Farwa Naqvi

WHAT TO WEAR ON NEW YEAR’S EVE- GIRL BOSS EDITION

Ever since I graduated college and started my first “big girl” job, I’ve struggled with finding quick outfits that can transition from meeting to party attire. With New Year’s Eve just around the corner all you boss ass girls deserve to look spicy at your next party all the while looking classy and put together for the office. I’m here to help! I recently found the perfect transition outfit. Let’s go!

Yes y’all velvet again! I’ve said this before but velvet is the IT fabric of the season and I’m full on obsessed. This matching blazer and trouser set gives me LIFEEEEE! I love how simple it is to style as well. I can literally imagine myself rolling out of bed putting this set on and feeling ready to conquer the day, touch up a bit, and look bomb AF for my night out. All you would have to do is switch up the heels and earrings!

Blazer:Stripe Velour Blazer Nordstrom
Trousers:Velour Ankle Trousers Nordstrom
Tank:AE SOFT & SEXY STRAPPY TANK American Eagle Outfitters-ON SALE
Shoes:Nathalie Demi d'Orsay Pointy Toe Pump MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS
Earrings: Pakistan

Photography by: @visualsbymichelle she’s amazing!!

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fashion

Top 3 Holiday Dresses 2017

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Hello and welcome back to my blog loves,

Around this time of year there are holiday parties galore so it can be quite difficult to find the perfect outfit. I have put together my top 3 favorite holiday dresses which can hopefully give you some inspiration.

Outfit #1

Velvet is definitely in this season which makes this velvet+maroon dress perfect for any holiday party! The thick velvet material will keep you warm but the sleeveless cut keeps it looking quite feminine.

Plus look at how CUTE this bow is?! I’m obsessed!

Dress: Cornela Pleated Velvet Dress from Ted Baker  
Earrings:Tinsley Beaded Tassel Drop Earrings from Baublebar
Shoes:Nathalie Demi d'Orsay Pointy Toe Pump from MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS
Clutch:Mom's closet <3

Outfit #2

This peach lace dress is absolute perfection. The fit, the color, the cut, everything about this dress screams femininity. This dress is perfect to wear this holiday season if you live in a warmer climate like Texas, but if you don’t, don’t fret! You can still rock this dress by adding a scarf over your shoulder to keep you warm!

Totally obsessed with these earrings! As I said in my Instagram post, they give off MAJOR holiday vibes!

Dress:Lace Midi Dress ASTR THE LABEL
Earrings:Crystal Ball Drop Earrings TASHA
Shoes:Pointed Toe Pumps  (similar) INC International Concepts

Outfit #3

The “oh so famous” holiday red dress with a twist. If you follow my insta and blog then you have probably encountered this dress, and honestly I can not get enough of it! Of course I like this shirt with the full set, including the gharara pants and dupatta, but boy do I think this looks hella good as a dress. Btw this only works perfectly because there is full lining in the shirt!

The details are my favorite! The floral embroidery paired with the sparkly gold polka dots give this dress such a unique vibe.

I love adding a bit of desi flare to my outfits; however, if you wanna make this outfit look more americanized, then opt for some simple jewelry.

Outfit: @goshopaholiconline
Jewelry: Pakistan
Shoes: CARRSON (similar) Steve Madden

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fashion

HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR WARDROBE ft. Go Shopaholic

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To all my brown girls out there, how many of y’alls closet is FILLED with desi clothes that you wear AT MOST three or four times?! …Yeah, I’m right there with you! Recently, on my way to a shoot, I had an epiphany. The gorgeous shirt or (kameez) of my outfit is fully lined, and I wondered how it would look like if I ditched the pants and scarf, and wore it as a holiday dress. I decided to try it out, and took pictures of both the full desi outfit and then separately, the shirt, as just a dress. It turned out AMAZING! A couple of girls even complimented me on how pretty my DRESS was. Whaaaaaaat?! Take a look at the transformation, and lemme know what you think in the comment section below! Does the outfit look better with the gharara pants and dupatta(scarf) or as a dress….or both? 😉 I’m thinking of doing a series on how to incorporate pieces of desi clothes into american outfits or possibly a fusion. So, stay tuned!

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AMERICAN

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Thank you @goshopaholiconline for this beautiful outfit! Everyone go follow her on Instagram and DM my girl for any price inquiries! 🙂

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recipes

Sooji Halwa

November 13, 2017December 28, 2017by Farwa NaqviLeave a Comment

Sooji Halwa

How to Make It

Fry 5-6 cardamoms (elaichi) in oil
Add in the sooji powder and stir, stir, stir
Add in 4-5 almonds (sliced) and stir
Add in 7-8 whole pistachios and stir
Add in 8 cups of water while stirring constantly
Add a dash of red food coloring powder while stirring
Stir until the oil starts to separate
Add in 5 cups of sugar while stirring, stir until it gets pretty thick
Add in 2 tablespoons of Kewra Essence while stirring
Keep stirring until the mixture is thick and starts to leave the edge of the pan
Serve Sooji Halwa hot or wait until it cools down

Ingredients

5-6 cardamoms (elaichi)
4 cups of oil
4 cups of sooji powder
4-5 almonds (sliced)
7-8 whole pistachios
8 cups of water
Red food coloring powder
5 cups of sugar
2 tablespoons of Kewra Essence

Comment down below if you have any questions! Also if you use my recipe be sure to send me a picture! Either post it down below or message me on insta @faroo101, love you guys! ❤

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Farwa Naqvi

BEAUTY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT

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I have REALLY thick, curly, and frizzy hair, which is super hard to maintain. In middle school I went through a huge mousse phase, where my hair was crunchy 24/7, until I discovered my holy grail, the hair straightener. I use to spend hourssss on my hair routine, which consisted of washing my hair, blow drying, and then finally straightening it. That went on for at least 2-3 years, until I figured out how to curl my hair lol. Needless to say my hair went through a lot of heat over the years. When I was in the midst of wedding planning, I had a slight breakdown thinking about our honeymoon, because I didn’t want to spend hours doing my hair. However, I did want my hair to naturally look beautiful for my husband, like the whole “I woke up like this vibe” (lol I can picture my baby sister cringe while reading that). So I researched, and found the Brazilian Blowout and the keratin treatment. After months of looking into both treatments, I finally decided on the Brazilian Blowout. I actually went and got the treatment done the morning that our flight was going to take off, and ever since then, last September, I have religiously gotten the treatment done every 4ish months. I recently went and had my 6th Brazilian Blowout done (yes I know I’m obsessed), so I figured I would share my experience with yall 🙂

What it is:

Brazilian Blowout is a treatment that temporarily straightens hair by sealing in keratin into the hair via the use of a flat iron. It improves the appearance of hair by creating a protective layer around the hair shaft for smooth, frizz free, and shiny locks. It doesn’t cause the hair to be stick straight, you actually have very natural looking hair that is bouncy yet frizz-free, pretty much everyone’s dream hair huh?

The Process:

The Brazilian Blowout is a three step process. They start off by shampooing your hair with the brazilian blowout shampoo which makes your hair super squeaky clean. Then they add the brazilian blowout product to your hair and blow dry. Finally, they straighten your hair which seals the product, and you rinse it out after about 2 days or so to let the product sink in. Overall, it usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour for the whole procedure to take place, which is SO freaking convenient.

How long does it last?

It can last anywhere between 6 weeks to 4 months depending on how well you maintain your hair.

Cost?

It can cost anywhere from $75-180 depending on where you go get the treatment done.

Before

Before

Maintenance?

In order to keep your hair frizz free and smooth for as long as possible, my stylist Danielle, recommends using sulfate and paraben free shampoo and conditioner. Unfortunately, these are pricier than the average drugstore shampoo. I’ll link the shampoo and conditioner I use down below.

