My yet to be named Fall Kimono

What perfect timing to get back into fashion posts with our #theblendedblogstyle prompt for today being a fall kimono.

A darker hued light kimono has been on my wishlist for awhile but I haven't found anything that catches my eye.  So when I was shopping in Sydney last week I knew exactly what I had to have the minute I saw it.

First off you need to know that I have by observing and analyzing my closet- I have identified an issue I have: no husband, it is not that I have too much clothing.  Rather, when I shop I tend to gravitate to the crazier, bold pieces- which is fine- except that's all I tend to by so I just have a wardrobe of bold prints that don't go together.  I know I need to build my neutrals.  So I was focusing on neutrals when I was shopping and I found the perfect piece.

Second thing I feel compelled to explain is that if I'm travelling abroad, I like to bring home a piece from a local designer.  Hence Virginia coming home with me from London.

So when I saw a cute little pop up boutique in the giant and labyrinth-like mall and I recognized it as being an Australian label from my "research" I knew I had to investigate.

Friend of Audrey  is a line that celebrates timeless pieces and I loved the palette and the masculinity of the shapes.  I fell in love with this duster cardigan and after exploring all my options, I had to come back and get it.

Sure, it's not really the piece you'd picture getting in hot Australia...it looks more like something I would have picked up in Scotland...but bathing suit season is long gone in my world right now ( we are expecting flurries this week, sigh) so I knew it would be perfect.

And because I like to name my memorable pieces and I didn't have a name for her yet when I started this post- I have decided now that I'm going to name her Bindi.

I can't wait to see your fall kimono looks!  Please point me in the direction of a perfect rich hued lighter version if you see one as I'm still daydreaming.

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