Why I love Kimono - Reason 4

I am one of those people who will only buy another new clothes if it fits into my existing wardrobe.  I am not talking about physically fitting in my wardrobe, if I want something to fit into my wardrobe I will always find space.

No I am talking about mixing and matching my clothes.  There is nothing worse then finding out that you have  a top that does not go with anything in your wardrobe.  Which means you have to go out and buy something else so you can wear it.

Originally I started buying kimono without considering my fundamental rule because I never thought I will be wearing them outside.  I am live in the UK and it is cold!

However now I love wearing my kimono with my western wardrobe and whenever I go shopping I lookout for items which I can wear with my kimono and western clothes.

My latest co-ordination was for the Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono.

Rather then wearing a juban under the kimono, I opted for a shirt, tie and black full length skirt.  It was very comfortable and if I have to say, very chic!

Another way of adding a western touch to a kimono outfit is with shoes!

My favourite shoes are my boots!  They are comfortable and in the UK they are perfect for wet and cold weather.

Here are my white boots which are actually my wedding shoes.  I really should wear them again.

Then there is the outer wear.  You can not go out in the winter without a coat (well cape in this case), scarf and gloves.

So much choice and so much possibility!  This is my reason for loving kimono ^_^.

Looking for participant for Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono Round 2

If you have been following my blog then you noticed the last two entries were about the Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono!

Well my friend is sorting out the second round and we need more people!

So I am calling you kimono fans, would you like to take part in this truly international event?  

If so, follow the link below.

http://strawberrykimono.blogspot.co.uk/p/traveling-kimono-addresses.html

Make sure you have read the rules because this is important for the smooth running of the group and if you can agree to them then sign up!

The adventure is all reported on facebook so once you have registered then you can join our little group and you will see who is taking part.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/116858598471862/

And if you are wondering, of course I have signed up!  Another excuse to go mad with kitsuke, hell yeah!

Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono - 4th Stop

After I had my week with the travelling kimono, it was the turn of my friend Liz to give her spin and what did she go for?????

A PIRATE!!!!

Isn't it fab?  She was posing at St James Priory in Dudley.

These are the front and back photo at the moment because she needs to find the time to photoshop the others but if I know her, they should be funny.  

At this moment in time I can't get Spongebob Squarepants theme tune out of my head.

Well the next person on the list is April, she is also in Birmingham but where will she pose???

Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono - 3rd Stop

It doesn't take much persuasion for me to take part in a kimono dressing event so when one of my kimono friend asked me whether I would like to be part of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono I said yes on the spot.

So what is the Sisterhood of the Travelling Kimono?

Well the principle is simple.  One kimono is selected and it is then sent to all the participants of the Sisterhood to co-ordinate as they wish.  Of course, photos will need to be taken of the front and back of the outfit as a minimum and it is suggested that you take photos of the place where you live.

Well the kimono has already visited Cambridge and London and this week it was my turn in Sheffield.

I decided to go non-traditional and wore the kimono with a shirt and tie rather then with a juban.  I do have a black skirt underneath so I would not flash any leg while I was walking but I love the outfit.

The hat was a last minute addition because I always wanted a hat and that morning while I was shopping with my friend, I decided to buy this one and it just happen to go with the outfit.

The outfit has a strange mix of masculine (shirt and tie) and feminine (kimono and obi) aspects which I love!  

Well now the kimono is at it next participant in Birmingham and I can't wait to see what the girls are going to do.

You can see the whole set of photos that I took here.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.427623163960587.101317.345472145509023&type=3