Life's Sweet Essentials

Digital Marketer by Day Kawaii Designer by Night

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.*｡･+*･Mon Bijou･*+･｡*.

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Strawberry’s Heart Drops series by BABY’s

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Angelic Pretty killing me with the Imai Kira Daydream Bed collab

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sousou marugo kinran tabi shoes

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I love wearing this upcycled skirt with kimono yo-yos that I made. The apron sways and makes the cutest swish-swish as you walk. :3 Bonus, it is lined with cotton jersey so is ridiculously comfortable.

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Metamorphose temps de fille - Wa Theme Dresses

Block 1 2005 - Kimono Print Frill Ribbon Pinafore JSK 2007 - Kimono Print High Waist JSK with Corsage 2007 - Kimono Print Shirred JSK with Corsage 2010 - Kimono Print High Wast Pinafore JSK 2010 - Kimono Print JSK 2011 - Hakuoki collaborative Pleated Pinafore JSK

Block 2 2011 - Kimono Print Crossover Front Pinafore JSK 2011 - Kimono Print High Waist Pinafore JSK 2011 - Kimono Print Pinafore JSK with Corsage 2011 - Kimono Print Shirred Pinafore JSK 2012 - Kimono Print Crossover Front Pinafore JSK 2012 - Kimono Print High Waist Pinafore JSK

Block 3 2012 - Kimono Print Tiered JSK 2013 - Kimono Print Crossover Front Pinafore JSK 2013 - Kimono Print Shirring Tiered Pinafore JSK 2014 - Romantic Kimono Print Shirring Pinafore JSK 2015 - Daydreaming Goldfish Frill Pinafore JSK 2015 - Dozing Cat Tucked Hakama JSK

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All the wa lolita from Meta!!!

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Closeup details 

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A Woman’s Life in Kimono: From birth to death, every formal occasion a woman would traditionally wear kimono for.

Birth: Omiya-mairi (First Shrine Visit)

Age 3: Shichigosan (7-5-3) Festival.

Age 7: Shichigosan Festival.

Age 13: Juusan-mairi (Age 13 Shrine Visit)

Graduation

Age 20: Seijinshiki (Coming of Age Day)

Wedding

Mother of the Bride

Funeral

Death

As a note, many women these days opt for Western clothing for some of these occasions due to the expense involved and expertise needed for kimono.

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Handmade obi made from Angelic Pretty Toy Fantasy. Made to match Baby, the Stars Shine Bright summer yukata :3

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The ultimate biscuits coordinate♡