Can kimono's be sexy? Yes they can!

Kimono's are often just thought of as the official attire of Japanese. Did you know that kimono's can be very sexy as well? Usually my avatar wears original kimono's or geisha-like kimono's called hikizuri, there are, however, very sexy kimono's that Oiran's wear.





These kimono's differ in that the obi is tied in the front and the collar's are worn much wider. Also, Oiran's do not wear tabii or socks, showing their skin from toes to knees. Oiran's are escorts or courtesans in Japan, they differ from Geisha's who are known mostly as performers/entertainers. Oiran's are rare in our time, but years ago in Japan there were many brothel's and Oiran's were the ones highly priced and paid for their services.



This kimono is an Oiran kimono from Bare Rose. It's pretty, sensual, and looks great on any avatar. The hair is again from Sadhistic Hacker. Aoi is wearing a nice kimono from so what? He also has Tattoes from +NR+. Don't we look like a couple from ancient Japan?

Try these from the following stores: ^^

BareRose

Sadhistic Hacker

+NR+

Colors of Summer

I was looking for new kimono's when I found myself at Ancient Tree Kimono shop. They have so many pretty kimono's! Summer is here and Ancient has many seasonal kimono's to choose from. I found a new kimono design she came out with is from Zashiki gi. The one I chose to wear to show you is the Natsu Heichi. It has nice summer colors and comes in hiked skirt or hikizuri. Both look very well created and natural. The sleeves are bit boxy, but that doesn't undermine the beauty of this kimono. If you're looking for a great summer kimono, I'm sure you'll find one at Ancient Tree Kimono.





Don't forget the free kimono from the Lost Your Marbles hunt that is there as well. Check it out!! I comes with an animated fan, how kawaii!!






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Hair is new from Sadistic Hacker. It's called Kiyohime in black. It's such a nice touch to any Japanese avatar. You always get the best hair from SH!






Kimono :: Ancient Tree Kimono

Hair :: Sadistic Hacker

Yumeji 50% off Sale

Yumeji kimono shop is having a 50% off sale at their main store location. All kimono's and yukata's are 50% OFF! What I have on is one of the later yukata's, but the color, print, and detailed were irresitable. Come now to the shop and find your perfect kimono half off. The sale won't last long, so get your yukata for the summer!

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*Yumeji*

Summery Gorgeous

So many creators came out with great looking yukata's to wear. I'm so happy to have new kimonos! This one is simply beautiful. Feel Pop is one of my favorite shops and this is one of the new yukata's she's brought out. Isn't it just lovely! The details are beautiful, the nice bow on the obi and there are small bells attached to the obijime! Kawaii! It comes with a color changing obiage. It has 12 individual colors. So creative! This kimono has pretty lace along the edges, so doll-like. It made me think of being a little girl again.

The warm breeze and bright sun, I can just imagine walking along seashore in this yukata and smiling. Swinging the adorable little kinchaku to and fro that carries within it a small fan and few ryu. A dreamy summer day.

Sadistic Hacker just came out with this new hairstyle. Isn't it cute! It's called Meltdown. I know, strange name, but it's so fanciful and fun! I hope you enjoy them both and go them for yourself! I need a fireworks festival to go to, do you know of any?? lol

yukata - Pop Feel

hair - Sadistic Hacker

50L sale Yukata!

Yay! Geisha Dreams is having a 50L Yukata sale! There is also all nine of them in a pack for 300L. A yukata for any occasion this summer! There are also summer Zouri and Kinchaku or shoes and small handbags available in the shop. Kinchaku are tied up bags of cloth with woven bottoms that accent yukata's. So sweet! This sale is located in the Java Island shop location. Java is an all stop shopping mall for anything asian or oriental! Pick up your colorful yukata today!

Photos are of yukata's pool blue and sakura shower, both only 50L!


Geisha Dreams Java Island

Yukata!

Summer is a time for Yukata! Yukata is a kimono made simply for the summertime when it is hot and humid. The yukata is airy and light and are mostly made of cotton. They are casual kimonos that are worn at summer festivals or in bath houses. Yukata's are relatively affordable as well. Most ranging from 39 us dollars to 200 for a set with tabi socks and an obi sash. If you're interested in one for yourself there are two nice places where you can purchase them. One is Ichiroya, of course. A well known kimono outlet. The other is the yukata kimono market Sakura. They of hundreds of beautiful Yukata's for this summer!

Of course, Second Life kimono creators have come out with new summer yukata's as well. We'll begin with a new creation from a lovely store called toutou-ann called Karen Momo. It comes in several colors, but I adore this pinky burgundy one. Is pinky really an adjective? Anyway, the obi is so pretty and ornate with pearls and chiffon. This store has several lovely kimonos, you should definitely go there and check it out! The kanzashi is the second set of Karuyakai

Kimiaya~

Yukata Karen Momo - Toutou-Ann

Kanzashi - Karuyakai - Hana Katsuraya

Kimono summer

Ah, the summertime, the warm breeze and dazzling sunshine... against katana blades and simmering fans. It's summer in Japan on SL and Geisha Dreams has released a new kimono for the summer and Hana Katsuraya has released a new kanzashi. Mizuiro is a part of the Sanpo Collection at Geisha Dreams. Also, if you're a group member you get a free sample of her new skins, one of which I am wearing in these photos. ^^ Both the kimono and the skin are from the creative mind of Aryanna DeCuir. Must haves!

Hana has released the new kanzashi, Karyukai. This quote is straight from her note card that comes with the kanzashi.

"This collection features some of the themes of early summer that are less commonly seen in kanzashi. Yuri (百合) or lily, is one of the most beautiful flowers of early summer, and depending on the color or species can represent a number of qualities in Japanese culture. The other kanzashi motif is a combination of nadeshiko (撫子), or dianthus, and yanagi (柳), or willow, layered on a parasol of metallic mizuhiki cord, and evokes an image unique to the geisha culture of the karyukai (花柳界), or flower and willow world." -Hana Hendrassen

All of her kanzashi are so beautifully detailed. She's an amazing creator.

Aoi and I are modeling these and he is wearing a sexy off-the-shoulder kimono from So What? We happened upon this little shop in the Catch a shooting star hunt! The kimono is called, ++ wa gi (black and red) I edit most my pics for artistic effect, the last one is unedited so you can see how they look in world. Enjoy ^^

Geisha Dreams

Hana Katsuraya

So What?