9 New Year Resolutions for 2019

Hi loves,

I've been gone for a good minute from my blog, haven't I? What can I say, life got a little crazy this past year. As I reflected on the highs (there were a lot of those!) and some lows (those were very low), I realized I have more goals than ever for this coming year. It's not just the fact that I'll be turning 25 this year, which OMG, is actually the craziest thing ever because that was the age where I thought I would have my entire life together. A big L O L to that. I feel like no matter how put together my life is, there's always parts of it I'm working to improve. Which is why these resolutions at the beginning of the year keep me so in check. So here are mine for this year, and I'd love to hear yours too!

Cozy Sweaters Are Calling My Name - #FallOOTD

Hellooooo beautiful readers! I've missed you! I've been a super busy bee lately! Life has just changed so much this year. It's my first time not having to go to class every single day, and that means I'm officially adult-ing. I'll make a whole separate post about what I've been up to and what I'm working on at the moment, but for now, enjoy this Fall OOTD!

Eid Al-Fitr 2018

Hello beautiful people!

Today, I celebrated one of my favorite holidays of the entire year - Eid! Of course everyone celebrates Eid however they want to, but this post will be about what I did this Eid, what I wore, and a little bit about the holiday too!

16 Ways to Cultivate Happiness and Positivity Into Your Everyday Life

One of the things I always get asked is how I remain so "jolly" all the time. I used to totally credit it to being born an overly excited person (😅). However, lately I’ve realized that being happy is almost a skill, and the more you practice it the more you'll cultivate joy and happiness into your life. When you're happy you're literally a magnet for whatever you desire. So today I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite tips to nourish and grow joy into your everyday life:

An Evening at the Chocolate Factory

There's a few things every Seattleite loves and Theo Chocolate is definitely one of them! Not only are their chocolates and desserts SUPER YUMMY but they're also just a very ethical brand that's passionate about doing good, being good, and giving back! So really, what's not to love?! When I was asked to attend a preview night for their Theo Chocolate S’mores Days: August 10 – 11, 2017 this past Thursday, I cleared my evening to make sure I could attend. Keep on reading to find out what I wore, what my favorite Theo desserts are, and a little bit more about Theo Chocolate!

7 Tips on How To Start Saying YES

Hello! Today's post was inspired by some pictures I found going through my camera roll app. This past Spring, I walked in a Fashion Show, hosted by Macy's, with 5 other Seattle blogger babes. It has been one of my favorite moments since I started blogging and it would have never happened if I hadn't said YES to the opportunity even though it was a little outside of my usual comfort zone. Since the middle of my sophomore year of college, I promised myself that I would try everything at least once if it came my way. More than that, when it got to my junior year of college, I actually sought out opportunities that made me a little uncomfortable but that I had never done before just because I knew that college was the perfect time to explore new things! My senior year had me SO busy and presented me with so many different and new opportunities that I had to plan out and make time for all the new things I wanted to try. I think each year was a different experience for me, but the good part was that I could see myself climbing up the steps and reaching milestones that I had set for myself. Saying yes to new adventures and opportunities has truly changed my life for the better and made me the person I am today! So today, I want to share with you: How To Start Saying YES!

Blue Nile Summer Rooftop Party

Hellooooo beautiful readers! I'm so happy to finally share with you the events of the Blue Nile Blogger Event I attended a few weeks back. I can't believe I've just gotten the time to share about it because I had so much fun at it and completely fell in love with their new Summer pieces! Honestly, everything I share with you, I really do love very much and would never bring something to your attention if I didn't absolutely think it was worth sharing. This has to be one of my favorite brands because of the quality, craftsmanship, and designs. 

Seattle VIS & What I Wore to the Launch Pary

Hello! So many of you have been asking me questions about the event I attended last Thursday that I decided a blog post was necessary for me to share the details of the FABULOUS event hosted by Nikki Davis and her new clothing line! All the details are below about the event, what I wore, and an amazing (and adorable!) new clothing line you should really be on the lookout for! 

