{OOTD} | Pink Panda

Top – Mr Price | Silk Skirt – Sewn | Shoes – ZARA | Clutch – Religion | Spiral Ring, Bracelet, Earrings – Swarovski | Sunglasses – Thrift Shop | Pearls – Gift from Mom

I thought I’d share with you the outfit I wore when I attended SA Fashion Week. Because I attended the very last 2 shows I decided to go with a bit of drama and quirk. I had originally worn a different outfit on Thursday but there was an insane sandstorm in Johannesburg and the shows were moved. This was quite a last minute put together but I was really happy with the outfit.

I had this silk skirt made years go for a wedding. I originally had a velvet top with it but it is so versatile and has taken me through the years and through many different events. It’s definitely a wardrobe essential! I kept the rest of the outfit monochrome to let the skirt pop.

Attending Fashion Week is always sort of a mini rebirth for me. By October I am pretty much losing inspiration and seeing the designs on the catwalk and the people who are there for the love of fashion just injects me with inspiration. Yes, you can tell who is in it just for the attention, but there are those who truly love the fashion and can appreciate the little things like the fabric, stitching and the way the light catches the details in the knits (Clive Rundle anyone?!).

Until next time

“And we were dressed from head to toe in love... the only label that never goes out of style” – Carrie Bradshaw

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | #BewareOfAngels

Cloak – Mom (Dubai) | Leggings – Gift From Shaheeda | Shoes – Trafaluc. @ ZARA | Spiral Ring and Bracelet – Swarovski | Crystal Necklace – Vintage | Choker – Topshop | Sunglasses – Thrift Shop

This is the outfit that I wore to the Beware of Angels event I attended 2 weeks and posted about below. I know it is waaaay overdue because I promised it ages ago but I have just been extremely busy over the past two weeks. I'm really sorry for the delay.

The theme for the event was “elegantly avant-garde” and with Angel and the house of Thierry Mugler being so unique and theatrical I decided to go with a bit of drama. This cloak/cape type thing was bought by Mom when we went to Dubai last year, on one of the occasions where I didn’t go shopping with her. It’s such a unique garment and really fit the event. I just wore a simple black silhouette of leggings and a t-shirt underneath and for a more modest occasion, I would wear it with a full length black dress. 

I tried to keep my jewels to a minimum but I couldn’t resist wearing my Gran’s vintage crystal necklace which complimented the beads on the gown quite pleasantly. Initially I wanted to wear jewelled Arabic headpiece but I decided to just keep the rest of the look simple and let the cloak be the showstopper. My usual Swaroski pieces and some pastel lipstick finished off the look. I added sunglasses here because allergy season is killing my eyes and it looks like I haven’t slept in 500 years!

This week is pretty busy and it is SA Fashion Week. I will be attending 2 shows and I am pretty excited. What will you be up to?

Until next time

“I am not trendy. I am not 'in fashion.' I am simply a positive human being who has a positive outlook on life.” – Thierry Mugler

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{SA Fashion Handbook Feature #1} | More Issues than Vogue

All this week I have the privilege of sharing my outfits with the SA Fashion Handbook in their What I’m Wearing blogger series. The 1^st featured blogger was Trevor Stuurman of Stuurman Style Diary. Check out his looks when you’re on the site because I really love his style.

For today’s look I wore a statement tee that is a favourite amongst fashion bloggers worldwide. I hope you like my interpretation. I got it from Laiqah who had it custom printed but she is unfortunately out of stock now. Check out her styling of the tee here.

For full outfit details please follow the link below to the SA Fashion Handbook.

http://fashionhandbook.co.za/lady-zaa-im-wearing-monday/

Until next time

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

(Shot in Melville, Johannesburg)

{OOTD} | PARDON MOI!

