Tag: Chic

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

Spring in my step..

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello my sweet friends. Lately I have been spending more time outdoors especially in parks relishing and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. For me it feels a bit therapeutic and soul healing as I  wander around the verdant landscape under the clear bright blue skies and radiant sunshine while being captivated by the sights and sounds of the environment  springing back to life  after the harsh Midwestern winter.  

On that note, on a recent trip to Cottonwood Park in Bismarck, I wore a spring inspired outfit. The bold floral prints of my skirt and its kaleidoscope of colors make it the ideal spring fashion piece. The A- line silhouette  and tea length of the skirt is reminiscent of the fashion of the 1950’s however its versatility in terms of how it can be styled makes it pertinent in the present day.  For instance,  the skirt can be paired with  comfortable flat foot wear for a casual day time look or with high heels for that night time sophisticated appearance. In my case, I went for the former look by wearing a pair of polka dots ballet flats which made it the ideal footwear for a day out in the park. The polka dots on the ballet flats  also provided  the perfect accent against the intricate floral patterns.

To provide balance and symmetry to the outfit, I wore a classic black turtleneck sweater which I accessorized by utilizing the jewelry trend of layering necklaces.  For the first layer of jewelry I opted for a short length chucky floral statement piece and I complimented it with a longer delicate on trend tassel necklace. The compilation of the different lengths and types of necklaces elevated the look of  the outfit by adding a dash of vogue chic vibe. 

This therefore concludes this outfit post on what I wore on my day out in Cottonwood Park. Thank you all very much for reading.

Much Love,

Salisha

 

Hello Spring Trends

Posted on by Salisha Khan

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

 

 

When in Vegas…

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hello my dearest lovelies! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week thus far.

Recently I visited the city of Las Vegas in the state of Nevada. And from the moment I walked out of the airplane and throughout my entire visit I was perpetually enthralled by the brilliant coruscating neon lights along the Vegas strip , the liveliness of the people, the beauty of the landscape  and the breathtaking  buildings  with  intricate architectural designs equivalent to works of art.  Therefore, to me, Las Vegas is a city that screams glitz and glamour while simultaneously showcasing the  natural beauty of the desert landscape.

In respect to the fashion, I noticed that the way people dressed and their  fashion choices were influenced by the scorching heat characteristic of the desert climate   and the  vibrancy and energy of the bustling environment. Therefore, comfortable dressing without sacrificing style reigned supreme.

Bearing these factors in mind, on one of the days I was in Las Vegas  my husband photographed me wearing a lightweight, loose fitted ,  white sheath dress  which guaranteed me  comfort  in temperatures tipping over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.  Additionally, I felt that the straight cut design of the sheath dress and the intricate black patterns on the edges of the dress gave the outfit a bohemian feel.  However, since I wanted a  somewhat defined and lady liked  silhouette I cinched the waist of my dress with a broad belt without sacrificing that easy breezy look.

In terms of  footwear, I wore  an on trend  red suede block heels shoes. The height and width of the block heels made it an ideal footwear for an evening stroll along the Las Vegas strip in comfort while  at the same time being trendy.  The pop of red colour of the shoes completed the  look of the outfit  by providing a touch of glamour.

So my dearest lovelies, this concludes this blog post on one of the outfits I wore during my visit to Las Vegas. I hope you all enjoy this post and thank you for reading.

Lots of Love,

Salisha.