Lockdown Loungewear: My Favourite Stay-At-Home Fits

Hello everyone!

I hope that you're all doing well and that you and your loved ones are in the best of health!
I wanted to make a little post all about my favourite loungewear that I've been wearing, since we've all been in lockdown. Personally, wearing a comfy yet put-together outfit helps me to get in the right mindset for the day and stay motivated for any tasks I need to do. Although it's rough times for everyone, I hope that people can find try and find solace and happiness in little things, whether it's wearing your favourite jewellery or taking a big, deep breath of fresh air. I know that I've been trying to!

All of the following items are really affordable, versatile and most importantly, super comfortable for chilled out days at home.

LOOK ONE AND TWO - Co-ordinates

These co-ord sets from Miss Pap are super classic, versatile and comfortable pieces that I've been wearing a lot around the house and to run any necessary errands. I love the loose, boxy fit and the thin material, which is great for transitional weather! I like to pair these co-ords with a few, simple pieces of jewellery to create a more put-together look. 

Co-Ord - MissPap
Turtleneck - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK THREE - Checkered Shirt

I really do wish that I could wear this outfit outside more often, as the checked shirt is really on-trend at the moment and I have been loving wearing white recently, too. I feel like it makes any outfit look super crisp, clean and well put together. I love the quality of this particular hoodie, as it's got a thin, fleecy layer on the inside and is a really comfortable, slouchy fit. I normally wear a lot of dark colours, such as black and grey, so this colour scheme is a good alternative that isn't far out of my comfort zone, too.

Hoodie - H&M

Shirt - H&M

Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK FOUR - Cosy Turtleneck

I have been pretty much living in this jumper since I bought it, as the material is so soft and I love the big, oversized fit. Turtlenecks are definitely a staple in my closet, as they're super versatile, wearable and modest pieces that pretty much anyone can pull off. For an everyday or evening look (for when we're not stuck in the house!) I'd definitely wear this jumper with a pair of mom jeans or leather trousers.

Jumper - H&M
Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK FIVE AND SIX - Plain Tees


You can never go wrong with a plain T-shirt, they're staple pieces that everyone should have in their wardrobe because of the versatility and comfortability. I like to buy mens t-shirts a lot, too, as I prefer a looser, less structured fit to a lot of my clothing. The quality of these particular t-shirts isn't the best, but whilst we're stuck at home, they will do!

T-shirts - Primark
Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

You can also see all of these looks over on my IGTV, at @furvahs, where I created a little lookbook!

Minimalist Maxi Dress.

Dress - Stradivarius (£19.99)

Boots - Primark (£12)

Jacket - Boohoo (around £25)

Jewellery - Primark (£1-£3)

I am in love this dress and have been wearing it non-stop since I purchased it (which you will probably tell by the amount of times it's been featured on my Instagram!). It's a great transitional piece for the colder seasons and can be worn dressed up or down as it is very versatile, too. Here, I have paired it with tights, boots, a coat and complimenting jewellery for an evening look but I also like wearing it with a denim jacket and trainers for the day!

What's your favourite transitional piece in your wardrobe?

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London Fashion Week Favourites

London Fashion Week is truly one of the most exciting times of the year for those with a love for the industry, myself definitely being included. I love watching live runways, following the hashtags on social media and being as involved as I can from the comfort of my own home.
This fashion week has definitely been one of my favourites, solely because it is much more inclusive and representative than in recent years. The runways seem to be a lot more diverse, which for me, makes the whole experience a lot more fun and engaging. I love seeing influential industries represent their audiences and society overall (it’s about time, quite frankly) and I feel that inclusivity is something that has been done well this year.
I love the trends that I've seen and the mix of materials and patterns this year, so I wanted to collate all of my favourite looks from London Fashion Week together in a blog post for you all.

Ashish

Ashish Gupta is definitely one of my favourite designers and his shows are something I look forward to every single fashion week. They are always fun and quirky; whether he has models skateboarding down the catwalk or partaking in a 70s inspired disco theme for this show, they never fail to entertain and this season was no different. I really loved the street market vibe, made up with Persian rugs and plastic bags; it looked really authentic and was something pleasantly different. In regards to the clothing, my favourite for this season was this glittered rainbow two-piece; it’s very in-line with his usual colourful collections, but something somewhat more wearable yet still fun.
Side note: Ashish’s shows were incredibly inclusive and diverse before it became a trend; his Indian culture is not something he shys away from along with representing minorities. He recently said in an interview for the BBC “when you get on a train you don't just see 6ft tall white girls. You see mixes of all people” and that statement alone is so poignant and just reflects why I’m such a huge fan of this designer.

Erdem

My next favourites were those by Erdem Moralıoğlu; his collection for this season were as beautiful as ever and I adore his use of floral patterns, ruffles and classic silhouettes. I couldn’t pick just one favourite from his show at London Fashion Week, so I had to include three! Each one has something really unique about it, whether it’s the soft playfulness of the pink, the vamp feel of the burgundy and lace or the class and confidence of the statement blazer. Everything about these three looks is stunning and each item truly emulates timeless grace and class.

Bora Aksu

This dress from Bora Aksu’s fashion week show really caught my eye as, again, the materials, ruffles and monochromatic colours make a really classy and on trend look. I like how it’s flamboyant yet somewhat understated at the same time which is a difficult combination to create, and overall, this is a beautiful dress from an equally beautiful collection by Bora.

