Staple Item – The Kimono, Inspired by Lily Collins

by amymneeson

The humble silk kimono, originating from the traditional Japanese dress, is a must have item for your wardrobe this spring and summer. These beautiful pieces show of beautiful prints and designs a long with soft flowing, fabric. They come in all forms from short waist length pastel options to long, billowing floral ones. This is the ultimate piece to add to a simple outfit to add interest and colour. They can be styled with anything from your favourite jeans and a singlet to that cute little dress you’ve been looking forward to wearing all Winter.

 

Celebrity Inspiration: Lily Collins

Lily Collins is one starlet who is bang on trend, wearing beautiful silk kimonos for any occasion be it a casual day of shopping or a glam night on the spotlight.

Seen here in September 2011, Collins already styles this stunning pink Topshop multi butterfly print kimono. Teamed with a simple black-on-black shirt and jeans combination, and Christian Louboutins “Pampas” Laser-Cut leather ankle boots, the manages to look nicely casual yet very feminine and put together.

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(The original Topshop Kimono is no longer for sale but can be found on Ebay)

 

  

Here, photographed with J.Lo in earlier this year in January, Lily wears a Zara Metallic Thread Kimono with the Mulberry long Eliza dress. She looks absolutely beautiful and is dressed perfectly for this Golden Globes after-party.

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None of these tickle your fancy? No worries! There are so many amazing designs to try and there are plenty of easy DIY tutorials on how to make one!

Lots of Love 

Amy x