embroidied – Sal's Fashion Diary

Hello my dearest friends!

Recently, I visited the enthralling Smither Park in Houston, Texas, and I must say, that the moment I saw this park I was completely mesmerized and blown away by its aesthetic . Smither Park is a public, artistic space featuring several spectacular mosaic structures. And while I appreciated the beauty of the individual pieces in its entirety , I was more so captivated and drawn to the exquisite details and components embodied within the structures and walkways. These artists expressed their creative ingenuity by utilizing everyday materials such as pieces of glass, ceramic, tiles and wood to create such unique wonders of art and an extraordinary area that looks like a magical wonderland.

It is always exhilarating seeing that there are places like Smither Park dedicated to showcasing and encouraging artistic creativity. Because when there is an appreciation and an avenue for creative freedom and self expression; beauty is created and uniqueness is celebrated. In fact, we all have a creative spark within us which we express in numerous ways, whether be it via poetry, painting, crafting etc. As for me, blogging about my personal style is my creative outlet and opportunity to be a story teller about the outfits I wear.

For my visit to Smither Park, I went for a polished yet effortlessly chic look. To achieve this, I wore a vibrant pink, paper bag waist trousers which I paired with a black blouse that has exaggerated sleeves. Paper bag waist trousers are currently my new favorite fashion trend because its cinched high waisted silhouette makes it both a statement and versatile piece. I adore the fact that this all encompassing fashion staple can be worn in every season and can be styled for any occasion. For instance, for those casual days I can style the pants with a t shirt and ballet flats while for a night or evening out on the town the pants can be jazzed up with heels and a ladylike blouse.

With respect to how I styled my paper bag waist trousers, I decided to complement my trousers by wearing a statement blouse. The popularity of statement blouses is still going strong and its continued appeal can perhaps be attributed to its power to enhance and elevate any outfit. The one I wore featured bold layered sleeves that formed a rosette pattern, which I felt added a bit of edge and an artistic flair to my outfit. Additionally, as an ode to my creative surroundings and to complete my look I accessorized with pieces that looked whimsical and arty- crafty. For instance, the bold statement earrings I wore was made of various materials such as leather and resin. This combination of different materials reminded me a bit of the mosaic structures whilst my intricately embroidered denim clutch coordinated with the fun and exquisite background.

In conclusion, I want to encourage and remind you all to fearlessly embrace your creative and artistic spirit because it is your beautifully unique stamp in this world. Thank you for stopping by and reading.

Lots of love,

Salisha .

Hello sweethearts. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week thus far.

In my little corner of the world I am bidding goodbye to winter and welcoming the rejuvenating season of spring. We are only a few weeks into spring , yet it is quite evident that the spring fairies are hard at work clearing away all the remnants of winter and replacing it with longer hours of sunshiny days and a flourishing landscape teeming with fresh blooms, new grass sprouts and chirping birds. Therefore, spring time is symbolic of new beginnings and a fresh start.

Given this sense of newness associated with the season of spring, it is therefore no surprise that the fashion industry has resourcefully embrace this period to showcase all the upcoming and new trends for the year. With that being said, some of 2017 fashion trends that we will be seeing more of are; statement sleeves exaggerated by volume and ruffles, bright bold colors, ’80s and ’90s inspired silhouettes, gender neutral pieces and a mélange of patterns and prints. So given the range of versatile and artsy inspired trends this is the year to break the mould and be adventurous in putting together separates to created unique outfits.

Therefore, in the spirit of celebrating spring the best way I know, I wore an outfit showcasing some of spring’s more popular trends, stripes and florals. Stripes are a classic print usually connected with looks that are retro chic, however in recent times the popularity of this print has exploded with it being used to design both couture and affordable street style outfits. Even the sweet ladylike blooms of floral prints have been rejuvenated to be incorporated into bold power looks.

In respect to my outfit, I decided to add a bit of character by layering my embroidered floral sweater over the classic blue white shirt thereby creating a statement piece. Additionally, the timeless appeal of the buttoned down blue and white stripe shirt and the on trend over sized sweater guaranteed the versatility of these separates.

To complete my look I wore another on trend piece, a floral embroidered slightly distressed denim jeans. Denim jeans is a wardrobe staple because of its functionality and adaptability. And in recent times this primary piece of clothing seems to have taken a life on its own because it has evolved to include a variety of styles and designs ranging from simple elegance to fun and trendy . In this case, the denim jeans I wore is au courant to the trend of decorative statement jeans. My entire outfit is therefore a nod to some of 2017 fashion trends.

This concludes this blog post on some of spring trends. I hope you all enjoy this post and thank you for reading.

Much love,

Salisha