tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30947435870780658982024-03-21T01:11:18.523-07:00Curly FriesThe Land of Kapray Shapray...Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.comBlogger788125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-83201528018943215012020-01-08T12:12:00.001-08:002020-01-08T12:12:27.087-08:00Pantone Colour of 2020: Classic BlueHappy New Year guys! I hope you're all having a wonderful start of 2020, new year, new decade! I'm hoping to become a little more active on the blog this year, so here's hoping!<br />
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I thought I'd start off with Pantone's colour of the year - Classic Blue. It's an interesting choice, although one I was slightly disappointed with, as it's a bit boring and it seems like Pantone chose to play it safe compared to the more vibrant colours of the previous years!<br />
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It also feels like a slightly ambiguous colour - we all define 'classic' blue in different ways, and indeed when I Googled the colour, I got lots of royal blue, mid blue, vibrant blue - so basically a rich, semi-dark blue? This is the blue given to us by <a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/pantone-color-of-the-year-classic-blue-runway">Vogue</a> below:<br />
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You know I love a good moodboard, so I made a quick classic blue moodboard of the kind of stuff to expect for classic blue in 2020 - I'm liking some of the dresses and jackets!<br />
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And then of course I had to make another moodboard with Asian outfits - although I found this harder as there were lots of shades of blue, and lots of navy/dark shades mixed in. I also found that some of these look a bit dated - blue is a lovely colour but these days the Asian fashion and bridal trends are leaning to neutrals, pastels and softer shades which are a lot more popular.<br />
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Having said that, I had a quick look at some of my outfit choices over the last few years and I do have plenty of blue! Here's just a few of my pieces - although in the last couple of years I haven't picked this shade!<br />
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It will be interesting the year throws up with classic blue - it's a fairly easy colour to find and I've seen some flattering designs and shades, but from previous years I've seen that the colour of the year doesn't always hit the shops!<br />
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What do you think of the classic blue colour?Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-80107198446172784872019-06-17T07:58:00.003-07:002019-06-17T07:58:29.933-07:00A Little Luxe by Artisan Jewels <div bis_size="{"x":16,"y":8,"w":653,"h":18,"abs_x":325,"abs_y":143}">
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These days I prefer a more minimal look - quality statement pieces over heavy blingy sets. Probably the last heavy jewellery set I've bought and worn was my wedding set - although that at least was a nice quality set! But having said that, it's quite dressy and not one I'd wear often, especially with my hijab. I also often find that although there are nice designs out there in the shops and online companies, the quality isn't always there. I'm not a fan of cheap crystals (is it me, or does every shop all claim their crystals are from Swarovski?) or and I tend to go for understated pieces which reflect good quality - good settings, good quality stones and wearable designs.</div>
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I bought this necklace and bracelet set not too long ago, from a jewellery company called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artisan_jewels/">Artisan Jewels</a>, who I came across at an Eid exhibition. What I liked about their pieces is that each piece can be worn alone or combined but doesn't look over the top or too blingy. I particularly liked this set because it felt quite solid and elegant, and I love it when white and gold is done well. The necklace and bracelet both have stones and mother of pearl enamel in them, which looks really pretty and not too flashy. I've worn it a few times already, although I will admit that they don't always stand out in photos! The two pieces were just under £50 for both, which I thought was a good deal, especially as I have seen a lot of jewellery companies which sell their pieces for a lot more.</div>
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Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-63350634638343238812019-06-09T15:10:00.003-07:002019-06-09T15:10:56.066-07:00My Eid - Eid with the family!We had a lovely Eid celebration this week, wand it felt like a busy one with lots of family and guest all congregating my my mum's! We had a fantastic meal (as always) cooked by my mum, with lots of giggling children, dressing up, photo-taking and gifts, made complete with some sunshine!<br />
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For Eid this year I wore <a href="https://pk.sapphireonline.pk/collections/rtw-luxe/products/saddle-oak">this gorgeous peach suit</a> from Pakistani label Sapphire Pakistan, which my husband picked up from Pakistan a couple of months ago. I absolutely loved the colours when I first saw it, and thought the work on it was really decent quality. I'm a fan of Sapphire Pakistan, and it was one of the places I asked my husband to stop at while in Pakistan - I only wish I had bought more of their pieces! I also loved that it came with a lovely silky dupatta, which had a pretty print on it, and both the dupatta and the suit were embellished with pearls. What I particularly liked was how well stitched the outfit was, and the fact that the pearls were sewn on properly - no half-hanging-by-the-thread pearls or damaged seams!<br />
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I also thought I'd make an effort this year wear some decent jewellery too (in past Eids I've worn minimal jewellery pieces!). So on one hand I wore some pretty glass bangles with pearls all over from Pakistan, which came from my mum, while on the other hand I wore a '<i>haath panja </i>(a hand harness) piece which was sent to me by my mother in law. I loved how these looked, and they went wonderfully against my outfit.<br />
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As usual, the kids in the family bought the outfit game and rocked it - I loved all of what they wore. There was a lovely mix too, two wore pretty ghararas, one of my nieces wore an Afghan-style dress from Pakistan, and two wore party dresses! And of course, they all wore the cutest shoes!<br />
