Christmas Kimono

The Christmas season came and went as fast as every year - I hope you all had a nice time together with your dearest people! ♥ Unfortunately I couldn´t feel the Christmas vibe as much as in the past years, surely due to the stress caused by all the preparations we had to make *sighs* Though another reason could be that we had rather warm Christmas days, who knows!?

My family and me have spent Christmas at my sister´s and her husband´s house this time which was very nice. A few impressions for you all:

yummy *u*

I got many lovely presents and the ones which certainly interest you the most are the two Kimono *smile* Here they are ~

Hakubai -Tsukesage

Hakubai (白梅) - White plum
... with eda-ume (plum on the branch), botan (peony),
senmen (paper centres of folding fans), ougi (folding fans)
and kumihimo (cords)

I already made a first coordination try with it. What do you think? ♥

And now my fantastic new Furisode - in real it´s much more impressive, you cannot imagine *o*

Hana matsuri - Ooburisode

Hana matsuri (花祭り) - Flower festival
... with hana guruma (flower cart), peony (botan),
sakura (cherry blossoms), fuji (wisteria), ayame (iris),
nadeshiko (dianthus/pinks), kiku (chrysanthemum),
kikyou (bellflower) and hagi (bushclover)

I am still unsure about which Obi is better? 1st or 2nd one (・−・)・・・？

Somehow I totally forgot to show you my new Tabi socks (>_<). They go perfectly with the Furisode, right?

Kohaze Tabi with beautiful rhinestones ♡

I wish you all already a good and save start into 2014! Feel hugged by me ヽ(´▽｀)/*

Is it already Christmas? (Part 2)

Actually I only have to replace a few words and lines from my previous entry and change them like this:

... and then my brother asked me what I want to have for Christmas.

I donnot wanted to have another Tsukesage only but also a new Furisode since a while. The one I have is nice but there are more beautiful ones out there >_<

I surfed through Shinei´s pages again and couldn´t believe my eyes ... a Furisode with a black basic color, in perfect condition made of silk for a super price. I was like: (o.o)

I still don´t understand why it was so cheap, even the Houmongi was more expensive *haha* Good for me I saw this beauty ... I want to give you only a little preview again ~

Some of the peonies and other flowers are embroidered ♥ 

The design is fantastic, cannot wait :3

Is it already Christmas?

Hello my dear followers!

Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and I am sure most of you already thought: What shall I buy for my relatives and friends? I asked my sister, brother, mother and boyfriend what their wishes are and then my sister said to me: "What do you wanna have actually?" My first reaction was: "Hm, I don´t know yet ...."

The day before I talked with my boyfriend about our plans for the Japanday 2014 in Düsseldorf, which hotel we´ll choose etc. And of course the topic Kimono came up as well.

And then everything was clear: I want a new Kimono! >o<

Since ages I wanted to have another Tsukesage, they are just one of my fav types of Kimono. I surfed through their shop and luckily I found one ON SALE which I liked very much! I wrote a message to my sister and told her about it. In the end she said: "Yes, you can have it!" ... First I was too afraid asking her because with shipping the Kimono cost 60€ *ehem ...* Therefore I am even happier that I could get it.

I want to give you only a little preview of the lovely details:

CAN´T WAIT to get it ♥

*hahaha*

Kushi and tekagami

Today I snatched this beautiful kushi (comb) and tekagami (handmirror) set for a reasonable price.

on the mirror you can see "hanaguruma" - flower cart ♥

the box

I just adore such traditonal motives, it was love at first sight ♥ I got it from a private sale. I think that I will show you my other few kanzashi someday, too.

Multi-seasonal bag

I really have to go on hiatus now ...

... just won this cute casual bag with many different motives:

sakura-bana (cherry blossoms), sakura no hanabira (cherry blossom petals), ko-tsuzumi (little taboret), kiku (chrysanthemum), momiji (maple), ume (plum), hagi (bush clover), seigaiha (semicircular repeated wave), shippou (interlocking circles), sensu (semicircular fans) and ryusui (flowing water)

I think it´s perfect along with Komon kimono (♥ω♥)/"

Recent wins part 4

I was weak again, what a shame >3< But look how beautiful they are:

Recent wins part 3

I bought two new Kimono items, hope you like them ♥ At the moment I´m investing my money more into Komomo.

