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The Elegant Lane

Fashion (and Life) Hacks

OFFICE WEAR COLLECTION AT FIGURESTYLE BOUTIQUE

OFFICE WEAR COLLECTION AT FIGURESTYLE BOUTIQUE

  • July 28, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 21 Comments

A while back I wrote a post about a new boutique in Kilimani, Nairobi, called FigureStyle Boutique, and their amazingly unique collection. The post got a lot of positive response and follow up questions. It was nice to know that…

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FLORAL TULIP DRESS

FLORAL TULIP DRESS

  • July 26, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 7 Comments

So of late, I have been going through a phase that happens sometimes, where I get the urge to experiment with fashion. This is basically where I try out new styles that I have had reservations on before or always…

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SHIFTING TO WEEKEND MODE

SHIFTING TO WEEKEND MODE

  • July 7, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 3 Comments

Hello loves, hope you’ve had a great week full of phenomenal ideas and productive actions! As we kick off the weekend, I thought I’d share with you a quick post featuring another look from FigureStyle boutique; this pretty shift dress!…

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DREAMING OF SUMMER

DREAMING OF SUMMER

  • June 30, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, My Style
  • 33 Comments

So lately, I have come to accept the fact that I don’t like cold weather very much. So much so that when I see the initial signs of our East African winter coming through, I keep hoping that I'll have…

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WHITE LACE DRESS

WHITE LACE DRESS

  • June 28, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 9 Comments

You can’t go wrong with lace, I believe. That's why I’m going crazy over this pretty dress from FigureStyle Boutique. Actually, since I haven’t yet figured out which of the eleven outfits that I recently featured I love the most,…

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AFTERNOON TEA AT THE LORD ERROLL

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE LORD ERROLL

  • June 26, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Decor & Beautiful Spaces, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Leisure & Wellness, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
  • 1 Comment

After going for months without seeing each other despite the fact that we live in the same city, last Saturday my girlfriends and I decided to meet up for afternoon tea at the Lord Erroll in Runda, Nairobi. Because what…

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GLAMOUR IN A BLUSH PINK GOWN

GLAMOUR IN A BLUSH PINK GOWN

  • June 20, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 33 Comments

Hey guys, I hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s post about the new boutique that you all need to go check out. As promised, I will be doing follow up posts featuring the pieces you saw yesterday but with more pictures…

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SHOPPING AT FIGURESTYLE BOUTIQUE IN KILIMANI, NAIROBI

SHOPPING AT FIGURESTYLE BOUTIQUE IN KILIMANI, NAIROBI

  • June 19, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 10 Comments

If you like shopping as much as I do, and I know that we ladies do love shopping, then you must have experienced different levels of frustration while looking for quality, stylish and reasonably priced items in this city of…

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OFF-WHITE SEPARATES

OFF-WHITE SEPARATES

  • May 31, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style
  • 8 Comments

You may know by now that I prefer brighter colors during the cooler seasons, maybe because they have a way to brighten my mood as well. When it comes to shopping for white pieces however I tend to prefer off-white…

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BACK TO BASICS

BACK TO BASICS

  • May 18, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 5 Comments

So one of the most popular and common items in almost everyone’s closet, male and female is a white shirt. Now if you are like me and likes to personalize even the most basic piece, you will want a white…

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FREEDOM IN PLEATS

FREEDOM IN PLEATS

  • May 12, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style
  • 9 Comments

  If you don’t have that one item in your wardrobe that lifts up your mood every time you wear it, please go on and get one. Life is too short not to have fun with clothes right? Or to…

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ALPHA FEMALE

ALPHA FEMALE

  • May 5, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 25 Comments

My style has always had more hints of classic than trendy. But lately, I've realized that as I grow older I'm getting even more drawn to classic feminine styles. Not that I don’t wear jeans and tees every now and then, but I…

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CHASING BRIGHTER DAYS

CHASING BRIGHTER DAYS

  • May 2, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 5 Comments

Happy New month guys and hope you had a restful long weekend and a great Labor Day. I am super excited today for two reasons; first that I can finally wear my shoes again, heels no less, take photos and…

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5 Ways To Change Your Mindset And Get Out Of A Rut

5 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Get Out of a Rut

  • April 5, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Girl About Town, Lifestyle
  • 9 Comments

Have you been feeling unmotivated lately? Are you going through the motions, loathing your comfort zone yet unable to do anything about it? It has happened to the best of us; being stuck in a rut. They say that when you are destined for…

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Stop Social Media Perfectionism From Hindering Your Growth

Stop Social Media Perfectionism from Hindering Your Growth

  • March 28, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Girl About Town, Lifestyle
  • 2 Comments

While social media is a great communication tool, its usage at an individual level in today’s world has become a breeding ground for dangerously unrealistic expectations. When so much information is being shared without any regulation whatsoever and everyone is…

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Social Media Customer Service Habits Hurting Your Business

Social Media Customer Service Habits Hurting Your Business

  • March 27, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Girl About Town, Lifestyle
  • 0 Comments

Do you sell your merchandise on social media? Are you using your social media accounts to advertise and sell your bags, shoes, clothes, make-up etc? Well, congratulations honey and more power to your hustle. And because I want your business…

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Talking about some of that on the blog today. And this dress. 