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Here's a peek at some of the food we had - this is only one table (we had another one full of more food!) and which we fully enjoyed. Even though it was straight after a month of fasting in Ramadan and we were stuffed, we ate well and enjoyed it!<br />
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My sisters and I have created a tradition of gifts over the years, if not always for each other, then we try to get them for the kids of the family. It's well worth it when we see how excited they get, and gives them something to look forward to as well! This year I received an abundance of chocolate and makeup. One quirky present we all liked was pretty mugs for each of us with our initial on it, which was a nice idea.<br />
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Eid was a fun day for us, full of silly jokes, games and of course sweet treats. We usually try to spend the next day doing Eid too but some of us had work the next day, and a lot of us wanted to catch up on sleep, getting energy back and get into routine again after all the madness!<br />
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<br />Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-7966317854288364752019-06-07T15:23:00.000-07:002019-06-07T15:23:03.782-07:00My Eid - Chand RaatMy chaand raat was a fairly quieter one to previous years, in that I didn't get a chance visit the local shops and stalls which set up for the night. We were invited to dinner at my <a href="http://www.happymuslimah.com/">eldest sister's</a> house though, which is always a fun way to start our celebrations, especially as she is a great cook and it's nice to be around excited children!<br />
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Here's what I wore - a comfy, loose Nishat Linen kurta (link <a href="https://nishatlinen.com/pk/ps19-04.html">here</a>, although I have no idea what shipping is like!) I was lucky enough to get a bunch of kurtas and outfits from Pakistan this year, as both my husband and my mum made a trip to Pakistan so I'm quite well equipped for the year! More on my haul later, but this was one of the outfits my husband bought back for me. It was loose, super comfy and perfect for the warm weather. I wasn't sure whether to wear black pants or white, but I opted for white because I liked how they looked, and they look quite summery. I also paired these with wooden bangles from Pakistan (via Mum) and an embroidered velvet clutch (also from Pakistan, via hubby!)<br />
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The food was yummy and plentiful - lots of curries, rice, salads, chaats and roast chicken, finished off with several desserts and tea to wash it all down!<br />
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I didn't get many photos of the guests or my sisters, but the little girls happily posed away for me in their super cute pink gharara outfits from Pakistan (while I kept pulling up their trousers before they tripped!) My sister also made and handed out Eid sweet packets for everyone after dinner, which was happily munched by us all, although I think all of us were quite full at this point!<br />
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She also gave the girls in the family a gorgeous personalised box each with pretty presents inside, which I thought was a lovely touch - mine was the pink box of course!<br />
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Every Eid I promise myself I'll put henna on, and most times I forget, or am too tired and just go to bed! This time around I made myself stay up and used a cone to apply some mehndi (especially as I had about 4 mehndi cones sitting in the fridge!) - not professional but I like what I finished up with!<br />
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Did you do anything on Chand Raat? Did you get any mehndi done?Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-33508570898664885082019-06-06T13:42:00.001-07:002019-06-06T13:42:17.917-07:00Eid Mubarak!...Eid-al-Fitr 2019/1440Wishing you all a lovely Eid and hope it's been a fun celebration for you all! I've been loving all the outfits I've seen people wear on Facebook and Instagram, and can't wait to show you my outfits !<br />
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Hope you all had a lovely Eid, and wishing you all a wonderful week of food, family and fun this Eid (which I'm sure will carry on onto the weekend for me!)<br />
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In the mean time, here's a quick peek at what I wore for Eid, which was very comfy (plus some seriously yummy chocolates from my sister!)<br />
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Love,<br />Curly Fries<br />xxx</h4>
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<br />Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-29244438920880300302019-05-29T11:39:00.003-07:002019-05-29T11:40:09.190-07:00PFW 19 - Pakistan Fashion Week London 2019I was lucky enough to attend Pakistan Fashion Week London 19 a few weeks ago, and managed to see a few of the latest collections from upcoming designers as well as a few of the established Pakistani labels. Some of the outfits were stunning and it was a pleasure to see the designs up close.<br />
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I wasn't able to stay for the whole show, but luckily I've managed to get a few photographs from the official photographer of the show, Shahid Malik, so see below for your viewing pleasure...!<br />
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<b>Adil Ali</b><br />
This was a fairly colourful collection, using a traditional rich palette of reds, greens, gold and royal blue for the outfits. I have to be honest, I was a little underwhelmed with these, as I nothing stood out for me, although the blue drape dress was quite stylish.<br />
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<b>Agha Noor</b><br />
This was a pretty yellow and orange collection (which reminded me of marigold flowers) and I though this was a really nice summer collection which was light and simple. I'm lucky enough to have an Agha Noor store not too far from me so will definitely check these out when they come in!<br />
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<b>Ananya</b><br />
This was a collection which reminded me of the vintage, old era style outfits - big ghararas, short kameezes, shawls mixed with dupattas. I did like some of these but personally couldn't see myself wearing any of them, and also though the cream/nude designs were nicer than the other ones.<br />
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<b>Ayesha Imran</b><br />
I've seen this designer's collections from previous shows, and this one was very similar - very bridal focussed, with heavy work, rich reds, rusts and creams and a full on look. I didn't really love the bridals as the designs didn't stand out for me, but I did like their formals - although they may be a little heavy for some wedding guests!<br />
