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BEACH VACATION FAVORITES

BEACH VACATION FAVORITES

  • January 7, 2017
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel, Wine & Dine
  • 5 Comments

Happy new year guys! I hope you’re having a great start to yet another amazing 365 days. I wish you the very best for 2017 and thank you for being here. So lately, I have been so busy with personal matters,…

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KITENGE IN THE TROPICS

KITENGE IN THE TROPICS

  • December 17, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel
  • 0 Comments

Bright colors and fun prints tend to always dominate my tropical getaway wardrobe, and this year was no exception. I mean who wants to wear dull clothes when surrounded by the most incredible of all nature namely beautiful trees, a…

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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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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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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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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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HOW I STYLE JOGGER PANTS

HOW I STYLE JOGGER PANTS

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

So being a girl who is not super eager to try new trends, especially when they stray too far from my personal style, I have had my reservations on atheisure (that popular trend of combining sporty separates with dressier pieces)…

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WEEKEND VIBES IN A SHIRT DRESS

WEEKEND VIBES IN A SHIRT DRESS

  • July 15, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 0 Comments

  Up until a while back, I really loved my form-fitting pieces and mostly stuck to that style when choosing something to wear. Only recently have I opened up to the possibly of wearing something not as fitting and looking…

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MAXI WRAP DRESS

MAXI WRAP DRESS

  • July 13, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, Glam Outfits, My Style
  • 0 Comments

Double duty/multi use clothes are my favourite! What else defines versatility better than that? That’s why this floral maxi wrap dress is so welcome in my closet right now. The beauty of it besides the obviously pretty print is just…

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LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH COAT

LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH COAT

  • July 1, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 3 Comments

  I have refrained from doing outfit posts lately (and concentrating on food because what else do we do when it’s cold outside other than eat and sleep right? We wish). Anyway as I was saying, outfit posts had been…

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FLORAL BOMBER JACKET

FLORAL BOMBER JACKET

  • June 10, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 0 Comments

I’m a sucker for statement pieces and if they happen to be trendy and warm enough to beat the current chill, even better. I had this floral bomber jacket in mind when I featured a bomber jacket on this post…

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FRIDAY OOTD

FRIDAY OOTD

  • May 20, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 0 Comments

I’m loving this sweater for two things, its pretty purple shade and the fact that it’s keeping me warm. What else would a girl ask for on a cold (sorta) Friday? The purple lip is also kind of amazing. Small…

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COUNTRY LIVING

COUNTRY LIVING

  • April 20, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Lifestyle, My Style, Travel
  • 0 Comments

As I write this, I can hear the vivid chirping of the birds outside. It is the best background music I’ve heard in a while. Here I could write a whole book without coffee. That’s just how soothing country life…

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SAVVY ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS

SAVVY ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS

  • March 18, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 1 Comment

I simply cannot imagine life without online shopping. I mean who has the time these days to physically go to every store to shop as often as we would like? Judging from the number of bookmarks on my computer, the…

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SPRUCED UP: JEANS AND A TEE

SPRUCED UP: JEANS AND A TEE

  • March 3, 2016
  • Dottie Kiminya
  • Casual Outfits, Fashion (and Life) Hacks, My Style
  • 1 Comment

My definition of busy is having to run a million and one errands (I do have a tendency to exaggerate) while working on several projects simultaneously, which has become the story of my life for the past week or so.…

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(A New Year and Old Habits) Talking about some of (A New Year and Old Habits)
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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