Category Archives: fashion

09.22.10

A Bouquet of Happiness: EmersonMade.

A woman with a passion and a dream. That is how it all began. EmersonMade is owned and run by the two gorgeous people that you see above. One part Emerson, one part Ryan, her husband and business partner. Here is their story:


At the time they were living in New York City. Emerson, a classically trained painter wanted to better understand the construction and structure of the flowers that she was painting. She began trying to physically reconstruct them out of paper and fabric. With her interest in fashion, she saw the opportunity to transform outfits with these pieces. There was instantly demand and EmersonMade was born. Emerson was literally selling her creations off of her own back to women on the streets. In 2008 Emerson and Ryan decided to leave the bright lights and the big city behind them and move to greener pastures in New Hampshire, where they run their business. You can take a tour of their renovated farmhouse here. Talk about a couple crush; two beautiful people with fantastic style and a mind for business… These two are unstoppable!

In their spare time, Emerson and Ryan like to take advantage of all New Hampshire has to offer. This year some of their summer highlights were picking huge boxes of blueberries, visits to the farmers market, and they are looking forward to apple picking and cider making this fall. You can add photography to their hobby list as Ryan takes most of the pictures for the website. (Emerson takes a few that she is not in.)

Thousands of people have fallen in love with this charming little company through the years, myself included. What started out as an accessory business is now so much more. This fall, EmersonMade has launched a new clothing line- and it’s fantastic. Check out the EmersonMade items that made it onto Kiki’s List. But wait, here’s the best part- EmersonMade is offering all Kiki’s List followers a rare 15% discount for two days only. (Today through Friday September 24.) Use code KIKI+EM at checkout. Start picking your fall flowers now!

1. The Dandy Dress– $228
2. Ballet Dahlia Clutch– $78 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. The Stripe– $78
5. Ballet Dahlia Set– $48 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. EM BlueBells– $198
7. The One and Only Corsage– $325 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. The Poppy– $54 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. The One and Only Flower Chain– $175 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. 1960’s Jacket– $220

A big, fat thank you to Emerson and Ryan. Keep up the beautiful work!

09.20.10

Take Another Looksie: Land’s End.



Last November, Land’s End launched a new, more modern line on clothing called Lands End Canvas, and boy, am I glad that they did. I received my fall catalog in the mail last week, and was smitten with the crisp, preppy fall collection. Take another looksie at Land’s End, because they’ve made a comeback in a big way. Here are the items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Trench Coat- $200 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

2. Low Heel Boots– $225
3. Rigid Boyfriend Jeans– $59.50
4. Slub Cotton Scarf– ON SALE $8.99
5. Route 63 Snap Tote– $138 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. Pocket Dress– ON SALE $31.99
8. Fit and Flare Dress– ON SALE $26.99
10. Sailor Buckle Belt– ON SALE $20.99 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Smocked Slub Jersey Dress– ON SALE $26.99
12. Women’s Motorcross Jacket– $69.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

09.16.10

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Wardrobe.


One of my favorite pieces for this fall is a sequined tank. Last week I wore mine with a black blazer, jeans and muilt-stranded pearls. I must say– I got a lot of compliments… E especially loved it.


Whatever your budget, pick up a sequined tank for fall before they are all scooped up— trust me, this is something you will be seeing a lot of in the months to come. Here are the tanks that made it onto Kiki’s List:

2. Stella McCartney Tank– $765 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Sequin Drizzle Tank– ON SALE $98 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Sequined Tank– $38
9. Girl’s Little Treasure Tank– $59.00 For your little mini me(s) KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
13. Gold Rush Tank– $39.50
14. Michael Kors Camouflage Tank– ON SALE $54.99
15. Cut Away Sequin Tank– $55.95

09.08.10

Brown Bag Special.

