{OOTD} | Comfy Cats and Laurent

Slogan T-shirt – Stylistique Designs | Joggers and Sunglasses – Mr Price | Shoes – ZARA | Crystal Necklace – Vintage (My Gran) | Cloisonné and Pearl Necklace – Gift from Mom | Spiral Ring – Swarovski | Watch – DKNY

I know that it’s September and technically Spring is here but I’m not quite ready to give up my monochromes yet! I think that joggers and a slogan tee are a good way to slowly ease into the warmer months. If you keep the outfit fairly simple, you can go a little crazy with the jewellery as you can see I’ve done here.

This is one of the tees that Jacqueline from Stylistique gave me to style. It’s one I’ve been after for a while now and I love that it feels a little oversized because that just adds to whole comfy chic feel of the outfit.

When I saw these joggers at Mr Price I just could not resist. The cat print is adorable (at least these ARE cats, I’m looking at you HELLO KITTY!!!!!) and they are comfy as heck. I want to give an award to the person that invented joggers because they have saved me from being an absolute grouchy pants on many an occasion. You can pair your joggers with flats, ankle straps or courts for a chic look or wedge sneakers or high tops for something a little more street. I chose these sweet Zara heels because and I hadn’t worn them yet and Spring called for something pastel.

Although I personally feel that pearls will never go out, they seem to be very in right now. I have lots of different strings of pearls and I love layering them together with my other necklaces for something unique. Check out Zara and Zuri for some stunning faux pearls. I finished the look with some MAC St Germain lipstick for a little more pastel detail.

What will you be wearing this Spring?

Until next time

“I dress to kill, but tastefully.” – Freddie Mercury (Happy Birthday!)

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | Buttered Popcorn

Jeans (Charlie Super Skinny) – Lucky Brand | Oversized Jumper – Self Service @ The Lot | Shoes – ALDO | Sunglasses – Old | Blue Ring – Vintage (My Gran’s) | Rose Ring – Old | Necklace – Topshop

I woke up to the news of adored actor Robin Williams’ passing away this morning and I had to wear something bright to pick up my mood. As a young child I loved him as the genie in Disney’s Aladdin. I had the movie on video (yes, video haha) and every time someone was mean to me at school I would come home and watch it and genie’s hilarious dialogue and shenanigans would lift my spirits right up. As I grew older I began to appreciate him more as an actor. I loved Mrs Doubtfire! My Mom introduced me to Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society when I was older and more recently I really appreciated his work in The Crazy Ones.

It’s so upsetting to think that someone that added so much laughter and happiness to so many lives could have been so depressed. Depression is an illness not a weakness and I hope that we can all learn from this. Even the strongest, funniest person can be battling the ugliest demons. Be kind and peaceful and do all things with a pure heart.

I love this sweater from the lot. It’s gigantic and warm and also very 90s chic. These Lucky Brand jeans literally feel like pyjamas. If you haven’t tried on a pair you really have been missing out. I added these crazy, quirky sunnies that my Dad bought me years ago when we went to visit Galleria mall which just opened. He probably thought I was nuts or that I wanted them as a joke but I have worn and loved them everywhere from Cape Town to Mauritius to Dubai! Some Girl About Town lipstick and a pair of yellow heels finished off the look. The yellow accents reminded me of buttered popcorn. Perhaps I’ll make some now ;)

Until next time

“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams (Dead Poets Society)

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

P.S you have until tomorrow to enter the Iconic Women’s Day giveaway with ZURI! Good luck!

{OOTD} | Tangerine Eid

Skirt – Mr Price | Jacket – ZARA (overseas) | Flats – Legit | Sunglasses – DKNY @ Sunglass Hut | Clutch – Blackcherry Bags | Rings – Dansk Smykkenkunst Denmark | Bracelet – Vintage | Bangles – Legit | Necklace – Legit

As you probably know, the holy month of Ramadaan ended on Sunday evening and we celebrated with the festival of Eid. It is a day filled with decadent food, family and lots of prayer and reflection. We also spare a thought and prayer to those who are less fortunate. For the day, we get new clothes (and pyjamas for the night before when you’re younger) and most of us girls take the opportunity to dress to the nines.

I originally had a lovely dress from YDE to wear on the day but the zip broke on Eid morning! I was really disheartened but a nice lady from YDE (Lynne) said they will take back the dress and either repair or replace it. I will keep you updated on how all of that goes.

I had to quickly improvise so I decided to add some brightness to my glum mood with this orange skirt. The jacket, clutch and jewellery were part of my original outfit plan so I made sure I could still wear them. My Mom chose the jacket on a recent trip overseas. I added some M.A.C ROXO lipstick to finish the look... I am totally obsessed with this colour!

Although it wasn’t the first choice outfit, I am quite glad with how it all came together. It was a lovely Eid but now I can barely move from all the food I ate!

Hope you had a wonderful Eid if you celebrated and a lovely week ahead!

Until next time

"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light" – Albus Dumbledore

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox