{OOTD} | Cool for the Summer

Jeans – Salsa Denim | T-shirt – Divided @ H&M | Shoes – MrP | Bag – Steve Madden | Necklaces – Istanbul | Sunglasses – Mahmutpasa Street Istanbul | Bracelets – Istanbul and Swarovski

Hi lovelies! Today I’m sharing an outfit that I put together with very basic pieces. My hair is quite long here because I shot this look a while back.

In summer it’s quite difficult to put together stylish outfits because of the intense heat. I’ve learned that you can’t really go wrong with a great pair of denims and a white tee. Invest in good quality basics and build your outfit from there.

Accessorising is key because you can turn something really simple into a something stylish with the right accessories. For this outfit I chose statement sunglasses, a snakeskin box clutch (because snakeskin is in!) and simple jewellery.

I finished with white heels to give the outfit a cool clean look.

How do you wear your basics?

Until next time

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” - Sam Keen

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | French Fried

 Sleeveless Coat – MrP Project | T-shirt – Soda Bloc | Leggings – Woolworths | Boots – ZARA | Quilted Bag – Chinatown | Necklace – 32 Clothing | Sunglasses – ZARA

Hi lovelies! As you can see, today I took my Furfrou out for a walk ;) Furfrou is a Pokemon based on a huge French poodle. If you manage to catch one, you can take it and have it styled in many different ways. They’re usually quite large in size, sometimes bigger than the trainer!

The transitioning of seasons is my favourite dress up time of the year. Unfortunately this year we went straight from icy Winter to scorching Summer. That didn’t stop me from wearing the clothes though and this is one of pre-summer looks.

As you probably already know, I love monochrome. It’s really chic and it works for any season but it is especially perfect for the in between.

Because of this adorable t-shirt I decided to go a little bit French with the outfit. The tee is from Soda Bloc which is new store by the Foschini Group. They actually cater for teens but they have the cutest pieces and the size 30 or 32 fits me perfectly. Statement tees are fun and quirky and you can work them on their own or under cardigans and jackets too.

Leggings and boots are also key pieces for the seasonal transition. These boots have really gotten some great wear over Winter and I think they’re going to be on my feet until the very last cool day.

Sleeveless coats like this one are really in right now and they’re perfect if you just aren’t ready to bare your shoulders yet. It’s also a really chic piece to finish off an outfit.

Add some statement sunnies, a pretty quilted bag and your straight out of the grooming parlour Furfrou and you are good to go! ;)

Until next time

“Bad days are best forgotten over French fries” - Unknown

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | 90s Socialite

Skirt – Vintage | Crop Top – MrP | Boots – Christofoli | Clutch, Flower Necklace – Vintage |Bangles – Legit | Layered Chain – Woolworths | Choker – DIY | Sunglasses – DKNY @ Sunglass Hut

There’s a lot of 90s inspired fashion in the stores right now so I decided to do an outfit with pieces that are actually from the 90s. I chose the wine coloured skirt and gold accessories for a little bit of a festive vibe.

The skirt was sewn by my grandmother’s sister for one of her daughters around 20 years ago. It was passed onto me but I never bothered to wear it before. I recently rediscovered it in my closet and totally fell in love. Apart from the colour and shape, the tailoring is simply amazing. You just don’t get stuff like this in the shops anymore! I teamed it with this cute statement crop top from MrP and Christofoli leather boots which were a lucky find at the last Skip Fashion Exchange.

My father purchased the flower necklace for my mother in Singapore around 1997 and the clutch was bought by my Mom in Saudi in 1993. I’ve been after a 90s inspired choker but I haven’t been able to find one I reeealllly like so I just used a strip of chiffon ribbon for a quick DIY version. I added the layered chains for some extra drama. MAC Roxo lipstick and my DKNY sunnies finished off the look.

Before I go I’d just like to wish all my readers a happy and fabulous festive season. Hope it’s filled with bliss, divine food, numerous jars of Nutella and lots and lots of love!

Until next time

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F Kennedy

Love and sparkles
Zaakira xox