After

Overall, I highly recommend getting the Brazilian Blowout treatment done, it saves me so much more time getting ready. Now all I have to do is wait for my hair to dry after taking a shower and that’s pretty much it. It dries frizz-free and wavy. Also, I wanted to give a shout out to my girl Danielle Alyson or @hairby_daniellealyson on Instagram for blessing my hair, she is literally a hair god. I 10/10 recommend her for all your hair needs ❤ Questions? Leave them in the comments below! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow me on Instagram @faroo101

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Farwa Naqvi

fashion

FALL INSPO (#1)

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I’ve been counting down to Fall since pretty much the end of winter, even though, let’s be honest, it’s not like Texas ever has a decent Fall. However, this year we’re definitely starting to get fall like weather and I could not be more excited! Seriously, Fall is my FAVORITE season. Just the thought of cozy sweaters, fuzzy socks, and pumpkin spice lattes (or pumpkin spice anything) puts the biggest smile on my face :). As the season changes, I have also started transitioning my outfits and wanted to share bi-weekly fall inspo.

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I love pairing neutrals with a bold statement, and that is exactly what I did with this outfit. I kept the shirt pretty basic, paired it with some extra ripped jeans to give the outfit a more casual feel, wore my long camel colored jacket (which I LOVE btw, it goes with absolutely everything), my thick gold hoop earrings, and topped it with my gold studded black boots to complete the look. I’m obsessed with this combo, and can’t stop wearing this outfit, hahah. Lemme know what ya’ll think! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @faroo101 and of course, my blog cause, girrrrrrrl, you really don’t wanna miss what’s coming next! ❤

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Farwa Naqvi

(Above: Top Shop shirt,Windsor jeans,Windsor earrings,Top Shop shoes, Nordstrom coat)

LIFESTYLE

Be YOU, bold and confident

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Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved beauty and fashion. I remember the days where it was super trendy to match your eyeshadow to your shirt (comment down below if you were also very matchy-matchy like muah), and oh my goodness, boy did I take that trend seriously. I literally wore BLUE eyeshadow while I was wearing a BLUE shirt, and no, not just a touch of blue, but blue on my whole eyelid…how embarrassing. But somehow I always rocked it with a smile on my face, due to the mere fact that I didn’t care what people thought of me. I mean, granted, when people bluntly and without hesitation, to my face, told me that I looked crazy, it did hurt, but I always talked myself out of it. Because honestly, who cares what people think?! Girls, if you think you look bomb wearing bright blue eyeshadow, colored contacts, crazy prints, or bright ass silver shoes (like I am) then YOU DO YOU BOO! Be bold, be confident, and wear exactly what you want, without fear of judgement.

5 reasons why fashion is about being TRUE to YOU

Fashion and beauty are forms of self-expression, so wear what YOU want
You don’t need permission to live out loud and be exactly who you are
Life is short….wear the dress
If the outfit came to mind…then you already want to wear it, so go ahead and wear it
There’s no need to dress like like everyone else. It’s much more fun to create your own look.

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My First Blog Post … AH

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Hi! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Farwa! I hope everyone is having a great day so far! First and foremost I can’t believe I’m actually writing my first blog post, I’ve been thinking about starting my blog for almost 2-3 years now and I finally have the courage to just START…wish me luck guys (fingers crossed). Anyways, y’all are probably thinking, what can I expect out of your blog?? Well, lemme tell you that I have lots and lots of new things coming. From fall outfit inspo to recipes to how to be a bomb ass girl boss. Because of the fact that I’m super girly (lol) most of my posts will be directed to girls however, if you’re a guy whose reading this y’all can definitely benefit from recipes and travel advice that I’ll be posting! Thank you for stopping by, and don’t forget to subscribe to get a notification anytime I post new content!

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Farwa Naqvi