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A Revolution: Elevate Your Daily Routine for a Chic and Vibrant Life

June 16, 2023 No Comments

Hey Loves,

June is such a beautiful month because it’s the halfway mark and gives you a good marking point to reevaluate how your year is going. Thankfully 2023 has been a year of transformation personally, but as someone who loves spontaneity and adventure, having too much of a routine can be a little stifling. Don’t get me wrong some structure is good and I do love pockets of routine, but other than that I like my day to be different otherwise I get restless. So, when my routine started getting a little stale, I knew it was time for a change up.

New Hair, New You

First, sometimes when people crave a change, the haircut is the first to happen. I didn’t go crazy with it, but I did drop some of that dead weight with a little snip and cut. Also, I started taking better care of it, more oiling and using better products. I used the Fable and Mane rosemary hair oil and incorporated more Kerastase, Briogeo and Olaplex products. I also recently got the Dyson Airwrap and that’s been so nice trying out different styles.

Setting yourself up for Success

Secondly, the morning routine has been amazing and something I look forward to. Starting to journal more consistently has been so helpful to me because jotting everything down from my plans to things I am grateful for helps curb my anxiety and stress. I have also been working out 4-5 days a week and going to the gym. As someone who signed up for a gym membership in early 2022, it feels good to finally go to the gym and put in that undivided time. I am gaining more confidence in the machines and between that and starting Pilates, I am excited to see how much of an impact it is going to have on me physically and mentally.

Romanticize Your Life

Finally, trying new things! It could be as simple as trying a new nail color, taking a different route, saying yes to an event you normally would have said no to and having fun to signing up for a new class, making a life change, or booking a trip. There are so many things you can do that’s new to you and that’s the fun part. This past week, I tried a new nail color, Lisbon wants a Moor and a new nail shape. It’s definitely a change for me because I have always been an OPI Big Apple Red girl so to have a pale pink color was a fun change. Also, I signed up for a class that I always wanted to try and planning for an upcoming trip, so many exciting things to come.

All in all, it’s amazing to have a routine and goals, but every once in a while it’s a beautiful thing to be able to bring some change and shake things up in your day. Granted that may look different for everyone and these were just some of the changes that I brought into my life this past week, but nevertheless June is an important month to implement some new changes and romanticize our lives.

Lots of Love,

Sahar

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The Iconic Tom Ford

September 15, 2021 No Comments

Hey Loves,

So, one trend that seems to be popping up for Spring 2022 is the use of color! It’s everywhere! It isn’t the typical light pinks and pastel colors although those are also going to stay big for spring. No honeyyyy, we are talking about a full blown color explosion! Everything is pushed to its fullest and honestly I love it!

When you think about making a statement, Tom Ford has always been in the forefront. His iconic looks season after season set the trends on what it means to be a person with style and it’s no wonder that all the A-listers have his name on their lips! His Spring RTW 2022 collection made it clear as to why he is the legend that he is. His magnetism is unparalleled and the clothes draw you in. This season Tom Ford showed us that the “new normal” is going to have sequins, color and a look that says, “You can’t keep your eyes off of me!” Although, the items have a classic look, the colors and textures leave a lasting impact. Metallics, sequins, a flurry of vibrant pinks, orange, greens, blues, purples and golds make this collection unforgettable.

It’s a new age where the fashion rules are being redefined and people want to see a range of options. That is why you might see a ball gown with sneakers or athleisure in sequins. Everyone is trying to find out where they belong and after the year we all had, risks in fashion are fun. Take this time to find where you fit on that spectrum and don’t feel like you have to be boxed into just one type of style just because it’s what you have been used to. I know so many pieces that I saw in this collection are difficult for me to wear because of my modest approach to dressing, but looking beyond that I feel the vibe and the way that the fabric moves and the different textures and that feeling is the inspiration I use when experimenting with my own style!

I have linked so many pieces that I found to be fun and some of my own personal favorites! Let me know what were some pieces that stood out to you and how are you going to implement color this upcoming Spring!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://nyfw.com/home/

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2022-ready-to-wear/tom-ford

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Proenza Paints The Walls Of NYFW With Pops Of Color

September 13, 2021 No Comments

Hey Loves,

The weather in NYC is brightening up and so is the fashion! A brand that I am obsessed with is giving us so much color that it can brighten up any rainy day. That brand is Proenza Schouler. I remember seeing the PS 1 bag on every celeb and influencer a couple of years ago and I was on the quest to find one for myself. I’ve always loved messenger style bags so it was no surprise that I was going to love that bag! I finally scored one in a navy blue colorway and it is still one of my favorite bags.

Although I have always gravitated towards their accessories and bags, I have never felt brave enough to wear their clothes. My style has always been more on the feminine side with a bit of classic elements and their clothes have always had an edgier twist. In their collection for Spring 2022, they have switched things up and embraced a beautiful colorful palette with an array of different styles whilst staying close to their brand DNA. Trust and believe they still kept their street cred with their edgier pieces but it is done in a way where it feels very natural and it is no wonder why all the cool girls are always front row at their show.

