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2012

December 31, 2012 By Chie

IMG_16892012 was a great year. There were personal and family milestones (adoption/foster care registration) and professional ones (fun blogger collaborations and making dance costumes). I have loved sharing with you in this little blog and am grateful for all of my readers’ support. I’m excited about even bigger things to come in 2013. Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas! & Giveaway Winner

December 24, 2012 By Chie

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful day. I am respected my husband’s wishes and kept the whole Christmas affiar very simple. Christmas is not as big in Japan as the U.S. It is more of a holiday geared towards couples than families here. As Andy wanted, we made Russian tea cake cookies and went to see the Christmas lights at Miyagase lake. I only had a very small fake displayed in the house! I am a good wife. We skipped the roasting mashmalow part since Andy doesn’t know how to make fire and I feared that he might burn down this little Japanese town house.

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Also, thank you so much for entering the Christmas giveaway! I had fun reading every comment and your goals. I have to do this again sometime!

I picked the winner using the random number generator and the winner is…… (drum roll)

 

Vivat Veritas Christmas Giveaway winner announcementAmber H. of Wamber’s Whimsies! Congrats Amber, I will be emailing you for the details later.

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December Weekend Review

December 11, 2012 By Chie

{Went to the dance event where I made dancers’ costumes. Youtube video coming up soon!}

{Holiday season is full on! Blueberry pie from last weekend’s Christmas party}

{Rearranged my sewing table a bit – The flower lights are from Pamela Angus, the washi tape folder is from 3 coins}

{Made some Christmas stockings using scraps}

{Festive mood everywhere in town! Whimsical wooden music box at a small shop in mall}

{Wearing these Sam Edelman booties nonstop. They are versatile and comfortable}

Why does this time of the year seem to go so quick?! I had a nice weekend with lots of time with family and friends. How was yours?

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思い出の帯が毎日活躍するアイテムに🎒 
タンスで眠っていた帯が、A4サイズやPCも入る大容量リュックに生まれ変わりました。
シンプルなコーデのアクセントになる和モダンなステイトメントピース✨ 
内ポケット付きで機能性も◎ 
ストラップのメタルはゴールドorシルバーから選べます。 

📏サイズ:高さ40cm 幅30cm マチ5cm 

A cherished obi transformed into a daily essential 🎒✨ 
This upcycled backpack, made from an obi, fits A4 documents or a laptop with ease. Features an inner pocket for functionality, with strap metal options in gold or silver. 

📏 Size: H 40cm, W 30cm, D 5cm 

#ObiBag #Upcycled #SustainableFashion
#帯バッグ #アップサイクル #和モダン #サステナブル
華やかなレッドに、ゴールドの紅葉柄が映えるビスチェ ✨

帯をリメイクた特別な一点。
柔らかなカーブのネックラインが、女性らしくエレガントな雰囲気を引き立てます。

パーティーや特別なイベントで視線を集めるのはもちろん、
海外旅行で日本の美しさをさりげなくアピールできるのも嬉しいポイント🇯🇵✨

1枚で主役級の存在感。

シャツの上に重ねてベスト風に、カーディガンのインナーに、
冬ならタートルネックニットに重ねても素敵なコーディネートが楽しめます。
合わせ方次第で、全く違う表情に変わるのが魅力です。

✔️ 洗濯不可なので、夏よりも秋冬に大活躍の予感🍂
✔️ 後ろはリボンを通して編み上げるデザインで、後ろ姿まで可愛い🎀

パーティーコーデにも、カジュアルにデニムで外しても◎
オリジナルなスタイリングを楽しんでみてください💫

A stunning bustier featuring a bold red base with delicate gold maple leaf patterns.
This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted from upcycled obi fabric, adding a unique touch of Japanese tradition.

The soft, curved neckline creates a feminine, elegant silhouette.

Perfect for parties and special events, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go.
It’s also a great way to subtly showcase Japanese culture during your travels abroad 🇯🇵✨

This piece makes a statement on its own, but you can also layer it for different vibes:
— Over a shirt for a vest-style look
— As an inner piece under a cardigan
— Or layered over a turtleneck sweater in winter for a chic seasonal outfit.

