Tag: denim

Embracing Creativity

Posted on by Salisha Khan

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 .  

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

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