I have just far too little Obiage and I wanted to have a pink one. I am happy that I got this cute Shibori Obiage for only £0,99 *laughs*

with seigaiha
(semicircular repeated wave)
design

... and last but not least - a wonderful Kinchaku bag! *yay*
Isn´t it super adorable?

It´s from Shinei´s page. They have still a lot of them with different designs. You should check it out! Just search for "Kinchaku"

Now I have really everything I need for the Japan-Day in Düsseldorf. Let´s hope all arrives soon and safely. (^o^)/

Cute Han-eri

Today around 5 am I finally won a cute and pink Han-eri. Last time I tried to get one from the same shop I lost the auction ... but now I am even more excited. ♥

Detail pictures:

Isn´t it beautiful and cute? Cannot wait to wear it for the Japan-Day in Düsseldorf. Speaking of the Japan-Day ... finally booked the hotel room. We are going to stay in the IBIS Hotel near the main station.

More Obi and Obiage

Today I want to show you the 3 last Obi from my collection I have so far; 2 Fukuro Obi and 1 Rokutsuu Fukuro:

Fukuro Obi with senmen (paper centres of folding fans),
manju-giku (stylised, rounded chrysanthemum),
kasamatsu (dense pine branch, 'mushroom' shaped)
and eda-ume (plum on the branch)

Fukuro Obi with sasa (bamboo)

Rokutsuu Fukuro Obi with woven cattleya (orchids) and hishigata (diamonds)

Further two Shibori Obiage I won yesterday:

deep pink color

deep orange color

First Obidome

Hello hello my dear readers!

I hope you all had a good start into March - spring is coming soon ♡ Time to wear Kimono more often!

Last week I found this super adorable ribbon Obidome with a lace Sanbuhimo.

I always wanted to have one, but they can be very expensive ´cause of the high quality materials.

The Obidome I bought is a modern one and so it was cheap. I think I will wear it with my Komon for the Japan-Day in Düsseldorf.

What do you think about it?

 

Recent wins Part 2

Hello my dear followers!

Today I want to show you my recent wins. It´s not so much but I love and really need them for the outfits I want to wear during the upcoming Japan-Day in Düsseldorf (May 25th) and maybe for other conventions.

Hope you like them as well ♥

silver Obijime

salmon pink Obiage

light pink Kimono bag

First Komon and lovely Kanzashi

Hello my dear readers,

I was really busy the last few weeks and I want to apologize for my absence. (_ _) I hope you all had a wonderful and pleasant Christmas with your family and friends. ♥

Well, last week I bought a new Kimono - finally a Komon and the best is ... with my favs designs: peonies and fans. Please have a look ~

Motives

botan (peony), senmen (paper centres of folding fans),
tachibana (mandarin orange), seigaiha (semicircular repeated wave)

Measurements

Full length (from bottom till under the collar): 156 cm
Sleeve length: 48 cm
Span width: 128 cm

I also wanna show you one of my christmas presents I got from my sister yesterday. It was really a surprise *_*/

2 lovely handmade and unique Kanzashi from www.miss-overdose.com

I will wear this Komon and the Kanzashi definitely on the next Japan-Day in Düsseldorf. ♥

Houmongi and my Ro Houmongi

Today I want to present my Houmongi

   

Measurements

Full length (from bottom till under the collar): 157 cm
Sleeve length: 66 cm
Span width: 125 cm

Motive: tachibana (mandarin orange), eda-ume (plum on the branch), kiku (chrysanthemum) 
and ran (orchid with long, narrow spike shaped petals)


... and the Ro Houmongi I own:

Measurements


Full length (from bottom till under the collar): 155 cm
Sleeve length: 54 cm
Span width: 120 cm

Motive: nadeshiko (dianthus/pinks), momiji (maple)
and tsuyu-shiba (dew and grass)