Fashion: Glam up your look with a kimono

Can you believe we already saying farewell to this beautiful month of Ramadaan. It's totally unbelievable how the month just flew by and this is the time when most people are running around for their last Eid shopping, my thoughts and duas are with my sister in-law in Namibia while they preparing to say their final goodbyes to their beloved father. Two weeks ago my husband also lost a very close friend, for the first two weeks of Ramadaan every night after taraweeg he visited him at the hospital and it was a very sad day of his janazaah, leaving behind his wife and four beautiful kids. This month has once again opened my eyes to what's really important in life and that we are only on this dunya (earth) for a very short time.

 I haven't been posting much on social media because I told myself before the start of Ramadaan that I will limit myself and not spend too much time online. The Eid inspo looks and collab photoshoots I was approached to do, a Tv interview and a pop-up launch of an international brand I was invited to, with everything that happened this past month this all never happened, Allah knows best. Seeing that I never got around posting this lookpost even though this photoshoot was done more than two months ago I thought why not share it now it may just be some inspiration to someone. 

I won this kimono last year October at an event and I loved it from the moment it was handed over to me on stage, I was reminded that it's one of a kind and reason being it's from the first collection of kimono's ever made by @Europa_ede. Many clients wanted to purchase it that day and I do see why. This kimono is the center of attraction I won't forget the day I did this photoshoot while roaming around Rhodes Memorial from the one spot to the next I received so many stares and compliments from people that day, but those good stares you know.

I love the flowiness, the beautiful print and the pop of vibrance it brings to the outfit. You really don't have to do much to make it stand out because the kimono speaks for itself and that's where I incorporated the perfect maxi dress, matching scarf and block heel which complimented the kimono perfectly. This kimono can be styled differently for all occasions, I even think this look can easily work for Eid.

Details:

Maxi dress : Diyana

Kimono: Europa

Scarf : Rana Scarves

Block heel & cuff : Yde

Earings : Khaos Jewels

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid In Sha Allah. Ameen

xoxo Nadia SS 

Fashion Collaboration feat Diyana Khaki Jacket

Hi Beauties,

Happy Friday!

 I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Diyana_rtwc, they sent me this beautiful khaki jacket that's part of their autumn winter range and I'll be sharing three ways to style it. The jacket is available at Workshopmodesty in Claremont.

Look 1

So the first look is more of a casual chic look, I mixed colours like khaki, tan and beige. I wore a comfortable tan block heel and matching bag, khaki scarf styled in a turban to go with the jacket and added some bulky accessories.

Look 2

The second look is a formal one, I wore all black and completed the look with the khaki jacket. I love that it's light weight and perfect for layering on the cooler days. You will see with this look I tied the belt to the back.

 

The first two looks was photographed by my blogger friend Namreen, she was happy to help me out with some pics which ended up being a whole lot of them, lol. Right before she sent them she reminded me that she's no pro but I really love how they came out, you got some great photography skills Namreen.

Look 3

Comfort is key right? I wore this casual look today styled with a white T shirt, khaki boot, mom jeans and  accessorizing with gold hoop earrings. I must say I really love the long lenght of this jacket covering up all the right places and you can dress it up and down. I can already see this jacket being my favourite item this season and the colour is so on trend.

Let me know which style you liked more.
Shukran to both Namreen and Diyana because without you this post would not have come to life.


Love Nadia SS

Xoxo

Fashion: One dress - three looks

 

 

Hi Beauties,

I hope you enjoying the little break as much as I am.

In todays blogpost I'll be showing you how to wear this stripe dress three different ways depending on the weather. When I saw this stripe dress on Diyana's instagram account I immediately sent her a DM but she replied that they were sold out and promised to have more available by the end of January. Like a small child I couldn't wait for the dress. When I received it I loved how it was the perfect fit, not too long or too short and also not thight and showing curves, I love the flowiness of the dress.



The dress is very versatile. It can be worn with heels for a formal look or dressed down with sneakers or like I'm wearing it with espadrilles for a more casual look. If it's a hot day you don't have to wear anything else with the dress except your shoes and accessories offcourse.

 As we transitioning into more chilled weather I can already feel the breeze some days, there's always a light throw to add another layer to keep warm but not too excessively because we don't want to get too hot though because there's still plenty of sun. This mellow throw just adds a pop of colour and makes it look effortlessly chic don't you think?
 

 

 

A leather jacket always adds that edge to any outfit. No matter what time of the year, winter or summer you can wear it with anything you want whole year through. For winter I can see myself just adding a scarf around my neck with a nice boot.

Three looks with one dress, let me know what you think and which look you like best.
Outfit details:

Dress and Throwby : Diyana RTWC

Necklace & Earings: Lovisa

Bag: Aldo |  Espadrilles: Yde

Jacket: Thruworths (old)

Scarf: rae_scarves

 

 Pictures by Angela Rea Photography

Collaboration: The Abaya Collection by The Infinity Collection SA

Hi Beauties,

Happy Monday, I hope it's going great.

I recently did a collaboration with lbeplanners and The infiniticollection SA, one Saturday afternoon just as the doors closed for business we had some fun fitting and posing in the most beautiful abayas and while doing so we wished that someone could just invite us all to a wedding because we felt all kinds of glam! As you can see these abayas are different to your everyday abaya, more for a special occasion, Eid or going to a wedding. The abayas come in different styles and fabric, some with beautiful black lace detail and others with printed flowers, lace detail or embroidery detail, each one unique in it's own way. 

These exclusive abaya's were imported from Dubia and Saudi Arabia and are priced from R1050 and available at Workshopmodesty  store in Claremont. They currently having a sale and these beaties are now going for R850. Go get them ladies.

Style: Reem

Style: Amal

Style: Jinaan

Style: Shaam

Style: Nadia

Style: Sarah

Style: Amaal

Style: Sowsan

Style: Aasia

 I didnt share all the styles from The Abaya Collection, there's different styles available in store. Feel free to contact the store , click on the LINK

Shukran/ Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog, I hope you will be back for more

 &

Always remember to keep Shining.

Love Nadia SS