Leggings – Cotton On | Top – RE:_ @ Woolworths | Cardigan(old) – Jay Jays | Necklace(old) – MSC Boutique | Heels – Iron Fist | Ring – Swarovski

Woohoo! This is my 100^th post and definitely one of my favourite outfits! I literally just threw it together and it really highlights elements of my personality. I love skulls but I am a girly girl. I can a bit (ok quite) rude at times, hence the PARDON MOI! And I LOVE Hello Kitty… I just got my prescription lenses put in these glasses and I doubt I will be taking them off anytime soon. I didn’t quite bother with my hair and I was honestly just happy with the way I looked :)

I really like t-shirts with little phrases on them and this is not quite a tee which I really love. The shape and cut is perfect to layer over leggings.  Leather look pieces are quite in this Winter and these leggings were 2 for R400 at Cotton On. There are lots of other styles to choose from but they’re selling out quick so hurry!  If you are embracing the leather trend, do be careful not to wear too many pieces together. Leather is a tricky fabric and there’s a fine line between fashionable and trashy. Lace is also pretty big for Winter and I also find it is more effective in smaller doses. This necklace from My Sister’s Closet is the perfect way to add a bit of lace to your outfit.

I really am learning to stop trying to fit in and just let who I am shine through in my outfits. I am so grateful to every single one of my readers and followers for playing the biggest and sweetest role in this process. You really are awesome!

Until next time

“Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess” – Edna Woolman Chase

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | OH MY GOTH!

Woolworths Velvet Leggings | Jay Jays Top | Trafaluc. @ ZARA Boots | Topshop Choker | Topshop Hat | Swarovski Spiral Ring | Gifted(from Mom) Teardrop Rings | RE: @ Woolworths Skull Ring | Vintage Cuff

I have always been intrigued by the dark and mysterious features of Goth fashion. What especially mesmerized me was the use of different textures like lace, leather and velvet altogether. Having saying this though, I have only admired this daring form of expression from afar, finding it very impractical to adopt the style myself. With “Goth” and “Glam Rock” being somewhat in right now, there are many Goth-inspired pieces in the stores and I found a way to bring Goth-like elements into my usual look. This outfit is what I’ve come up with.

I love this top because it’s just… fun! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen it in a photo or two because I’ve been wearing it a lot lately. The velvet leggings are one of the most comfortable things I own. I got them two years ago from Woolworths and they still look and feel new.

My Mom bought me the teardrop rings last weekend in Ballito. I love the Ying-Yang sort of effect they have when worn together. The cuff was also bought by my Mom sometime in the early 90s in Saudi Arabia. It is hand-engraved, sterling silver with enamel details. I’m sure you all know the Swarovski spiral ring (From Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors” music video) because I couldn’t stop blabbing about it when I got it!

OH MY GOTH! It’s almost the weekend! ;)

Until next time
“If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she's late?”

 Love and sparkles
Zaakira xox

P.S I miiiiiiiiiight have something special for you if you’re the 1st person to identify the quote I posted above!

{OOTD} I ♥ Dinosaurs

After over a year of blogging and encouragement from lots of amazing friends I finally gathered up the courage to pose for an outfit post. Even as I am typing this, I am so nervous! I have always, like every girl, had issues with the way I look but I’ve decided to just wear what I always do and take the plunge.

Woolworths RE: Jeans | Forever 21 Top | Chinatown Boots | Koukla @ YDE Jacket

I bought this top at Forever 21 on my trip to the UAE this year. My youngest brother and I have a slight obsession with dinosaurs. We have hundreds of dinosaur related stuff like stuffed toys, stickers, stationery, crockery and lots more. I love it when I can wear a bit of my personality in my clothes or accessories.

The boots are from a Chinese store and they were super cheap. On the downside, the left shoe is a little smaller than the right one which is suuuuuuper uncomfortable but I suffer through it because they look so fab ;)

Woolworths’ RE: is one of my favourite denim brands. I have lots of pairs of skinny jeans from them and they’re really comfy and affordable. They wash well too. I just chuck them in the washing machine and dryer and they’re good to go.

Until next time

“You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”

 Love and sparkles

Zaakira xo