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!

Parisian Style Lookbook

Last week, I spent a few days travelling around Paris and, of course, I had to make the effort when it came to fashion. Paris is one of the long-standing fashion capitals of the world, and I’ve always loved and admired the simplicity and effortlessness of Parisian style and culture. During my exploration of the city, I wanted to wear classic and comfortable pieces (especially because the weather was so hot!) that looked well put together and somewhat paid homage to the fashion of the capital.

Look One - Casual Boiler Suit

Boiler suit - Boohoo (https://www.boohoo.com/oversized-ecru-boilersuit/FZZ92273-124-30.html)

Bag - New Look

Shoes - Primark

Accessories - Primark / Lovisa

Now, if you know me, you know that I love a jumpsuit as they’re such effortless pieces to wear. This one is made of thin, breathable cotton which makes it a lot more comfortable for hotter weather, and I love the details of the buttons and stitching on it. I wore this look for exploring the landmarks of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower, which I took way too many pictures of. I paired it with gold accessories, which are amongst my favourite things to wear to glam up any outfit, and a white backpack for ease.

Look Two - Parisian Chic

Top - Primark

Trousers - Pretty Little Thing

Accessories - Primark

I loved this look as it was super comfortable, and one that I feel embodies Parisian style a lot. It’s classic and elegant, but never too much. I wore this when visiting the Palace of Versailles, which is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and definitely worth the two hour wait in the queue! I also love the shoes I wore throughout the trip, a simple Chanel inspired espadrille from Primark, as it matched everything and was very comfortable to wear and walk in all day. The only downside is the embarrassingly harsh tan line that I now have on my feet!

Look Three - Disneyland Magic

Top - Pretty Little Thing

Jeans - Primark

Accessories - Primark

Shoes - Nike Air Force Ones

I thoroughly enjoyed acting like a big kid at Disneyland all day, and I wanted to wear something super comfortable but on theme for exploring the park all day, but I did get a little hot and bothered in this outfit so note to self, wear thinner layers and less tight shoes! As you may know, Aladdin is my all-time favourite film and Jasmine is my favourite princess, so I just had to wear this top, and the characters loved it! I’m probably way too old to get as gassed as I did, but nevertheless, I had such a good time that day.

Look Four - Classic Pinstripes

Top - H&M

Trousers - Not sure

 
For my final day in Paris, which I spent visiting the Louvre Museum, I went for another more simplistic and elegant look. I really liked the fit of these trousers as they were super flattering yet comfortable to wear, and I decided to tie the shirt to give the look a bit more of a summery vibe, despite the very rainy weather!

I was slightly apprehensive beforehand, due to the alleged Islamophobic attitudes of the country and their laws around the hijab, but my trip went without a hitch (apart from some disapproving looks, which I’m very used to)! Despite this, I had the most wonderful time exploring Paris, and it’s a city that I would love to visit again in the future.

Au revoir!

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A step into Spring

Turtle neck - Primark

Jacket - H&M
Jeans - Primark
Trainers - Nike
Jewellery - Lovisa and Primark

London had a lovely spell of sunny weather last week (despite the fact that it was February - global warming is very scary), and I often find it a bit difficult to create transitional outfits that are weather-appropriate yet still modest. This was the one that I came up with that day, an outfit that I felt really comfortable and cute in. I also love this jacket so much - it was such a steal at only £10 reduced from £40 in the H&M January sale! It’s a really nice, transitional piece due to the lightweight material and I feel like the colour khaki really suits me, too.
What are your favourite transitional clothing items?

Best of Beauty 2018

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well and I wish you a happy new year!

I wanted to collate together all of my beauty favourites of 2018 in this post for you all; I made the effort to explore different trends this past year, trying new brands, products and looks that I wouldn't normally wear in order to venture out of my beauty comfort zone and better my makeup skills. Out of this exploration, I managed to find new holy grail products that I'll definitely be repurchasing in 2019, and also maintained my love of some old favourites that I'll probably never stop using!

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I was on a search this year for a perfect bronzer as I've always found them to look too ashy or orange, which I know is the case for many South Asian girls like me. Benefit's Hoola has been raved about for years and after discovering it recently, I can see why! It is the perfect shade for me, giving a natural sunkissed look but still being easy to layer for a more intense, bronzed vibe (which I looooove). For any other brown girls in the search for a perfect bronzer, do try this if you haven't already!

