Decor in Pakistani weddings is extensive. Particularly for the mehndi - which requires decorated thaals (trays) which hold sweets, candles and flowers. The tradition is that the girls from the brides side bring her mehndi (henna) to the ceremony on decorated trays. What this usually looks like is a procession of girls each carrying a… Continue reading Mehndi decor
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Jewelry in Pakistan
Last post I talked about the (awesome) jewelry shopping experience in Pakistan. A lot of it is made up of trying on different gold sets; here are some pics of different smaller sets that I tried on. Looking at them again here, I'm actually really glad I didn't get any of them! I thought they… Continue reading Jewelry in Pakistan
Nauratan jewelry
When I was in Pakistan I was on the hunt for a nauratan set (nauratan means nine, for nine different colours of stones). I think they're so classic and versatile to go with any outfit. It was the classic part that got me laughed at by pretty much every shop keeper in Liberty..."Baji?! (Sister), nauratan… Continue reading Nauratan jewelry
Bridal by Mehdi (This is not my wedding dress!)
When I was in Pakistan this March I ended up going to Mehdi's bridal boutique in Defense after falling in love with his ready to wear collection on MM Alam. A troop of young girls who couldn't possibly have been over the age of 15 greeted us at the studio, but seemed to be sworn… Continue reading Bridal by Mehdi (This is not my wedding dress!)
My mother’s wedding dress
One of the first things I did in Pakistan was make my Khala (aunt) find the old suitcases with all my mom's wedding clothes in them. What's better than playing dress up with your mom's vintage wedding wear?! Her dress was made of a heavy tissue material which when reflecting the light looked various shades… Continue reading My mother’s wedding dress
Child bride
This is what happens when you have a sister who is ten years your senior...she dresses you up as a Pakistani child bride when you're 7 and she's 17...lol, sigh. Let's hope I'll look a little happier on the actual day!!
Dolki Pictures!
Ok so a while ago I wrote about the dolki (traditional pre-wedding girls event!) that my cousin's threw for me in the homeland, and promised pics, here they are!:
My Wedding Binder
Yes, I have a wedding binder. And yes, it's deserving of its own post. Because it's not like I could use just any old binder...I "upholstered" one with red fabric from one of my sisters old outfits, complete with the "Gota" appliqué. I just felt like its only right that the book which would house… Continue reading My Wedding Binder
The Most Perfect Bridal Shower Dress
I'm fortunate enough to live downtown Toronto, where the vintage scene thrives. Toronto Life recently reported that there are "more than 70 boutiques spread across multiple neighbourhoods and prices that make shoppers in New York and London envious." And it was at one of these vintage shops, Cabaret Vintage on Queen West, where I found… Continue reading The Most Perfect Bridal Shower Dress
The Arrival of My Louboutins
Eeeeeeeeee!!!!! They've arrived!!! This was the exact squeal of delight that I let out when my mom texted me at work telling me "you won't believe what I have for you.""My shoes?!?!?!" I replied. So, naturally, I came straight from work (lunch break, people!) to meet them. They say a picture is worth a thousand… Continue reading The Arrival of My Louboutins
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