Black Jersey Midi Dress – Charity Shop
Sheer Red Floral Kimono – TOPSHOP (OLD)
Nude Gold Toe Capped Heels – Primark (OLD)
Large Penny Farthing Necklace – eBay
Milo Round Sunglasses – TOPSHOP:
Milo Round Sunglasses – TOPSHOP:
Lipstick – Sephora Lipstain in Always Red
Lately I’ve been wearing Kimonos so much, my GBF has actually started calling me ‘Kimono Girl’. The first time I bought one was way back in 2010 and since then they’ve ever so slowly began taking over my wardrobe. I love clothing from around the globe and I like to mix it up with some western clothing. Think Indian Bridal Bindhi and chunky Asian jewellery with a crop top and bodycon skirt? Fusion clothing: it screams smexy to me!
I puchased this stunning floral number from Topshop a few years ago. It was one of those pieces that I wore once, washed it, dried it, put it back in the wardrobe and forgot about! Every now and then (weekly it seems) I go through one of those phases where “I’ve got nothing to wear!”, so I’ll pluck up the courage to dig deep into the wardrobe. And this is the baby I found.
I picked up the Jersey Midi dress from a charity shop back in April. It was actually a Maxi dress when I bought it, but my recent midi-craze meant that I had to cut a quarter off from the bottom, sew it back up. Et Voila! A midi dress!.
And yes, shock horror, I have my legs out. Initially I was wearing tights but as I was cycling (in heels, bad idea!) I peeled them off. It doesn’t really help when you’ve got body oil on underneath either!
And there you have it!
Are you a kimono or midi loving girl? Or both? And have you ever cycled in heels? If it was a breeze, what’s your secret? 😉
MEVISH
May 19, 2013Love that kamino on you looks stunning. The whole outfit looks hot!
Shabna
May 19, 2013LOVE the kimono, I really want one especially for midi dresses! Looks amazing on you x
Trudy Danso
May 19, 2013I want ur hair Halima! It totally rocks!!
Unknown
May 19, 2013Gorgeous shoes and gorgeous hair!!
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Sam
May 19, 2013Hi doll, you look sensational, love the Asian inspired outfit, the kimono is a beautiful piece. Lurv your hair! Thanks for your sharing your style insight with me! May your week get off to a great start.
Unknown
May 20, 2013Beautiful heels and your hair is intriguing!
R.ChamberofBeauty
May 20, 2013You look beautiful <3 <3 The kimono looks fabulous!!
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The Equinox Fashion by Paweerata
May 20, 2013i do love love ur hair and ur style <3
Kierra Makayla
May 20, 2013I've actually fallen in love with your blog. Your outfit is so amazing and your hair! You are beautiful. I will defintely be coming back to read more posts! xoxo
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MILEX
May 20, 2013too good for words.
Unknown
May 20, 2013wow, love your hair!!! amazing. nice look!
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kristyn
May 20, 2013wow, you are so beautiful girl! and you have great style 🙂 i'm totally loving midi lengths right now too and really want a skirt or a dress! thanks for stopping by my blog earlier 🙂
xo,
kristyn
little henry lee
May 20, 2013i love the kimono! they're not really my style or the kind of thing i can pull off but i do think they look lovely and elegant on the girls/ladies i see wearing them. you pull it off really well!
little henry lee
The Style Rawr
May 21, 2013Such a beautiful kimono and I love your shoes too, can't believe they're from Primark! Wah.
Tara
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xoxo
None
May 21, 2013Hi Halima, thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm loving reading yours this morning!
Your outfit here is gorgeous I need to invest in a kimono for summer!
Emily xxx
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floating thru fields
May 21, 2013never really thought about a kimono….it's really cute though I like the color on you.
also your hair color is awesome 🙂
Unknown
May 21, 2013I don't own a kimono or a midi dress but have been meaning to try out a midi dress!
They both look lovely on you.
Hannah x
http://b-l-a-b.blogspot.co.uk/
Unknown
May 21, 2013Gorgeous!! Love the kimono, looks perfect with the midi dress xx
Unknown
May 21, 2013I want my first kimono, I can imagine I would wear it all the time. You look stunning in your pics, inspired me to try something new, and not wearing heels to recycle. hehe. now following glad i found your blog.
http://kimiandme.blogspot.co.uk/
Vanessa, Take only Memories
May 21, 2013What fabulous hair! And I love the kimono. So pretty!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas
May 21, 2013Hey Halima, I love your look here. Fusion clothing…fantastic concept. Vancouver is very multi-cultural, and I can feel a shopping excursion coming on. I'm not a kimono girl…the sleeves bother me, but I love the midi length.
Sue xo
Fashion and Tea Maniac
May 21, 2013You look stunning! Love your make up and the hair:)
Great Kimono!
x
GS
May 21, 2013My gosh you are a babe! Absolutely love that outfit and the Kimono, wanted one for about a year now and still haven't picked on up.
Flawless!
x
-Jade
gracious-silhouettes.blogspot.co.uk
Nikki | The Ginger Diaries
May 21, 2013Tights and body oil / cream feels nasty doesn't it? Anyway, love the kimono! I have a red/black bandeau that would be perfect with it! x
Domenic
May 21, 2013so glad you stopped by. Love how good you are with these shoots xx
Anonymous
May 21, 2013Looking good. I love your shoes 🙂
Unknown
May 21, 2013I LOVE kimonos. They look amazing and different from everything else. I just bought alot of sheer chiffon to make some kimonos myself! Fun times haha xx
Erica
May 21, 2013Your hair is killer, girl! Kimonos manage to be both super comfortable and fashionable. The bold color makes it a lot of fun too! 🙂
Loulou
May 21, 2013What a perfect outfit. If I had these great pieces in my wardrobe I would wear them exactly how you have. I like your style pretty lady!
Unknown
May 21, 2013Your kimono is stunning. I love the huge blossoms on the back of it! Also, you're so brave for cycling in heels! xx.
Unknown
May 21, 2013Love your stile!!
Mel
May 21, 2013Love this! And your blue hair is amazing x
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Kate
May 21, 2013really cool outfit, love the mix of colors and your kimono!
xx Kate
The Style Department
Anonymous
May 21, 2013Fabulous outfit! Just perfect!
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Imogen
May 22, 2013Fantastic, so well put together. really adore this style of shoes with the silver toe caps at the moment.
Unknown
May 22, 2013Midi dresses are my thing, my wardrobe is full of them! Can j just say how absolutely brilliant your hair is?! It's so gorgeous xo
Glam Mania
May 22, 2013Your kimono chic outfit is fabulous and you look so gorgeous lady! <3
xoxo
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Unknown
May 22, 2013Love this outfit! And your hair ohmygosh! Its stunning!
That Girl; Saadiya
May 22, 2013You look do lovely! That Kimono is such a great colour 🙂 Also loving the midi – I own about 4 now haha!
Saadiya xx
Aliya
May 23, 2013You look fab and I've just seen a kimono in Look magazine that looks right up your street! Xx
Anonymous
May 25, 2013So lovely! I love kimono tops, especially ones with beautiful and color prints (like yours). It looks great on everyone and you can style it in so many ways.
Anonymous
May 25, 2013I love the colour of that kimono! The heels look great with this outfit! 😀
Unknown
May 25, 2013You look gorgeous!! I still adore your hair.
I'd love to be able to pull off a kimono. xx