Hello Hello!
On Saturday the new moon made it’s first appearance in the night skies for 30 days, marking the end of Ramadhan and the beginning of Eid. The companions of the Prophet (saw) used to prepare and plan for Ramadhan 6 months ahead of time, and in that spirit, I bought 4 beautiful, heavily embellished, diamante encrusted with zardosi design saris whilst in India way back in December ready for Eid.
The only question left was: ‘Which one will I wear?’
As you’ll see below, I went for the two-tone blue and turquoise number following on with my Project Mermaid theme. I’m definitely not an expert in the fine art of putting them on, but after an hour long battle, calling on reinforcements in the form of my sister, I managed to become one with it.
On Saturday the new moon made it’s first appearance in the night skies for 30 days, marking the end of Ramadhan and the beginning of Eid. The companions of the Prophet (saw) used to prepare and plan for Ramadhan 6 months ahead of time, and in that spirit, I bought 4 beautiful, heavily embellished, diamante encrusted with zardosi design saris whilst in India way back in December ready for Eid.
The only question left was: ‘Which one will I wear?’
As you’ll see below, I went for the two-tone blue and turquoise number following on with my Project Mermaid theme. I’m definitely not an expert in the fine art of putting them on, but after an hour long battle, calling on reinforcements in the form of my sister, I managed to become one with it.
Eid is not complete with the obligatory henna painted on the hands, arms and wrists. However time was of the essence. I nipped into a shop on Wilmslow Road, grabbed a couple of henna cones (2 for £1!), dashed home ready to apply. Usually my sister would do some freestyling on my arm, but as time was not on my side, I decided to a little freestyling of my own… With a little meaning behind it.
I’ve been fascinated by Wikileaks since they first came about, and with Julian Assange claiming asylum in Ecuador, it seemed appropriate to write about something I feel strongly about.
HAPPY MOMENT
Me and my brother. We’re both completely bonkers, but I hide it better. 😉
Eid was spent with the family, continously eating and catching up. There were waaay too many desserts this year not that I’m complaining! You know it’s too much when you’ve got tubs and tubs of chocolate dipped viennese biscuits left over. Mother, this time, you’ve gone too far.
On the other hand, the only thing that got thoroughly demolished was my lilttle sister’s cupcakes. Can you see why?
LOVE
Anonymous
August 22, 2012Eid Mubarak Halima 🙂 feeling nostalgia seeing this as my brother couldn't make it home for Eid, you guys look soooo sweet, I see he has your personality 😉 you look beaut, Saris really suit you x
Totally agree about the Assange case, it was so weird as I watched Julian's interview with the Ecuadorian leader a few weeks prior to the news breaking that he had sought refuge at the embassy! Correa seemed genuinely interested in knowing about Julian's plight! I like the fact that Correa is not allowing himself to be bullied and is sticking by Assange!
Unknown
August 22, 2012Love your outfit, such pretty colour combination!x
LionLovingTiger
August 22, 2012Love, love, love your sari…. hope to see the others in posts soon!x
s
August 22, 2012i loveee the sari!! the colors are beautiful!
ChocolateFashionCoffee
August 22, 2012amazing colors 🙂
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Luxx Mint
August 22, 2012The dress is beautiful almost galactic! How good are those cupcakes, I need to practise my decorating skills!
Luxx Mint
Shana
August 22, 2012wow beautiful sari! And Eid is not Eid without mounts of foood! 😉 x
Gavina
August 22, 2012You look gorgeous! I love the colours together. Hope you had a lovely Eid 🙂
Robyn Roxburgh
August 23, 2012Your hair is amazing Halima! The cupcakes look delicious and you look so beautiful, stunning sari!
Robyn Mayday
xx
jennie
August 25, 2012So beautiful, and I know I've said it before, but your hair is incredible! <3 xoxo
Girly
August 25, 2012girl dis sari is soooo fabolous!!!! ur hairstyle is sooooooo chic!!! amazin post, sweety=)))) xx
Satin and Souffles
August 25, 2012Gorgeous colours! xx
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Unknown
August 25, 2012"the truth shall prevail"
inspired
BLEURGH
http://www.say-bleurgh.blogspot.com
Unknown
August 25, 2012wow, I think your making me fall in love with blue colored clothes! Love how the saree is looking on you, specially with your awesome hair color! Happy belated Eid ♥! *P.S – Your brother is cute! XD*
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R.ChamberofBeauty
August 25, 2012You look gorgeous <3 Love your outfit & hair!!! Eid Mubarak to you Halima!
Lydia
August 25, 2012Oh my god, how have I only JUST found your blog? Love it! And I love your hair, outfit and make-up in this post 🙂
Megan
August 25, 2012You look absolutely stunning! The colours are simply beautiful! xo
LaaLaa
August 25, 2012Your colours are beautiful, love your make-up xo
shifa
August 25, 2012I love your hair babe! i remember dying my hair electric blue when i was 16 haha goodtimes
I love your outfit, liprings and everything <3
Happy (belated) eid ^^ xxx
Sulky Kitten
August 25, 2012All gorgeous – just like you! Love the photo of you and your brother.
White Bazaar
August 25, 2012Love your outfit, so beautiful! Happy belated eid x
hamaarethoughts.com
August 25, 2012love the outfit so ..beautiful…
hope Eid had lots of fun and bringing families together on the dinner table 🙂
Fashion Pad
August 26, 2012Your sari is gorgeous!!! You look great from head to toe!
Maryam Maquillage
August 28, 2012aaaah you look stunning darling!! hope you had a lovely feast!!
Sami
August 28, 2012Wow you look gorgeous! Think I need a blue sari in my life now… x
| C AND C | Sarmin
August 31, 2012Belated Eid Mubarak!
You look stunning! I love that your hair matches your sari, that's just awesome.
I had paid a girl $20 bucks to do my henna, it was such crap, but whatever.
Your eyebrows are sex! I love them, I want them!