Hey Loves,

Lately with summer coming to a close and trying to be productive and clean out my closet to get ready for Fall, I have noticed that I’ve been gravitating towards wearing dresses a lot more recently. I have been reaching more for dress options over pants. That could partly be due to the weather and since it was so hot in NYC and Italy and I was traveling, a dress was so much more relaxing and it could also be due to the fact that there is so many more options regarding modest style dresses in fun colors and fabrics at different price points. My collection ranges from Diane Von Furstenberg to Equipment to Forever21 and H&M. So many brands have been inclusive when it comes to adding a sleeve or a longer length and I am here for it! Plus it’s really nice to be able to wear an outfit without so many layers especially in the warmer months. It feels so good to just throw on something that looks amazing and at the same time is a full outfit and the beauty about wearing dresses and in particular, maxi dresses is that you can dress it up and down by the accessories. Wearing a sexy silk slip dress with strappy flat sandals and a light cardigan or for a night out adding a heel and a leather jacket. I know hearing sexy and modest might baffle some, but you don’t have to look at wearing modest clothing as something that needs to be just traditional or unsexy. The way a fabric moves with your body or the definition of your waist. The way the colors and the prints command power and the confidence you have wearing clothing you feel comfortable in can be very sexy! Here are some Pinterest images that I have been obsessed with and some dresses that I was thinking of adding to my own collection! I have also included links to dresses  that I have in my own closet. Comment below to let me know which ones are some of your favorites!

Lots of Love

Sahar

Raquel Diniz Maxi Dress

Asos Black Shirtdress with Safety Pin

And Other Stories Black Maxi Dress

Yumi Kim Floral Maxi Dress

Zara Blue/White Striped Maxi Dress

Mikael Aghal Black Wrap Dress

Equipment Leopard Dress

Equipment Floral Maxi Dress

DVF Blue Maxi Dress

Rixo London Floral Dress

F21 Knit Maxi Dress

F21 Striped Green Maxi Dress

F21 Green Maxi Dress

F21 Striped Blue Dress

Saloni Ruffled Maxi Dress

Jason Wu Midi Dress

Hey Loves,

This year has been a real roller coaster ride in the best way possible! I got married, moved into a new place, went on vacation to Italy, started going back to school, starting to get back into fitness and overall healthy lifestyle choices, started my blog up again and connecting with you guys and it’s only September! My blog is definitely going to be reflective of this so I can’t wait to share more things with you! These are just some of the things that are inspiring me and getting me excited for the upcoming months!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

So do any of you guys find an item online or while you’re shopping and all of a sudden, you feel that this specific item is going to go with everything?? I feel that on a daily basis especially since I try to justify it! Anytime I come across a special piece all of a sudden that Rihanna lyric, “Where have you been all my life” comes on in my head! Please tell me I’m not the only one that does this? I can’t help it my love for fashion is ingrained in me ever since I was young. Also, it’s in my blood because my grandmother has such amazing style and was an amazing seamstress (See how the justification begins..lol.) Anyways, I have always loved the quote, “Clothes don’t change the world, the women who wear them do” and I follow that mantra every time I pick out pieces that I want to invest in. My personal style is classic with a twist. Now sometimes that twist might be a standout color, a feminine frill or a touch of  bohemian. That all depends on my mood or the occasion! Here are some pieces that have been inspiring me and let me know which fashion piece you can not get enough of! I would love to hear from you guys!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

DVF Multicolored Skirt

Ganni Blouse

DVF Wrap Dress

L’agence Leopard Print Dress

DVF Maxi Skirt

And Other Stories Black Maxi Dress

Reformation Milan Dress

Salvatore Ferragamo Belt

L’agence Pinstriped Blazer

See by Chloe Pussy-Bow Satin Top

Tods Croc Embossed Loafers

So, anyone who knows me knows of my obsession with makeup and recently I came across some amazing products that I wanted to share with you guys! Some you may have heard of already because they’re cult favorites but there are also many whom I have just discovered and wanted to share with you guys because they have become staples and I am obsessed!

