Ruffles and Destroyed Denim

Here we are again with another look with ruffles! I’ve been drawn to them lately, particularly the high neck, ruffle yoke type. I think ruffles on sleeves are lovely (see the last blog post) but not the most practical because they wrinkle easily under coats, and you have to be super careful at dinner lest they take a dip into your spaghetti. Now, ruffles in any other location are perfect to just add a little retro vibe to your otherwise basic winter knit. See below for a few of my picks for knits with ruffles.

I also recently picked up these jeans, which I already own in a different wash. This dark charcoal wash is everything right now, and this one’s a high waist, rigid denim, straight leg, all for under $100. Also, these white pumps were such a random purchase made very long ago, but I’ve worn them more times than I could possibly count and I always get compliments- which leads me to ponder- is white the new black?? I’ve linked to a couple of my picks at different price points for you all – just scroll down.

I wore this over the weekend both days, (because I didn’t get a picture the first time- haha). I squeeze in an outfit picture on the way to the grocery store, the gym, play date – anywhere I can because the days when I could spend hours taking outfit pictures are long gone. Actually I started this blog after Adam was born so I never really had much time to begin with, but it is just even less now with two kids and, might I add, zero nannies. But I’ve learned, kids or not -everyone is busy, and you just have to make time to do the things you want to do, that is a fact.

Thanks so much for stopping by! If no one has told you yet today, I appreciate you, you are beautiful, and…nice butt 😉

xx Zahra

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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!