Finds

Because of instagram ive sort of been slacking on uploading images and my pictures on the blog .Instead of doing this i must start blogging about pieces and my outfits more.whoops.
Here are some pieces i found which i must say,am really pleased with finding!Im a little bit of a cardi/jacket junkie....

HandM green neck-scarf
H&M ring
Primark Cardi's

TOP H&M PICKS

Going into a store knowing what you're looking for is always easier than browsing around the shop without knowing what you want.I went onto the H&M on-line store and put together a polyvore of a few items that caught my eye.Im definitely into aztec prints once again and am trying to incorporate a little more colour into my wardrobe. The last couple of months have been so dreary that i havnt been wearing alot other than black,greys,khaki and navy .oops.These are all currently online now!!!I included the bed set just because its extremely classy!(Eggshell green is also my favorite colour)

cross body bags

I have gotten back into cross-body bags due to the simplicity and basic look it gives to my outfit. I've been wearing my old Turkish cross body bag a lot more than usual recently and ive realised i must hunt down for another which has more space.After searching for quite a while i found a few that i thought id share with the readers and you could all tell me what you think!

i found this on tumblr and i think it deserved its own post.Sorry ive not been blogging.Follow whosayaszahra.tumblr.com for more frequent updates

Texture

I wear a headscarf.Its more fun than you may think however as mixing things up,styling it and matching it with you're outfit makes the headscarf not just a symbol of being a Muslim   but also a lovely piece to experiment with for different looks.For me,  ive learnt so much along the years of wearing the headscarf from what colours look nicer on me and which don't  .I've also learnt which textures of he hijab can feel and sit nicely on my head according to the styles i like to wear.It all just makes the hijab more exciting to wear than it already is..First and foremost yes,it is something with a meaning and essentially,the headscarf is something that goes on your head.Something that frames your face... that's why textures make all the difference.....

1-cotton 2-jersey 3-silk 4-cashmere 5-pashmina 6-viscose

cotton varies. There are so many scarves which have either a cotton mix, or just plain cotton.I find that cotton mix hijabs are easier to fold and layer with whereas the plain cotton is thinner and trickier to wrap with.However plain cotton is extremely soft for a simple hijab style.

Jersey is one of my favourites. I love how easily they can create folds and drapes.They are definitely becoming more of a  popular thing in many stores right now.I own a nude one for those days when you cannot decide what hijab to wear!

silk .You've got to admit its a tricky one to play with.It slips and is fiddly.Pinning them is a mission as you don't want to tear or pull the thread but it is honestly one of the most beautiful materials to use as a neck scarf.They also are becoming popular with long rectangular hijabs in Turkey where they can be used to create a simple wrap around hijab style.I do like to wear them sometimes on special occasions as it is more of a luxury material.

cashmere is also a tricky one.Again i would prefer wearing them around my neck during the winter as one of its well known properties are luxurious warmth and softness.It can be really hard to wear due to how thick most cashmere scarf's come as  but thinner ones could add a soft touch.I do not own a real cashmere scarf but i think every girl just wants one as part of their collection due to how special it is to have one.

pashmina...i think everyone owns one of them weather you're a hijabi or not.It isn't exactly a material as its a type of fine cashmere wool with other mixes but its so popular i thought id include it. They are extremely simple,come in many sizes and varies in thickness.I cannot say anything bad about them apart from the fact that the tassels can annoy me sometimes and the thin ones can look flat on your head :)

Viscose!Most hijabs are now being made of viscose and they are truly wonderful for an easy wrap around.They can create volume,flair and come in almost every colour size and pattern now due to how nice they sit on the head.I prefer the long maxi viscose hijabs as they give more coverage and a bit of volume.

whats you?