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I loved the concept of this collection - pastel, florals and flowers in baskets. I have to say, I much preferred the formal kameez pieces as they looked sleeker and more flattering, over the skirts and maxi dresses which looked a little fussy.<br />
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<b>Fatima Saifuddin</b><br />
This is a new designer, and I liked that she had a range of styles - maxi dresses, lenghas, jackets and jumpsuits. The collection is less about heavy work and more about rich fabrics, rich colours and flowy designs, which I quite liked. I can also see myself in the jacket below (or the purple dress) and love that the material and the cut of the outfits look quite flattering.<br />
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<b>Gogi by Hassan Riaz</b><br />
I had a quick look at this designer's collection at the exhibition before the show, and I liked the interesting cuts and work on his designs. Some of the pieces are a little too adventurous for me, but I do like how creative some of these are!<br />
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<b>Haris Shakeel</b><br />
This is a designer who has been around for some time, and I remember liking some of the bridals he has made a few years back. I do like the collection below, but I feel like he played it safe a little - the cuts and colours are quire traditional. Having said that, I love the yellow dress and would love to pull something like that off!<br />
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<b>Komal Nasir</b><br />
This is a collection which focussed mainly on shawls - which was a very colourful, rich collection. I love beautiful shawls and these were seriously pretty, and I like how this collection highlights that you can have a simple outfit and dress it up with a worked shawl.<br />
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<b>LGBTQI Segment Designer Fahad Hussayn</b><br />
This was a unique part of the show, and a first for a Pakistani fashion show - a catwalk collection by Fahad Hussayn modelled entirely by LGBT and transgender models. I thought these were pretty funky, and really colourful, which suits the models quite well!<br />
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<b>Naika</b><br />
One thing I don't see enough in Pakistani fashion shows is sarees, and this was a collection which was only sarees. I thought the floral prints were nicer than the heavier ones, although that's probably because I prefer a good floral saree!<br />
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<b>Purple Haze by Rubina Azmat</b><br />
I thought this was a decent collection of formals, I really liked some of the cape ideas and can imagine them being quite popular for Eid or weddings. It also mixed rich fabrics wells with the work so it doesn't feel overloaded.<br />
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<b>Rana Noman</b><br />
This collection focussed on golds, creams and whites and was all about opulent bridals and rich work. I did like these but a couple of the designs looked similar to each other - but I can imagine these would look great for a nikkah event or a reception.<br />
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<b>Sanam Boutique</b><br />
This collection didn't appeal to me at all, the bridal's were not anything amazing at all and the formals were ok but not that creative. I don't think this is a collection which I would look at if I went to the store, as there's probably other designers who would appeal to me more.<br />
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I liked this collection, it was colouful and pretty and thought some of these would make really nice mehndi bridal or formal outfits. I also liked that there is a good mix of flowy dresses and skirts with rich <i>kaam</i> and art work on shawls, which looks feminine and flattering.</div>
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<b>Voile by Sabeen Arshad</b><br />
This was a collection I liked, the colours were pretty, the cuts were flowy and modest and I thought they were quite wearable. This is another designer whose pieces I managed to check out at the exhibition, and the work up close looked pretty beautiful<br />
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<b>Wajahat Sharoz</b><br />
This collection was quite a subtle but glitzy one, using subtle colours for a rich pieces. Their bridals were a little simple for my taste, but I liked their formals which had a nice luxurious feel to them.<br />
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<b>Yatashi</b><br />
I think out of all of the collections in the show, this one had the most which had pieces that were wearable and would be easy to look for online. I can't imagine these are very expensive, and I liked the colour palattes used - perfect Eid inspo!<br />
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<b>Zarsha by Ahsan Waris</b><br />
I thought this was an intersting collection - it had that old style Mughal glamour to it but I thought osme of the pieces looked quite nice. I liked how flow and dressy some of the cuts were, and they would make great pieces for a wedding.<br />
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<b>Zoe by Zoha Khan</b><br />
This is another collection which I didn't think was that great - the pieces look slightly generic and I can't imagine that there would be slightly better versions of these elsewhere, although the cream gharara was quite pretty and would look nice for a summer wedding.<br />
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Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-35656444821537082562019-04-10T12:23:00.001-07:002019-04-10T12:24:07.391-07:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Madhuri's Orange Look in KalankI love a good Madhuri Dixit post, especially as she's an actress who can pull off a gorgeous outfit and still dance beautifully in it.<br />
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Her latest to-be released movie is the star-studded Kalank, in which <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4-ytMDgg6s">a teaser song</a> has been released featuring Madhuri herself. The actress looks as graceful as ever, in an orange embellished anarkali with contrasting rich purple piping and churidar pants. The dress itself is dreamy - it has several panels to give it that '<i>ghair</i>' (the flare) and looks beautifully swishy.<br />
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I love, love LOVE Madhuri's jewellery, which looks tasteful and elegant - especially her pearl hair piece and her matching pearl and kundan tikka and earring set which all compliment each other. I also like the fact that her makeup and hair is fairly toned down but still looks quite classy and suits her face and her age.<br />
