tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59255204506945897022024-03-27T19:53:24.083-04:00THE STYLE MATRIXSanaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16267097057854125817noreply@blogger.comBlogger337125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-25338629478663543572018-01-20T17:05:00.002-05:002018-01-20T17:05:27.032-05:00Spiritual Beauty @ The Diyanet Center, Lanham MD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We visited the Turkish American Community Center (known as the Diyanet Center of America) located in Lanham, MD this weekend.<br />
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The grounds of the center contain multiple facilities, including a beautiful mosque built in a Turkish architectural style, a sports and rec center with a traditional hammam, a gymnasium and swimming pool, and personal residences. If you have a chance, you should really check it out. You can find more information at their website <a href="https://diyanetamerica.org/" target="_blank">here. </a><br />
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I was surprised to see how big the center's campus was, and thrilled to see how beautiful and pristine everything was kept. <br />
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When I first saw photos of the center online, I couldn't believe it was in the US, let alone so close to us here in DC. The style is so traditionally Turkish and opulent, I was sure it was located overseas somewhere. The mosques I've been to in the US have been much more modest and contemporary in style. I loved seeing a religious and cultural center embrace its own beautiful heritage so completely. I guess it helps that the Turkish government funded its $110 million construction 💁<br />
<br />Here are just a few photos we took there: <br />
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We took our kids to show them a more traditional mosque, and you could tell they were fascinated by how different everything looked. They ran around the prayer area, chasing other kids (as most of us remember doing in our mosques growing up). </div>
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We've been looking for a community center with which we can become more involved. I liked what I saw of the gender-inclusiveness at the center, and would be interested in attending it some more. I'll keep you posted and let you know how it goes. </div>
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On another note, I've really missed blogging and taking photos. I hope to be able to do more soon.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-17219068482473862072017-01-03T10:21:00.000-05:002017-01-03T10:21:00.657-05:00Boho Chic @ The Renwick Galery, Washington D.C.Happy New Year everyone!
We spent our New Year's taking the kids to the kid-friendly Renwick Gallery downtown. They have a gorgeous rainbow installation in a dimly-lit room where you can lie on the floor and stare up at the ceiling. It has a calming effect on everyone, and is really just lovely. You should check it out if you have a chance!
Here's to a happier, more peaceful 2017 and hoping that love and togetherness prevails.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-60751550057510037002016-10-04T09:43:00.001-04:002016-10-04T09:43:18.173-04:00How to Wear Ethnic Pieces: Embroidered Belt For those lingering warm days of the first part of fall, sometimes it's nice to add an ethnic piece with warm tones that complement the balmy weather outside.
Here, I'm wearing an ethnic embroidered belt worn low on the hips over a long chartreuse silk blouse with denim shorts and a pop of red tie-up heels.
What are some of your favorite summer pieces you'll miss wearing when fall comes in full swing? I'll definitely miss the off-the-shoulder trend.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-60788994351059855932016-10-03T13:03:00.001-04:002016-10-03T13:03:58.930-04:00#OOTD: Black Leather Peplum Overlay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_eo2TdlWZqsOyE3u3GJg3F5OE28pFbauZXcl8AJx5tZTHc3CkROMUakve837SFJNTACpxxvG3ajudlFR_m5xGjIIwLvPrFeMa77AmFNjZstafR5isJKRd4PB30U3cKScx4sP-PnFsmmK/?imgmax=9999" width="640" height="678"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-85890264792818422422016-09-27T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-27T10:00:01.821-04:00Studded Boots + Bohemian Floral Crowns in Fall Burgandy It's finally started to feel like fall! I can't wait to bring out my favorite fall pieces again.
I love the boho look of floral crowns, and the edgy look of studded boots. Combining these two trends balance each other out, I think.
What are your favorite fall pieces that you're looking forward to wearing again?
