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Kimono Styling ... 10 Different Looks




Kimonos are serious players this season
as they have become quite the trend.

But for me 
kimonos are always major players 
in styling my wardrobe!

Today I have gathered some of my very favorite kimono looks
to demonstrate the dramatic effect
of such an easy to wear piece. 

 Kimonos can look good on everybody
as long as you keep your proportions correct to your size.

From this gorgeous antique kimono
that is as much a piece of art as it is clothing.




It's the movement in well done kimonos I adore
making simple walking feel dreamy.





I also love the ability of kimonos to take basic separates
and 
elevate them to gorgeous ensembles.


I got this stunning kimono at
in Old Town Orange California.





For summer nothing beats a sheer voile kimono
to manage the summer heat with panache.




I wear this orange one with separates
as well as  this Free People dress
 that looks like it was made especially for this kimono.




This dynamic print kimono
adds a huge  dash of color to my white separates and stripes.




My very favorite place to shop for kimonos is
in Mission Hills San Diego.
They don't have an online shop
but they do have an 
where new arrivals are often showcased
and
 Valerie ships all over the world.





You'd never know it from my kimono post here
that I don't do color often
but nothing adds color panache
to my mainly neutral wardrobe like a printed kimono.

Here I have worn it with the self tie belt.




Here I have simply tied it up in the front.
It takes my white flare crop jeans and an off the shoulder top
to a whole different beach walk level!




When it comes to traveling 
a fabulous kimono
can take you from brunch to a fancy dinner out
simply by changing accessories and separates.

This leopard version
was a lifesaver when I was in Los Angeles for Fashion Week.
By the last day I had gone through all of the outfits I loved
which is never a good traveling feeling for me.

On a whim
I pulled out this leopard fabulousness
that I had brought as a pool coverup
added my favorite cropped jeans, a sleeveless tunic
tied it in the front
and
voila!
I had an instant outfit that I loved! 
I simply finished the ensemble with accessories I had already in my suitcase!




Here I styled it with my vintage lace blouse, jeans and cowboy boots.
Proving once again the supreme styling possibilities 
of a kimono!





Here I have used it over a midi dress
with cowboy boots once again.
It was the perfect road trip outfit last winter when we 
traveled to Death Valley.




I used both the kimono and the dress again
when I challenged myself to style a truly vintage sombrero form Mexico.




For me kimonos always make for the best resort swimsuit coverup.
Adding in a dramatic hat and necklace takes the kimono to perfect poolside attire.







to pulling together traveling separates in the desert.




For me a whisper light kimono is 
not only a great styling piece
but offers great arm coverage
in situations I rather not bare arms.




Here the same white kimono was the perfect player
with my signature shell crown
for an evening out at Laguna Beach's Art Walk.




I found this colorful kimono in LA's china town for a song.
I am always on the lookout for great kimonos wherever I travel.







And finally one of my favorite kimono looks recently.
This sheer voile kimono works perfectly with my tulle embroidered skirt.
And made for a fabulous outfit for dinner out with friends!

So there you have it my friends.
A great girlfriend share for sure.
I hope I have gotten you excited at the prospect of adding
some fabulous kimonos to your seasonal wardrobes.

Winter or summer
kimonos are always one of my very favorite styling pieces!



As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life













20 comments:

  1. INCREDIBLE! I love all the kimonos and how you styled each to bring out the unique "personality" of each of them. WOW!

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    1. Thank you ever so much darling ... for your visit and your celebratory words! I so appreciate both! xo

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  2. A brilliant post Tamera. So many fabulous looks. You look stunning in a kimono. It's your great height and panache'! No one could pull one off quite like you my dear. Bravo!! XOX

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    1. Aww thank you ever so much Deborah for your kind and encouraging words! I'm missing you dear friend!! xo

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  3. Such a fabulous pictorial of Kimono's!! I too am a collector. and look forward to visiting Le Belage soon!

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    1. Kim you will love Le Belage! It is a kimono mecca! And the shop is owned by the magical Valerie who's passion for fashion is absolutely invigorating! Most of the kimonos are designed by Jennafer Grace and have the most amazing movement! Can't wait to hear of your visit darling!

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  4. You rocked it in every one !!!!

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    1. Sally thank you ever so much darling! Such a compliment coming from you! I just watched your video on the Tucson gem show. The pieces you found were amazing!! But it is you knowledge and heartfelt excitement with it all, that has me enthralled with learning more about you and your designs!!

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  5. And to think kimono love began with an inspirational piece which spurred looking into Asian cultures for fashion inspiration ♡
    Miss living across from your inspiration, too! Now my across neighbors are molecular scientists. Not quite as fun but their Indian wardrobe is fascinating! Love love this post's photos and encouragement to mix International origins!

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    1. How nice to have you visit darling! Hope all is well with you! Huge congrats on Sienna attending my alma mater UCLA! You both must be so excited!!

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  6. What an enjoyable post, looking back at your fabulous kimono looks. I never realised there were so many, each one more glorious than the last. What you do with the white one is total genius - we can all learn from you Tamera. They are all very special but the first, antique one is my absolute favourite. Thank you for sharing them again xx

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    1. Patricia thank you for being such a loyal follower my dear! It is encouraging people like yourself that make blogging a joy! Is it getting chilly yet in Brisbane? Wishing you a most lovely weekend darling!

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  7. I called about the LEOPARD PRINT but it had SOLD out awhile ago!I should have known you had SNATCHED IT!
    FABULOUS........soon you will be needing a closet just for KIMONO's !!!

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    1. Elizabeth you are so right about my closet situation! I have seemed to have already filled up both guest room closets as well as three in my own room with wardrobe pieces!

      Are you getting excited for your son's wedding? What a fantastic life they seem to have living on a boat in San Diego!!

      Thanks so much for your visit darling! Off to visit you! xo

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  8. LOVE seeing all your kimonos in one post! They're all fabulous but the hot pink one will always be my number one!

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    1. Thank you so much Sue! And thank you for visiting darling!!

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  9. Wow Tamera! I am speechless. The kimonos are breathtaking, but how you style them is magical. Every photo should be framed! Thank you so much for sharing your beauty with Hat Attack!

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    1. Aww thank you ever so much Judith!! What a lovely compliment from your always chic and stylish self!

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