From Zahra

White

I generally love to wear head-to-toe white, but when I have a fresh Hawaiian tan, it is an absolute must that I do so. I wore this outfit to the most fabulous party I’ve attended to date, a family birthday party in West Hollywood – and it was all that I would imagine a swanky Hollywood party would be like, except that it was full of people I loved so it was even better.

We took some pictures in the hotel room and I had fun doing some artsy shots and angles. I finally got a chance to learn how to use my dslr a little bit during this holiday (I’ve been blogging for a little while now knowing next to nothing about my camera), so in the pictures below, we played with manual focus, exposure, and shutter speeds. Hope you like it!




Sunnies: Ray-Ban Jeans: Paige  Shoes: Sam Edelman  Top: Zara  Jewelry: Necklace – Na Hoku Jewelers, Pearls – gift  Watch: Skagen  Bracelets: Vince Camuto

On another note – do you ever have one of those days where everything just goes right? Today was one of those days for me. I got to work on time and even got a chance to do my hair before I left, I had a productive but not too stressful day at work, went to yoga after work, had a nice dinner at home with the family (hubs actually caved and let me watch Rachel Zoe instead of some neutral programming like Modern Family), and now I’m sitting in bed with my baby next to me and my puppy at my feet. Life is good. Yes all four of us sleep in the same bed. Right now we just barely fit but I don’t know what we’re going to do if we have another baby! I actually went to the dmv over lunch, a perfect opportunity for the day to go awry, but I was in and out in a matter of minutes- to my pleasant surprise. The dmv has definitely changed people! 

I always try to stay grateful for the small things in life…It’s my secret to happiness, try it!

xo 

Z


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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!