Vintage Tea Party with Amenakin . Smiles Better Campaign


Vintage Tea Party raising awareness of Acid Victims

I haven't been to a tea party like this before, it is such an amazing idea!
Even though the event was a fun gathering, the point of it all was a very serious matter.
The talk given by one of the volunteers really hit home.
The stories of these victims are really upsetting.
A story that really hit me was of a little baby boy who was spoon fed acid by his own auntie.  This was all because she was jealous as she didn't have a boy that would inherit what this little boy would.
What has this world come to?
These victims lives are ruined by other peoples jealousy
Why should anyone think that it is ok to do that to another. 
It sickens me.

However we can help by raising money to help these people have a better quality of life.
You can have fun like I did at this party but at the same time be raising money to help others.
Click on the link below to view more information on this charity campaign.


A bonus of this event was meeting Amena from Pearl Daisy.
I have been watching her youtube videos from when she first started and honestly she has been such an inspiration. Especially when I decided to wear hijab, she was a role model I could look up to.
MashaaAllah she is such a lovely person, so down to earth and took the time out to speak to whomever went up to her.
Awkward moment was when I was getting my friend to take ootd pictures that I've used in this post and Amena came walking up with some of my other friends and was waiting to take a picture where I was stood.
I stood there star struck and embarrassed when she said that she'll wait until I was done! 
I couldn't stand there posing with her watching! haha

Not to forget MashaaAllah she looked stunning! I'm sure you guys saw what she was wearing, but I was in love with her necklace.
My mum wore something similar on her wedding day with pearls.
Ahh.. an idea for a future post? My mums wedding outfit?

Anywhoo, hope you guys enjoyed this post :)

Lots of Love and Dua's

x

Asymmetric Kurta & Silk Palazzos


Asymmetric Kurta . Burooj
This was on the pricey side but I knew I would get good wear out of it.
It is like an abaya but not and I love the way it flows, the pictures do not do it justice!

Silk Palazzo Pants . Zara Woman
I bought these on sale for something like £8, by chance I found it amidst the final sale pieces in Zara on a day I was just browsing.
I had my eye on it when it was full price but never thought I would wear it enough to pay so much for it, was mean to be!

Velvet Touch Hijab . MH Couture

Tikka . Earring
This is from a pair of silver earrings that is from my mums old jewellery.
She had so many pretty pieces MashaaAllah.

'Lychee' Gelly Hi Shine Nail Varnish . Barry M

Silver Ring . Souk Madinat, Dubai

This is the outfit that I wore to the Ladies Vintage Tea Party by Smile Better Campaign for Acid Victims.
I will post a couple more pictures from the night in my next post InshaaAllah :)
I got to meet Amenakin!

x

Wednesday Words . Endurance

Source: islamicthinking

Happy is the man who avoids hardships, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance.
(Sunan of Abu Dawood, Hadith 1996)

Subhan Allah.


Oriental Printed Chiffon


Red Oriental Printed Chiffon Top . Topshop
I have had this top for a while and pulled it out the other day when the sun came out :)
The rest of the outfit is pretty dreary but I love my black!

Black Jersey Maxi Skirt . Warehouse

Maxi Sleeveless Waistcoat
I dont remember where this was from :(

Souk Madinat Jumeirah . Dubai


Souk Madinat Jumeirah

This is souk is a must visit!

It is a little pricey as it is aimed at tourists but the shops are lovely.
 There is also an amazing view of the Burj al Arab as you can see in the images.
I wish we could have spent longer here but we got here late due to traffic and also wanted to pop to Jumeirah beach to watch the sunset.

An entire day could be spent here; shopping, dining with the view of the Burj al Arab and then jumping into a taxi to take a late night stroll on Jumeriah beach which is near by.

My favourite shop was the jewellery store that sold amazing silver pieces.
I bought some rings from there which are in the post:

Disclaimer : Please do not re-post these photo's else where without my consent via email.


Wednesday Words . Pause.


Just one word today.
Remember to pause.
We always run through life but forget to sit back and take it in too.


Monochrome in the Sun




Black Shirt . Vero Moda
I love how lightweight but opaque the fabric on this shirt is, perfect for hot weather.

White Kaftan Style Top with Tassel Tie. Topshop
Th best part of this top is hidden with the shirt but I love layering!
I did buy this around 2 years back but Topshop always have similar sheer kaftan/cover up style tops around summer time in their holiday wear.
I have top wear a long sleeve white top underneath as it is super see thru.

Velvet Touch Hijab . MH Hijabs
My all time favourite hijab as you may have noticed ^_^

Handbag . Zara
It is the perfect size! <3

Trainer Wedges . Xti
I wore these everywhere in Dubai, I'm not a big fan of flats as I find it easier to walk in shoes with a slight heel so these were perfect.