From Zahra

Faux Leather Leggings + Oversized Sweater

Tonight as I write this, it is New Year’s eve, and my plans were to have an intimate dinner with hubby at the Signature Room in Chicago, and then after join some friends for a night out without baby. Instead I’m on my couch, eating pizza, and watching Master of None on Netflix. I woke up this morning sick with a sore throat and barely any voice, so I knew attempting to shout over a lively New Year’s crowd would not be an ideal situation for me.  Actually come to think of it, it’s really not so bad, I’ve got a fire going, I’m wearing my PJ’s, and I’m with my favorite people in the world. Not being able to talk today forced me to only communicate what was absolutely necessary, and for a chatterer like me, it was a good exercise to sit in silence. I’m pretty sure Tom didn’t mind either…

I think 2016 is the perfect time to announce my new found love for wearing leggings. Not just any old yoga pants though, Spanx faux leather leggings with a coated sheen that makes them look like real leather leggings, except they are way more comfortable and have the added benefit of body shaping (they are spanx, after all). Tights and an oversized cable-knit sweater is pretty much the perfect winter weekend outfit, paired with fuzzy slippers for lounging around the house, or with a pair of cute flats and a leather jacket for running errands.

Thanks for visiting as always, and Happy New Year! leopard-lace-up-shoes-cable-knit-sweaterleopard-flats-outfitoversize-sweater-spanx-leggingsLeggings: Thanks to Spanx | Sweater: H&M | Shoes: Zara (on Sale!) | Jacket: Sandro – Similar Style

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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!