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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 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Fall Florals

Posted on by Salisha Khan
Hello Sweethearts,

My first Blog post will be on celebrating Fall with florals. For  me there is just something magical as the temperature gets cooler and the color of the leaves change to warm earthy hues of orange, yellow and brown. But what I love the most about this season, is its fashion. This is the season that challenges me to be creative on how I style my outfits while trying to be chic and cozy at the same time. So during this time I will show you how I style and accessorize my fall outfits.

With that being said, the day I took the pictures featured in this post, the weather was not too chilly but cool enough to require wearing layers of clothing. Therefore, I decided to wear a long sleeved floral dress, which I also wore during the warm summer days, but in this case I paired it with black leggings to keep myself warm.   And that is how I celebrate fall with florals.

Thank you darlings for visiting my blog and see you all soon.

xoxo,

Salisha

 

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Taken at the Scandinavian Heritage Park, Minot ND

 

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Taken at the Scandinavian Heritage Park, Minot ND