From Zahra

Stripes and Florals


 Today’s look is definitely island inspired. I paired these floral J.Crew shorts from a few years ago with a striped nautical top and sandals. Florals and stripes are still one of my favorite print mixing combinations. What do you think?

This was the only bag I brought with me because I had no room in my suitcase but it did well on the flight, at the beach, and on a boat so I guess it didn’t matter much!
Outfit details: Sunnies: Ray-Ban  Top: Loft Similar Style Shorts: J.Crew Similar Style Bag: Tory Burch Similar Current Season Sandals: French Connection Similar Style Jewelry: Necklaces – Na Hoku Jewelers, J.Crew Bracelets: Charming Charlie Watch Michele Lips: Mac Angel


Just looking at the vibrant colors in the plants and flowers makes me dream about warm weather. I’m so ready for spring, I can’t wait to start getting my garden growing again and plant some veggies with my compost I started brewing last year. This time I’ll make sure the puppy does not wipe it out completely. If anyone have any suggestions on how to do so, please feel free to contact me!


Btw, If you live in the Chicago area, you have to check out Delish Cakes in Bloomingdale. I got my son’s shark birthday cake made there and it was, in fact, delish! Alicia was super nice to work with and I am definitely going back. 


This was the cake:


They are having a special on cake pops so why not try them out? By the way they aren’t paying me or giving me any special treatment to say this – obviously…


Lastly, I have some very cool collaborations coming up that I just can’t wait to share with you all. But I have to, so stay tuned!


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Last week we took a quick trip to escape the snow for some sunshine in Key Largo, Florida☀️ We spent every moment possible outside, Tom and Adam got their Scuba Diver PADI certification (yay!) while Sophia and I spent our days either swimming or drawing marine life and landscapes. This was my first trip after my sister passed last November, and even though I look so happy here, there were so many moments I felt the grief and sadness, as if it happened just yesterday. I am still figuring out how I want to show up in this space, as I have changed so much as a person since the loss. I just don’t feel called to post some of the things I shared before. Maybe that will change someday, or maybe it will just naturally evolve into something new. I think I will take this year to just process it all. (Even the idea of taking an entire year to think through something is a huge shift for my usually hyperactive type A personality) My focus at the moment is just living in the moment with my family and friends, spending time doing things that make me happy and healthy. I hope to share some of that journey here with you ~ thanks for following along ❤️
I had planned to shoot this outfit in collaboration with @lenacoutureofficial right before my dear sister passed away. Saba, the designer, was more than understanding if I didn’t want to anymore - but after thinking on it for a while I decided I wanted to - in my sister’s honor 💗 She was always my biggest hype woman. When i would feel like I’m not good enough or that I should quit (which was often) she would tell me I was unique and great and to keep it up. When I think of my sister, beauty and love is all that she embodied in her being. She expressed that on the outside also - as she loved to wear everything glam, bright & colorful, and full of bling. Hair done, nails done, everything did - that was Nusrat. For this shoot I took the time to get glam after a long hiatus - and makeup and hair took so long because I think I forgot how to do it, but afterwards I was surprised how I felt transformed. When I wore this gorgeous outfit that I know was designed with such love and incredible attention to detail by @lenacoutureofficial, I felt all of that beauty - like a walking piece of art, and very much at peace. Thank you so much to @divmophoto for capturing the feeling so well 💕
Ski weekend with my favorites ❄️❄️ So proud of Sophia for skiing on her own for the first time!
There are some trees with seeds that only grow after a fire. Their seeds are completely sealed with a resin that have to be physically melted off by a great fire in order to propagate. So to do we as humans, gain wisdom only after great pain and suffering.*
A month ago (and one day) I lost my sister and best friend to cancer. I am still completely gutted and broken. But, I’m also so so grateful to have had felt the love that now brings me so much heartbreak. ❤️ I am so inspired by her - and I will forever live my life to honor her memory. Miss you sis ❤️
Classic outfit combo: oversized blazer + denim 🖤fendi mules @shoeslutz
Just a mom who loves mums 🌸 🪴
Cozy for a coffee date ☕️
French. Toast. Egg. Bake. Save this recipe for a weekend or holiday brunch - it’s SO good and fool-proof! I’m not even a sweet person and I love it. The pecans are a non-negotiable IMO - I get honey bourbon vanilla pecans for this and it is just heavenly. Enjoy!