✔️ Note: Not washable, so it’s especially suited for autumn and winter 🍂
✔️ The back features a lace-up design with ribbon details—gorgeous from every angle 🎀

Dress it up for a party or dress it down with jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.
Enjoy styling this unique piece your own way 💫

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#帯リメイク
#和モダンファッション
#ObiRemake
#OneOfAKindStyle
#StatementPiece
Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖 A soft cream base ador Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖
A soft cream base adorned with delicate floral patterns gives this piece a refined and elegant look.
The waist tie cinches in to flatter your figure—and yes, it has pockets! (I absolutely love pockets 🤗)

着物リメイクジャンプスーツ👖

淡いクリーム地に花模様が散りばめられた一枚は、華やかで上品な存在感。
ウエストのリボンできゅっと絞ってスタイルアップできます。
そしてもちろん、ポケット付き!ポケット大好きなんです🤗

Model @naka_kanar 
Make up and hair @cocojpn5 
Photographer @tashaadelina 

#着物リメイク #一点もの #ジャンプスーツ
#KimonoRemake #UpcycledFashion #oneofakind
着物帯で何作る?アイディア帳💡 

✔︎バケットハット
✔︎ビスチェ
✔︎リュック
✔︎ベルト

どれもあなたのタンスに眠っている帯でお作りします♪
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#着物アップサイクル #帯リメイク #帯ビスチェ
昭和の奥様を思わせる上品なマーメイドドレス🧜‍♀️ 
着物の八掛裏地の鮮やかなオレンジを、 
ウエストベルトとネックラインにさりげなく取り入れました✨ 

An elegant mermaid dress inspired by the refined Showa-era lady. 
The vibrant orange of the kimono's inner lining is subtly incorporated into the waist belt and neckline🧡

Model @naka_kanar 
Photographer @aki_racho

#JapaneseModern #ElegantStyle #MermaidDress
#和モダン #エレガント #マーメイドドレス
去年訪れた鹿児島・錦江町で、不要になった帯を回収する企業から受け取った@tuzu.naturaldye さんが、私に託してくれました🦢 
大切な布を新たな形へとアップサイクルし、このビスチェに仕立てました✂️ 

スカートは、着物の裏地として使われていた薄手のシルクを、柔らかなピンクの染料で染め上げ、ラップスカートに仕上げています。 

伝統がある質の良い素材を生かしながら、日常に取り入れやすいアイテムへ。 
あなたの大切な服にも、ストーリーがありますか? 

Model @anni_nakano
MUA @glam_by_jyoti
Photographer @daria_in_tokyo

On a visit to Kinko Town, Kagoshima, I received this obi from @tuzu.naturaldye, who had originally obtained it from a company that collects unwanted fabrics. She passed it on to me, knowing it still had value and potential. 

I upcycled the fabric into a bustier, giving it a fresh form while preserving its history. 

The skirt is made from the delicate silk lining of a kimono, which I dyed in soft pink to bring out its beauty in a new way. 

By transforming high-quality traditional textiles, I create pieces that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. 
Do your favorite garments hold a story too? 

#KimonoUpcycle #SustainableFashion 
#着物アップサイクル #サステナブルファッション #VivatVeritas
"黒留袖をスタイリッシュなジャンプスーツにリメイク👖着やすい黒を背景に華やかな柄が入った黒留袖は、私がリメイクするのが大好きな着物のひとつです。

🌿 軽やかな一重仕立てで夏も快適 
🎀 共布ベルト&可愛い丸バックル 
💎 ネックレスが映えるVネック 
👗 上品なカシュクール風トップス 
👖 脚長効果抜群のハイウエストワイドパンツ 

Remade a black tomesode into a stylish jumpsuit👖 With vibrant patterns on a chic black base, tomesode is one of my favorite kimonos to transform.

🌿 Lightweight single-layer design, perfect for summer 
🎀 Matching fabric belt with a cute round buckle 
💎 V-neck that makes your necklace stand out 
👗 Elegant cache-cœur style top 
👖 High-waisted wide-leg pants

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode #Jumpsuit
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖 #ジャンプスーツ 
"
鮮やかなオレンジの着物ドレスは自然の中でゆったり過ごすのにぴったり🍊✨ 
伝統的な質の良い生地とモダンなデザインがいい感じにマッチして、川沿いを歩くのが楽しくなるはず🫶🏻

This vibrant orange kimono dress is perfect for a relaxed day in nature 🍊✨ 
The traditional high-quality silk fabric and modern design pair so well, making a riverside walk even more enjoyable 🫶🏻 

Model @bitterchocolate211 
Photographer @human.tranquil.maelstrom 

#KimonoStyle #OrangeDress #CustomMade
#着物スタイル #オレンジワンピース #オーダーメイド
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