During a trip to Kyoto a few years ago I discovered that vintage children’s’ kimonos make fabulous little jackets!  Kyoto, unlike Tokyo, is much more rooted in Japanese history–geishas and tea ceremonies are still de rigueur whereas Tokyo embraces a much more modern pace.  Hence there is a better selection of vintage kimonos in Kyoto.  I prefer children’s’ kimonos from the 50′s-70′s because the prints are much more colorful and playful and their size lends themselves easily to being worn as little jackets.

Look #13

Dress, Vivienne Westwood

Vintage children’s kimono from the 60′s

Obi belt, Gucci

Purple suede peeptoe heels, B by Brian Atwood

Obi purse, Kenzo

Murano Glass bubble necklace made by me, here is a link to the DIY post.

Diamonds studs, my own

 

Here is a quick recap of looks 1-12 in order from left to right, top to bottom.

Big Kiss and Bigger Diamonds,

JZP