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
Tag: Wedding
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 Chanel Journey"
Ah, journeys. Who doesn't love them? Filled with excitement and wonder, they take you to a whole new world, enrich you with experiences that you never had before... That is exactly what happened to me and my sis-in-law-to-be Sarah when we stumbled into Chanel. (Side note: stumbling into Chanel -always a good idea 🙂 It… Continue reading "The Chanel Journey"
In Pursuit of my Wedding Louboutins
Oh the lengths a girl will go to for a good pair of shoes! And how I did, in pursuit of my wedding Louboutins.... Now, I've outlined my adoration for this French shoe designer in a post about 'My First Pair of Louboutins' on another blog of mine (which I've neglected for far too long… Continue reading In Pursuit of my Wedding Louboutins
Invitations Have Arrived!!!
Yay! Finally! The invitations have arrived!And so yesterday, I picked up the 70 cards that I need for the wedding from my fiance's place, while the remainder (200 cards) remain with them for their anticipated 500 guests on the valima (gulp, lol - there's a reason my blog is called my big FAT Pakistani wedding!) So… Continue reading Invitations Have Arrived!!!
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