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Thursday, February 20, 2014

My Style: Far East Versatility!

3 Looks Styled with 1 Forever 21 Kimono

I was shopping at Forever 21 recently and immediately fell in love with this kimono. The bright colours are fabulous and a great reprieve from this overcast grey winter weather that seems to never end. I also love the versatile of this piece. I styled it here 3 ways, but the options are endless by just adding different accessories. And being from from Forever 21, it was less than $40!

The my first look, I styled the kimono as a light cover up over a dress. I could really wear this kimono as a cover up over virtually anything, it would be a great way to add some colour to a basic black dress or dark denim. In the summer time, I could even wear it as a cover up for a swimsuit. I just have to use my imagination. I added s statement necklace to play up the whimsy of the kimono and wore basic pumps in a muted purple colour, to not make the outfit look too busy.

Kimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Neklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf TorontoKimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Travis Taddeo dress from Homegrown Boutique, Neklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto

The Details!: Kimono from Forever 21 / Travis Taddeo Dress from Homegrown Boutique / Flower Necklace from Suzy Shier / Pumps from Nine West

Another way I styled the kimono was as a dress. Since the material is quite light and it's quite cold outside, I wore a tight basic dress underneath. But in the summer I can wear less garments underneath ( or nothing at all!), and still wear the kimono as a dress. The key to making a dress (or top) from this kimono is to add a fabulous wide belt. I opted for a wide corset type belt from Hot Topic. The belt reminds me of the wide sashes actual kimonos are tied with.

   Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Necklace from Suzy Shier, Shoes from Nine West, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
The Details!:  Kimono From Forever 21 / Belt from Hot Topic / Vintage Clutch / Flower Necklace from Suzy Shier / Pumps from Nine West

And for the third look I created, I styled the kimono as a chic top and wore it over my tight black coated denim pants. I added a different wide belt from Hot Topic and my "go to" black booties. I love how this look turned out! And again the options are endless! Wear it over jeans, coloured slim trousers, or a short skirt. Add different shoes and accessories and suddenly the look has a completely different feel.

Kimono from Forever 21, Pants from H&M, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Pants from H&M, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Pants from H&M, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Pants from H&M, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
Kimono from Forever 21, Pants from H&M, Vintage Clutch, Belt from Hot Topic Fashion and Style Blogger Melanie.Ps The Purple Scarf Toronto
The Details!: Kimono from Forever 21 / Pants from H&M / Vintage Clutch / Expression Boots from Hudson's Bay

All 3 of these looks are great to wear to any event: dinner, drinks, or a gallery opening! I have to admit I felt very a la Carrie Bradshaw while styling this kimono. Hers' on Sex and The City was amazing!

P.s!: This is a great piece to add to any wardrobe and the versatility of this kimono makes it a great investment piece. Except I got it from Forever 21, so it wasn't a very huge investment!
P.s,
Melanie!

2 comments:

  1. Would you be willing to sell this kimono?

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    1. Hi Akemill, so happy you like my style. But I'm not willing to part with this kimono... I love it!

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