Seeing the bold patterns on the coats and the way they paired an oversized trench or coat with a slip dress or a billowy bright dress with chunky sandals makes it so wearable and on trend for Spring. Lately that push for super oversized and exaggerated cuts have been popping up everywhere on and off the fashion scene and the grandpa sandal doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for a while. This show definitely didn’t disappoint and if you’re interested, I linked images from this collection and included some of my favorites. Leave your comments below on what your reaction is towards this collection and what some of your favorites are!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://www.proenzaschouler.com

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2022-ready-to-wear/proenza-schouler

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Have you met Do, Peter Do?

September 11, 2021 No Comments

Hey Loves,

I don’t know what fashion shows you guys have been interested in seeing, but this fashion week, I have been finding so much inspiration from each show. Seeing the way designers are imagining what we will be wearing this upcoming spring is so inspiring and it makes me excited to get dressed up again!

Last year with everything going on personally, I lost my style a little bit. I went into quarantine and being a new mom, you can lose yourself a little with all the changes that were going on around me. Also since events were cancelled, everywhere I looked online, all I would see was athleisure. Don’t get me wrong comfy clothes will always hold a special place in my heart, but I’m someone who gets inspired by different fabrics, textures, cuts and colors, so athleisure doesn’t give me that same feeling.

This fashion week, I have been getting so much inspiration from all the different styles and designers that I have been seeing. Some of the designers have stuck to what has worked for them and some designers have found a way to give you a chance to dream. I know speaking like a true Piscean, but you can imagine which one is captivating me more.

A new designer that I discovered and fell in love with this fashion week is Peter Do. He is a young and upcoming designer who has worked with a lot of iconic design houses and is now designing under his own name. This was his first collection at NYFW and it definitely won’t be his last because his collection was exceptional. Every piece had a story and a feel about it and you could see his Vietnamese background influence in his designs. His collection wasn’t as bright as the other collections that I saw on the runway, but it has a muted elegance that is hard to ignore. It was free flowing in the way that it drapes on the body and celebrated a woman’s form. I especially loved this one piece where it was this long pink dress with a slit and pink long pants under it with a trench coat in the same exact shade of light pink as the pants. It’s elegant, it’s chic, and beautiful. It’s pure perfection.

To be honest, there were so many pieces that it is really hard to pick one that is my favorite, but I have linked them all below and I am sharing the some images from ones that I reallllly loved. People who know me, know that I am not really a minimalist in the way that I dress and I have always gravitated towards more loud pieces, but this season I have been seeing so many brands that have a minimal approach in the trends that they are inspiring, but they do it in a way where it isn’t boring. It’s fun and that is how dressing up should be! Let me know what some of your favorites are and I can’t wait to hear what some of your favorite designers are as well.

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2022-ready-to-wear/peter-do

https://peterdo.net

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Christian Siriano Bringing That Italian Flair?

September 9, 2021 No Comments

Hey Loves,

New York Fashion Week has officially began in NYC and the city is buzzing! Everyone is ready to have everything go back to normal and the fashion choices do not disappoint. I think everyone is at that point where as comfy as athleisure is, we just want to go back to wearing items that spark joy and Fashion week is such an amazing time to bring out your best fashion pieces and have fun.

One of the designers that I was really interested in was Christian Siriano. Most of his dresses end up on the red carpet and I love the way his clothes emphasize a woman’s body. One thing I enjoyed about his show was how much diversity was incorporated! He showed a range of different ethnicities, races and sizes. The deconstructed feel of the suits to the colors ranging from a canary golden yellow to this metallic green are definitely going to be showing up in Spring and there was something about the way he used white and black, that was modern and had an elegant feel. That being said, I do feel that some of his past collections were a little bit better in the sense that almost each piece would just be jaw dropping. This collection didn’t seem to have that same feel, but there were some pieces that were beautiful and so I wanted to share them.

It’s an interesting time in fashion because of the lack of certainty. As a designer, you have to make that decision are you going to be looking to the past for inspiration or are you deconstructing the future and creating something that has never been seen before. I can’t wait to see what other trends are popular for Spring 2022 and how other designers are treating our “new normal.” I’ve included the full slideshow from Vogue and I’m curious to read your comments on what your favorite pieces are and how you would style it!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2022-ready-to-wear/christian-siriano

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The World Around Us

August 25, 2021 No Comments

Hey Loves,

I know I haven’t been as active on my blog, but that’s only because I want it to be perfect for you guys and it is a lot quicker to post on social media. Also, lately there seems to be so much sadness and chaos in the world and that has made it harder to come on here and talk about the exciting things going on in my life. It also feels somewhat trivial to talk about what the new item in my closet is or what I am liking at the moment when people are suffering. I am torn and although, humanitarian issues are very important to me and they will always be a part of my blog, I also want my blog to be a little bit of an escape. I know people look at my blog from all over the world and so if you truly want to see where I stand on issues that are affecting us today, you can check out my Instagram stories, but for the meantime my blog might be discussing more lifestyle content than politics. Please feel free to let me know what you guys think. Do you want lifestyle content and that escape or would you want a mix of current events and lifestyle? Sending you all virtual hugs. Thank you for your continued support and I can’t wait to continue sharing.

