Like most girls, I love to dress up, but some of us don't get the opportunity often. I mean, heels aren't really appropriate for grocery shopping across the street are they? But that doesn't mean giving up on being fashionable. I like to incorporate some stylish element into each of my outfits, such as a pop of color, a cute accessory or a new hairdo (even parting your hair in a different way can make a world of difference!). While some outfits take careful planning to turn out right, others may be thrown together in a matter of minutes and still look just as good. Either way, there comes a certain satisfaction in paying attention to how you look. It shouldn't become an obsession but can be kept to a healthy limit.
Sometimes, I like to just pull out all the clothes in my cupboard and mix and match the items for future reference. That way, when a last minute occasion comes up, I don't have to be fumbling through my closet and tearing my hair out exclaiming the ever-famous phrase, "I have nothing to wear!!!". It also helps me to rediscover pieces that have got lost in the piles of clothing (because face it, we are all guilty of going for the t-shirt or jeans that's on top of the lot, a lot of the time). I also use this as an opportunity to discard clothes that I know I will not wear and which make me wonder what I was thinking when I bought them!
Like I mentioned before, hair plays a very important role in the entire look. Being a curly girlie, I can tell you that curly hair is both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because you can keep it curly and then straighten it when necessary, but it's a nightmare when you try to tame it and keep 'frizzasters' at bay! With that being said, I LOVE having curls (despite numerous comments that I should straighten my hair) and I probably take to a hair iron 4 times a year, the last time being 9 months ago ( it's such a rare occurrence that it's hard to forget :P). Even though my hair is short, I try to play around with it and do different styles. My go-to hairdo is the simple twist back and (tiny) bun at the nape of the neck. Sometimes, adding a headband can instantly spruce up an outfit. I also like pulling one side of my hair back with a cute clip that complements my outfit.
One of my biggest style inspirations is Rachel Bilson of O.C. fame. Her wardrobe in her latest series, Hart of Dixie, is absolutely perfect ( and I love the fact that we have very similar body structures!!). All the pieces she dons are cute and comfy, and ooze style in every aspect. They complement her petite physique and highlight the best parts of her figure. Below are two of my all-time favorites of Dr. Zoe Hart's ensembles.
I chose this fun, cute outfit for a day of gallivanting in Dubai. The jumpsuit(American Eagle Outfitters) and leggings were gifts, the black lace pumps are from New Look and the bag is from Accessorize.
I incorporated an arm party to add pizzazz to the whole look.
This traditional look was what I opted for when we attended church in Dubai. I love having my shalwars tailor-made because they fit so perfectly!
I put together this outfit of black culottes, a pink tee and belt for our day stay at Al Barsha.
Sometimes, I like to just pull out all the clothes in my cupboard and mix and match the items for future reference. That way, when a last minute occasion comes up, I don't have to be fumbling through my closet and tearing my hair out exclaiming the ever-famous phrase, "I have nothing to wear!!!". It also helps me to rediscover pieces that have got lost in the piles of clothing (because face it, we are all guilty of going for the t-shirt or jeans that's on top of the lot, a lot of the time). I also use this as an opportunity to discard clothes that I know I will not wear and which make me wonder what I was thinking when I bought them!
Like I mentioned before, hair plays a very important role in the entire look. Being a curly girlie, I can tell you that curly hair is both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because you can keep it curly and then straighten it when necessary, but it's a nightmare when you try to tame it and keep 'frizzasters' at bay! With that being said, I LOVE having curls (despite numerous comments that I should straighten my hair) and I probably take to a hair iron 4 times a year, the last time being 9 months ago ( it's such a rare occurrence that it's hard to forget :P). Even though my hair is short, I try to play around with it and do different styles. My go-to hairdo is the simple twist back and (tiny) bun at the nape of the neck. Sometimes, adding a headband can instantly spruce up an outfit. I also like pulling one side of my hair back with a cute clip that complements my outfit.
One of my biggest style inspirations is Rachel Bilson of O.C. fame. Her wardrobe in her latest series, Hart of Dixie, is absolutely perfect ( and I love the fact that we have very similar body structures!!). All the pieces she dons are cute and comfy, and ooze style in every aspect. They complement her petite physique and highlight the best parts of her figure. Below are two of my all-time favorites of Dr. Zoe Hart's ensembles.
Here are some of my recent ensembles:
For the women's meeting, I decided to go with pink, pearls and curls :)
I chose this fun, cute outfit for a day of gallivanting in Dubai. The jumpsuit(American Eagle Outfitters) and leggings were gifts, the black lace pumps are from New Look and the bag is from Accessorize.
I incorporated an arm party to add pizzazz to the whole look.
This traditional look was what I opted for when we attended church in Dubai. I love having my shalwars tailor-made because they fit so perfectly!
I put together this outfit of black culottes, a pink tee and belt for our day stay at Al Barsha.
Happy styling!
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