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And of course the complimenting outfits of the back-up dancers, the luxurious setting all look amazing against this shot - a good peek at what's to come!<br />
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What do you think of this look? And will you be going to watch this movie when it releases?Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-62119064778810699592019-01-25T18:19:00.002-08:002019-01-25T18:21:17.254-08:00A Silky Purple Abaya by Hafina OfficialI was recently gifted a gorgeous silky open abaya from modest clothes company <a href="http://hafinaofficial.com/product/silk-purple-lace-abaya/">Hafina Official</a>, which does beautiful dresses, co-ords and abayas in gorgeous, vibrant colours. The abaya I received was a beautiful silky abaya in a rich purple shade, with white piping and lace embellishment on the hem and sleeves.<br />
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This is the abaya - doesn't it look gorgeous? I love how silky the abaya feels and looks, and it looks quite easy to style open or closed. I love my deep, rich colours and this is a gorgeous shade of purple which you can't go wrong with.<br />
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This is how the abaya looks on me, it's quite flowy and long, which I love. I can imagine this will be perfect for the summer months when I don't want to layer too much with heavy outfits, as it is quite modest and still feels quite loose and cool.<br />
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I also wanted to show a close up of the sleeves, which I love. I really think that the lace adds a gorgeous delicate touch to it which makes it look quite girly without being too heavy or OTT.<br />
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I love how easy this outfit was to style andwear - I can imagine wearing it with a plain dress to dress up an outfit, or using it as a summer staple, which I'm looking forward to! I love that there's a good range of colourful abayas out there, which means there's something to suit everyone's tastes, and also doesn't necessarily mean that it's just aimed for people who wear hijab, but just want something modest.<br />
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Hafina Offical has a pretty range of dresses, abayas and co-ords so the website is worth checking out. Let me know what you think of this piece!<br />
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Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-2300714282637795112019-01-25T13:02:00.001-08:002019-01-25T13:02:14.554-08:00FRIDAY FASHION LINKS...!I've been looking forward to today's post, because it features bloggers who I know and admire, and whose writing is great! Here they are below:<br />
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1. <a href="http://ibreatheshoes.com/">Ibreathshoes</a><br />
This is a a blogger who I have followed online on Instagram for some time, and her journey has been pretty interesting to follow. She not only posts about fashion and her person style, which I love, but also posts recipes, her personal journeys and random lifestyle and foodie things! I also love the way she writes, which is down to earth and easy to get into (and sometimes long but worth a read!)<br />
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2. <a href="https://sabrinastyles.wordpress.com/">Sabrina Styles</a><br />
This is a fun blogger whose posts I love because she is a blogger after my own heart. She posts about Pakistani fashion, how to mix Western wear with Asian outfits, as well as foodie reviews. I also love her fresh takes on affordable, easy-to-wear brands - definitely a must read!<br />
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3. <a href="http://zainabk.com/">Zai Khan</a><br />
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Not exactly a fashion blog, but a good read nevertheless! I especially loved her <a href="http://zainabk.com/affinity/">Affinity series</a>, which is about couples mostly in the UK, and their stories. We often see couples and their Big Day, which are usually a full blown South Asian wedding affair, but there doesn't seem to be as much out there about the everyday lives of Asian couples, their relationships and their lives. I thought this was a much needed view on couples, and a brilliant read. Zai Khan is currently planning another series (make sure you read her 'Trailblazing Women' series too!) and I am looking forward to that!<br />
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<br />Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-10066891214050132022019-01-23T16:11:00.001-08:002019-01-23T16:11:21.658-08:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Alia Bhatt's Vintage Wedding Outfits in RaaziI'm a bit late for this one, as the film came out about 10 months ago! I thought I'd post about the outfits from Bollywood hit Raazi, starring Alia Bhatt as a spy called Sehmat, as I loved the outfits she wore. The costume designers were Maxima Basu and Bhagyashree Dattatreya Rajurkar, who have designed for other period movies (think Padhmavaat!) so it's not surprising these are pretty.<br />
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The first outfit was the Sehmat's wedding gharara, which is vintage gorgeousness! The film is set in the 70s, and I love how the outfits reflect this (not to mention this faux wedding photo below!)<br />
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I loved the details of this outfit, not to mention the contrasting green dupatta, , the <i>gota kaam</i> (the gold fabric sewn on), and the beautiful jewellery. I'm sure my mum would be able to relate to a lot of these pieces, as a lot of it is reminiscent of her time (although perhaps some of this is a little more glamorous that some brides at that time!). The makeup is dressy without being too much, and works well with the red lips.<br />
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The next outfit is the sari worn in the bride's 'rukhsati' or 'bidaai' scene, which is when she is leaving her parents to go to her new home.The character wears a simple baby pink and light blue sari, which is accessorised with a separate dupatta for her head, as well as pretty jewels. I thought this was more cute than gorgeous, but it does go with the Alia's look for the movie, and certainly does look a little 70s to me!<br />
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What did you think of the costumes in this movie? And did you like the gharara or the sari more?Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-62689157908039361512019-01-13T11:11:00.000-08:002019-01-13T11:11:41.765-08:00OUTFIT OF THE DAY: The Change Beige & Black KurtaSo this is my first outfit of the day post this year! I’ve been hibernating at home in my pyjamas, which are lovely but not much to post about! But I did wear this outfit during the Christmas and New Years break, which was perfect for comfort as well as style!<br />