Lots of Love,

Sahar

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Here We Go…

January 13, 2021 No Comments

Hey everyone, I am sure you guys are tired of hearing about resolutions but it’s that time of year where everyone starts talking about their resolutions and what they are looking to accomplish for the upcoming year. Every year I would makes these elaborate goals and very strict resolutions and then I would feel defeated 2 weeks in because I would get this burst of motivation in the beginning and then run out of steam as the weeks progress. It’s the same thing like when you see everyone in the gym in January and then by February only a few remain.

What I did differently this year was that I realized that it wasn’t so much the goals itself, but I needed to focus on the systems. The systems that I need to put in place that will put me in a position for success. Once I focused on that, it has made it easier to accomplish goals that I have set up for myself. I’ve been listening to this audiobook on Audible by Kevin Hart called The Decision and it’s so good!!! First of all he’s extremely entertaining to listen to and the information he shares is very easy and digestible. I’ve been listening to it for the past couple of days and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I have enjoyed it! It talks about decision making and the things that affect it and how you can overcome them!

Listening to it made me realize all the excuses I make to myself on a daily basis. Some of it is subconscious and others are bad habits and limitations that I am putting up. Once I realized that, I began to be more intentional with my decision making and not just have resolutions but actual changes that I can make every day. Even if it’s just one step towards the positive change and I just focus on that, then I’m going in the right direction. I am going to be writing some more posts elaborating on the changes that I am making that helps me so maybe in turn we can hold each other accountable. I know 2020 was a difficult year for most in one way or the other and many people are still dealing with those ramifications. I pray that everyone has a positive, healthy and fulfilling year and may we all make the changes that get us closer to living a life that we envision for ourselves!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

Either you run the day, or the day runs you. – Jim Rohn

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Marianna Hewitt x DL1961

June 2, 2020 No Comments

Okay so I don’t know why I never tried the DL1961 collab with Marianna Hewitt. I have so many pairs of denim from DL1961 and they’re one of my favorite brands as far as jeans go and for anyone who doesn’t know, Marianna is a lifestyle blogger/ businesswoman and one of the founders of Summer Friday’s. She did a collab with DL1961 but I’m honestly not going to lie, I thought maybe it wasn’t going to be worth the hype, but trust me when I say I recently tried the Farrow Instasculpt and I’m in love. That’s saying a lot right now in my postpartum state. A lot of my jeans are fitting me differently and these jeans fit so well! Super comfortable dark wash which is always my comfort zone and I ended being able to get them on sale which was an added bonus! She has many other items in the collab, but these pairs of jeans were the first thing I ordered so I had to share with you guys! Let me know what are some of your favorite brands to shop for when you buy jeans.

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/3134367/dl-1961-x-marianna-hewitt-instasculpt-farrow-high-waist-ankle-skinny-jeans?color=FRESNO

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Hourglass eyeliner

May 28, 2020 No Comments

So anyone who knows me knows how much I love a cat eye look! I’ve always been drawn to that look because there’s something so feminine and powerful. Also, it accentuates the eye in such a beautiful way. The thing with a cat eye, if you’re not a professional, is that it can be difficult to do and requires a lot of practice. Anyone who does a cat eye look knows of the struggle it takes to get both eyes symmetrical. The key is to find a really good eyeliner which gets most of it done for you and the rest you can just wing it (pun intended lol).

I recently bought the hourglass eyeliner at the Sephora VIB Sale because I wanted to try something new. I had used Stila stay all day before and although that’s good liquid eyeliner, I felt that because I had been using it for a while it was time for a change. So, I bought the Hourglass eyeliner and I used it and I loveeeeee it!!! It’s super black which is something I’m always looking for. The nib is super thin and creates such a beautiful line. It’s convenient and although the price may seem high to some, a good eyeliner is an essential in everybody’s makeup bag and this one is too good not to use. Let me know which eyeliner is your favorite.

Lots of Love,

Sahar

https://www.sephora.com/product/voyeur-waterproof-liquid-liner-P415643

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Equipment Sale

May 26, 2020 No Comments

Hey loves,

So my affinity for the brand Equipment started when I first saw this leopard maxi dress on Net-a-Porter. It was so beautiful with the way it hung on the body and just looked so effortless and easy to wear. I love pieces that I can wear in different settings occasions and trust me the cost per wear on this item is definitely something that makes it worth it! The love affair began with the brand when I first wore that dress and since then I’ve acquired a nice little collection. They’re such an essential part of my wardrobe and I love the versatility of the pieces. Classic but with fun prints, you’re never bored. Also, you can wear them over and over again and they still look the same as when you first got it. The quality is amazing and I recommend this brand 100%. I’ve recently seen that there is a sale on their website so I wanted to show you some of the pieces that I have been purchasing and some that are on the wishlist. What is your favorite Equipment piece?

Lots of Love

Sahar