. Hispanic Geisha .

So I'm trying out this thing, where I insert breaks into my posts (what do you think? no? yes? who cares? :D ) 

Anywho - let's get started!

On my trip to Kyoto I was determined to find a まいこさん (maiko-san) since I learned that 芸者(Geisha) aren't usually the ones you see in full regalia - white faced and red lipped.
(<< あった！)
Needless to say I was happy when I spotted her and attempted to stalk from across the street, lost sight of her and found her again waiting on this corner for the small boy they seemed to have sent an on urgent errand. Looks like she might have forgotten something (luckily for me).

I hit the jackpot, however, when I found a geisha hair accessory shop on one of the main streets (address and details coming soon!) Since my default bad hair day up-do is usually a bun, I figured why not get something cute (clip or otherwise) to stick on the side for added style. So here's what I got...

The three that I got. Each one was ￥500 (~$5). They were probably the most inexpensive item in the store; the other hair accessories there started at double the price. They were extremely friendly in the store and I would recommend going there to pick up presents as well, even if they are a bit on the expensive side, at least it's top quality and it's something uniquely from Kyoto. I was asked a lot about these when I wore them :3

The band on this one was extremely lose, but it's nothing a bobby pin can't remedy.

 For those brown fall outfits, this is the perfect color. Brown/ Orange/ Green. Perfect.

Is there even a need for me to explain? Purple is my favorite color.

Excuse the strange face in the picture - w  This was taken by my host brother or sister (can't remember) and I was trying to mimic the face they made in the picture I took before. Anyways, notice the little accent in my hair? It doesn't show it off completely but it should give you an idea of how visible it is, and that's only half of it! :D

Hope you all enjoyed the post.

I'm off to read more The Silence of the Lambs (writing a paper on it!). 

じゃ、また来週！

La Tenoli