn't do last time. All necklaces since that's my favorite type of accessory. I made things a bit "girly" of course and wanted to make things not so avant garde that people could rarely wear it, I wanted to make wearable things that women can wear anywhere and feel confident. So, I hope you like what I did! Some pictures from the show are on my facebook page, feel free to like and comment those as well. ;) It's always important for me to know what my customers and fans like and want more of.

http://www.facebook.com/meowkiki#!/album.php?aid=248277&id=45882655629&page=3

Oh, and at the top is a picture of me coming out at the end. If you know me, I don't like pictures. I asked specifically if I could not walk all the way out so I'm really glad I didn't have that many pictures of me. haha!

Check back for the behind the scenes photoshoot clip! All clothing and accessories from the show will be available for purchase on: www.meowkikiclothing.etsy.com

Until next time! xo Heather

Summer Specials!

Hey everyone, happy summer!! Today is officially the first day of summer in
the USA and to celebrate summer I'm going to have weekly Summer Specials!

There will be 1 special per week throughout summer. Each special will start
MONDAY and end the following SUNDAY, then Monday a new special will begin.

This weeks special is 50% OFF LEGGINGS AND PANTS! The special items will be
labeled SUMMER SPECIAL, so go check it out and buy some cheap pants!! And
yes, customs are included in the special. :)

www.meowkikiclothing.etsy.com

xoxo Heather

New Summer Clothes Available!

With this hot summer weather, it's hard NOT to make summer clothes. So I did, check it out!

www.meowkikiclothing.etsy.com

NEW CLOTHING ON ETSY!

I just listed tons of new things on Etsy! More coming tomorrow, check it out!: www.meowkikiclothing.etsy.com

xoxo
Heather :)

News

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION LAUNCHED on Etsy! New items will be listed
over the next few months, buy the goods here:
www.meowkikiclothing.etsy.com

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING though February! In honor
of not only my birthday but also Meow Kiki's 5 Year Anniversary I'm offering
free worldwide shipping the entire month to everyone everywhere.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Meow Kiki will be holding it's
Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Show at the Paul Mitchell Fashion Show this year
in the Miami Design District! The show starts at 6pm on April 16th in the
Miami 4141 Building, BE THERE! :)

 And don't forget! If you haven't already please fan Meow
Kiki on Facebook and suggest it to all your friends! Help spread the word!!
www.facebook.com/meowkiki

 Until next time! xo Heather