{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} | The Force, It's Calling to You.

Top – Forever 21 | Leggings – Shop Brett Robson | Kaftan – Supré @ Cotton On | Shoes – Call It Spring | Sunglasses – Mahmutpasa Street, Istanbul

Hair - Boyd @ Carlton Hair

There’s a month left until The Force Awakens! That means I get to celebrate once again with a fun outfit.

Honestly, I can barely contain my excitement. I have all the trailers on my phone and I watch them every night and try to find more clues about the movie. Although excited I am also a little nervous. Han Solo is my favourite character and I really hope that Rey isn’t mourning his death in that one scene. I might walk out the cinema! Okay, I won’t. I definitely won’t!

About the outfit, monochrome definitely works for me. I purchased these leggings from my friend Brett’s collection as soon as they arrived online and I absolutely love them! I wear this pair so much that I’m actually thinking of purchasing another one! If you are travelling this holiday, these are totally comfortable and will take you from airport to airport.

How cute is this R2D2 top?! I saw it at Forever 21 on opening day and I was willing to stand in that 2 hour queue just for it! Cute tee? Check! Leggings? Check! Add heels, a kaftan and some accessories and I am good to go!

I attempted to recreate the forest scene from the trailer. I am so sure that that Is going to be one epic light saber battle!

Until next time

“It's true. All of it. The Dark Side, the Jedi. They're real.” - Han Solo (Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens)

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | That Monochrome Feeling

Pants – Shop Brett Robson | Vest – Woolworths | Shoes – ZARA | Sunglasses – Mahmutpasa Street, Istanbul | Necklace –Istanbul | Scarf – Jay Jays | Clutch – Religion | Bracelets – Pandora and Swarovski

Hair – Boyd at Carlton Hair

Hi lovelies!  If you haven’t already heard, my friend and blogger Brett released her own line of clothing earlier this year. These sublime, faux leather joggers are from the first collection and now there are some new pieces available on Zando. She’s got some really fantastic stuff coming so keep your fashion eyes out!

Pants like this can be styled in so many different ways. For this look I decided to keep it simple slightly edgy. 

I really love my monochrome and I feel a white tee or vest is a wardrobe essential and provides a great canvas for any look. Add some cute sunnies and strappy heels and you are good to go!

I’m sure that everyone goes through that “monochrome” stage every now and then. Sometimes I go through a phase where my life just feels so flat and dull. 

One of the things that really cheers me up is this piece of graffiti. It was commissioned in memory of the late Brenda Fassie and really brightens me up. It takes me back to long Saturday drives, belting out Weekend Special and it’s also a reminder of the incredible artistry and talent we have in this country. There is so much colour and so much to be grateful for!

What makes you feel better when your world is a little “monochrome”?

Until next time

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place” - Iain Thomas, I Wrote This For You

Love and sparkles

Zaakira x

Photography by Layla Shaik