Let's Try This Again

"I have nothing to wear!"

No doubt everyone screams out this line at least once a week every time they look into their closet. It's a struggle when your mind can't pair that blouse with those pants since you've already worn it a dozen times in the past month. At the point of contemplation in deciding whether to just head out and buy a new pair of jeans, a voice swoops by and says:

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What you Wanted still is What you Want

When I graduated from High School about 7 maybe 8 years back, the two things I wanted to be was a Chef or a Journalist. I remember the feeling of being in my culinary bubble and always turning to the kitchen to bake whenever I was feeling lost. It was peaceful. Of course, things happen and my peace turned to yoga and to writing. It's unavoidable, we grow. 

After spending years in University studying your butt off to eventually get a good paying job with benefits, and after living with a job for a few years, there comes a time when you think about what you used to want to do and be. The feeling of nostalgia rushes through you like flames and you discover that what you wanted still is what want. The question here now is; what's stopping you from going towards what you want? 

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Maybe Those Goals Aren't for You

It's scorching hot again. We have to either go out with sunglasses on or a hat these days. Although, this little outfit was sitting in my drafts for a few weeks waiting to be posted up. My comfy, cosy, semi-casual, winter wear. When just a few weeks back, it was hailing for the first time in years and the weather was bipolar, now it's hot hot hooot and not very beach friendly with the strong sun burning our skin. But, that doesn't stop us from smiling while squinting our eyes from the bright bright ball of flame.

Let's take a moment to reflect on how the year was going so far. Are your resolutions intact? Have you accomplished 0.5% of your goals? Good for you if you have! Be proud of yourself! And if you haven't, well perhaps those goals aren't meant for you.

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Brightening Your Dark Mood

One of the fastest way to brighten up your bad mood is to brighten up someone else's. Make someone else feel good and the good vibrancy will flow right through you in return. It's an amazing phenomenon that feels almost addictive.

Something out of the blue happened a few weeks back. As my day went on as usual with many toastmaster meetings, outfit shoot's, and design work, I receive a message from a friend whom I've know for just a year. It was a voice note that melted my heart with kind words, enormous gratitude, and pure love. That message made my week a brighter one. It filled me with joy for as long as I can remember; and in fact, just thinking about it now just made the euphoria come fluttering back.

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Why Some of Us Celebrate Valentine's Day

The last time I wore this cape on the blog was on my Highland Layers post. I remember feeling so much like a highland wife when I first got this, and now it just makes me feel super comfy. Today, I've decided to pair this cape up with my mint green heart sweater; that makes me look like mint chocolate chip ice cream, some olive jeans, and boots, to for a comfy cozy Valentine's outfit. 

Valentine's Day was called "Single's Day" and "All Black Day" because back in the day when we were mere teenagers and preteens stuck being single, the craze of getting a rose, paper hearts, or chocolates on Valentine's was floating in the air. So when the big V-day hit, anticipation for getting, at least, something from someone rose high as a kite. If we got a heart in our lockers or a piece of chocolate on our desk, it would make us feel just a little bit loved, giddy, and less like the whole world sucks. Sigh, the good old days.

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It's Okay to Say No

Let's face it, the whole world revolves around time. We schedule everything according to how much time we have in our day. Some of us plan a whole lot of things during the day that would eventually leave us with only 4 hours of sleep at night. We would do this for every single day until we give up and face the truth. We can't. Handle Everything. 

Why do we put so much on our plate when we know that we can't handle it? Why do we go on agreeing to things that we aren't really into? Why do we think that we can do everything but we really can't because it's just too much? 

I believe that it's just how we sometimes are. We subconsciously take on so many projects and so many extracurricular activities because what if these things won't be here tomorrow? And here comes that phrase that everyone hates, You Only Life Once (YOLO). It's inevitable, this phrase not only has become viral, but it also speaks the truth. Some of us subconsciously think "yolo" and accept the challenges and projects in front of them when in reality they don't really need to. 

Some of the things that we take on don't really need to be taken on. We don't have to sign up for every workshop out there or say yes to every client that emails you. It's okay to say no sometimes. We're only human. We can't reprogram ourselves to work like mindless robots because we aren't. We get tired, exhausted, anxious, and we crave for a weekend out once in a while. 

| Denim Shirt & Shoes - H&M | Sweater & Bag - Forever21 |

| Necklace & Jeans - Thrifted |

Photo Creds: Najla Qamber

So, it's okay to let things go sometimes. It's okay to say "I'm sorry, I'm swamped all week.". And it's okay to admit to yourself that you're tired and that it's time to take it easy.

Take it easy this week. Try not to stress on anything that doesn't matter as much.
Relax and just enjoy life, you deserve it.

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Unicorn Bound

It's all about the magic. The rainbows, golden sparkles, and wishes that come true. 

I know Halloween was weeks ago, but with my sisters Halloween themed Birthday Party last week, we were all required to dress up and I was looking for a good opportunity to bring out my Unicorn Onesie. I didn't dress up this Halloween; I spent the day attending Toastmaster meetings like every weekend. Sigh. 

But all is well. This onesie was comfy, warm, and cozy. Leaving a rainbow trail with every step I make, and bringing joy to the people around me with my pink cuteness. I felt super adorable and magical in it. 