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This is a pretty kurta I received from my mother in law which came from Pakistan. It’s from a Pakistani label called <a href="http://changeclothings.com.pk/">Change Clothing Pk</a>, which is not one I’ve heard of, but they have a good range of casual and formal wear which seem very wearable. I’ve seen a few similar kurta styles like this (I’m sure you all have!) in local shops, and most of them are pretty affordable, and have a lot of everyday designs as well as slightly more dressy ones. This is the outfit I wore, which is a beige and black cotton kurta with a gold and silver print all over.<br />
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I’m normally someone who either sticks to just gold or just silver accents when it comes to outfits, but on this kurta it actually looks quite nice to have both. The back of the kurta has a different print from the front, which is something I’ve seen on a lot of outfits, and gives a nice quirky feel. One of the things I really liked was the cut of the kurta, which is in a wrap shape and has a V-shape cut at the hem.<br />
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This is me wearing the outfit – I paired it with a light beige pair of cotton trousers from Khaadi – they weren’t an exact match but it worked well enough, and I preferred these over black trousers. I wore these with flats that I managed to find in beige and black, that looks nice together – a little matchy-matchy but I like it here!<br />
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I love how comfy this outfit is to wear, and the fact that it looks stylish without needed to much. I’m pretty sure I could easily dress this outfit up a little more with jewellery and heels, as it looks quite on trend and the colours are quite flattering. I’m leaning towards simpler suits and easy to wear cuts these days, although I think this may also be because I tend to go to less dressier events and prefer to wear kurtas and simple outfits for dinners or just lounging at my mums.<br />
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I'll be posting more outfits I've been wearing soon, as well as some bargain finds I've seen online! I often get asked about where to buy casual wear, and I though this kurta was lovely. I've seen a lot of similar designs in local shops - probably where the business owners have bought a bulk from Pakistan and decided to re-sell it on, but there are some pretty ones out there!Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-84735247764061596532019-01-10T14:36:00.001-08:002019-01-10T14:45:52.233-08:00Pantone Colour of 2019: Living CoralThis year’s colour of the year is a vibrant one, and an interesting pick - Living Coral. I’ve worn this colour before but not very often (like <a href="https://kaprayshapray.blogspot.com/2011/06/copycat-designs-dresses-1-coral-pink.html">this outfit</a> and <a href="https://kaprayshapray.blogspot.com/2014/04/in-my-wardrobe-coral-kurta.html">this kurta</a>!) and have had a few Western dresses in coral before as well. I remember wearing a bright coral shift dress to work years ago and matching it to an equally bright coral lipstick, which I got a few giggles from at work, so don’t think it’s something I’d attempt anytime soon again! I’ve even dabbled with it in terms of lipsticks and blushes, but I’m a little conservative with my colours and tend to gravitate towards deep, rich colours, neutrals or or softer colours which are slightly more forgiving!<br />
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I had a look at some examples of 'living coral' which could pop up this year in fashion and beauty, and am liking what I see - even though it's a bright colour it's serene and girly, and doesn't feel too garish. I'll be keeping an eye out in the shops to see if anything catches my eye (probably for the summer!) but I'm liking these pieces below.<br />
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I also had a look at what kind of coral pieces there are out there in the Asian fashion world – there’s a whole treasure trove of them! I love that it's such an abundant colour - Asian weddings and events tend to be lively and colourful, so this is quite an ideal colour, and I found plenty of wedding themes, outfits and decor in this this colour.<br />
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I am intrigued about this colour – its definitely a fun colour and I can imagine it will be quite popular in the summer, as well as for wedding events. It’s also quite a girly colour and something I can imagine appeals to a lot of people (unless you’re not a fan of bright colours!) I’ll be looking forward to seeing if this colour pops up this year in, as well as what other trends, colours and styles become popular.<br />
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Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-22980145351330156982019-01-01T15:35:00.002-08:002019-01-01T15:35:58.085-08:00Happy New Year!...2019Happy New Year everyone! 2018 was an interesting year, with lots of things for me to post about (boy do I need to play the catch up game!) - so watch this space!<br />
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I’m looking forward to a few things already this year, and it will be interesting to the trends, outfits and events the year brings!<br />
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Wishing you all a great year (let the good times roll!)<br />
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Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-55928648583993000552018-12-18T14:25:00.000-08:002018-12-18T14:25:00.935-08:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Priyanka Chopra & Nick JonasWhat a year it's been for celebrity weddings! And one which has rounded off the year for us is the beautiful Priyanka Chopra's wedding to beau Nick Jonas. It's a sweet mix of Western traditions and Eastern cultures, and I liked how the couple celebrated with a Hindu ceremony (in which Priyank awore a deep red Sabysachi lengha) and a Christian ceremony in which the bride wore couture designer Ralph Lauren.<br />
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I like both dresses, although the Ralph Lauren dress is probably more dramatic and impressive with a 70-foot veil!<br />
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I'll be posting more about this couple's wedding events very soon - what did you think of the outfits?<br />
