Rat & Boa

Voodoo Long Tie Dye Kimono // Rat & Boa

Grey Ribbed Knit Crop // Missguided

Hair by the Braid Bar (Eva Braid) // Selfridges Beauty Workshop London
Tribal Style Long Bead Choker // Primark

Skinny Jeans // Primark

Metallic Silver Sneakers // New Look

Soo I'm back after my very busy long weekend away at the British F1 GP (photos to follow up in due course!) my first experience camping with today being my first full day back n feel like I have the Glasto flu as I've heard it described from fellow festival gowers/friends who are experienced at the camping thing. In other words, I am completely exhausted from next to no sleep and feeling the effects after eating nothing but bacon butties and burgers for 3 days straight...lovely! :) never been so happy to see a plate of veggies for dinner when I got back, and no I'm not vegetarian! 

Annywayyy, The day before I headed up to Silverstone I went to London to visit the Braid Bar again who now have their stand permanently there now after their trial period began back in March (you can read about my first visit to the Braid Bar here) and got a Eva braid which is like one sidey cornrows.

I also thought I'd do some exploring whilst I was there so I went all touristy and sat down in St James Park for a while, just next to The Mall and shot this incredible tie dye kimono from Rat & Boa.

I knew my main summer piece I wanted this summer was a tie dye kimono but kept finding short ones, ones that were just abit too long or I wasn't keep on the colours but this one was just what I was looking for and I bought it for myself for my birthday a couple of months ago.Rat & Boa is def a brand u wanna keep ur eyes on in future!

As well as the online store, they also sell through Asos too :) check them out!

Love, Sarah x

Geisha

Birds of a Feather Kimono Sleeve Playsuit // Oh My Love

Fan // Bought from La Ramblas, Barcelona

Geisha Bag // Gift from a friend

White Cleated Sandals // Ebay

Yet another beautiful item from Oh My Love, there SS15 stuff has just been sooooo good!

Covered with beautiful birds (I think they are Cranes?)  and blossoms print this is a really unique piece which is great both as daywear worn with gladiators or flats and heels and a paired with scarlet lippy for an alternative as a dress for an evening out.

I also really like plunge necklines so that added in is a great bonus (boob tape is def needed as is not as tight fitting as some of my other plunge neck playsuits!)

As with quite alot of Oh My Love things, they do tend to make prints of things in multiple styles as Motel also do, so if the Geisha look isn't for you or you wanna check out the strappy version of this playsuit you can find it here. Personally I have always wanted a kimono and this is the best and closest thing I have ever had like one! 

I managed to shoot this in the Holywell Gardens which is usually home to a local am-dram group at this time of year whilst they perform Shakespeare but managed to nab a time where they were having a day off or perhaps just before they arrived as the place was totally deserted. Its is one of my fave places to go when I wanna chill out :)

Love, Sarah x

Oriental Gothic Vs Floral Kimono's!

Pink Floral:

Light Pink Floral Oriental Kimono -http://www.riverisland.com/Light-pink-floral-devore-kimono
Dress - Missguided http://www.missguided.co.uk/kanona-dress
Silver Mary Jane Shoes - TopShop (from Jan sale)

Oriental:

Black Velvet Oriental Kimono - River Island http://www.riverisland.com/oriental-devore-fringed-kimono
Black Vest Top - Select
Maroon/Purple Tie dye Shorts - Primark
Suspender Tights - Missguided
Necklace - Customised
Gold Plated Boots - New Look (now sold out online!)
Lips - Topshop Lips in Beguiled http://www.topshop.com/beguiled

I'm not a fan of cardi's or shrugs as there's never any patterned ones out there so I automatically find them just a boring thing to buy and only will if I want to keep my arms covered but still show off whatever t-shirt I've got on underneath. Hence why I love Kimono's, they are never boring!
The kimono trend remains strong into spring and being the most versatile of pieces, it's a wise investment for any season.

Both of these Kimono's are from River Island and they are 
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! 
Pictures don't really do them much justice.

I saw both of them in River Island Stratford City and tried to choose one...but couldn't, and bought both! :)

The first one pictured is a more spring style fringed kimono, and will go with all the lovely pastel separates that have been taking over SS14 a treat. Its a great thing to wear if you wanna go out for an evening do but have a plain dress/top/leggings to wear to let this take centre stage! I wore it to my sisters pre-wedding dinner just a couple of weeks ago :)

The second kimono I'm wearing in black is due to go in to hibernation as I'm saving it for the autumn (though admittedly have worn it out once so far! :) )  it is a real statement piece that I'm gonna wear with shorts and tights to show off all its beautiful beading detail, the pattern on the back and sleeves are a lovely soft velvet!

These are so worth splurging on as you'l find you'l wear them again and again, I know I will be! :)

Love Sarah x