Kimono Blouse + Tough Jeans

Inspired by the Japanese Kimono, I wore this blouse together with my Tough Jeans on a sunny afternoon in Manila. The blouse has butterfly sleeves that run long on the entire side of the body. Square shaped with a ribbon meant to be tied around the waist but I tied mine together on the front for a loose fit :) Worn with Tough jeans, the outfit kind of mixes traditional with modern just like Japan! :D and so I continue to dream.

Inspiration: Japanese Kimono Style

Yves Saint Laurent and Missoni from Style.com

Time to write about some fashion inspiration. I've always been fond of the Japanese Kimono - it radiates femininity, sensuality, smoothness, and silky movements. I was watching a special on the House of Natori at Lifestyle Network once, and began Googling about Japanese inspired dresses once again. I attempted to unearth my sister's Japanese Kimono costume and wear it with black skinny pants but the costume is somehow lost.


Katherine Heigl and Kate Hudson - Kate Hudson's kimono drapes perfectly! But I wonder what that white tassel is for?


And Yumi Komagata, Shishio's wife in Rurouni Kenshin - whose Kimono I've always wanted and admired



Finally, a preview of my latest shopping find that is inspired by this fascination. I cannot wait to wear it and turn Japanese :)