Category: Winter

My Fargo Fashion Diary

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello dear hearts! Pretty soon we will be celebrating the start of a new year. Personally, I  feel like this year passed by in the blink of an eye, needless to say I am truly grateful for my 2017 journey of  happy times, challenging moments  and life lessons I was meant to learn.  Having said that, I am looking forward to all what the universe may  have in store for me in 2018 with an optimistic attitude,  a joyful spirit and courageous heart.

Although the new year promises new adventures,  I intend to  continue some of my favorite ventures, one of which is, going on road trips and visiting other towns in North Dakota with my husband, Ahamad. Since migrating to North Dakota I have grown quite fond of going on long drives on the open road as part of my quest of exploring and learning more  about this place I call, home.  So far, these road trips have shown me  that  a wealth of knowledge lies in both the journey and the destination.  For instance, during a road trip from Minot to Bismarck, I noticed the presence of  numerous astronomic wind turbines constructed on the landscape along Highway 83 and it was after seeing this I learnt that North Dakota is one of the leading states in wind power generation. 

So in the spirit of learning more about North Dakota,  the hubby and I  went on a 4 hours road trip from Minot  to the city of Fargo. The city of Fargo is perhaps the most populous and diverse city of all of North Dakota. Therefore, as with any richly diverse  metropolitan places, the city of Fargo offers a multitude of entertainment activities ranging from informative visits to  historical museums and contemporary  art galleries   to attending more dynamic activities such as live concerts. 

On this trip to Fargo, my outfit reflected  my penchant for color. In fact, I seemed to be  more inclined to adding pops of bold and bright colors to my outfits during the cold, wintry months. This affinity for vibrant colors can perhaps be attributed to my Caribbean spirit. In this instance, I wore an on trend,  mustard color cape jacket which I layered over my heart patterned sweater.  The cape like sleeves  design can be traced to the early 1930s but its popularity has surged in recent times with it being  incorporated in dresses, jumpsuits and jackets. The allure of the cape is based on its modish and elegant silhouette. Alongside its aesthetic appeal, the cape jacket is a versatile piece of clothing.  For instance, it can be worn in every season and be styled in several ways depending on your outfit.

In my case,  I thought it was best  to wear my cape jacket with a pair of  purple straight cut pants for that  casual, chic look  while I was out and about exploring downtown Fargo. At a first glance  I love how the solid bold hues of the cape jacket and the pants complemented each other thereby paying homage to the fashion concept of color blocking.  The cape jacket also provides  a fresh alternative to wearing heavy winter coats on those rare winter days when  the temperatures has increased and  it is not bitterly cold. Needless to say it is still wintertime, it is therefore  imperative to wear layers to guarantee being warm and  protected against the cold winter chill.  

To elevate the look of my outfit I decided  to create the illusion of  a statement collar on my cape jacket. I achieved this by layering  it over a blouse which has detailed collar. Styling pieces can therefore be a creative venture to produce your own personal and unique looks. To bring my outfit together and to complete my  look I wore ankle boots. 

This concludes my blog post. Thank you for stopping by and reading.  

Lots of Love, 

Salisha

 

Winter dreaming

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello everyone! I hope all is well.

 Although it is not yet officially winter, the snowy weather  and sub zero temperatures  in Minot, North Dakota may indicate otherwise. Even  from a quick glance of  outside  it is apparent that  all of the signs of autumn has disappeared. Instead the snow has magically transformed the environment into a whimsical  winter wonderland characterized by the picturesque  snow covered landscape, glistering frozen lakes and breathtaking snow capped evergreens. In fact, the beauty of the snowy ambiance is so mesmerizing that I sometimes equate it to the idealistic settings customarily  found in a snow globe.  

 The brumal weather therefore means it is that time to bring out the winter wear and all of its appurtenances .  Although there is a variety of winter apparel available,  winter coats are perhaps the most predominant winter  outer wear.  Winter coats come in a wide range of styles with different features catering for the different winter activities. For instance, polyester based puffer jackets are usually worn to engage in outdoor winter sports activities (since it will keep moisture out)  while the longer silhouettes, trench like winter coats are for a more everyday/ formal approach. Despite the differences in styles and functionality, all quality winter coats share the common purpose of making sure that it is properly insulated and waterproof to ensure that the wearer is kept warm and cozy at all times. 

For this blog post I wore a classic, double breasted winter white coat.  Since the coat is made of about 45% wool, it proved to be the perfect piece I wore that day because it guaranteed  that I was kept warm during my stroll  in the cold wintry environment.  In respect to the aesthetic appeal of that winter coat, I was drawn to its ladylike  fit and flare silhouette and sewn on classic gold color buttons. I even played on those  details  by accessorizing with a gold leaf  belt which I felt complemented and completed my winter look. Therefore, don’t be afraid to add your own unique and personal touch to your ensemble to truly make it distinctive. 

This concludes my blog post. I really hope you lovelies enjoy this post and thank you for reading. 

Lots of Love, 

Salisha 

Warm Winter Colours

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello loves! I hope everyone is doing great.

Although it is still very much winter in Minot, North Dakota, in the past few days the weather has been noticeably warmer  as the temperature is slowly but surely increasing and the sun is lingering in the sky for a longer time, all subtle signs that spring is near. 

As I revel in the sunshine and the warm winter days, I couldn’t resist eschewing my bulky winter outerwear for a more layered and streamlined silhouette.  Therefore, over my  thermal undergarments I wore a mid rise mustard colour jeans and paired it with a classic deep blue  double breasted geometric pattern sweater.  In terms of the sweater, I went a step further and wore a pussy bow blouse underneath thereby giving my outfit that preppy aesthetic as  the pussy bow  drapes perfectly over the neck of the sweater.

While my sweater  says chic sophistication, the  warm mustard colour of my jeans screams vibrancy and liveliness. Yet when worn together  the structure and geometric pattern of the sweater provided a wonderful contrast against the yellowish earthy hues of the mustard color jeans  thereby creating an overall  retro chic outfit. To complete my look I opted for ankle boots, the perfect footwear to transition from winter to spring.

And this concludes my blog post. Thank you all for reading.

Lots of love,

Salisha.