Fashionably Late

As my fingers got stiff and I felt the cobwebs forming in my brain, I decided some blogging was in order, and what better way to get back into the game than through some fashion writing. I’ve put together a few of my favorite outfits from over the last few months which range from casual to dressy. Note how my hair goes from long to medium length to short in this span of time :P

The first outfit in the panel of four below was put together for a fun day of mini golfing. Not only was the fedora a stylish accessory, it also helped shade my eyes from the sun (which did nothing for my golfing skills – I still came in last!). The second outfit was a cute, girly look that I decided to wear to class on a day when I felt like dressing up. The light, breezy attire in the third panel was chosen for breakfast at Cora’s, while the last one was the outfit of choice for the movies.

I picked up the fun, flirty summer dress below from Ardène’s and it’s one of my favorites because it’s so comfortable to wear and does not require any ironing. I paired it with black ballet flats and a black wristwatch to give it that Spencer (from Pretty Little Liars) feel.

The next outfit is perfect for a hot summer day. Tucking the top in gives the look a nicer shape.

This is one of my favorite looks for summer:  crop top paired with high-waisted jeans, oxfords and a flower headband. I love the whole bohemian, carnival vibe it exudes!

This next look is what I picked for my Masters graduation ceremony. While the dress was my choice, it was my sister who picked out the necklace to add some contrast. I threw in a pair of black heels with red detail to bring the whole outfit together.

My desire to wear maxi dresses is often challenged by my height (or lack thereof!), but I do manage to find some in my size. The gold headband crown and cardigan give it a Greek goddess feel.

The following look is different from the rest – I decided to go Indian with a traditional churidar in a deep purple.

The lace waterfall skirt in the picture below was hidden away in the back of my closet, so I decided to dig it out and introduce it to some sunlight. I never wore it because I didn’t feel like I had the right top to pair it with. The best part about the skirt is how it perfectly matches my MK rose gold watch with bone pink detail.

Happy styling!

Holiday Recap

Being back in Waterloo for my last term has got me determined to do as much as possible and to take advantage of this beautiful weather. Returning with a new, albeit temporary, hairstyle made me feel that this term is going to be different!!

The cold months of winter had me huddling inside the apartment, cranking up the heat and watching Drop Dead Diva marathons, but those days are long gone. I am now yearning to walk outside and experience the beauty of nature that I took for granted back in my native land of Sri Lanka - moving to Sharjah made me miss the sound of birds chirping or the sight of a squirrel scampering along a telephone wire. These were replaced by sounds of traffic and the sight of shopping malls (not that I'm complaining about the latter though :P). Even though my calves are feeling the brunt of my nature walks, I'm glad I decided to venture out and explore the neighborhood. Seeing sights in the daylight that I had only previously seen at night was refreshing. The evening sunlight reflecting off the waters of the lake reminded me that God's creation can never cease to amaze. Discovering little bursts of life in the form of colorful flowers or animals was a pleasant bonus.

I have come back rejuvenated from a two week pampering session at home courtesy mummy dearest. This Easter break was a learning experience - I became a semi-expert at preparing milk for, feeding and burping my adorable, 2 month old niece. I even somewhat grasped the art of diaper changing! My kindergarten memories were rekindled in an attempt to entertain my little lady bird with a string of nursery rhymes (thank God for Google!) and my entertainment skills were put to the test, the best reward being the smiles and laughs I received from her. I would love to say that she misses me as much as I miss her, but I'm not even sure she realizes that I'm gone (as would be the case with any 2 month old baby, I presume).
I'm also glad that I got to celebrate my birthday with the family and a delectable strawberry cake :) Bowling and monopoly with the cousins was another highlight of the vacation.

Having the chance to dress up and wear make-up made me feel all girly ( although I was a bit rusty with the eyeliner and I'm not too sure my eye make-up was entirely symmetrical).