Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Kimono, Kimono


Truth be told, I don't know what I am wearing here. I found this piece at Goodwill earlier this Summer when I took Anya thrift shopping in a neighboring town. It's just so rare that I find something that fits me at a thrift shop (of the things I like, I mean), that I was absolutely thrilled to find something as unique as this dress is. Dress? It could be a tunic, a robe, a part of a stage costume, or a nightgown for all I know. I used to have a short kimono kind of robe many years ago, a gift for my birthday from my girlfriends, that I loved and wore for years. The style of this dress reminds me of that little robe. The label is in Korean (I guess), so I can't say where it is made, what it is made of or what the heck it even is. But I love it and I wore it as a kimono dress when I went to the movies with Justin last night. It's a funky and artsy little old movie theater where they show funky and artsy kinds of movies, and I thought that this is such a funky and artsy piece of clothing that it would fit perfectly for the occasion. 




These are the heaviest earrings ever! But how gorgeous they are - I made an exception for them and wear them for special occasions, for a couple of hours, no more.


I remind Napoleon here, don't I? I'm not trying to. I am trying to show off the sleeves, that's it. 



You know how much I love long cardigans or dusters, and this particular one I love for its kimono-like sleeves (so the sleeves of the dress fit in well), they also call it a "cocoon".



I'm surprised myself that this outfit looks so festive - with a minimum effort! So how to create a stand out outfit without much effort? Count with me:

dress - 1
statement earrings - 2
red lipstick - 3
clean hair - 4
glasses frame - 5
fabulous purse - 6
sexy shoes - 7
(optional) duster for a cool evening or air conditioner - 8

That is all, really. I did not even wear make-up (feels too much for me in hot weather). If you don't want to have make-up, just make sure that your hair and eyebrows look well-groomed and have lipstick on - it will do the trick, it always does it for me. A cool glasses frame for an extra zing, and ready to go!


And remember, you always are free to wear an item of unknown origin if you feel wonderful wearing it - people won't see labels, they will see a stylish and gorgeous you! ;)


Kimono dress - thrifted (via Goodwill)
earrings - Chico's (good sale, around $10 or $12)
Sandals - Ecco's via Nordstrom Rack
Sweater - Chico's (also sale)
Glasses - courtesy of Firmoo
Purse - can't remember the brand, it's a good one, I wrote about it in the past... via TJ MAXX

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15 comments:

  1. Such a nice Asia inspired piece with beautiful rich colors and patterns. I love your earrings Natalia. o)

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  2. Wow! This is FABULOUS! What a find!

    I adore the colours and the design on it. Super jealous of your wicked thrifting skills.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  3. I love it!!! Beautiful on you, especially with the gorgeous earrings and that shade of lipstick is wonderful. Thanks for brightening my day....er..I mean night. ;)

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  4. Wow Natalia, the colour! so beautyfull dress, kimono. I love it. You look great without make up. I never wear make up, but eye brows and lipstick. you're right.
    If you wear these earrings for days, you',ll become " long ears" :)
    Have a great day, dear Natalia.
    Xoxo Tina

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  5. What a fantastic piece and you look so good in it. Perfect for a little cocktail party during a holiday. The color works beautifully against your complexion. Love the specs.

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  6. yes! totally funky and artsy!!!! the perfect party outfit for an urban bohemian :-) i´m sure you and justin had a fab time at the movie theater! which movie???
    and you have a perfect complexion - you don´t even need makeup! lucky you!!!
    hugses!!!
    xxxxxxxxxx

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    1. We watched Mr Holmes - Justin is a big fan of the character. I was happy that he loved their interpretation!

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  7. Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww How I love a pop of colour and flowers.
    Fabulous dear Natalia
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  8. I am still looking for a kimono - this is such a cute look for you. #HighLatitudeStyleLinkUp

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  9. Who cares what the heck it is, it looks divine on you! The colour, the sleeves, the print - everything is stunning. Perfect for a date night at a funky artsy movie theatre.

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  10. Whatever this dress is called, it looks fabulous on you! Great find!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Would love for you to stop by & join TBT Fashion link up.

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  11. Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. The red dress is awesome and that color looks great on you

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  12. The satin finish and sculptural sleeves take it out of the ordinary, and your smile on top take it into the stratosphere!
    I adore the little flowers on the back. Just magic, all of it! :-D xo Jazzy Jack

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  13. wouu, gorgeous!! and effortless elegant!!, such a fabulous dress-tunic-whatever!, satiny red looks amazing!
    And I agree with you, no makeup in summer, but lipstick and sunnies are enough for me!
    besos

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  14. This is fantastic! I love it so much I don't have words. Those glasses look wonderful on you too and those wedge sandals are prefect with the kimono dress. You nailed it! But then, of course you did. xoxoxo

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