1. The Urban Decay Optical Illusion Complexion Primer is amazing for anyone who has combination skin that is somewhat sensitive. It blurs over your fine lines and leaves your skin looking poreless. Also, it helps your makeup last all day which is necessary considering it’s a primer and that’s what it supposed to do. Lastly, you get all this for under $35!!! No brainer, right??
2. A staple that is always in my makeup routine is the Makeup Forever Foundation. I alternate between this and the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Lately, I have been reaching for this one more readily because it’s so easy to blend and I don’t need too much to blend it out. Just one light pump on my beauty blender and that’s enough for my whole face. Also, they have a wide range of shades.
3. Now onto the eyes, which is one of my favorites! I always get asked what I use for my eyeliner and I have a two-step product process! Although two products might seem excessive, when combined, my eyeliner stays intact all day! I start off using a gel liner. The Maybelline gel eyeliner is one of my favorites and is a staple in my makeup bag. I start with a gel eyeliner because eyeliner is always a mission and with it being a gel, I can easily clean up any mistakes without having to worry too much. Then when I get the desired shape, I go over it with the Maybelline Line stiletto eyeliner. This just keeps it super dark and makes my eyes pop!
4. For Lips, I was a little late to jump on the bandwagon, but I came across the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lipliner in Pillow Talk. The whole range is amazing and I will review more items from her collection in depth in a later post, but if you want to try one thing, try the Pillow Talk lipliner! It’s your lips but better and flatters all different skin tones! On days when I want a more natural look, I just put on the lipliner and fill in my lips and then just put on a chapstick and if I want more drama then fill it in and add the Clarins Lip Perfector in the nude shade! That gives it an instant glossy look and makes your lips look luscious!
5. Finally the piece de resistance, the brows!! Anastasia, the brow guru herself has got your back, gurl with some amazing products. Anastasia Beverly Hills is a brand that I trust for my brows and I use their products on the daily. I use the Brow Definer and the Brow Wiz and I love how easy and fool proof it is. Your brows frame your face and always elevate your look regardless of how natural or bold you go!

These were just some of the makeup items I use in my everyday makeup look I love how versatile every makeup item is and the many different ways you can use these items to change up your look or even for a first time makeup user that just wants to get their kit started. This is a wonderful way to just have some key items and build your collection. Let me know what are some of your makeup must haves in the comments below!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation

Beautyblender

Maybelline Gel eyeliner

Maybelline Line Stiletto eyeliner

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipliner

Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector

ABH Brow Definer

ABH Brow Wiz

When the weather gets hot, that’s also the time you can become extra experimental with your fashion. I love wearing bright colors and I have currently been lusting over orange pieces! Seeing it in the different fabrics and styles has made me want to incorporate some orange pieces into my wardrobe. When I think of the orange looks that I want to have, I think of more of a Grecian look maybe an orange maxi dress with some gold accessories especially with a summer tan or even an orange skirt with a nice crisp white top and strappy sandals! Also, if you’re still trying to venture into color and you don’t want to plunge into the deep end, you can just pair some orange accessories or do a subtle print. I have been finding inspiration everywhere and I’m going to share some of them and some links of some pieces that I am obsessing over so you guys can add some orange loving to your life. Let me know which looks are your favorite!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

Foxcroft Eve Abstract Floral Belted Shirt Dress

Dolce Vita Henry Frayed Satin High Heel Slide Sandals

ULLA JOHNSON VIOLA JUMPSUIT

TORY BURCH Hermosa broderie anglaise cotton wrap skirt

DKNY Off-the-shoulder ribbed-knit and twill midi dress

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Embroidered hammered-crepe blouse

