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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

 

 

Vintage Crochet Lace

Posted on by Salisha Khan

Hi Sweethearts!

My post today will be on how I styled my lace crochet skirt.

Prior to buying this skirt, my knowledge on crochet was limited to the crochet doilies I saw being used as table mats or some sort of home décor.  So I was pretty surprised when I saw this crochet skirt. However, my amazement quickly diminished as I had instantaneously fallen in love with the crochet lace details on the skirt.  The beauty and appeal of the crochet lace is that it appears vintage and timeless which is further enhanced by the camel tone lining thereby creating what I deem an ultra feminine and  romantic skirt.

So I thought this was the perfect piece to wear when my husband and I returned to one of the places  I hold dear to my heart , The River Walk at The Woodlands Waterway, Houston, Texas, because it was there he  proposed to me.

To complete my outfit, I wanted the crochet lace to be the focal point so I decided to pair it with a  knitted, high neck top. I  felt that the blush color and the soft jersey material of the top  added the perfect balance to the net fabric of the crochet lace . To further enhance my outfit  I decided to wear a delicate floral necklace. And that my darlings is how I styled my lace crochet skirt. 

I hope you enjoy this post. Until next time….

xoxo,

Salisha

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The River Walk at The Woodlands Waterway, Houston, Texas
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The River Walk at The Woodlands Waterway, Houston, Texas
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The River Walk at The Woodlands Waterway, Houston, Texas

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