Rodney Smith

I dont know why but im starting to lean towards the likings of quirky and smart clothings.There so much out there on blogs and sites which show off the beautiful outfits but...the same looking outfits.So i will vow to try and make my looks seem a little more different and eccentric looking so a new fresh look is introduced into the world of blogging. Weather we admit it or not we love experimenting,we want to know what's going to happen so i want to see more quirkiness on blogs!I love the pennyloafers and mixed thread patterns on backpacks .I love seeing the geek glasses which ...arent really prescribed but that besides the point because its fashion now right?I also love the mixing of metals both gold and silver. Im in no way saying that lady gaga is the inspiration to being different(no way) as that is a little extreme but the way we present ourselves should have little touch of something different that makes people go...oh thats zahra...oh yeah that what she likeS to do.There are no rules to fashion so tell me what YOU like to do that's different and defines YOU?Im curious to find out!Send me pictures of you if you like..?Id like to know what you do that hasn't been influenced by anything or hasnt been copied.Retouching a trend is even a way of being different!

silver lilacs

I love this outfit!This blazer is quite zara-esq and i think the colour is perfect to go with most things.Its almost a lilac-silver colour and can change its 'hues' during day/night- basically i can wear it anywhere. I wasn't doing anything special when i wore this so i just paired it with simple jewellery. Of course,im a lover for Turkish bracelets so i wore this purple-y one  i got a few years back!Tell me what you think ,i quite like the idea of neutrals with a bit of colour.

z

tea

So here i am procrastinating and writing up a little post for you.I have a hella a lot to learn for this week and i guess i am just way too stressed out to be feeling like a i can blog whenever i like..just like the old times. Ive sure been reading blogs now and then but of course it take longer to make a post .I feel awful for not blogging as much because i know so many of you read it and ...i guess its not fair.Sipping on every type of tea that exists in this world whilst trying to excel in work is really just making me feel like there's nothing else in this world except for studying and i hate that.How do these student bloggers post every week!It really does make me wonder...Anyway please to  check my tumblr out and im sure i can have a lovely 'chat' with you on there or a virtual photo sharing conversation because its a lot easier clicking a button to reblog .

neturals

Ive found myself becoming a little more minimalistic during the autumn season. Ive just been sticking to key pieces and its been a lot more simpler.I love this jacket and  it has become one of my favourites for the past two months.I paired this ensemble with this necklace i hardly wear and received so many compliments!Imanbey got me into the statement necklaces as she always pairs them beautifully with her hijab,so thankyou imanebey....

On a more serous note,id like to direct you to a little update on my tumblr so click here if youd like to read.

EMMA STONE-BEST DRESSED 2012 VOGUE

Vogue has just announced that Emma Stone was this years best dressed!She was featured as Vogue's cover girl for 2012's best dress woman of this year.I certainly think she deserved it and finally fashion has been judged for what it really is!I  trust Vogue's every decision on what class is and their outlook on what a lady should look like is certainly the very best.Her beauty  shines through and her style is certainly one to look up to .Tell me what you think of Vogues decision and make sure to read more here...

at home iced coffee

To find out how i made my at home iced coffee check out dailystickynotes.blogspot.com

colder months

Its getting colder and since layering has become a huge fascination of mine i have been doing it a lot lately :) whenever i think layering-i think grampa shirts with granny jumpers and chunky necklaces that all the hip girls like to wear nowadays.I also think baggy and boringly cool :) I didn't go that far and wear the various sized  metal necklaces since my brain has weird ideas of what layering is but i did pair by 'smart' bazer with a warm berry maroon jumper.Apart from suffering from the biploar weather where i live and having to take off the blazer now and then it looks lovely and many compliments were received.It also may seem so silly of me to love such a thing but THOSE silver zips please me.They please me bacasue ive been wearing too many items with metal hardware/jewellery that is gold!silver is a lot classier and little things like that are stupidly nice to me....

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'just throw it on will you'

Ive been wearing this scarf way too much . I have an unhealthy love for this colour!primark mens jacket 

little bits of eid

Although i have another exam tomorrow(ah all i talk about are exams!) i do feel like i need a little break and need to blog.i was looking through Ashleys blog and its the exact thing i love to read!(shes from revenge!tell me if you love that show!) Once skimming through it i wanted to blog too.The photography,writing,layout, everything is so original and real on there.So here i present to you,a little post of a few shots of eid day.It was fairly relaxed and im ashamed to say that only two weeks ago was the first time i tried a macaroon .I felt to posh eating them (ooh they are a delicacy!).I also got henna on my hand from a lovely friend which ill post on my tumblr if you like....remeber to keep me in your prayers and commento!i like to check up on comments now and then as feedback is my gift...

Kourtney.K

Love this look!Let me know if you'd like to see a modified version of this look perfect for you hijabis ....
Cream and turquoise go perfect don't you think!

fushia pop

fushia pop by blanchiffon featuring adia kibur

scrapbook time

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I never knew that at such an age i would be havning to work THIS much.Since ive already confided in my realxation of bloggign its what im resorting to today.My camera battery is dead so with a little help from tumblr ive decided leave a mini scrapbook post for all you ladies to admire.

THE JACKET

ive been making use of blazers recently.Chunky cardigans hasnt really been my thing this season so jackets are slowly creeping into my wardrobe one by one...
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THE PARFUM

an extremely sophisticated evening scent.Makes you very special  indeed

THE BEDTIME STORY

A real lady is always known by neat boots, gloves, and handkerchief.”

—	Meg, Little Women Sometimes its nice to get away from study guides so ill bring up my little women book app and have a little read.Its extremely warming.I cant believe i didn't read it earlier!

—

Meg, Little Women

Sometimes its nice to get away from study guides so ill bring up my little women book app and have a little read.Its extremely warming.I cant believe i didn't read it earlier!

Khaki and Leather / Turkish coin purse

Due to the heavy workload for the past few weeks blogging has been so hard to do and i missed it so much.However i will try and blog at least once a week which will hopefully satisfy you all!I love it.I wanted to share with you all a staple piece that Ive been wearing over and over for the past two weeks just because its so effortless and versatile to wear during the Autumn month.It had officially started and I'm looking forward to the fashion greatly!The khaki jacket(with beautiful leather sleeves) received so many compliments when worn to an extent where i felt flattered wearing it!I love the jacket so much which was a bargained dupe from primark. However exact replicas ( i think this is a replica in all honesty) can be found at Topshop and River Island on-line and a shorter version on Zara.I promise you it can be worn with anything!Ive posted some snaps of me wearing it on instagram if you'd like to see how id wear it but its honestly so easy to dress up.
I also wanted to share this Turkish coin purse Ive been using everyday to keep in little thing like pins and concealer in for my bag.I like to keep things stored well and having one of these really does help.I did buy this in turkey but  on ebay there are couple of geniuses who sell them on line :) do check them out.They are extremely pretty!

Z

Errands

Scarf-Primark

Bracelet-Turkey

PWJ

Take a look at the poisewithjoys online store.I'm loving her new collection and was super excited to receive the giveaway package i won.Ive worn this scarf constantly since i received it and wore it twice at Turkey.Lubna especially stocks scarves for us ladies keeping in mind which patterns and sized we love.I  also received some bracelets which one of them was featured in my latest scrapbook entry.Have a look

(Recently I've been wearing a brown abaya but its coming out jet black!Its lovely and such a shame that the colour isn't showing through...)

I had to blog it...

         

Jennifer Lawrence- Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, Dior black shoes

Shop

After a tiring week,it is satisfying to have a mellow weekend with a few friends and possibly sit back and watch a movie.That is exactly what was achieved today.I met up with a few girls and we just had fun.You know when you just haven't seen them in a while( a few days) and want to catch up and relax,that is what happened and im glad.I also watched The Hunger Games finally-well not all of it and I'm not sure why but i wasn't overly impressed according to how raved it was.Without doubt i prefer the book so far, but my opinion may change!
I wanted to show a few items that i purchased just because I'm so keen on it all.I ador' the lipstick and had been contemplating as to weather i should buy it or not .I gave in purely because it was the perfect nude for my skin tone and it had a lovely feel and look to it.Ever so Eu Du natural.I also hadn't bought a satisfying makeup product in a while.
The shoes was a sheer necessity-i assure you.It looked very Topshop / Zara esqe and it was not too expensive which was most definitely to my advantage.The patchwork pattern  gave a little more of an expensive feel to it which always comes to my interest when shopping at a bargain price.I was also tired of my cream and black pair that were literally ripping , fraying and getting dirty as I walked so this pleased me.I have a thing for penny loafers and dont tell anyone i said this, but it was ever since i watched Nancy Drew.

not too pink....