 

 | Unicorn Onesie (Similar) - Ebay | Shoes (Similar) - H&M | 

Photo Creds: Najla Qamber

There is this quote that says "Always be yourself unless you're a unicorn, then always be a unicorn." If you feel like a magical unicorn today, then be that magical unicorn and spread those rainbows.

If you had an animal onesie, what would it be?
Stay magical y'all!

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Why everything feels like a mess

One day you look at yourself in the mirror and ask, "How did I turn out this way? How did I get myself into this? How did I get so much on my plate?"

I'm here to bluntly tell you, "Unfortunately, you made your life this way. You chose this route. You asked for it, so you get what you asked for." 

I'm sure you must be baffled by the idea that you're the reason behind your life choices. Well, honey, you are. No one really has the ability to make choices for you since it's your body and your mind that accepts these given options. 

Sometimes I feel like I have too much on my plate and ask myself, "How did it all turn out like this? How did I get myself into it?" and that is when I just sit back and ask myself the same questions from a different perspective, "Why did I choose this route? Do I really want this? Do I really want a billion things piled up on my plate? What do I want?" 

What do you want?

Do you want to live an exciting life filled with color and perspective? To feel those nervous jitters every time something new and brilliant comes up? or do you want a smooth mellow life filled with pastel colors and sweet smiles? To have a peaceful day by the beach or to stay in with a cup of tea and a good book? 

All you have to do is to ask for it. If you're not satisfied with what you have, ask for something better. If you're struggling with too much then ask for some peace and more free time for some you-time. And if your life feels too dull, then ask for that pop of color to brighten your days, and shining lights to light up your nights. It's as simple as that. 

| Blouse - Ebay | Pants - Bershka | Blazer - Forever 21 |

| Necklace - H&M | Om Necklace - Etsy (Gifted) | Sun Glasses  - Cotton On |

Photo Creds: Najla Qamber

I went with an all black outfit that day, and decided to add a pop of color with the necklace and my turquoise blazer that hasn't seen the light in AGES! It's been locked up in my closet for months, that poor thing. 

That day was a good day and I remember it well. It was a day of many meetings and a good luncheon. It was the day when color came strolling in after a tedious week of numbness work. 

Live in color, my loves, and stay beautiful!

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The Little Things With Denim

With bright summer days comes bright hot humid days.

I enjoy summer, I really do. Just not when it's humid enough to get my glasses fogged up. It can get quite frustrating, especially when others laugh at how fogged up your glasses got. Sigh. But the heat gives me a solid excuse to wear dresses, so let's remember the good little things about living in this summer weather.

If you've been around the blog long enough, you'll have noticed this outfit before. I wore it during my Day in Italia post. I honestly didn't realize that I wore this outfit on the blog before, until I decided to look through my old posts – I knew this outfit looked familiar! Would I still wear this when I roam the streets of Rome? (lol) Yes, I would. Of course I would. It's simple, comfy, and stylish. 

 

  

| Button up & Dress - H&M | Sandals - Forever 21 | 

| Watch - Parfour | Sunnies - Cotton On | 

Photo creds: Najla Qamber

"Some say denim on denim can be, well, too much denim.
But I care not for what they say.
It's two shades of denim,
so that makes it okay.

Let's just sit back and appreciate the little things,
like the buttons of the denim shirt,
and the pattern of the denim dress,
Perhaps the streak of gold that lay on top of those sunnies,
that reminds us of a golden sunset on horizon upon the seas.

It's the little things that matter the most when all the big ones seem too dark.
It's the little things that help us see the light,
and appreciate the warmth it gives as we embark.

So think of the little things that could bright up your shadowed heart.
Even in this heat, there is always a way to find that spark. "

Stay hydrated, fabulous, and badass, my dears! 

  

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Radiating that Powerful Aura

Every outfit gives the wearer their own set of aura's. Whether they're wearing a chiffon top, patterned leggings and some flats or a summer dress with some sandals. Each and everyone has their own set of aura's and the outfit they feel good in manifolds those aura's to make them even brighter and stronger. 

You see a woman pass by with her mid-length quarter sleeve blue A-line dress and her two-inch nude heels clicking on the tiled floor. She's holding her black clutch in one hand and sleek briefcase on the other. She isn't pacing passed you in a hurry, she's walking swiftly with grace and a smile on her face. What aura do you think is radiating off her? She could be radiating love, kindness, and creativity, but she could also be radiating power, intelligence, and sensitivity. 

Either or how I described what she was wearing and the air of how she walked could make her aura twice as strong. You could be having a crappy day but when a person with so much goodness and confidence walks by you in an outfit that you think looks absolutely fabulous, the aura that they're radiating is so strong that you can soak it up. 

| Top - Forever 21 | Pants & Bag - Thrifted | Watch - Parfois |

| Necklace - Universal Studios, FL | Shoes - H&M | 

Photo creds: Najla Qamber

So dress up in your best dress with your highest or most comfortable pair of footwear and become the person that radiates the aura so strong it'll get soaked up by everyone you pass. Go forth, confidently strut that badass booty and feel the independence and fierceness radiating off you like a bright light that could shun all darkness.

Stay true to you and be fabulous! 

Have a badass Monday y'all! 

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