From Zahra

Maternity Dressing with Pink Blush Maternity

Today’s post is was supposed to go up yesterday, but due to the devastating results of the election, I needed to take a day to really regroup and get myself back to a good place mentally before I did anything else. Being pregnant has forced me to think outside of myself, and for the health and happiness of my soon to be baby, I didn’t want to pass on any negative energy her way by being upset or angry. (If only we could all be so loving to ourselves all the time, pregnant or not, am I right?) So I didn’t watch tv or immerse myself in the social media storm that was taking place, and I took some time out to meditate. After Adam got out of school I spent time playing with him, and then later I met a girlfriend for dinner. The day passed, I felt better, and life, as they say, goes on.

I’m still gathering my thoughts on the topic so I may post something about the election, but at this time what I’m writing about it is strictly for my personal journal and my eyes only.

On a happy note, for today’s post I’m excited to partner with Pink Blush Maternity. A friend of mine who recently had a baby recommended the brand to me – she loved their line so much. After testing them out for myself, I couldn’t agree more! I’ve been wearing my Pink Blush Maternity distressed denim and trouser pants almost every day since I got them. This dress (on sale!) I was saving for our family photos, I love how it has long sleeves and a pretty drape that really flatters the form. I also picked up this robe for after delivery.

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family-pic-pink-blush-maternity pink-blush-maternity-dress pink-blush-maternity-dress-maxiDress: Thanks to Pink Blush Maternity | Boots: Stuart Weitzman – Similar Style (on sale less than $90)| Necklace: Nordstrom |

 

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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!