Its scrapbook style time!(I quite cleverly just made this up but not really as Ive been doing a few of these cut out posts recently so i will go on!)

Each time i go into my nearest shopping centre,i am always ready for a new outlook on fashion.Styling may be something i truly admire but looking at fashion is a much anticipated subject which tests our passion with it.Living in an area without the likes of zara or urban outfitters makes it notably harder for me to just 'look' or admire the seasons peices in there which I'm sure are full with summery scarves.However, i make do and put up with what i have - and so primark were stocking up some satisfying scarves .I adore this peice just because of how well it compliments me.I am a sweet perfectionist who needs the material and size just right in a scarf and although this may not be 'the one', it surely is great for the summery days.Not hot pink or too light to dull my slightly tanned skin but perfect for my different complexion....

My ring is such a favourite of mine since visiting turkey(which im planning to do a post on) that was purchased at the Grand Bazaar.It was not too expensive due to my mums excellent haggling skills and will remain a cult love of mine forever.I love getting small everyday items as making them versatile is easy and wearing them is not hard?However i still do like to keep those special jewellery items for special days only just like every other girl does.My bracelets is from poisewithjoys which i will also be doing a post on due to her most scrumptious items!

doing the 'Kate Middleton'

If your a regular reader of my blog ,then you'd probably know about a previous post where i wore a similar outfit .Improvements? lots!The picture quality is much better and ive already gotten used to the new camera.Photography is a big passion of mine,so i keep snapping away until i run out of things to photograph .....Due to this passion of mines and a friend,we have an exciting announcement to make very soon.

I've also started studying again and its been positive so far.I started a new place and its great!I tend to keep things simple in terms of what I wear but if I wear anything i think you'd like ill be sure to share :)

Turkey!

About a week ago,I came back from an another amazing trip to Turkey.It was my third time visiting Istanbul and i cannot express how amazing it is there!Here is me snapping up a picture of myself in a mirror which is probably 200 years old in Topkapi palace.What a wonderful experience!If you'd like a full post on Turkey and what i got up to then let me know!

is it just me or...

I was scrolling through tumblr for some inspiration on what to blog and i came across this picture...
I was already trying to find a suitable case to store stationary since studying is kind of going to become my priority again in a few days and there's no way I'm letting all those pens and highlighters fly around everywhere and getting lost again.I had already found one in a store at my mall but once i saw this i kinda freaked.Is it just me or isn't this just..so..beautiful?I'm so weird.Its just a makeup bag(which could be used as a pencil case okay)but that damn tumblr has me again.Once i saw the image i quickly went on a hunt on line to find it and within five minutes i actually found it on  Topshop online !I'm not normally like this i promise!It is eight pounds but it actually looks like it would last so this zip better not brake if i do go ahead and buy it.What do you think though?It has me loving it but that other one just may do...

Simpleyyyyyyyyy lovely
Am i becoming a stationary fanatic again?Oh please no.

eid outfit 2012

The long awaited post-thats nearly two weeks late.My weakness hits me again.I really hope you don't mind,after all this post MAY keep the eid spirit lasting longer,or not.I had such a chilled out but wonderful eid this year.We got to see all our family in a matter of one day,and go out to eid prayer which was organised wonderfully.I ended up wearing a beautiful fushia/purple abaya with bits of black and i adore it.I paired it with a few random accessories but changed them constantly being the indecisive person that i am.Theres something about wearing an an abaya that keeping you feeling modest but quite ladylike if wearing them in the right way.I  don't let wearing an abaya stop me from expressing my style as after all,i am still a woman who loves jewellery ,and bags....and shoes...

I also asked you girls on instagram to send me a picture of what you were wearing on eid and it is still open!Who says its too late to show off you pictures of what you wore on eid?I dont! Tag me on you picture and #eidoutfit2012 ...