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Plaid is the New Neutral

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello my dear ones! Can you believe that we are already in the month of November?! This means that the festive and joyous  seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are soon upon us. It is also at this time our fashion choices tend to reflect the lively mood and  cheerful feeling of the seasons by incorporating  more glitz and glamour to our outfits. However, without taking away from the tried and true customary seasonal dressing, there is one fashion trend that is gaining popularity and  will definitely be part of every fashionistas  fall/winter holiday outfits. And that fashion trend is, plaid. 

Plaid has always been in vogue but thanks to the iconic 90’s movie, Clueless,  its status as a fashion wardrobe prerequisite has been forever solidified.   Whenever  I see plaid,  the adjectives that usually comes to mind are polished and  classic sophistication.  However, in recent times this timeless trend has been given a modern revival to be more inclusive, by providing bold colours and various silhouettes therefore making plaid a fun and versatile styling piece. 

I also love that plaid serves as the perfect transitional piece.  For instance , with just a switch to more jazzy accessories like a pair of statement earrings or an ornate clutch purse you can take your plaid outfit  from a day at the office to a night out in town. Indeed,  with  the growing popularity of this fashion staple and the numerous ways it can be styled,  it may be fair to consider plaid as a  fashion neutral .

Feeling inspired by  fashionistas  bold and creative  street styles showcased during the various Fashion Week  I decided to express my personal style by pairing a sheer polka dots blouse with my plaid pants. I love how the contrasting prints and textures complemented each other to create a rather modish and chic ensemble.

Additionally ,  I also appreciate the fact that since  the blouse and the pants are separates,  these individual pieces  can be re worn and styled in a variety of ways.  For example, the high waisted and wide leg silhouette of the pants,  which gives off major vintage and retro vibes,  can  be styled either with a crop top or a body suit. Whilst the sheer polka dots blouse will add that sweet feminine touch to any outfit. Since the mixing of the contrasting prints created a statement outfit, I decided to keep my accessories at a minimum. So I completed my look by layering two necklaces which added a hint of elegance.

This concludes my blog post on this outfit, I really hope you all enjoyed reading it.

Lots of love,

Salisha 

Fall Magic

Posted on 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