As previously discussed, I have been trying my hardest to make a clear move away from abayas. For many years it was all I wore and while I will forever love them and still wear them on a weekly basis I do sometimes find myself staring into my full length mirror and saying "Enough with the Arab wear. Time for some white people clothing!" aka getting back to my roots.
So in an effort to make a change (and not just talk about it like I tend to do with everything else i.e: the gym) I have been spending a bit of money on more Western friendly pieces, this dark navy blue dress being one of them.
Horizontal stripes are the bane of any non-stick-thin woman, me being no different. Sneaky diagonal (mum tum be gone! or at least hidden temporarily) or the ever flattering vertical stripes are a godsend though. I saw this dress in Big W of all places and was pretty surprised at the good quality of it. Usually the cheaper department stores here in Australia will sell flimsy pieces of crap that are made with such thin fabric that you can pretty much guarantee you can spit through it but this is so well made. I had to buy it. Plus it was only about $25 so there was no way in hell I was going to leave it on the rack. As always with most maxi dresses it is a tad too short for me but eh, ankle shmankle. I'll live.
Just don't do chipped nail polish. Ever. I am a run-around-losing-my-mind mum at the moment so I am allowed to; you my friend, are not. Be above the mess.
Rustic brown to bring out the navy.
I just love this perfect shade of tan in this bag. What I don't love is that it is a bit worse for wear - I never take good care of my things. Slobsville, I know.
Details + Links
Heels ~ Steve Madden
Gold Ring ~ Egypt
Hijab ~ Melbourne
Cardigan ~ Espirit (similar)
Coral Ring ~ YSL
Dress ~ Big W
Belt ~ ASOS