2016

HELLO AZARAM READERS!

Sooo you may have noticed we had a two month break due to my unbelievably hectic school schedule.  I knew graduate school was going to take over my life, but the second half of the semester was craaazyyy.  And I can’t believe it’s already over!  Hello, the holidays already passed, how did that happen?!  I am halfway done with earning my MASTER’S DEGREE!  (insert key emoji here)

A quick update: Aryana is well, and has earned all A’s in high school so far!  To keep up with her work, and because I have no time on the weekends to go home back and forth to work with her on AzArAm, she is going to be making less posts until her schedule also frees up.  So, for the next couple months it will be only me on here.

I’m really excited for the coming semester!  It’s probably going to be busier than the first, but I’ve been working on AzArAm relentlessly over break to curate a posting schedule and generate new content aaand not to brag, but I’m really proud/excited for what’s to come! 😀  Besides what’s happening with AzArAm, it’s a new year and there is a lot to look forward to!  (Graduation anyone!?)

So let’s get to the fun stuff!  Inaugural post of the new year isssssss…..

First and foremost, let me send out a shoutout to my wonderfully talented (& patient!) photographer who braved these unbearably cold temperatures with me!  I cannot explain how COLD it was taking these photos the other day.  So much so, that I earned a ‘Snapchat trophy’ for posting a picture ‘with temperature filter below freezing.’  Did not even know that’s a thing to merit an award, so thanks Snapchat!

Outfit Details: Bag (ON SALE!) / Similar Here & Here // Sweater, N/A / Similar Here & Here // Shoes

How cute do I look shivering in the cold though? 😉  This sweater was a STEAL from H&M!  I love my splurges, but who doesn’t love those good finds at cheap and chic stores?  And it’s exactly as soft and warm as it looks.  I love the rich jewel tone green and the oversized embellishments.  A perfect piece for dressing up, dressing down, or layering.  I couldn’t find it online, but I did link other embellished and oversize sweaters above.  If you really love this particular sweater though, it’s still in stores!

I’m in love with my new BAG!  I had my eye on it for awhile and can’t wait to get great use out of it! 🙂  I’m a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff fan, and this tote’s color is the perfect shade of nude, which I paired here with my favorite Louboutins and lightly distressed skinnies.

So I had to add this picture at the end because 1- I love it!  What’s better than when someone captures that genuine, candid laugh?! And 2- The story behind my laughing!

After taking some shots Dan looks at me with the most confused look on his face and says, “You have these long cheek dimples… they’re like canyons…?”

…..He was referring to my CONTOUR!!!  He had no idea what contouring even was, but now refers to them as face canyons.  I have a pretty round face so even without contouring, I make sure to apply blush right under my cheek bone to give me some angles.

So I hope all of you are enjoying the new year so far!  What are some of your resolutions?  Looking forward to sharing all the excitement of the coming year with you!

Love,

Photos C/O Daniel Nelson