Alice Archer

Staying on trend with the delicate florals, this two-piece is so effortless and something I could even see myself wearing. It’s giving me Japanese or kimono style vibes, whilst still looking business like and put together, particularly in regards to the blazer. The purple and blue toned colour palette is very pleasing too.

ON | OFF

It’s a sis! I really do love seeing my sisters doing so well and being represented on big platforms like Fashion Week, it warms my soul. Lee Lapthorne's brand, names On|Off, isn’t one that I’d heard of previously but I really like what I saw from this collection and I love how this show really showcased diversity with its models. On to the clothing, this casual look is also really effortless and honestly looks really comfy, and the gold colour of this jumper and jogging bottoms is to die for.

Isa Arfen

These. Jeans. I picked this look as one of my favourites as it’s something simple and wearable, it’s somewhat similar to my personal style and I like how each item contrasts with the other. In particular, the bow-style belt is adorable and again, the jeans have won me over completely. Serafina Sama, the founder of Isa Arfen, said on her website that “To me fashion is about desire, beauty and fun. It’s not about dressing up in a costume. Isa Arfen is about a real woman dressing for her real life and really enjoying it”, and this is idea is easy to see in this easy look.

Teatum Jones

This entire collection was one of my favourites from Fashion Week, with every single item on this runway following trend yet looking timeless and wearable. This look is definitely something that I will be copying (on a much lower budget, unfortunately) as it’s modest, fun and a perfect combination for inbetween seasons. According to fashionweekonline.com, these looks from the final section of the show were meant to symbolise hope due to the light colour palette, and I think that concept is very sweet and worth the quick mention!

House of Holland

This sporty look by Henry Holland was right up my street as I love the current trend of wearable sportswear and this look, in particular, was made even better through the use of accessories like the statement clutch and bold earrings. Henry Holland is another designer that I’ve always followed and enjoyed, and I fondly remember buying the House of Holland press on nails from Boots when I was younger and feeling so cool.

Burberry

Last but not least, I had to mention Burberry as it is such an iconic brand and the colourful spin to its collections this Fashion Week is something that was pleasantly surprising. This dress in particular, ties in my favourite floral trend, plus, I like the smart collar and use of mesh, too.

So, those were my Fashion Week Favourites! I really do hope and pray that one day, I get to attend these shows and be a part of London Fashion Week for real, but here’s to dreaming! I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did and I pray that you’re all having a great week!

(All images were from London Fashion Week on Google / IMAXTREE.com )

Pop of red

Top - Primark

Jacket - ASOS

Trousers - Missguided

Shoes - Primark

Bag - Monsoon

Hoops - Primark

I really loved wearing this outfit as I found all the pieces super flattering and comfortable to wear, and when put together I feel that I created a very classy and timeless look that was still fun due to the pop of red on the shoes and lips. I still can't quite believe that those loafers were only £3 from Primark too! I love these for when I can't hack heels, which is most of the time to be quite honest.

Also, happy new year and here's to much more frequent blog posts in 2018!

Makeup Trend: Bare Faced and Bright Eyes

From looking at runways from Fashion Week across the globe to observing what's trending in the makeup community online, the recurring makeup look that is being worn is a barely there complexion with your natural skin shining through with bold and bright eye makeup. It is a fun and simple trend that really accentuates and enhances a persons natural features, which I love and it just looks so effortless and beautiful. It's also weird to consider how runway makeup and the #onfleek makeup worn on social media are polar opposites.

Kendall Jenner for Diane von Furstenberg S/S 2016

I love this soft, fresh-faced Mermaid inspired look worn by Kendall at this particular show. It looks super effortless and beautiful.

 

Alexis Mabille S/S 2016

This shows you don't need perfect skin to achieve a natural base, just a good concealer and a lighter coverage foundation! That's how I've liked covering blemishes and imperfections recently, along with the brushing upwards of the brows. Also, these 70s inspired eyes are super fun and playful.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2016

According to Harpers Bazaar, Francois Noir said backstage at the show "We always like to do the opposite of what other people do", and you can really see this in this makeup look. Keeping to the trend but venturing out with undone hair and spider lashes. Maybe not best for an everyday look!

A makeup artist who I've followed on Instagram for a while and completely obsessed over is Ania Milczarczyk from Sydney (I definitely had to copy that letter for letter from her page) and she has created this on-trend look multiple times and it looks simply beautiful.

@Aniamilczarczyk on Instagram

 

What's your favourite makeup trend at the moment?

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Instagram Inspiration.

Some of my current favourite Instagram posts.

I do love Instagram. I spend a lot of my time browsing through the app and just looking and admiring other people's content. Whether it be fashion, beauty, religion, advice.. I get a lot of inspiration from there.

As you can see, I've been getting a lot of ideas from other's sharing their outfits, which I always love as modest fashion is very important to me. Along side that there is bit's about flash tattoos, neutral eye makeup and most importantly, religion. The middle quote is just too true,

Some of my favourite instagrammers right now are honeyfordays, Dina Tokio and Habiba Da Silva.

You can follow me on Instagram at @fabmuslimah, ya know, if you want to.

Are you into Instagram?

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