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<br />Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-25231339125645496792018-12-18T14:13:00.003-08:002018-12-18T14:14:00.041-08:00Seasonal Chocolate Delights at Aubaine...!Is it that time of the year already? Its nearly the end of 2018 and I've been busy sampling seasonal menus, exploring the bright lights in London and generally making the most of what is left of the year before I relax in the holidays!<br />
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This is a chocolatey dessert menu I was able to try at French restaurant Aubaine recently, which involved a very chocolate hot chocolate plus a chocolate log to enjoy! I opted for the creamy Javara hot chocolate, while my friend went for the 'blond' and more sweeter Dulcey hot chocolate. We're both chocoholics so it was ideal for us!<br />
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I'll be posting some Winter Wedding ideas soon, as I have a few events coming up - so watch this space!<br />
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<br />Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-81072641162741285712018-11-24T05:39:00.000-08:002018-11-24T05:39:50.459-08:00BRIDAL COUTURE: Yellow and Pearl Inspiration by Samreen Vance and Dhaani OfficialThis is a campaign I came across recently, which caught my eye because of the unusual colour combination - but it was one I really liked! Pakistani model and actress Sara Loren modelled for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samreenvance/">Samreen Vance</a> jewelry company, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dhaani_official/">Dhaani Official </a>(who outfitted her) and I love the results. There was a heavy presence of yellow to compliment the jewels, which I think looks stunning - yellow and grey, as well as yellow and orange, which make perfect mehndi bridal inspiration!<br />
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The jewels are mainly kundan (gemstone) and pearl, with a vintage look to some of the pieces. I'm not a fan of overly embellished naaths (<i>nose-rings</i>) as I'm a fan of the delicate, thin ones, but I love these pieces - each one looks elegant without being overly blingy (although I think this is helped by the makeup being balance well with the jewellery).<br />
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I'm also a fan of the outfits themselves - the colour combinations look beautiful together, particularly the grey and yellow (although my sister did once say the combo reminds her of boiled eggs!). Each outfit is quite vibrant but also has a slightly 60s look to it, with mirror work, beading and <i>gota</i> work (the strips of material sewn on in patterns) that reminds me of an older era.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.siddysays.com/">Siddy Says </a><br />
This is quite a varied website, covering topics from fashion and beauty to lifestyle, TV and art. It is quite focussed on Pakistani fashion on the Style section, but what I like most is the <a href="https://www.siddysays.com/stories/">Stories </a>page, which is a mixed bag of everything from different writers.<br />
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2. <a href="https://zaraazi.wordpress.com/blog/">Zara Zi</a><br />
A blog that's all things modesty, pastels and afternoon tea! I follow her Instagram account as well which gets updates more often, but it's a nice pinky account that I quite like.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.pinkvilla.com/">Pinkvilla</a><br />
If you don't know about Pinkvilla then you will do soon enough - it's chock full of Bollywood gossip, fashion trends, weddings and celeb topics. I've currently been surfing it for the #DeepVeer wedding posts but I also like reading it for the latest news in Bollywood land.<br />
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Let me know what you've been reading lately, and whether you already read any of these!Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-31091745258939880272018-11-15T15:48:00.003-08:002018-11-15T15:48:33.138-08:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Deepika Padukone Weds Ranveer SinghWe've all been holding our breaths on this one - and after a few days of no pictures (apart from a few blurry ones of the island the couple are staying on), Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh released a couple of beautiful photos of them tying the knot while at Lake Como, Italy.<br />
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The couple look gorgeous, twinning in rich red and gold, made by the artist that is Sabyasachi. I love that they both opted for two ceremonies as a nod to both of their backgrounds - the first being the Konkani (South Indian) look, and the second being the Anand Karaj look which is the Sikh ceremony.<br />
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I love the whole look - Deepika didn't simplify her wedding look but looks beautiful - glamorous, glowy and completely bridal. I didn't straightaway but someone online pointed out the Hindi script on the edge of her dupatta, which translates to "Saubhagyavati Bhava", which means something along the lines of 'May you alwats be the one whose husband is alive and may you remain safe from widowhood', which is a romantic touch for her bridal look. Ranveer looks suitably royal - I love that as dressed up as he is though, he still looks absolutely delighted!<br />
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I'll be posting more about these gorgeous couple when we get full outfit pictures, as well as about the upcoming receptions for the couple in Mumbai - who's excited?!Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-30421169361010906432018-08-14T08:08:00.002-07:002018-08-14T08:08:15.621-07:00Happy Independence Day Pakistan & India 2018Happy Independence Day people! It's been 71 years since the creation and independence of Pakistan and India, and I love that the way we celebrate is no less joyful, and still all the more passionate. I love seeing the celebrations on the street, the dancing and music, and the gorgeous outfits that everyone pulls out for this celebration.<br />
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Although I am Pakistani, I strongly believe that my brothers and sister's celebration of Indian independence is equally a worthy celebration, and love seeing how exciting and jubilant it can get!<br />
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So regardless of where you are from, Happy Independence day everyone! Enjoy the day! :)<br />
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Love,<br />Curly Fries<br />xxx</h4>
Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-30412683315848862072018-08-12T12:50:00.004-07:002018-08-12T12:50:57.504-07:00KAPRAY SHAPRAY: 5 Kurtas I have Fallen in Love With This SummerThe summer heatwave has hit London in full blast for the past weeks - so you know what means? Pulling out the kurtas! I've been meaning to get a few new pieces for summer which are casual kurta that I can mix and match, so have been browsing to see what catches my eye. Unfortunately I have been a little out of touch with the latest collections in the Asian Fashion World, so some of these below might not be part of the lastest releases!<br />
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<b>1. Sana Safinaz Yellow Kurta</b></div>
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This is from the <a href="https://www.sanasafinaz.com/ready-to-wear/silk-tunics.html">Ready To Wear Dresses Collection 201</a>8, which is part of the silk kurtas collection. Unfortunately this has sold out, I've been looking for this online but so far no luck! I'll be keeping an eye out for more of this collection as I really like how cool and comfortable it looks.</div>
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This collection is a new one by <a href="https://zaha.pk/#">Zaha Online</a>, which was released on 1st August acclaimed fashion designer Khadijah Shah - I love the prints and the feminine feel to the whole look, although the company is Pakistan-based so I'm not sure how good the shipping is to the UK!</div>
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<b>3. These lace overlay Agha Noor Kurtas</b><br />
I recently visited the Agha Noor store in Westfield Stratford, and had a quick browse (during my lunch hour at work!). I loved the collection I saw - light pastel colours, embroidered lace and and pretty cuts which are perfect for the summer. I really liked these two below which were on display - the lilac kurta was a really pretty pearl embellished piece, while the pink kurta on the right has a lovely asymmetric hem that I really liked. Both of these are around £55.00 which I thought was really reasonable, and would look great paired with plain white trousers!<br />
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<b>4. These embroidered kurtas from Amelia Boutique</b><br />
I came across <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amelianoorboutique/">this company on Instagram</a> a few weeks ago and loved the pieces I saw - they're beautifully embroiderered and look great for formal occasions. I haven't found out the prices for these yet (I do have a few bookmarked though!) but will be contacting the company soon.<br />
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5. The Sania Maskatiya Eid Collection<br />
I've always been a fan of this brand, although it is a bit pricey for me - that doesn't mean I can't ogle at their designs though! This is part of<a href="https://www.saniamaskatiya.com/eid-2018"> Sania Maskatiya's Eid collection</a>, which I really liked as they looked pretty classic but very wearable. These kurtas are longer than the usual and are also available as 3-piece suits, with prices ranging from £129.00 up to £600 for the heavier formals.<br />
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I'll be keeping an eye out for more outfits and kurtas, especially with Eid coming up, and will try to post my finds! If you have any companies you can recommend, do let me know so I can look these up too!</div>
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I was recently sent a lovely outfit by online company <a href="http://www.eleganceofooohmy.com/">Elegance of Oooh My</a>, (their sister company is modest fashion wear <a href="http://www.ooohmy.co.uk/products">Oooh My</a>), which sells affordable ready made Asian outfits, ideal for casual wear or slightly dressier occasions (I'm thinking dawats, bbqs and random dress up days!). The outfits on the website aren't too dressy and are mostly cotton, lawn and chiffon embroidered pieces, with the emphasis on comfortable, including kurta style tops and 3-piece outfits.<br />
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I was invited to pick an outfit to try, and picked this outfit below - a grey 3-piece suit with black embroidery, accented with a pretty scarlet red scarf and red rose embroidery on the hem of the kameez. This is the kameez below - I loved the tassel details!<br />
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Here are the details while the <i>kaam</i> is not high end, I think what you pay for a cheap outfit is not too bad. The embroidery is machine-worked, and the material is standard cotton, but I thought the cut of the outfit was done quite well.<br />
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This is me wearing it - I really liked the fit of the kameez and thought it looked lovely with the red dupatta. I'm a little wary of outfits which don't fit well in a flattering way, and also am not too keen on kameezes which are too short - so this was the perfect length for me, short enough to be trendy but still long enough to be modest.<br />
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I loved how easy it was to wear this - just pair with red shoes, red lips and you're done! It was also a lovely suit for the heat - the material is quite lightweight and it's very fuss-free.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Outfit - <a href="http://www.eleganceofooohmy.com/">Elegance of Oooh My</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shoes - <a href="http://www.newlook.com/uk/homepage">New Look</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Handbag - <a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/">Zara</a></span></div>
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Overall, my experience with Elegance of Oooh My was great - the communication with the seller was great, my outfit arrived in about 2 days after I confirmed the order, and it was exactly what it looked like on the website. </div>
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Elegance of Oooh My - <a href="http://www.eleganceofooohmy.com/">website</a><br />
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It's nice to see that there are companies like this one catering for Muslims for special days - I remember when we were young most of our cards on Eids from relatives had big cheesy roses, or were pretty generic cards.<br />
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These are the cards - they're perfect for me and my sisters, and I'll admit, I half-wished someone had bought these and gave them to me! I can think of several people I would give these to, however and can imagine them smiling when they get it!<br />
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Next is the wrapping paper which I though looked lovely - you can't tell but the gold spots are actually metallic gold and look very elegant. I didn't get a chance to use this paper for last Eid so I'm saving it for the next! I've seen a lot of Eid cards but I haven't come across much themed wrapping paper, so it's nice to know that this is being thought of too.<br />
