Hiatus over.

Hello pretty bloggers.

I've been away for an unfortunate amount of time to prepare for professional, and academic changes. All that is behind me now, and for the 3rd-4th time ...I'm back now, and these are a few updates from instagram. Outfits, coffee breaks and the odd artsy shot.

A few outfits ..*

I've been obsessing over black, and stripes lately. It's funny though, I don't like black and white stripes too much! The last few posts I did here I've apologized for not posting regularly but with a busy work schedule and no style inspirations of late, I'm stuck in a creative rut! Hopefully I'll snap out of it soon. What have you guys been obsessed with lately?

* Currently coveting ...

p.s. if any of you girls have instagram, please be sure to follow me @thisisshamsa

..the past few days*

I've been away for so long, I almost forgot how to blog properly :( 

Recently I've been taken away by storms of long hours at work, and I've only managed to grab a cup of coffee for lunch. I'm so glad it's the weekend, I can have time to look over and organize some of the wonderful trends that have been inspiring me lately and hopefully organize them and update the blog! 

Does anyone know how to organize instagram photos into fours/or eights on blogger? I'm having a hard time with the placements! Please let me know girls x

Of pinks, and scents..*

lovelies. by likeapetal featuring a beige lipstick


Hello lovelies..

Spring is here, and it's in full blossom. Summer is just around the corner, and for both of these seasons I have a lot of similarities. I don't change much in skin care, nails, or even scents. For the next few months here is what you will most likely find on me.

What are your S/S must haves?

Much needed update ..*

Thank you everyone for still keeping up with my blog even though I've been absent! ^-^ I'm back, for good this time. I'll be posting a messy array of interests that have stolen my heart recently, and not to mention I'll be commenting like crazy on everyone's posts that I have missed!

* A little inspiration ...

Olivia Palermo first appeared on my radar when I read in an interview that she had no particular style, and most of her inspiration came from the street styles she sees. Eye brow raised, and with a bit of skepticism I kept to myself, I moved on. However, every photo I see of her is a new style, a new ambiance, a new feel. I started to believe what she said and I was really impressed, like many women she instantly became one of my favorites to look out for. She has an impeccable taste, whether or not she's inspired by street style or high fashion (why yes, I  know the two can mix occasionally.) - Here are a few shots of her before the gorgeous photos we see in the glossies and the blogs.