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The Elegant Lane

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GRACE AND GRATITUDE: LIFE LESSONS

GRACE AND GRATITUDE: LIFE LESSONS

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

I remember the summer of 2014, sitting in a conference hall of a resort in Disney-world, courtesy of Zawadi Africa, where I first learned a humbling lesson on the power of gratitude and grace. A truly gracious woman who happens…

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SOMETHING BLUE

SOMETHING BLUE

  • February 23, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 9 Comments

Now that we are all in agreement that my favorite color seems to be blue, let me go ahead and own it. I have always liked to believe that I love all colors equally but based on the kind of…

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STYLE ON A BUDGET

STYLE ON A BUDGET

  • February 10, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 6 Comments

Hey guys, so many of you have  been asking for an 'how to' post since it's been long. And I'm back with a topic most people can identify with. Regardless of how much money you make we all want to save…

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PANTSUIT STYLING TIPS

PANTSUIT STYLING TIPS

  • January 30, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 7 Comments

Sometimes we women mean business and we want it to show in what we wear. Not all days can be gotten through in frills and frocks. Sometimes we have things to do and messages to pass across. Not to say…

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POSTCARDS FROM DIANI

POSTCARDS FROM DIANI

  • December 12, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel
  • 13 Comments

Happy holidays guys! I hope you are having a grand time with family and friends and staying safe. I’m having a grand time too here at the Kenyan Coast in one of the most beautiful beaches, Diani. The sun is…

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THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DRESS?

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DRESS?

  • November 23, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel, Wine & Dine
  • 5 Comments

Location: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Hey guys, I hope you are having a great week. So last Saturday was my 29th birthday! I’m pretty excited about turning twenty-nine and counting all the milestones I’ve reached so far……

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FULL SKIRT OBSESSION

FULL SKIRT OBSESSION

  • November 14, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style, Work Outfits
  • 18 Comments

I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds a full skirt so sophisticated and elegant. The only problem is that the pretty ones that everyone wants to own aren’t as easy to find as we would like. So when…

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WHITE BOMBER JACKET & ANIMAL PRINT SKIRT

WHITE BOMBER JACKET & ANIMAL PRINT SKIRT

  • November 12, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 16 Comments

Hey guys, how is your weekend going? So I posted this animal print look on my Facebook page earlier this week, and got so many inquiries regarding the outfit that I had to go looking for more pictures that I…

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A BAG CAPSULE WARDROBE: THE ONLY 5 BAGS YOU NEED

A BAG CAPSULE WARDROBE: THE ONLY 5 BAGS YOU NEED

  • November 5, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, My Style
  • 3 Comments

So how many bags do you own right now? And how many of those have you used lately? If you're like me, you are most definitely guilty of sticking to one bag until it starts to get worn out before…

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COMFORT AND ELEGANCE

COMFORT AND ELEGANCE

  • October 5, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 13 Comments

It’s no secret that I do love my heels. In fact, I wear heels so often that it’s quite easy for one to assume that I have no issues being on my feet all day everyday on 4 inch plus…

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OF LOVE AND CRIMSON

OF LOVE AND CRIMSON

  • September 21, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 22 Comments

If red is the color of love, then crimson is all you need to believe in it. I think it’s the kind of color that just happens to you and doesn't leave much room to negotiate. Slyly seductive and overly irresistible. Like…

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MID-WEEK CATCH-UP IN A COLD-SHOULDER

MID-WEEK CATCH-UP IN A COLD-SHOULDER

  • September 15, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Decor & Beautiful Spaces, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Wine & Dine
  • 8 Comments

  If you are into healthy smoothies in airy and cute spaces, the next time you’re doing your grocery shopping at the Hub Karen’s Zucchini, take advantage of their health bar, get a minute to relax and enjoy a nice…

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TROPICAL VIBES

TROPICAL VIBES

  • September 7, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, My Style
  • 16 Comments

Who wants a tropical vacation like I do right now? 'cause I really want one! I want a tropical vacation, on a picturesque white sand beach with palm trees and summery weather and all things light and bright. I want to…

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IT’S A CAPE!

IT’S A CAPE!

  • September 1, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 46 Comments

You guys may remember my already confessed love for capes or anything with a cape element from a recent post. As I had mentioned I have been looking capes, capelets and anything that generally comes in a similar that style. So I…

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THREE WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN

THREE WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN

  • August 30, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Lifestyle, Wine & Dine
  • 0 Comments

Let's feast on some chicken before sending the kids back to school! Here are three ways to cook chicken meals by Achieng Otieno of Jikoni Delights. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 broiler chicken 1 Kienyeji (indigenous Kenyan) chicken Onions Cooking oil Coriander Royco…

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VACATION PLANNING TIPS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY

VACATION PLANNING TIPS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY

  • August 17, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Leisure & Wellness, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel
  • 1 Comment

These first rays of sunshine are so welcome after the past two months of dull weather and cold we have had in Nairobi,  and with them thoughts of the next vacation destination. While trying to plan, I realized that I did have this…

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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 💛
#linkinbio
“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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