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I can't wait to break out the fall wardrobe and accessories! What are your favorite fall pieces that you're looking forward to wearing again?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-48755944115302683412016-09-19T11:30:00.004-04:002016-09-19T11:30:53.188-04:00#OOTD: 90s grunge remix <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-77258954427339810572016-09-16T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-16T10:00:05.146-04:00#EthnicEverywear: Niala and Henna @ Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As promised, here's the first post in the #EthnicEverywear series, where you guys send in pics of how you style your own ethnic pieces for everyday!<br />
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broadcast journalist Niala, wearing these awesome embroidered cuff
pants with an embroidered belt that she's tied around her waist over a
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And this is Dr. Henna - as her kiddo patients call her :) Here she's
wearing a red embellished tunic tucked into black skinny jeans with her
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-61156308295020466052016-09-14T10:14:00.000-04:002016-09-14T10:14:14.283-04:00Style Inspired: Shots from #NYFW Streetstyle <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for some style inspiration to get you through the rest of your week :)<br />
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This time, in honor of New York Fashion Week that's going on right now, I'm sharing some of my favorite streetstyle shots. Because what's Fashion Week without the creative dressing that's going on outside the shows?<br />
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If you like the inspiration you see <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thestylematrix/" target="_blank">here</a>, you can check out my Pinterest page here, and follow for more posts. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-30546560745473385222016-09-13T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-27T10:38:28.755-04:00How to Wear Ethnic Pieces: Colorful Embroidered Top <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you've been following this blog, you know I try to find beautiful ethnic pieces and incorporate them into an everyday look for a unique style. You can check out more posts in this series <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/search/label/Repurposing%20Ethnic%20Pieces" target="_blank">here</a>! <br />
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I think the reason I'm drawn to ethnic pieces is because they're so bold and colorful. I love that hand embroidery and embellishment have been practiced for hundreds of years. It amazes me that indigenous embroideries throughout the world - whether in South Asia, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, or South America - all have styles in common, without the communities having any actual contact with each other. It reminds you how small this world really is, and how we are all so much more alike than we sometimes think. <br />
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Mixing and matching these pieces into an everyday look is also a small way of celebrating my own ethnic heritage. I came across the front embroidery for this top when visiting the Middle East a few years ago. It was sourced from the northern areas of Pakistan, and I made it into a shirt for Haute Heritage. Here, I paired it with denim shorts and bold red chunky tie-up heels for an added pop of color. <br />
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I know some of you have started mixing your own ethnic pieces into your everyday looks too. Please share them with us! (You can post them on The Style Matrix Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thestylematrix/" target="_blank">here</a>) or share them on Instagram with #EthnicEverywear! I will start sharing all your looks on the blog here, so keep posting and check back often! <br />
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Let me know what you think of this look, and if you would like to see anything in particular featured on the blog here. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts and having a conversation about how to wear beautiful ethnic pieces! #EthnicEverywear<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-57781637912770982992016-09-12T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-12T10:00:05.528-04:00#OOTD Drop waist dress + platform stacked heels <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-53607465654211003342016-09-08T10:23:00.001-04:002016-09-09T15:18:14.325-04:00Summer Boho-Chic Weddings and Bridesmaids <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wanted to share with you these beautiful photos of a custom bridesmaid order we worked on this summer for Haute Heritage. The wedding was a fusion affair, blending the bride's Indian heritage and Western culture. You can check out the pics of the gorgeous wedding <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/2016/09/haute-heritage-client-file-east-west.html" target="_blank">here</a>! <br />
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So many times, we have an event like a wedding come up, and have no idea what to wear. Add to that a "fusion" element, where different cultures are represented, and that can just lead to utter confusion. <br />
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I designed the maid-of-honor dress in a fusion style to complement the bride's
burgundy-red gown with sage-green and gold and pearl embellishments. <br />
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I find that deciding what to wear to weddings - especially fusion ones - can be a real challenge. Do you just wear a traditional, cultural dress? Is there a way to be cultural and modern/chic at the same time? </div>
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Let me know how you solve this dilemma! What is your go-to look for weddings and fusion events? Also, what do you think of this look we created here? Is there a particular look you'd like to see more? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below, I'd love to hear them!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-7269833356996857232016-09-07T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-09T18:32:55.757-04:00Style Inspo: Culture Clash Style via Stella Jean S/S 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's Wednesday! So that means it's time for some style inspiration. If you're new to the blog, you'll find that every Wednesday, I like to share work from some of my favorite designers or artists, who have inspired my own style and aesthetic. <br />
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Stella Jean is an Italian-Haitian designer who blends her cultural heritages phenomenally. Her design aesthetic has been described by Vogue as a "multicultural, eccentric mix-and-match." She tries to travel to a different place each season, and then reflects that local culture on the runway. In her Spring 2015 collection, she went to Haiti.<br />
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My favorite looks from this collection were the ones that paired sports jersey t's with bold African print skirts. I think it's a style that will come to be identified with the mid 2010s, so it will probably end up dating itself. Still, the juxtaposition of masculine and feminine in bold, bright colors leaves a memorable look that's fun and funky at the same time.<br />
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We stayed in the area and had nice kid outings like swimming with friends, visiting the farm, hiking, and going to the playground :) </div>
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We had some time to take some pics though! Here, I'm wearing a black and gold suit from Haute Heritage. The fabric is actually traditional <i>jamewar</i>, which is a South Asian style of weaving silk! I loved the pattern and thought it would make a great bold statement suit. I paired it with a simple, boxy black crop top and heels, and finished the look with just a few statement pieces like a sharp necklace and punk-looking ear cuff. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-47123410292792118962016-09-05T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-07T15:52:50.821-04:00#OOTD: bandeau ruffle top + white culottes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Labor Day everyone! Because of course it's "no white after labor day", let's try a white outfit as a last hurrah for this summer (though I will probably wear white until it gets chilly out) :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-58379123338178833402016-09-01T11:28:00.002-04:002016-09-09T15:18:47.686-04:00East-West Weddings and Bridals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wanted to share with you these gorgeous photos of the bridal I worked on for Haute Heritage this summer.<br />
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Ameera is not your typical Desi (i.e. South Asian) bride.
Having lived in New York for almost 10 years, she wanted her wedding to
represent both her Indian cultural heritage as well as her American/New
York style. She wore a traditional white dress for her civil ceremony,
and wanted an East-meets-West dress for the evening reception. So she
approached me to design her evening dress. <br />
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We talked about what her favorite runway styles were, what colors she
likes, and what jewelry she would be wearing.
