T-shirt – Edgars | Sari Pants – Sewn (vintage fabric) | Shoes - Lalla Hirayama x Legit | Ring – Mauritius (Gift from Mom) | Midi Rings –
It’s a Bling Thing | Necklace – ZARA | Earrings and Cuff – Zuri | Bag – Forever New (Old) | Nails by
Midori Eco Salon
I wore this outfit for the first day I went to SA Fashion
Week last month. Unfortunately Johannesburg experienced a crazy sandstorm and
none of the shows went ahead so the outfit was wasted. Luckily I snapped a few
photos so I can still share it with you.
The pants is really special because it’s made from a sari
that my Gran gave to me. It was bought for her in India in 1974 so its 40 years
old! She wore it for a wedding and I was to wear it for a wedding too but I felt
a bit restricted wearing a sari and I told my Mom I wouldn’t be able to walk
and I’ll fall and die (I was 16 and dramatic! Okay fine I am still dramatic…). She
ingeniously suggested we get this pants made. We also got a matching top made
from the sari matching top but it doesn't fit me too well now.
I really love this sari fabric. It is French chiffon and hand
embellished. The colours remind me of a majestic peacock and the gold sequins
are just enough to not look tacky. If you’re getting an outfit sewn and you’re
looking for beaded fabric saris are a great option. They are so beautiful and
come in such a variety from really bling to soft and pretty. You get about 6 metres of fabric per sari so
it almost always works out cheaper than buying beaded fabric per metre.
I chose a simple white tee to temper the look and so that I could
accessorize like crazy. The outfit was calling for a lovely neckpiece so I chose
these pearls from ZARA. I love that it’s quite big and dramatic but the pearls
soften it and keep it from becoming too much. I added more drama with the gold
cuff and ring which matches perfectly with the pants. I was struggling to find
a shoe that would work with the outfit when I saw these white and gold Lalla x
Legit shoes. Bright pink (Kelly Yum Yum) lips and nails finished off the look.
I hope you’re having a good month. Rainy Johannesburg is
really throwing me off my OOTD game! :/
Until next time
“Satisfaction lies in
the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.” – Mahatma Ghandi
Love and sparkles
Zaakira xox