Last week I was helping the husband of one special Kiki’s List fan on a new fall bag for his little lady. I was happy that I sold him on brown. I am really into the look of a relaxed brown leather tote this season. She is a stay at home momma with two tots, so as you can imagine we were looking for a practical bag with a lot of real estate. He decided on #12, but she wanted to wait for this post until she occupied it, just in case she changes her mind. Check out the picks that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Classic Q Francesca Hobo-$528 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
2. Dayton Messenger Bag– $550 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Dena Hobo– $495
6. Recycled Leather Tote– $279 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
7. Imogen Bag– $282
8. Brompton Hobo– $298
10. Nikki Hobo– $357
11. Elisabeth Bag– $345
12. Sukey Tote– $895


09.07.10

Back to School.

My baby girl starts Kindergarten today (sniff, sniff.) Besides wondering where the time went, I am wondering where to get her clothes for fall. My soon-to-be-five-year-old wears a size 7-8, and I always have the hardest time finding age-appropriate clothes for her. If you look in the little girls section, they are showing pieces that I wouldn’t let my girls wear if they were 15, let alone 5. So this one’s for all of you moms who share my pain. Grant it, some of these may be out of my price range for my little one, but here are some tasteful items that I would love for my little mini-me(s) to sport this fall.


1. Pocketful of Ruffles Coat- $98 *** KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

2. Boatneck Floral Top– $29.50
3. Button Jumper– $26.75
6. Mini Skinny Jeans– $26.50
7. Trench Coat– $39.50 *** KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10.Fringed Boots– $26.50
11. Stripe Atlantic Bow Tee- $26.50 *** KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
12. Ribboned Ballet Flats– $78 *** KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

08.30.10

Take Another Looksie: Boden

Last year I made my first Boden purchase, and loved it. That being said, when the catalog arrives at my home, I find tons of adorable items for the girls, but find much of the women’s clothes a little too kitschy for my liking. Well, this fall Boden is bringing their “A” game. There are so may pieces that I would like to add to my wardrobe. Check out these adorable items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Soho Jacket– $168 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE.

2. Corsage Flats– $128
5. Audrey Dress– $98 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE.
6. Islington Coat– $248
7. Circle Applique Dress– $148 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE.
8. Weekender Tunic– $84
9. Greenwich Reefer Jacket– $218 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE.
11. Boucle Cardigan– $118
14. Sixties Skirt– $58

08.25.10

A Gem of Austin: Mayastar.

I cannot leave Austin without stopping at this sumptuous little store on South Congress Street. Every time I return home with a coveted piece of jewelry countless women ask me where I got it. Well, here is your answer. I also buy a lot of gifts for friends at Mayastar because the selection is so unique. All of my girlfriends have been waiting for this post.

Meet Maya. Owner of Mayastar. She has been on South Congress for 15 years. Maya started selling antiques and slowly phased in jewelry and clothing. Now Mayastar is a staple on South Congress filled with fresh clothing and some A-MAZ-ING jewels.
This one’s for all of those ladies who stop me at Wegmans and ask me where I got my bling… All Mayastar purchases are 10% off through September 25 with the promo code kiki (case sensitive) at checkout. Many of the items shown are not available online, so if you see something in this post that you cannot find online, please call the store at (512) 912.1475 to place your order.
Here’s what made it onto Kiki’s List:
1. Coralia Leets Long Necklace– $268 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS) ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
2. Coralia Leets Single Stone Earring– $163 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS) ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Geode Cocktail Rings– $74-$111 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS) ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Engraved Brass Cuff- $147 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
5. Coralia Leets Turquoise Earrings- $163 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
6. Citrine Quartz and Apatite necklace– $145 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
7. Coralia Leets Double Stone Earrings– $358 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS) ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
8. Beaded Pendant Necklaces- $65-72 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
9. Turquoise Cocktail Ring– $248 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
10. Coralia Leets Dot Earrings- $163 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
11. Enamel Cuff- $41 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
12. Beaded Earrings- $64-74 (PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF FOR KIKI’S LIST FOLLOWERS)
I already own # 1 & #2…. Next on my list; #’s 3 & 7….
Thanks again Maya… Can’t wait to come back!