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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: 
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? 😉 

What do you think?

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43 Comments
  • MEVISH
    May 19, 2013

    Love that kamino on you looks stunning. The whole outfit looks hot!

  • Shabna
    May 19, 2013

    LOVE the kimono, I really want one especially for midi dresses! Looks amazing on you x

  • Trudy Danso
    May 19, 2013

    I want ur hair Halima! It totally rocks!!

  • Unknown
    May 19, 2013

    Gorgeous shoes and gorgeous hair!!

    http://www.studdedkisses.com

  • Sam
    May 19, 2013

    Hi 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, 2013

    Beautiful heels and your hair is intriguing!

  • R.ChamberofBeauty
    May 20, 2013

    You look beautiful <3 <3 The kimono looks fabulous!!

    http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/

  • i do love love ur hair and ur style <3

  • Kierra Makayla
    May 20, 2013

    I'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

    loveekierramakayla.blogspot.com

  • MILEX
    May 20, 2013

    too good for words.

  • Unknown
    May 20, 2013

    wow, love your hair!!! amazing. nice look!
    come and visit me, if u like follow on GFC or facebook 🙂 kisses from Poland!
    hiddendream-fashion.blogspot.com

  • kristyn
    May 20, 2013

    wow, 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, 2013

    i 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, 2013

    Such a beautiful kimono and I love your shoes too, can't believe they're from Primark! Wah.

    Tara
    http://www.thestylerawr.com
    xoxo

  • None
    May 21, 2013

    Hi 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

    http://www.beleza-byems.blogspot.co.uk

  • floating thru fields
    May 21, 2013

    never 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, 2013

    I 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, 2013

    Gorgeous!! Love the kimono, looks perfect with the midi dress xx

  • Unknown
    May 21, 2013

    I 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/

  • What fabulous hair! And I love the kimono. So pretty!

  • Hey 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, 2013

    You look stunning! Love your make up and the hair:)
    Great Kimono!
    x

  • GS
    May 21, 2013

    My 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

  • Tights 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, 2013

    so glad you stopped by. Love how good you are with these shoots xx

  • Anonymous
    May 21, 2013

    Looking good. I love your shoes 🙂

  • Unknown
    May 21, 2013

    I 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, 2013

    Your 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, 2013

    What 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, 2013

    Your 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, 2013

    Love your stile!!

  • Mel
    May 21, 2013

    Love this! And your blue hair is amazing x

    dontcrycowboy

  • Kate
    May 21, 2013

    really cool outfit, love the mix of colors and your kimono!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

  • Anonymous
    May 21, 2013

    Fabulous outfit! Just perfect!

    Win a pair of sunglasses:
    http://theprintedsea.blogspot.de/2013/05/firmoo-giveaway.html

  • Imogen
    May 22, 2013

    Fantastic, so well put together. really adore this style of shoes with the silver toe caps at the moment.

  • Unknown
    May 22, 2013

    Midi 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, 2013

    Your kimono chic outfit is fabulous and you look so gorgeous lady! <3

    xoxo

    glam-mania.blogspot.com

  • Unknown
    May 22, 2013

    Love this outfit! And your hair ohmygosh! Its stunning!

  • That Girl; Saadiya
    May 22, 2013

    You 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, 2013

    You look fab and I've just seen a kimono in Look magazine that looks right up your street! Xx

  • Anonymous
    May 25, 2013

    So 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, 2013

    I love the colour of that kimono! The heels look great with this outfit! 😀

  • Unknown
    May 25, 2013

    You look gorgeous!! I still adore your hair.

    I'd love to be able to pull off a kimono. xx