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I have bought from this company before, and find their designs refreshing, cute and very on-trend! I actually came across the company at an Eid fair a couple of years back and loved their designs - it's rare to find a company that combines good quality with aesthetics, great customer care and great price! I bought a few colourful cards from them at that time and am glad to get hold of a couple more!<br />
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Muslim by Design sells via <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MuslimByDesign?ref=shop_sugg">Etsy</a>, or you can also contact them via <a href="http://instagram.com/muslimbydesign">Instagram</a>.Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-10070980820997992242018-07-01T11:41:00.001-07:002018-07-01T11:41:55.841-07:00Our Eid...Day #2I'm sure you know by now that when my family does Eid, we tend to make the most of it! On the second day of Eid we had lunch at my sister's and my family went to my aunt's for dinner, which was a relaxed evening of fun.<br />
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My outfit for the second day was a metallic green and gold outfit by a Pakistani label called <i>Sequence</i>, which my best friend bought as a gift for me on her last visit to Pakistan. I love the cut of this outfit - the top is a A-line <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=939&bih=774&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=5vsnW5jWBsnIgAbViYyQBg&q=angrakha+dress&oq=angrakha+dress&gs_l=img.3..0l7.1410.2020.0.2156.5.2.0.3.3.0.112.182.1j1.2.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.5.209....0.tA9jd2JR3h8">angrakha</a>-style top, which came with shimmery gold salwar-style bottoms that went perfectly. I paired this with metallic gold heels and a gold and cream clutch, which went perfectly!<br />
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I loved the decor my sister had set up - colourful pastels, which was finished off by a beautiful throw on the table to bring the colours together. She always puts together a different, pretty theme for Eid as well as Ramadan and I loved the colours for this year.<br />
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Food was a fun affair, with plenty of dishes of course - if you're from an Asian family like mine you'll know that it's not a dinner unless theres lots of different dishes and desserts!<br />
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The babies went colourful for the second day of Eid, with flouncy party dresses that they looked seriously cute in!<br />
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I wish I had more photos to show you of our Eid weekend, but honestly we always manage to not take enough because we're too busy yakking away and enjoying the good food!<br />
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xxCurly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094743587078065898.post-27097235870014616432018-06-18T11:12:00.000-07:002018-06-18T11:12:31.116-07:00Our Eid...Day #1We had a lovely long weekend celebrating Eid this weekend, with plenty of opportunity to overstuff ourselves with food! It was nice to spend the day dressed up, especially with the weather being nice and sunny, and everyone being free for the weekend.<br />
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This is what I wore on Eid, which was a pretty mint-coloured kurta with silky pants. My sisters and I didn't get time to order anything online so had a look around the shops, and I ended up going with this outfit that my husband actually pointed out on a second visit to the shops! You can't tell properly but this is a shimmery gold tone to the fabric for a two-tone effect. I loved the colour palette of this kurta, lilacs, gold, silver and mint which for perfect for the warm weather.<br />
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I bought this outfit from a small shop in Ilford Lane, East London called Laaj London, which is a fairly new shop (Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/laajlondon/?ref=py_c">here</a> and Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laaj_london/">here</a>), where they had a range of different colours. The kurta was quite reasonably priced and fit perfectly, and I thought it was a pretty decent find among the madness of Eid shopping!<br />
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We started off Eid with lunch at my mum's house, which is always a tradition for us, as it's the one place myself and all of my siblings descend to get together, enjoy our mum's food and get all of the kids together. Unfortunately I have absolutely no pictures of the food, as we were pretty hungry and I forgot to take any! But just assume the food looked as amazing as it tasted!<br />
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We then decided to do something a little different for the evening, with a barbecue hosted by my brother and sister-in-law at their house. My sister-in-law had hired a bouncy castle for the children (which was fully enjoyed by all of us!), and we spent the evening chilling out with family and enjoying the warm evening.<br />
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If you know my family, you'll know that the toddlers in my family always steal the show - with credits for their dresses to my mum! The toddlers all wore matching floral dresses (the one in the middle had the dress too, but she wore a lilac dress to match all of her other cousins!)<br />
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This year I joined in with an online Secret Eid, which was really fun - there were over 40 participants, and it was fun to see the gifts everyone got! I opened my Secret Eid on Eid day and loved what i received - candles, an engraved personalised bookmark, travel mug, book light, chocolates and a gorgeous box that it all came in.<br />
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I also received some beautiful presents from my sisters, including these gorgeous purple heels, and a whole treasure trove of makeup, chocolate and jewellery from my eldest sister.<br />
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We finished off the day with a seriously chocolatey cake made by one of my sisters, which was as chocolatey and rich as it looks!<br />
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It was a lovely way to spend our Eid, and one which was special because all of the family which got together, which can be rare for all of us! The only thing I wish we had photos of was the outfits for the ladies in the family - we were too busy chasing after the kids and stuffing our faces!Curly Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08941702837874086566noreply@blogger.com0