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Hermes: The Epitome of Luxury and Style

June 21, 2023 No Comments

Hey Loves,

So, anyone who knows me, knows about my obsession with Hermes and all of their accessories. I remember that iconic scene in SATC where Samantha was trying to get a Birkin and there was a waiting list for it and when Samantha questioned why and that it’s just a bag, the associate retorted back, “It’s not just a bag, it’s a BIRKIN!!!” I have always loved their bags, silk scarves, notebooks, homeware, ready to wear and one of my favorites, they’re shoessss! So this year for Mother’s Day, I decided to treat myself to my first purchase at Hermes and get the Hermes Oran sandals in Gold. As with purchasing from Hermes, you can’t just buy one thing so I splurged on an Ulysse MM Notebook cover in the color Noir and Ulysse MM plain notebook refill as well.

Oran Obsession

Every fashionista knows how hard it is to find pieces in your wardrobe that will stand the test of time and still make an impact, but the Orans do just that! They have a classic style and some of the more comfortable pair of sandals in the market. They come in a wide range of colors and finishes and I already want to purchase them in the Noir, Vert Electrique, the 75-Rose Magenta, among many other different styles and colors.

A couple of things to note, The Orans tend to run a little more on the smaller side so when purchasing, go a size up for a comfortable fit. It is better to go into the store to purchase because you can start building a relationship with your Sales Associate and they will update you on any items on your wishlist. Also, Hermes have price increases so something to be mindful of when thinking about purchasing. As with most designer items especially cult favorites, it can be hard to track down, so when you see something you like, you have to act quick!

Intentional Fashion Investments

In the past couple of years, I have started to shift to being more intentional with my purchases and investing in quality pieces. I will sometimes break that rule for special pieces that spark joy, but mostly opt for investment pieces that will be in my wardrobe for years to come. I have done the whole buying dupes and it ends up being uncomfortable or breaks down on you and over time you find yourself having to spend more money replacing it. Other times, it may sit in your closet for years and take up space without you ever wearing it which is more of a financial loss than investing in the original piece. I understand that certain circumstances might make it more difficult to purchase luxury items, but maybe you invest in one piece and slowly build your collection.

Whatever it is that you choose to do, I hope you keep me posted on some of the items on your wishlist and some of your favorites from this post!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

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

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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

BEAUTY, FASHION, Looks, Travel

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

BEAUTY, FASHION, Looks, Travel

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

BEAUTY, FASHION, Looks, Uncategorized

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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A lot has Changed

May 22, 2020 1 Comment

Hey Loves,

The last time I posted, I was talking about my new years resolutions and preparing for a baby. Well, the baby is here and currently 3 months old! If you are one of those people where having a baby doesn’t disrupt your life at all, I commend you because any ideas I had of having some type of schedule and being more productive have gone out the window. I am a first time mom and although the changes in my schedule are so welcome because I have never experienced a love like this, it was literally survival of the fittest in our household in the beginning. As soon as Baby Yaqoub would fall asleep, there was a mad dash to get either sleep or food. I know I’m being a little dramatic but it really did feel like that at times. We were just trying to keep up and then on top of all that I had some complications after pregnancy so I was dealing with that as well. Then when we finally thought we were getting the hang of it, Coronavirus landed in NYC and we went into self isolating. All in all, it’s really strange to be a first time mom in this situation, but now I feel that I am slowly finding my rhythm and we (the baby and I) are slowly understanding each other. Lately, I have been trying to create some type of schedule especially with quarantine happening and not being able to do much, some of the days started to blend together. I have been using some new apps to hold myself accountable and also learning some new things on a couple of online courses Coursera. I am also back on trying to find my rhythm with blogging so be on the lookout for a lot more content coming your way. I feel so grateful to be able to even have an opportunity to be doing these things where I know so many people are really struggling. How have you guys been spending your time during this crazy time?

Lots of Love,

Sahar

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A Year in Review

January 31, 2020 No Comments

I can’t believe its been over a year since I last posted on my blog so a recap is definitely in order. This past year has been amazing and full of monumental moments. For starters, I started last year with family and hosted a big pre-New Years Eve party. It was my first time hosting people in a formal capacity at my home and it was a lot of fun! In February, I celebrated my first wedding anniversary and spent time with my husband. We went upstate and had an amazing dinner and spent the whole weekend with each other. It was so nice to get away and have a moment just us two. March was another big moment for me because I turned 30 years old. I’m not someone who really feels strange getting older so it wasn’t a feeling of dread but it definitely felt different and I was happy to be embarking on this new era in my life. My 20’s were interesting to say the least, full of loss and confusion and figuring out who I was and not really being focused or driven and a little lost. Towards the end of my 20’s is when I started to get more serious and started to become more confident in who I was and what I wanted and I feel that now in my 30’s, I am becoming more and more comfortable with who I am. Of course, I understand new experiences and challenges shape you and there’s always room for growth, but I think for the first time in my life, I am starting to love the person I am becoming as sappy as that sounds. Also in March, I went to visit Turkey for the first time which was definitely on my bucket list. I have always wanted to go and it was such an amazing experience and a place that I can’t wait to visit again! We stayed in Istanbul and Antalya and because of a delay in our planes, we also ended up staying in Germany as well. So, it was kind of like having two trips in one! In June, my husband and I found out that I was pregnant!! It is such a big decision that although we were ecstatic, I think I was still in denial. I was so anxious because we found out pretty early so I didn’t want to get too excited because I was nervous just in case something happened. I know that’s really silly but pregnancy is such a sore subject for so many women and I was really nervous especially because I had a pretty rough pregnancy in the first couple of months. I did start to get more and more excited when we started telling people and found out the gender and with each sonogram, seeing him grow! It’s such a beautiful thing to experience as crazy and round as I look..Lol. In September, I ended up going on an overnight trip to Philly with my sisters. It was just the four of us and it was nice to get away and spend time. We are super close, but we had been so busy in our own lives that it was nice to spend that quality time with each other. The rest of the year, we spent time with family and getting everything ready for the baby. I can do another post on the baby essentials that we received and purchased if you would like. That was my year and although I didn’t have too many wins in the career side of my life, my personal life definitely saw a lot of changes. What are some things you guys experienced in the last year? Feel free to comment below!!

Lots of Love,

Sahar

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Scarlett Fever

September 28, 2018 No Comments

What is it about the color red that gets everyone’s blood boiling? The color red has always signified passion and wearing elements of red can definitely get your temperature to rise! I have always been obsessed with the color red and usually use it to add a little color to my otherwise simple color palette. Whether in a shoe, bag or in my case, a scarf, I can always find a way to add that pop of red into my outfits. It seems to work with so many colors that it’s hard not to look at it as an essential color to have in your wardrobe. Here are some red looks that I have been obsessed with and I have included some links so you could start adding some red to your life. Feel free to comment below on which ones are your favorite!

Lots of Love,

Sahar