When we discussed her jewelry, I understood that the Hyderabadi heirloom
piece that was handed down to her from her mother represented a central part of
her cultural identity, and that she was keen on showcasing it during
her wedding. So we designed her dress with her jewelry as the central
source of inspiration in mind.
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So to mix the traditional Desi and Western styles, we did a beautiful
burgundy red silk to complement the emerald green, with subtle sage green hand embellishments throughout. We also included pearl hand embellishments, and then did a
gorgeous gold cream veil with an embellished border that carried the
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We made the dress a two-piece with a fully embellished top and a full,
pleated skirt that billowed out to give volume to her petite frame. What
I loved about the dress was how versatile it is: it can easily be worn
even after her wedding. She can wear both the top and skirt again
separately. The best part is that both pieces can be worn in traditional
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Ameera was a great bride to work with. She's fun and she likes taking risks, which was evident throughout her wedding style. My favorite part was hearing how happy she was with the dress, and how she felt so beautiful.<br />
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We also created her maid-of-honor's dress - stay tuned for photos of that piece, coming soon.<br />
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Congratulations Ameera! </div>
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Chanel's Paris-Bombay Collection Pre-Fall 2012, featuring some gorgeous high-fashion boho chic: <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-10542654028501989682016-08-30T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-09T15:21:01.888-04:00Last Whites and Off-the-Shoulders for Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Summer's almost over, so wear your whites now! Last weekend we did the best outdoor thing you can do when it's so hot: go swimming!<br />
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But before that, we strolled around Old Town Alexandria. Here I'm wearing a simple blue off-the-shoulder top with white jeans. I wanted a pop of color, so I added some red tie-on chunky heels, and added a colorful ethnic-embroidered clutch I bought when we were in South Asia a few years back. You know how I love mixing chic ethnic-inspired pieces with everyday clothes!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-46526095910713517612016-08-29T11:43:00.001-04:002016-09-07T15:53:36.878-04:00#OOTD: Power dressing Monday <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love this gold and black belt! It's edgy and chic all at the same time. I wore it here on an otherwise plain black dress for work, with nude heels.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-89682085660125556272016-08-25T11:49:00.000-04:002016-08-25T11:49:23.609-04:00Haute Heritage Linear Embellished Gown Now Available for Pre-Order <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This long gown is made from a soft, satiny flowing fabric in a subtle nude blush shade and accented with beautiful matte gold sequins in a sophisticated linear cutout.<br />
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I wore this piece to my sister's wedding - you can check out the pics <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/2013/02/wedding-world-tour-part-ii.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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This dress (any many more to come) are now available for pre-order! You can contact me at sanaa.ansari.khan AT gmail.com with any order inquiries. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-68807842173275621322016-08-24T11:53:00.000-04:002016-09-09T18:33:51.402-04:00Style Inspo: Ethnic Chic via Valentino S/S 2014 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's Wednesday, which means you know what time it is! Time for some designer inspo. <br />
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For your visual pleasure, relish the beautiful ethnically-inspired colorful embroidery of Valentino's beautiful Spring/Summer 2014 Collection:
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I'm inspired by all different global styles, and love incorporating ethnic pieces into my everyday outfits. I have a lot of South Asian and Pakistani clothes in my closet because of my personal cultural heritage.<br />
The pieces are so beautiful, but I can usually only wear them on special cultural occasions. So I've set out to make them wearable in any outfit, any occasion.<br />
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That's where the "Repurposing Ethnic Pieces" series comes in. You can check out previous posts in this series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/2014/10/repurposing-ethnic-pieces-part-i.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/2014/10/repurposing-ethnic-pieces-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://thestylematrix.blogspot.com/2014/10/repurposing-ethnic-pieces-part-3.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Here, I take a traditional Pakistani lehenga choli and wear the choli as a short embellished vest over an everyday black shift dress.<br />
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I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments below! What do you think about repurposing ethnic pieces for a more versatile, everyday look? Would you try it out? <br />
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Clearly I am still in vacation/island frame of mind...
Culottes: @hm
Top: @forever21Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-87901333382987726272016-08-18T11:15:00.001-04:002016-08-18T11:15:07.261-04:00Travelogue: Puerto Rico <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi guys!<br />
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I hope you're having a great summer and that you were able to take some time to yourselves to decompress, relax, and just take a deep breath.<br />
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We took a short trip to Puerto Rico last week before getting back to the grind - and it was more amazing than I had expected! We visited two different parts of the island - Fajardo and Bahia Beach, and took a day trip to Palomino Island which was out of this world. White sand and crystal-clear still water. I love that feeling of swimming in fresh salty water (and not having to worry about chlorine turning my hair green, haha).<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03284422858873815176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925520450694589702.post-75369100265400219002016-08-17T12:33:00.001-04:002016-08-17T12:33:55.196-04:00Haute Heritage Client sneak peek<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm working on a wedding dress for a client right now, and wanted to share with you all a sneek peak... stay tuned for full photos, coming soon!<br />
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