. 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...