July 4th Lookbook: An On-Trend Red, White, and Blue Look

I've had so much fun sharing this 4th of July Lookbook with you! This is the last post (3/3) that I'll be posting for it. That being said, this is probably the look I'll end up wearing myself for the holiday! Some of my favorite trends for the season have been incorporated in it, and I felt so comfortable and confident in it which I think is the most important part of any outfit. Plus, I think this one is the most red, white, and blue out of all of them :)

July 4th Lookbook: A Comfy and Casual Look

Everyone needs an outfit that's comfy for the holidays. Personally, I loveee to dress up and be all decked out on any holiday, but I know that anything more than a couple hours of it is going to have me tired (especially my feet after some time in heels!). Thus, the 2nd look in my 4th of July Lookbook is super casual and comfy. This look would work really well if your plans are similar to staying in during the holiday and having friends/family over or maybe heading to a local park to watch fireworks. 

July 4th Lookbook: An Effortless Day to Night Look

Is it just me or did the month of June really fly by? I can't believe it's only a few days until 4th of July. No matter how you plan on spending this holiday, I have you covered with what to wear! I'll be sharing 3 different outfit ideas on my blog: an easy day to night look, a super casual yet trendy look, and a very patriotic red, white, and blue look. The first look I want to share with you is a look that's super easy to transition from day to night. I'd wear this to brunch with friends and then change things up for a night of celebrations later on. I loved incorporating red, white, and blue into this look but still being able to keep it wearable for everyday. All the links to these pieces are going to be at the very end! The slides I'm wearing are literally under $20! 

Why You'll Love Shopping From Local Boutiques

A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a fashion show for a local Seattle brand: Kahini Kreative. I had so much fun looking at the custom made pieces and designs. Today, I want to share with you why shopping at boutiques is something I love doing, my favorite designs from the Kahini Fashion Show, and what I wore to the event.

The Essential Accessory of 2017 - Baseball Caps

I don't know about you, but I can't go anywhere without seeing baseball caps nowadays! They've become such an essential in my wardrobe. It's the perfect accessory to complete any look. The cap I'm wearing in the photos below is one from A Breath of Mehek on Instagram! It reads my name "Aania" in Arabic and is custom embroidered! I love that it's unique and that you can request to get anything you want written on it! I've been wearing it non-stop! In the pictures below, I went for the ultimate basic-girl look and paired my hat with a satin bomber jacket with embroidered sleeves, a white shirt, gold earring hoops, black jeggings (SO comfy!), and my favorite white canvas sneakers.   

Spring Open House: Zoe's Events

This past Tuesday evening, I was invited to attend the most stunning event! The event was an Open House or feature of Zoe's Event Space, an event planning service and location located in Capitol Hill. There was great music, delicious food, and I felt very pampered! The location and vibe of the room was as "Seattle" as it gets. It was the perfect place to have a wedding, party, or other celebration. I love attending events at such beautiful places that make me fall in love with Seattle all over again! My favorite parts of the night included getting to learn how to make floral crowns with Thatch Floral (who always amazes me with her floral skills), enjoying my time in the lovely courtyard outside, and listening to the band! 

Blanket Scarves!

I'm so excited to write about my favorite cozy accessory for this Winter season! I'm not someone that enjoys life without the sun too much. That's pretty funny because I'm from Seattle and we don't get a lot of sun as it is! On a cold day, all I want to do is snuggle up under a blanket and drink some hot tea. Blanket scarves make it fashionable and possible to walk around with a blanket on you! I have a bunch of them! My favorites are this plaid one and another one that's black and white one! They can go with everything and make you feel like you’re under a big blanket when you’re actually at work (hehe). Often times, my work office or the library I’m studying in would get cold and I loved to unravel my blanket scarf and make it an actual blanket to drape over me! So comfy, and so warm!

Expressions of Style Fashion Show

MY EXPERIENCE

Today I wanted to talk about my experience at the Expressions of Style Fashion show that took place in Redmond, Washington on December 10th. The fashion show focused on modest beauty and featured international fashion designers as well as some local ones. 

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Seattle Times for my opinion on this event! You can read that article here. 

Read more about the fashion show here and here!