Autumn – Sal's Fashion Diary

My Autumn Style

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Salisha Khan

Hello my dear friends,

The enchanting season of Fall is fully upon us! However, in Katy, Texas, Fall weather means experiencing interchangeable temperatures throughout the day. For instance, one moment you will be enjoying the characteristic crisp, coolness of autumn and within a few hours the temperatures will be soaring, making it reminiscent of warm summer days. So style wise it is necessary to dress in a way that can appropriately withstand these weather changes.

The best way to achieve this is to wear pieces that can be easily layered . Hence, I found that the green midi dress I wore for this blog post perfectly fitted that criteria. Because its streamlined silhouette and polyester elastane fabric means that it can be effortlessly layered with either a jacket or blazer for those times when it gets a bit chilly and the outerwear can be readily taken off when the temperature rises.

What I really love and appreciate about this ensemble is its versatility. The not overly snug fit, midi length and timeless polka dots print means that I have a lot of leeway to restyle and re wear this dress in a variety of ways. For instance, this dress can be transformed into the perfect brunch outfit by simply styling it with wedges or heels and accessorized with a woven straw purse. Whereas , if I layer a knotted t-shirt or cropped sweater over the dress and pair it with white sneakers , my attire will instantly have that chic, easy going street style effect. Therefore, it is always fun and economical to have pieces in your wardrobe that can be revamped into many creative and stylish outfits.

In this case, I was going for a somewhat vintage aesthetic. So I decidedly added detailed pearl hair clips to my hair and I wore a pair of white block heel shoes. Even the rattan material purse I carried, perfectly complemented the classic semblance of the outfit.

I hope you all enjoyed this blog post. Thank you for stopping by and reading.

Love,

Salisha

My Second Home

Posted on November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Salisha Khan

Hello my dearest lovelies! Thanks for stopping by the blog.

This year makes it two years since I migrated from the Caribbean island of Trinidad to the city of Minot, North Dakota in the United States of America. In light thereof, as I reflect upon and reminisce about how my life has developed and changed during those two years, what I can say with absolute certainty is that I have grown quite fond of this lovely, idyllic town that I now call, my second home.

The charm and magnetism of Minot, lies with the genuine warmth and gracious neighborly disposition of the people, a sense of peacefulness and belonging associated with country living and the natural beauty of the landscape harmoniously co-existing with historical buildings and monuments. This enchanting town has therefore successfully incorporated the elements of a contemporary modern society without losing its traditional values and sense of community.

Minot or The Magic City as it is fondly referred to, got its famous moniker because of how quickly the town grew in a short space of time. Since the history of the town is strongly connected to the growth of the railroad construction of the 1800’s , I thought it would be fitting to commemorate my life in Minot by visiting the train station. On this trip, I wore a patterned sheath dress which I layered over a blouse that has a statement collar. I felt that this pairing gave the outfit a rather Parisian chic appearance. Another bonus feature of this dress is that it is fully lined which makes it a great versatile article of clothing for all the seasons. For instance, in my case I used the dress as a transitional layering piece for the fall/ winter months.

For that extra layer of warmth and to protect my self against the wind chill, I wore an ultra chic moto jacket that has faux fur trimmings on the collar. Styling with the moto jacket added a touch of edginess to the otherwise ladylike ensemble. A moto jacket is such a diverse piece because it is timeless and the ways it can be styled is numerous. For instance, it can be paired over a dress or it can be worn with denim jeans. To complete my look and provide balance to my outfit in terms of proportion I wore one of fall’s favorite footwear, a pair of ankle boots.

This concludes this blog post. I hope you all enjoy this post and thank you for reading.

Lots of love,

Salisha

Fall Hues Inspiration

Posted on October 28, 2017November 10, 2017 by Salisha Khan

Hello loves! I hope everyone is well.

With the season of Autumn in full swing, the characteristic fall hues of rich earthy browns, intense rusty reds and incandescent yellows has inspired my outfit for this blog post. As such, I wore a simple classic striped red and white sweater which is an essential wardrobe staple because it can be worn in every season and be styled in a multitude of ways. Then, for that quintessential layered fall look I draped a light weight blush pink jacket over my sweater . While I appreciated the functionality of the jacket which provided that extra layer for warmth it was the aesthetics that appealed to me the most. I loved how the texture and structure of this jacket fitted snugly against the sweater thereby providing a more streamlined silhouette.

