{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

NEW IN | Victoria’s Secret Beauty

When I was in the UAE, one of the stores I really wanted to visit was Victoria’s Secret. I’m always hearing amazing stuff about them and online their products look irresistible.

 

 Despite the exorbitant prices, I was truly not disappointed and amongst what I got from there was a few beauty products. Brace yourselves for a VERY pink post ;)

From the Supermodel Approved range (I think that’s what it’s called) I got; the primer and setting spray, double-ended face brush and hand cream. The brush has a fluffy end and an angled end and is superb! I want to kick myself for not getting the double-ended eyeshadow brush but the store was really busy and it was a bit of a pain to shop. I haven’t tried the primer/setting spray yet but the hand cream smells divine and is perfect for the dry Johannesburg winter.

I had wanted the bronzing shimmer powder and it worked out cheaper to get the whole Glow Anywhere kit. It comes with a shimmer-nude lipgloss, the bronzing powder and a self-tan. I’ve heard great stuff about their self-tan and I’m keen to try it out once my natural Arabian sun tan fades.

It took me ages to decide which perfume I wanted and I narrowed it down to Bombshell and Gorgeous. Eventually I settled for Gorgeous mainly because I LOVE sweet perfumes and fell in love with the adorable bottle. It has notes of Italian mandarin, strawberry, jasmine, sandalwood and musk. I also invested in a makeup mirror for my handbag because I really could not resist the hot-pink.

 Here are some snapshots of the Victoria’s Secret at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

Until next time

Love and (pink) sparkles

Zaakira xoxo