SANDRO Woven straw and leather bucket bag

GUCCI Textured-leather shoulder bag

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Ruffled silk-georgette gown

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Silk shirt

BALMAIN Wrap-effect crepe jacket

ALEXIS Lenore wool cape

JIMMY CHOO Cutout suede sandals

BRIAN ATWOOD Marissa suede sandals

MERCHANT ARCHIVE Silk-satin maxi dress

REBECCA MINKOFF Becky asymmetric silk crepe de chine jacket

TART COLLECTIONS Florence neon crepe de chine maxi dress

Contemporary Maxi Skirt

SPLIT SUEDE SLIDES WITH BOW

So with eye makeup being something that I am obsessed with, I am loving the cat eye looks that are popping up on the runways! Anyone who knows me knows that I always have a cat eye look. I feel like it’s such a wearable look, you can go from day to night! Also, you can change it up by doing a thin line or you can be extra dramatic and channel Cleopatra vibes (my favorite.. lol) Now I know what you’re thinking, a cat eye isn’t always the easiest to achieve. Some days that wing can cut bread and some days you’re contemplating why you even attempted, but it just takes practice! I love using the blackest black in a gel eyeliner because it’s just easier to work with and I use it with a mac angled eyeliner brush. I start off with a small amount and then build up once I get my desired shape. Then to make sure it stays secure and untouchable all day I go over it with a liquid liner to make sure it’s extra dark and dramatic! I also coat the lashes with my favorite mascara because I love that lashy look. Feel free to add falsies but during the day I just stick to mascara. Since I wear glasses I tend to put even more focus on my eyes so they don’t get lost in the shuffle but feel free to try different cat eye winged looks to find one that you’re most comfortable with! I have included some products that I use to achieve this look and also some images that inspired me! Let me know what cat eye looks are you going to try: demure or extra dramatic?

Lots of Love,

Sahar

M·A·C 266 Small Angle Brush

INGLOT AMC Eyeliner Gel

Maybelline® Eye Studio® Lasting Drama™ Gel Eyeliner

Maybelline® Line Stiletto® Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner

Maybelline® Lash Sensational™ Luscious Mascara

L’Oreal® Paris Voluminous Butterfly Sculpt™ Mascara L’Oreal Paris shop all L’Oreal Paris

M·A·C 7 Lash

Huda Beauty Classic False Lashes

Anytime the seasons start to change not only do we focus on making sure our skin and beauty regimens are updated, but we also focus on updating our wardrobes (any excuse to shop, right?) I usually start off by keeping up to date with the runway trends and focusing on street style because they take the trends and make it their own. I recently came across sooooooo many pins of this one particular show on Pinterest and  I became even more obsessed with this brand than I already am. This fashion icon and designer designs for Chanel and needs no introduction, but for those of you who don’t know who I am talking about, I am talking about Karl Lagerfeld and I am talking specifically about his newest collection, Chanel Spring/ Summer 2018 Resort Collection!! As soon as I saw his pieces I became enamored with them! The Grecian vibes that it exudes with the flowing fabrics, the gladiator sandals and the embellished belts are giving me a very Helen of Troy situation and I am loving it! He found a way to modernize such a classic style in a way where it became very wearable. In the summer flowing fabrics are what I aim for because of the fact that I have a more modest approach to everyday dressing, so when I saw the flowing dresses I was instantly inspired to add pieces that gave me a similar feel! I have added some of my favorite looks from the collection and I can’t wait to hear on what are some of your favorites!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

What comes to your mind when you think of spring and summer beauty looks? When I think of spring and summer makeup, I tend to think of sunkissed skin and a natural glow with subtle hints of makeup to keep it fresh. Now, anyone who knows me, knows that I came out of the womb with my eyeliner intact and although my loyalty to a cat eye is unwavering, I still find myself drawn to a more natural look this season. As you can imagine with all the layers that I end up wearing the last thing I want to do is add more layers to my skin with heaps of foundation. So, finding the Nars skin tint has really helped me get some coverage without piling on the foundation. Also, for some brightness under my eyes, I use the NARS concealer in Custard to even out the skin tone. Some days if I am having a good skin day, I skip the NARS tint and only apply the concealer for the lightest bit of coverage. Then, I curl my eyelashes and put on some mascara. Add a little bit of brow wiz to give my brows some definition. Use the Charlotte Tilbury bronzer/highlighter which you can also add to your eyes to make them pop and then line my lips with a natural looking lip liner and add some gloss! Depending on your comfort level, you can definitely keep this list minimal. I personally would still have a more toned down cat eye but feel free to customize your look to fit your lifestyle. These were just some of the products that I have used and have seen make a difference and achieve that flawless base. Since my skin is dry, dewiness is always the look I aim for and these images of fresh makeup looks is giving me life! I have included the links to the products that I use down below. Let me know which products are your favorite and I can’t wait to see what looks you’re obsessing over this season!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Sculpt Mascara

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Face Sculpt & Highlight

NARS The Multiple

NARS Illuminator

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Re-Shape & Re-Size Lip Liner