#linkinbio #stylepost #lifestyle
Of random shots that turn out cute 😍 Don’t yo Of random shots that turn out cute 😍 Don’t you just love it when useful things are also photogenic? 
#happysaturday
Happy holidays fam! This bright look is up on the Happy holidays fam! This bright look is up on the blog plus some words to go with it per usual ☺️ If you like to read or browse outfit inspo pics  go check it out 💛
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“May the flowers remind us why the rain was nece “May the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary” someone said. But I’m here thinking, some rains aren’t necessary though. Completely unnecessary and unwelcome no matter what flowers they may bring. Anyway, in the spirit of practicing gratitude, my daughter did pick these from our garden and that was pretty cute 💛 Also, here’s to the audacity of Hope for brighter days.  #happymonday
Talking about Love in the Time of Covid, on the bl Talking about Love in the Time of Covid, on the blog today. Do you know the book I’m alluding to? It’s hopelessly romantic 🤩 Obviously inspired by today’s outfit ❤️Spare a minute and check out the post. ❤️ Also if you and love see eye to eye read the book!
A beautiful space. Lovely weather. A photogenic ba A beautiful space. Lovely weather. A photogenic bag 💼 #decembervibes in #kennethcolereaction
A little style inspo is on the blog today (gratefu A little style inspo is on the blog today (grateful to be back to creating via the blog after more than a year-long hiatus). With how 2020 has been going I figure we all need a bit of creative joy and inspiration and I hope the month of December brings with it some of that. Sending love and light 🖤🤎💗
#linkinbio #stylepost #theelegantlane (#tapfordeets #readtheblogpost )
You deserve a coffee break once in a while ☕️ You deserve a coffee break once in a while ☕️
Even in the gardening section of the store midway shopping 🤷🏾‍♀️ If that’s your jam. (Tap for outfit deets)

#gardendesign #diygarden #gardening #moodlifter
Self care lately is in form of soulful books like Self care lately is in form of soulful books like this one that I’ve been taking with me everywhere ... I’ve gotta finish it today though. 
#bookstagram #paperbooks #thenamesake
Really love this picture of Mom and Dad taken last Really love this picture of Mom and Dad taken last year ❤️❤️
My father, my friend, my teacher, my hero. You lov My father, my friend, my teacher, my hero. You loved me before I was born and I’ll love you all my life. In the peace that you so well deserve, rest Dad. 💔
Currently loving this unexpected Wednesday sunshin Currently loving this unexpected Wednesday sunshine and hoping you’re having a good day 🤍
When #zoommeetings are the highlight of your day 😃And grocery shopping 😃Hope you’re staying safe and sane! This too shall pass. #staypositive  xx
Last evening we dressed up for dinner, went out to Last evening we dressed up for dinner, went out to ‘patio restaurant’ and had a grand time 😃Hope you had a great Easter! #staypositive #quarantinechronicles
Just bringing some #styleinspo your way for when t Just bringing some #styleinspo your way for when things get better and we can dress up and go places. In the meantime #stayhome #staysafe #staypositive (Cleaned up for a #zoommeeting but wore heels and blazer for the gram 😅😅)
Whew! What a long ass week! So I’m here for lazy Whew! What a long ass week! So I’m here for lazy Friday afternoons. Late lunch in the garden. Love and laughs. Those are my kinda days. 
#redwine #winetime #wineanddine #winestagram #winehouse
Precarious balancing business all for the perfect Precarious balancing business all for the perfect shot 😬 
#ankarashorts #mystylediary #throwbackthursday
Out and about in the Nairobi sun 🌞 #ootd #styl Out and about in the Nairobi sun 🌞 
#ootd #styleoftheday #casualchic #elegant #phonepics
💐 Hope your Monday is going great. #happynewwee 💐 Hope your Monday is going great. #happynewweek
Cheers to sunshine, the month of love and red wine Cheers to sunshine, the month of love and red wine 🍷
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