For that pop of vibrant color, I wore an on trend yellow accordion pleated skirt. In terms to the colour, I felt that the yellow added a touch of summery warmth and whimsical lightness to my otherwise characteristic fall ensemble. In fact, we will be seeing more of this lively colour in the coming year since the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report has identified it as one of the top 12 color palettes for 2018.

To boot, this ultra feminine midi pleated skirt is a perfect versatile piece. It can be worn with a blouse and stilettoes for a more ladylike approach or paired with a graphic tee and sneakers for that cool casual chic look. In my case, I utilized the skirt to create my fall attire. I then completed my outfit with a pair of suede burgundy ankle boots. Recent times has seen a revival and increase in the popularity of this pliable fabric which is being used in a slew of fashion pieces. From my perspective, I felt that the use of the suede material in my boots added a subtle touch of sosphication to the overall semblance of my fall outfit.

This thereby concludes this blog post. I really hope you all liked this post. Thank you for reading.

Lots of Love,

Salisha

Fall Magic

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Salisha Khan

Hello my dearest lovelies! I pray all is well with everyone.

I recently returned to Minot, North Dakota, after spending almost a month in Trinidad visiting my family and friends. Upon my return it was clear that the enchanting season of Autumn is in full effect as I was greeted by crisp cool air and a landscape ablaze with varying hues of yellow, brown, crimson and rust coloured foliage and falling leaves carpeting the ground. Consequently, Fall is perhaps the most picturesque season of all. In conjunction with the mesmeric fall colours, the drop in the temperature, the availability of seasonal favorites such as warm apple cider and pumpkin spice everything, along with the awareness that we are getting closer to the holidays this season feels absolutely magical.

As for the fashion, the chilly weather makes it imperative to dress in such a way that guarantees being warm and cozy. This is usually achieved by layering pieces of clothing. Therefore, as part of my fall outfit I wore a pair of black tights over thermal pants. In addition to its functional purpose of ensuring that I was kept warm , I found that the aesthetic of the black tights complemented the plaid pattern sheath dress thereby giving my outfit a vintage classic appearance. The polished feel of the ensemble was further accentuated by the single swarm applique sewn onto the dress. In fact, it was this subtle detail that made me fall in love with the dress because the swarm applique added character and dimension to the attire.

Accessories are the best way to spruce up any outfit. As such, I accessorized by wearing a dark brown cloche hat with flowers detailing and draped the neckline of my dress with a bold red scarf. The cloche hat which is reminiscent of women fashion of the 1920’s added a touch of chic sophistication whilst the incorporation of the red scarf further elevated the poise appearance of the outfit by adding a burst of color. To complete the look of my outfit, I wore my favorite fall ankle boots.

Accordingly, this concludes this blog post. Thank you for reading.

Lots of Love,

Salisha

Pumpkin Patch Fun

Posted on October 13, 2016February 12, 2017 by Salisha Khan

Hi sweeties,

Happy Thursday! And I hope everyone is having a positively wonderful week thus far. Pretty soon the weekend will be upon us and although I appreciate everyday of the week, I am sure most of you all will agree when I say there is a feeling of extra love towards the weekend.

While making plans for this weekend I keep reminiscing on my adventures of last weekend. I had visited a pumpkin patch for the first time, The Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze in Minot, North Dakota, and it was nothing short of magical. The charming and idyllic setting coupled with the joyous mood of everyone around felt like I was in a scene from a holiday Hallmark movie. This was therefore the perfect place to capture and highlight the essence of my outfit.

Since I believe the key to achieving the ideal fall outfit can be attained by layering pieces, I wore a mini sleeveless mustard color sheet dress over a peter pan collar blouse. I felt that the sheer sleeves and the pussy bow on the blouse paired against the straight cut silhouette of the sheet dress created a chic outfit with a Parisian flair. As a matter of fact, I noticed that sheer sleeves were having a major fashion moment in the recently concluded Paris Fashion Week. So this is a fashion trend we may see more of in the upcoming months.

What I love and appreciate the most about this outfit is its versatility. The pieces can be worn either as separates or mixed and matched to create a perfect one of a kind outfit.

To complete my look and to ensure that I remain warm in the crisp cool autumn air I wore black leggings. I felt that the black leggings served to add to the overall look of the outfit by giving it a preppy edge. In respect to accessories , I decided to bring my outfit together by wearing a wide brimmed grey color hat. By doing this the focus will remain on the outfit.

And that my darlings concludes my pumpkin patch outfit post. Hope you lovelies like this post and talk to you soon….

xoxo

Salisha

Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Minot ND

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