Kimonos are serious players this seasonas 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 looksto demonstrate the dramatic effectof such an easy to wear piece.
Kimonos can look good on everybodyas long as you keep your proportions correct to your size.
From this gorgeous antique kimonothat is as much a piece of art as it is clothing.
It's the movement in well done kimonos I adoremaking simple walking feel dreamy.
I also love the ability of kimonos to take basic separatesand elevate them to gorgeous ensembles.
I got this stunning kimono at Elsewhere Vintagein Old Town Orange California.
Adding a ball skirt, lace blouse, tassel belt and crownmakes for a fun party look.
For summer nothing beats a sheer voile kimonoto manage the summer heat with panache.
I wear this orange one with separatesas well as this Free People dress that looks like it was made especially for this kimono.
This dynamic print kimonoadds a huge dash of color to my white separates and stripes.
My very favorite place to shop for kimonos isLe Bel Age Boutiquein Mission Hills San Diego.They don't have an online shopbut they do have an Instagram accountwhere new arrivals are often showcasedand Valerie ships all over the world.
You'd never know it from my kimono post herethat I don't do color oftenbut nothing adds color panacheto 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 topto a whole different beach walk level!
When it comes to traveling a fabulous kimonocan take you from brunch to a fancy dinner outsimply by changing accessories and separates.
This leopard versionwas a lifesaver when I was in Los Angeles for Fashion Week.By the last day I had gone through all of the outfits I lovedwhich is never a good traveling feeling for me.
On a whimI pulled out this leopard fabulousnessthat I had brought as a pool coverupadded my favorite cropped jeans, a sleeveless tunictied it in the frontandvoila!I had an instant outfit that I loved! I simply finished the ensemble with accessories I had already in my suitcase!
One of my first kimonos from Le Bel Ageis this beautiful brown printthat is always a staple player in my fall/winter wardrobe.
Here it finishes off sequin jeans and a sequin Tturning wardrobe basics into an outfit!
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 dresswith 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 againwhen 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.
This same shite kimonois a well used summer piecefrom wide legged pants and top ...
to a skirt for datenight ...
to pulling together traveling separates in the desert.
For me a whisper light kimono is not only a great styling piecebut offers great arm coveragein situations I rather not bare arms.
Here the same white kimono was the perfect playerwith my signature shell crownfor 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 addingsome fabulous kimonos to your seasonal wardrobes.
Winter or summerkimonos are always one of my very favorite styling pieces!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