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Image from Gemma Etc.

This concealer has been a holy grail product of mine since I first started wearing makeup; although I tried different concealers this year such as the Mac Prolong Wear and LA Girl Pro-Conceal, I returned to this little gem as it has incredible coverage and I love the way it looks on my skin. Other concealers did not beat it and despite the colour match being slightly off, you really cannot complain as it is such a bargain price! I wear this on an every-day basis with a little powder on top, making sure to thoroughly blend it with fluffy brushes and a beauty blender, and it gives a beautiful skin-like finish whilst covering all of my acne scars, redness and blemishes. I can't praise this product enough!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Image from Google

I really aimed to make my makeup base look more creamy, natural and, well, skin-like this year as it's been a 2018 beauty trend that I have personally been obsessed with. I found it difficult to nail with my problematic skin but with the right products and tools, such as this sponge, I think I'm getting the hang of it! I use this sponge damp to apply and blend products, and it is the key to perfecting my base and maintaining the soft, natural finish that I aim for.

Eyelash curler and waterproof mascara

This may seem a bit weird, but I only started using a lash curler this year and it's really elevated the lash game for me! I constantly get asked if I'm wearing fake lashes but I hardly do, it is just me utilising a lash curler and locking the curl in with waterproof mascara (a tip I learnt from Alice T on Instagram). I particularly like this Maybelline waterproof mascara but I'm going to be trying a few, more affordable alternatives soon as I'm constantly running out of this one.

Pixi + Maryam Maquillage Strobe & Sculpt Highlight & Contour Palette

Image from Google

I was gifted this palette for my birthday and it has become a firm favourite of mine that I use every day (hence why my own version is really battered and I can't bear to show you all). The blush gives a lovely flush of colour to the cheeks, the highlight is a beautiful golden/champagne colour which builds up in intensity well, and the banana powder is what I use on an everyday basis to set my highlighting concealer. The bronzer shades are great too, though some are too dark for me so I use them as eyeshadow and they work really well. Overall, it's a great little palette with a lot of versatility!

Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow

Now, this is a bloody good lip gloss. I love using it as it smells like sweets, is a gorgeous colour that really compliments me and it gives an intense wet-look that is oh so beautiful. I also just love the brand overall, Fenty's inclusivity is something I really commend and I love supporting Rihanna and her vision with her makeup brand, I also can't wait to get my hands on her foundation and this gloss in its new shades!

L'Oreal Hydra Genius Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe Liquid Moisturiser

I wanted to include a few skincare favourites too as good skincare plays a big part in my foundation looking great. This L'Oreal moisturiser is brilliant in hydrating my skin, making it look super plump and feel really soft. It contains hyaluronic acid, which is great for moisturising as it helps the skin retain water, and aloe vera, which is really calming. Any time my skin is looking dry and dull, this really helps restore some moisture back into my face and keeps my makeup looking good. I mix it in with a thicker moisturiser as its a thin consistency (at the moment it's one by Simple) and apply it after a facial oil and before my foundation every day.

Fruits of Nature Acne Removal Cream

This little blue tub is magic! When I use this cream consistently my skin looks and feels amazing. It's a really natural product (which is important to me with skincare), containing just a few key, skin-loving ingredients like as shea butter, tea tree, rosehip and vitamin E oil which work amazingly well in keeping my skin glowy and healthy.

So, they're just a few on my 2018 beauty favourites which I have loved using over the past year. As for 2019, I'm hoping it's a wonderful year for us all; I'm aiming to be much more active on this blog and produce quality content for you all as it's what I love to do. Here is to success, creativity and happiness in 2019! 

Lots of love, Furvah x

Winter Warmer

Jumper and skirt - Missy Empire

Jacket - ASOS

Shoes - Vans

Jewellery - Primark

I wore this look on a recent trip to Central London, where I went to Oxford Street and Winter Wonderland (and met AJ Tracey, still gassed) and I felt really cute and more importantly, very warm! I love the colour and fit of this and it's a nice little step out of my fashion comfort zone, too. It's a perfect look for Winter too!

What's your favourite Winter item(s)?

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PEACE OUT.

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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