Month: August 2017

August 25, 2017 SanaSakinah No comments exist

So I’m stretched out reclining back and relaxing on a beach somewhere off the coast of Africa, or maybe on the deck of a yacht in the middle of the ocean catching all the warmth of the sun’s rays as the sprinkles of water gently caress and cool my face. The mix of cool refreshing mists along with the sun’s warm embrace while listening to the sounds of the ocean cradles me into the deepest and most peaceful of slumbers. Of course this is just me wishfully thinking and picturing it all in my head…Duh lol. But a girl can dream and it’s only right I’m cute and comfortable for the special occasion…right??

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Well this outfit is all about capturing that carefree resort wear kind of vibe where you leave all your worries behind and just enjoy the moments of pure tranquility. Nothing says carefree like a free flowing jumper that captures and releases the winds, moves with the grace and beauty of a dress but exudes all the confidence and flexibility of a pant. For this look I chose this fiery burnt orange number that was thrifted new with tags, might I add lol. I love this bold earth tone color because it contains both the warmth of a brown as well as the energy and spirit of a red.

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The jumper is very comfortable and strapless donning the most darling double ruffles along the top of it adding just a touch of quaint femininity. I love how simply relaxed and easy the fit is with just a high elastic waist and wide leg pants. The cotton gauze material from which it is constructed makes it extremely lightweight, breathable and absorbent making it a great staple piece for any summer wardrobe. 

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The pockets are also a nice touch and a great added bonus on this piece. Don’t you just love the presence of pockets sometimes? I mean, you may not use them for anything else other than your hands or freeing your hands up at times but Hey, that’s what we need them for!! My hands and I are always apppreciative for a garment with pockets lol!!

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I decided to pair the jumper with this African printed long batwing style cardigan I bought on clearance last summer. I love the contrast of the basic black and white color with the intricate mixed pattern designs to pair alongside the brighter jumper. I thought the roomy and relaxed batwing style worked well with my overall easy and free flowing resort wear look.

 

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For my shoes I went with these African style printed peep toe heels I bought from Payless…Yes, I said Payless lol!!! I bought these a couple of summers back also on clearance and I just absolutely fell in love with them the moment I saw them!! I simply adore the printed fabric along with the wooden cork heel and how extremely comfortable these are. I thought these were a perfect addition to my outfit also giving off that nice contrast against my jumper as well.

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I decided to pair my outfit with my thrifted vintage Lady Pride tote handbag just to add another nice pop of color. I thought the emerald green was just a nice touch alongside the burnt orange and it didn’t hurt that there was a pop of the exact same orange on the handle of the bag as well. I love the snakeskin print on the bag with this outfit because it adds even more depth to the overall look.

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Last but not least I paired the look with this mustard yellow jersey hijab. Why? Because it just worked OH soooo perfectly lol!!! No but really, can you think of another hijab color that would’ve pulled this outfit together any better?? I thought the mustard yellow looked amazing beside the burnt orange and further heightened the overall look. I added some touches of African jewelry like a cuff and earrings as well as some bangles I made out of kente fabric last year. I loved how everything came together in this outfit with the play on of prints and mix of colors. I would totally pack this look away for an exotic vacation or a caribbean cruise!!

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Welp, I hope you all enjoyed this fantasy resort/ vacation look of mine and I pray I can turn that fantasy into a reality soon lol. Until next time you guys…don’t forget to stay and slay on a budget!!! *waves*

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What I Wore:

Jumper: $6 @Park  Avenue Thrift
Cardigan: $3 @Shoppers World
Peep Toe heels: $12 @Payless
Vintage Tote Bag: $5 @Goodwill

August 12, 2017 SanaSakinah No comments exist

What’s a better outfit to spend time in by the water on a beautiful breezy summer day other than an easy free flowing maxi sundress? While visiting back home in Baltimore this summer I’ve spent many of days down by the Inner Harbor enjoying the scenery by the water. On this particular day I chose to wear one of my recently thrifted purchases and she is most definitely one of my favorite maxi dress purchases to date!!

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I can not explain enough how girlish and delightful this dress makes me feel. The shape and movement of this dress exudes such finesse and feminine mystique!! The breathable cotton fabric makes it flow so organically and effortlessly with the breeze. It’s something so beautiful about a full floor length dress that just falls and moves so gracefully telling it’s own story as you walk that even the clumsiest person with the wobbliest of walks would appear as if they were gliding across the floor lol. The A-line shape and full circle skirt are of course so flattering that it will compliment just about any body type. The two wide panels along the skirt with the quaintest little ruffle at the very hem make this dress simply adorable.  I love the simple yet elegant details in this dress coupled with the rich and colorful red, grey, white and lavender mix of prints.

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Because the pattern of the dress is already bold I decided to pair it with a simple light blue jean jacket as a cover up. I’ve had a number of jean jackets in the past but this one has truly withstood the tests of time earning its spot as a true blue staple in my wardrobe. Jean jackets make great casual coverups for sundresses. I love this one in particular because it is slightly distressed, cropped with blazer-like lapels and has a really feminine shape. I love this style of mixing both elements of a jean jacket along with a blazer. The mix of both edgy and sophisticated is always a great combination in my book and makes for a more eclectic style.

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I chose neutral chestnut colored accessories to play the background for this look and let my dress do the majority of the talking. For my shoes I went with these thrifted leather ankle lace-up wooden sandals by Steve Madden along with my thrifted chestnut leather vintage handbag by Architect for AMC. 

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And of course I threw on my trusty macthing refashioned fringe earrings lol. I love neutral accessories because you can pair them with almost anything without taking away from your central color scheme. Quite Surprisingly, my handbag and earrings have both seen many days of wear, and are two of the cheapest things if not actually thee cheapest things I own. Wait…I take that back. They are most definitely two of the cheapest things I’ve bought to date lol!!! 

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Last but not least I went with a basic white cotton jersey hijab to pick up the hints of white in my dress and to brighten up the overall look. Of course I couldn’t leave out an extra hint of red somewhere else in my outfit *wink* lol.  Therefore, I wore a cherry red matte lip for that extra  pop of color. It’s something I absolutely love about a nice red lip that just totally polishes and completes a total look!!

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Welp until until next time you guys…don’t forget to stay and slay on a budget!!! *Waves*

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What I Wore:

Cotton Maxi Dress: $6 @Goodwill
Jean Jacket: $5 @Goodwill
Steve Madden Sandals: $6 @Goodwill
Vintage Leather Handbag: 25 cents @Park Avenue Thrift
Fringe Earrings:  Refashioned from old thrifted handbag