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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

Midsummer Florals

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello again my dearest friends. Can you believe that we are already in the month of August?! This year is definitely flying by. Summer is coming to an end and the gradual cooler temperatures is an indication that fall is just around  the corner. As such, I am savoring the remaining warm bright summer days. 

On one of those days I visited the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot, North Dakota, and I wore a maxi dress which I consider to be the quintessential  summer dress.  Its light weight material and sheer long sleeves ensured that I remained cool and comfortable  as I wandered through the pictorial verdant landscape  in the summer heat. The flowy and billowing facets of the skirt part of the dress not only glamourized the ensemble but  guaranteed a great deal of movement. 

 What I also adore about this dress  is the floral print which is the pattern iconic of summer and fall. Therefore, with the appropriate layering when the temperature gets cooler this versatile dress can be transitioned into a chic fall outfit. But in this present case I was delighted at how the floral fabric appeared to blend with the breathtaking  lush vibrant seasonal blooms planted in the park which I felt  further enhanced the  fun and romantic feel of the dress.  Furthermore, to ensure my maxi summer dress remained the center piece I decided to keep my accessories at a minimal, thereby only wearing a pair of neutral color tassel earrings and a wide brim hat. 

In light thereof,  I hope you all enjoy this outfit post and thank you for reading.

Lots of Love, 

Salisha 

 

 

Summer in the city

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello my dearest lovelies! I hope everyone is doing fine.

On the blog today I will post on one of my favorite summertime dresses that I wore on a recent visit to the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Minneapolis, in the state of Minnesota. But first I must pay homage to this wonderful and culturally diverse city which has successfully harmonized metropolitan vibes  alongside a multitude of surrounding picturesque parks, gardens and lakes. In light thereof, Minneapolis is definitely a city after my own heart.

During my visit, I spent a lot of time outdoors exploring the city and savoring the beauty and allurement of being in a bustling municipality.   Therefore, dressing for comfort without sacrificing style was a prerequisite.  Hence, on one of the days, I wore a short black and white lace dress which has sufficient stretch thereby making it an ideal outfit for walking around the city comfortably. Furthermore,  the length of this dress and its light breathable material  makes this ensemble perfect for the warm summer days. Yet, admittedly my favorite feature of this attire is the intricate lace details which romanticized  the outfit by giving it an element of sweet feminine charm.  Playing on the whimsical aspect of the outfit and adding a touch of Parisian chicness , I accessorized by wearing a black straw hat with a gold chain feature.

In terms of footwear, I wore a pair of white block heels shoes, which not only complemented  the monochrome look of my  attire but provided comfort and ease as I wandered around the city. Although, I donned this outfit  for a causal day time look, the dress  is a versatile piece so making it perfect to be worn for a night out on the town.

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

Lots of love,

Salisha.

Flowing into Summer

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello Friends! I hope everyone is doing well.  

Although , the season of  summer officially  starts on  June 21st 2017, it feels like the magic of summer has made an early arrival attributed by the  longer hours of daylight,  warm temperatures and  vibrant green landscapes decorated by a kaleidoscopic myriad of  flowers.  The perfect weather and the picturesque  summer terrain  therefore provides that opportune time to  take a break from the monotony  of every day life and go on adventures.   As such, bitten by the wanderlust bug I recently went exploring Downtown Bismarck.

Even though I have been to Bismarck on numerous occasions , this was my first visit to Downtown Bismarck Historic District where I discovered quaint restaurants, chic boutiques and monumental historical buildings. However, for me,  the most impressive part of this trip was when I stumbled upon the Bismarck Alley  Art which is an alley  with its walls painted  with some of the most extraordinary and captivating works of art depicting and paying tribute to the state of North Dakota.  These spectacular murals not only provided the perfect backdrop to take photos but they added an additional  sense of character and beauty to  the area.

For this outing, I wore an outfit that says effortless summer chic with a touch of glamour. The light weight material of the shirt makes it the perfect  breathable  piece for warm  summer days.  However, the major feature lies on the fact that  the high and low silhouette transformed  the look of this classic stripe shirt into a somewhat whimsical statement piece. This is buttressed by how the bottom part of the shirt seemed to adopt a life of its own when it flowed gracefully as the wind hits it.  

In terms to proportion, I balanced the voluminous base of the shirt by pairing it with  black leggings. My choice of footwear was nude pumps.  These shoes added an understated element of sophistication while simultaneously allowing the shirt to remain the focal feature of this outfit.  In respect to accessories, I completed my look by accessorizing with an on trend embroidered denim clutch, the color of which complemented the outfit.

This concludes this blog post. I hope you all enjoy it and as always, thank you for reading.

Lots of Love,

Salisha

My Caribbean Inspiration

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello my dearest lovelies!. I pray that everyone is doing well. My outfit post today will be in honor of my recent visit to my home in the Caribbean island of Trinidad.

Although modern communication technologies such as Skype, Facetime and WhatsApp has significantly bridge the distance gap and makes staying connected easier, for me being physically away from my family and friends  still remains the most challenging  part of my migration to North Dakota. Therefore, I jump at every chance I get to visit my loved ones back  home in Trinidad. Every time I visit it feels like I never left but the awareness that my stay is temporary makes me place a greater degree of appreciation and value for the time I spend with family and friends.

During my most recent visit, Trinidad and Tobago was experiencing a heat wave with temperatures soaring to as high as 35 degrees Celsius. Despite the extremely hot weather  the  tropical landscape  appeared to remain mostly  untouched by the heat and stood resilient in face of the canicular  days  which was made evident by the presence of dense tropical vegetation, gorgeous lush  clusters of bougainvillea and majestic poui trees in full bloom with the most spectacular poui blossoms.

Therefore upon my return to Minot, North Dakota,  the beauty of this tropical landscape inspired me to don a dress  somewhat reflective of a Caribbean vibe. The deep  green leaf print and its shape is a nod to foliage typical to the Caribbean and its light weight material makes it the perfect dress to wear on warm summer days. Although the dress by itself  is a statement piece  it is  versatile in terms of styling whereby it can be layered with a sweater  on the days when the temperature is cooler.

The pearl detailing on the collar of the dress added that  bit of preppy charm to the outfit.  I therefore decided to play on this polished look by cinching my waist with a broad belt for a lady like silhouette. However, since I was in a park at the time I wore this dress  I embraced a practical but on trend foot wear by wearing a pair of nude colour laced up ballet flats. The flat footwear provided a perfect balance to  the polished feel of the outfit  by adding a  casual touch and so making for an ideal daytime look.  Whereas on  those occasions I may want a more refined  sophisticated appearance I can pair my outfit with wedges or heels.

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

Lots of love,

Salisha