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YUKATA (Summer Kimono) BIJIN CONTEST
Shimazakura presents
Yukata Bijin (Beauty) Photo Contest 2010 !!
Photo Submission Period : Aug. 3 ~ Oct .31st, 2010
Judging Points : 1. Kitsuke Skill (Kimono Dressing Technique)
2. Yukata Choice (Color & Design choice for your look)
3. Total Styling ( Overall styling including hair, obi, etc...)
Win the contest and receive a "YUKATA SET !!"
Guidelines : *Send us 1~2 of your Yukata photos (make sure to include one full body shot).
*Only one person should be in the photo.
* You can submit up to 2 different styles.
* Any age !! is welcome .
* If you have submitted Yukata photos previously for the Photo Gallery, your photos
are automatically nominated for this Contest.
How to determine the winner : Vote from Shimazakura and everyone !!
Voting Period : Nov 1 ~ Nov 30th, 2010
Winner Prize : *One winner will receive a Yukata set from Shimazakura Kimono Shop.
The winner will be asked for her Yukata size and receive a set around the
Christmas!!
Color and design will be chosen by Shimazakura ☆ Wakuwaku (-^v^-)
* 2nd, 3rd winner will receive a discount e-coupon from shimazakura.
Photo Submission : Submit below to info@shimazakura.com
with a title "Yukata Contest Submission "
-your name
-e-mail address
-location (ex. FL U.S.A, France etc...)
-yukata photos
- comment on your styling
* Photos will be posted to our online Photo Gallet/Contest page.
Please do not send us any photos if you do not want us to post it to the
Photo gallery.
Questions : Feel Free to contact info@shimazakura.com for any questions or concerns about
the contest.
Q&A
* Does it have to be a traditional styling ?
Nope. You can create any Yukata style. Traditional, Modern, Creative, ect....as long as you
can make people say WOW !! That is pretty ! That is cool !! She looks beautiful !!! I wanna
wear Yukata like her !!!!
* Can I decorate my Yukata ?
Sure. You can wear accessories and decorate your Yukata if you like !!
New styles are always welcome !!
* Is there any Kitsuke(dressing ) rules?
No. You can wear your Yukata any way you want. (short or long) You can ask for help
wearing a Yukata as well. Just make sure your left side of the garment is over the right side
and the whole Yukata looks neat.
* Can I participate from overseas?
Yes ! Anywhere in the World !! One Note for International applicants : If you win the Yukata
set, you have to choose either cover the International shipping fee to receive the Yukata set
or receive the discount e-coupon instead. Gomennasai (＞人＜;)
* Who can vote ?
Anybody. Voting Period will be Nov. 1 ~ 31st. You can vote to up to three people.
Please do not vote to the same person more than once. All of your votes will be disregard if
you do so.
* When do you post the submitted photos?
As soon as we could. Please give us about a week to post your photos after your submit
them. Please contact us if you do not see your photos after 7 days of your submission.
* Can I choose the Yukata set if I win ?
No. We will ask your Yukata size however the color and design will be Otanoshimi ! (surprise)
It will be delivered around the Christmas !!
It is our first time holding a " Yukata Photo Contest!" which means not many people know about this event yet. Please tell your friends about the event , join together and have lots of FUN !!
Ganbattene ! Good Luck ε=ε=ε=(^O^)ノ
Look below for the Contest photos --->
YUKATA PHOTO CONTEST 2010 !!!
No. 001
* My first sakura festival
This
is my very first kimono I picked out this year during the sakura
festival in Japan town San
Francisco. I was so excited to have found one
and spent the afternoon wearing it. My husband took this photo
inside the hotel. The kimono is cotton navy with white & pink
detailing, silk brightly colored obi, white tabi and black zori.
* Bethanee C. /
Japan town, San Francisco U.S.A
| No. 002
* Here are
my pictures about custom
event....
* Kissy / FL U.S.A
| No. 003
* First butterflies in the garden
* Kira / Ontario, Canada
| No. 004
 
* This custom yukata look
like batik pattern(indonesia trasitional stye), with maroon color, look
ellegant, but cute in the same time
* Stely / Jakarta Indonesia
| No. 005
  * * My Yukata is decorated with orchids, gold fishes and dots. It wasn't a set, all was bought separatly.
* Mizu / France | No. 006
* Strolling Among the Blossoms
This is Sakura Sunday in Philadelphia, April 12th, 2010. A beautiful day
for a stroll in my Summer kimono. * Beryl / Philadelphia, PA U.S.A
| No. 007
 
* Indigo dyed Shibori yukata
with butterflies, and pink obi with woven butterflies (I figured a plain
obi to make the shibori stand out) @ the 2010 Powell St Festival in
Vancouver. I bought the bag at the festival!!
* Mariko / Vancouver, Canada
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PHOTO GALLERY
Shimazakura presents
KIMONO DISTRICT FASHION SHOW in Atlanta 09' --->
Photos
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Let's share your favorite "和" = Japanese moment !!!
Very Kawaii !!
Atlanta no minasan / Georgia, USA
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First butterflies in the garden
Kira san / Ontario, Canada
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I live in the high desert (7,400 feet) in Santa Fe
New Mexico, and the jinbei is perfect for afternoon
and evening wear around the house,patio, or
immediate compound of houses in the late spring, s
ummer, and early fall.
George san / Santa Fe, New Mexico USA | 
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Yukata fashion Show Models
Charlotte, NC USA
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This is a 09' trend obi called. "Tenshi no obi" = Angel Obi. Does it look like she has a little angel wings??
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Here is a photo of my
daughter Beatrix at the Obon at the Oregon
Buddhist Temple in Portland, OR. She is nine-months old in this
photo.Thank you for selling such beautiful items! arigato,
Tara
san / Portland, OR USA |
I bought practically my whole
outfit from you guys at Japanfest. I love this antique seafoam green
Iromuji! I think it's my second favorite
color to Purple! Thank you so
much!
You were so friendly and nice! ^__^I
Ai chan san / Pensacola, FL U.S.A
|  It is Outstanding set of clothing! I definitely look forward to doing
more business with you all! Arigato!
Aaron san / CT U.S.A
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Hi Shimazakura,
Here are
my pictures about custom
event....
Kissy san / FL U.S.A
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Here is my komon kimono picture w/white fukuro obi.
karen san / U.S.A
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Here are some photos of the kimono I bought from you guys a while ago..
it was used in a small theatrical performance.
Mostly
I use it as refernce material while I am trying to design, make and sew
my own kimono for a 42 year old male, 5'7, weighing 250#.... quite a
challenge.
Michael san /GA U.S.A
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Let's share your favorite "和" = Japanese moment !!!
Yukata shot, Jinbei shot, Hair arrangement shot etc...
For the Photo Submission, send us your photo with
* Title (& comment about the photo)
* Name (only if you would like to)
* Location (City / State)
to info@shimazakura.com with a title " Photo Submission" .
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We do not use submitted photos for any other purposes than to showcase
and share with others on this site. All submitted photos are considered
to be able to showcase public on this site. Shimazakura has a right to
delete or terminate the photos which we believe to be unappropriate on
this site.
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