This is a reminder of where I started with my official kimono journey. How far have I come? It’s good I practiced with pre-coordinated pieces. I wouldn’t do this today. Hopefully this helps others in taking their first steps to whatever they want to achieve, too! #kimono #japan

More throwbacks. There is so much to think about when creating a kimono coordination. Will the kimono and obi go together? If not, can I make it work with the right accessories? What about formality and seasonality, especially with alt-kimono? #kimono #japan

Throw backs—I also learned geimai-kitsuke. It’s pretty difficult because of how precise I feel I have to be, but so rewarding. It made me really understand kimono fashion and how to coordinate better. #kimono #japan #geisha #geiko #maiko #kitsuke #芸妓　#芸者　#舞妓

This might be my favorite current kimono outfit. #kimono #japan #着物

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Inspired by all of the beautiful outfits I saw on Seijinnohi, I decided to go gone and try an original creation. #japan #kimono

This is currently my favorite kimono style. There are a few adjustments I want to make, but overall, I think I like it.

Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます⛩！

Oops! Apparently I forgot to add the 4 boxes of instant pudding and 2 single containers of milk. This is for my return to Japan goodies. #groceries #priceofeggs #shoppinginamerica #prices #america

I practice and eventually come into my own style. #kimono #kimonokitsuke #blackkimonostylist #blackfashion #japanesefashion #kimonoexperience

I Lee practicing for the love of the craft. Some designs take a minute to grow on me. #kimono #kimonokitsuke #blackkimonostylist #japanesefashion #blackfashion #blackwomen #blackinjapan #japanesekimono #kimonoexperience.

These are two different versions of my final project for kimono school. I had to make up my own obi musubi and present it to my class. #kimono #kimonokitsuke #japanesefashion #japanesestyle #kimonostyle #obimusubi #blackkimonostylist

It’s always a good think to keep up with kimono dressing skills. #kimono #kimonokitsuke #kimonodressing #kimonoexperience

This is an awase or lined kimono by Modern Antenna. I like to wear kimono, but I love styling and dressing other people even more. I’m glad I went to kimono school, even though I only ontrndrd it as something to do and to gain a skill. #kimono #kimonodressing #japan #japantravel

Let me introduce myself. I’m Kara. I’m a teacher by day and a kimono teacher/stylist by night. Next month I will finish my schooling big and become Koto-shihan (high teacher) with my school. I will offer services in historic Asakusa minutes away from Sensoji Temple from 2025. #kimono #japan

This is such a gorgeous and modern-looking Oshima Tsumugi kimono. #kimono #japantravel