zarna's runway

an east meets west fashion blog. full of all things fabulous.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

roots.

sweater: henry cottons, skirt: indian, shoes: bakers, scarf: pashmina, earrings: handmade, rings: f21,

nail polish: black cherry chutney

i've always been interested in deconstructing and modernizing traditional indian clothes. this skirt is a part of one of my indian outfits called a chaniya choli - i love the movement of it and the hand-stitched embroidery. i paired it with a sweater i found in my dad's closet - it is literally the most comfortable piece of clothing i've ever worn!

in other news: i have become completely obsessed with peppermint tea, i can't stop listening to floetic by floetry, and i'm really excited top chef all stars started this week.

hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

stayfabulous,

zarna

87 Comments:

TheChambrayCountess said...: Wow, the embroidery is so intricate! Love the close-up. Also, you've shown another reason why nude pumps go with everything!
Have a great weekend!; December 4, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Velma Williams said...: That is a really nice skirt and I like the details on it too.

ps: gotta head to bed now :), nice post.; December 4, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Wall of Fashion said...: Thank you! You look great! Love the skirt!

xx Marije; December 4, 2010 at 3:24 AM
menina elegante said...: Gorgeous skirt! I just love it!! Very tribal! :); December 4, 2010 at 3:51 AM
Vivi N. said...: Adorable outfit. I also modernize my Nigerian outfits once in a while. It helps that the African fabrics are really popular these days (eg. Boxing Kitten, Spring '11 LAMB, etc.); December 4, 2010 at 4:25 AM
lisa signorini said...: so beautiful!
kisses

www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 5:01 AM
SabinePsynopsis said...: For someone who couldn't imagine wearing a long skirt not so long ago I've totally fallen in love with them now - and yours is just beautiful!
Wishing you a lovely pepperminty weekend, Zarna! xo; December 4, 2010 at 5:35 AM
ATTITUDEINABUNDANCE said...: That skirt looks so comfy and cosy! Can't beat classic peep-toe nudes :)

www.purelovefashionn.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 6:12 AM
ching said...: the details on the bottom of that skirt is divine!; December 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM
For The Love Of Fashion And Other Things said...: I love your Indian-inspired outfits always :)
and those earrings are handmade, really? WOW, you're good :)
XX

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Enter my big fat Sony Ericsson giveaway!; December 4, 2010 at 6:43 AM
TIMELESS IS MORE said...: really beautiful outfit!

Love everything about it!

http://timeless-is-more.blogspot.com/; December 4, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Alisa said...: yay to the roots!
love the colour and the tradition... I wish I'd get invited to an Indian wedding some time so I can wear the beautiful hand-stitched/made saree and look super feminine and hopefully beautiful =)
it suits you! esp with the short hair. gives it a modern twist x; December 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM
X said...: Gorgeous shoes!; December 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Nancie said...: now have o get myself an indian skirt!! you look hot and the colour of the pumps makes them so versatile! http://fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Michaela said...: It looks lovely! You really make the skirt work with the outfit!
http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/; December 4, 2010 at 7:01 AM
Unknown said...: Fantastic shoes!! I love them!

Georgie
xx

(Chanel giveaway when I hit 100 followers)
http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM
Unknown said...: Another beautiful outfit lady! Love the detail on the skirt. Gorgeous:); December 4, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Meri. said...: I'll never get tired of saying that your short hair is amazing!

and I love this shoes!!!

xx; December 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Becky Tjandera said...: Awesome look ! Love your shoes :); December 4, 2010 at 8:32 AM
mispapelicos said...: I am sooooooooooooooo glad to have found you. Love, love, love your skirt.
I have a piece of silky Indian material i didn´t know what to do with, so know; and thanks to you, it might become a skirt. ( My favourite item of clothing in the whole world, yeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh).
Love the way you have paired it with you dad´s jumper, and those wonderful shoes and big gold earrings are the cherry of the pie.
I also watche Top chef.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Would you consider removing the WORD VERIFICATION , sun a time waster, ahhhhhhhh I always get it wrong, ahhhhhhhhhhhh; December 4, 2010 at 9:13 AM
franca maisha said...: omg honey, this outfit is perfection! absolutely love the skirt!! great :)

xx; December 4, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Baby Budget Blog said...: I just love Indian clothing. Can't wait to get myself to India to pick up some fabulous textiles! But this skirt is fantastic. From its color, to its cut, to the embroidery! Love how you styled it too...and must give some additional love to those earrings!

www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Susu Paris Chic said...: I'm trying to decide whether to go long skirt or not... you post gives me sweet inspiration. I am more of a mini skirt gal, but the on-going maxi fad keeps luring me... sweetly intertwining like trends have a tendency to do! Now, sometimes I fall, others resist. I feel one heel slipping already... if ever you see me pôsting maxis, you'll know why;); December 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM
0 said...: Fantastic skirt and earrings Zarna!
You have always a beautiful style!

KISS; December 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Closet Fashionista said...: I hate how you always look amazing! Haha :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/; December 4, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Ginta said...: I love the skirt! I love how you mixed traditional with modern in your outfit :); December 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Anonymous said...: I wish i can rock my own tradional Malay outfit as well as you do yours! And the ring you posted below is beyond sick!

xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Megha Mehtab said...: wow! I love indian outfits! this one is amazing and well put. I have been looking all over for indian blogs. Though I am not sure If you are an indian.
btw, great find; the skirt...

XX; December 4, 2010 at 12:58 PM
jessica said...: I want your ring collection!

And there's nothing like a true boy's piece of clothing.

www.thestylefront.com; December 4, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Anonymous said...: The shoes and skirt are amazing!;); December 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Dee O. said...: GORGEOUS! I love how you incorporated you native garb :) I try to do that with African pieces from time to time lol...and I am LOVING the rings and shoes :)

That GOOD GOOD Blog; December 4, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Love your maxi dress, and shoes!!!! U look stunning!; December 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Fashion Fabrice said...: our heels are so gorgeous!! and I love your skirt!! I love it maxi!; December 4, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Sylvia said...: i've always loved the traditional indian wardrobe. they have such beautiful things, like this skirt! I love that you make it modern and more accessible to those of us whose roots may not link us to the culture.

such a lovely look, dear! :)

i wander, i wonder; December 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM
h. said...: That skirt is just lovely and so are your rings. And your hair is awesome
xo'; December 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh I love this look so much! The colour the maxiskirt, everything!
You look so chic dear! :-)

xx; December 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: i love indian fabric, they always have the amazing embroidery!!! I the first time I started to read yourblog, never have thought that you are indian...
<3
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM
pancakestacker said...: I love how you reconstructed the skirt! So beautiful! Have a great weekend!!

http://pancakestacker.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Pink Stilettos said...: I love that skirt! You always look fabulous! xoxo

Pink Stilettos; December 4, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Monroe Steele said...: that skirt is amazing! really loving the earrings too. u look pretty

xoxo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC; December 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Antonia said...: Your skirt is unbelievably eye-catching! Love it with those shoes<2; December 4, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Unknown said...: I love your look!!!
Kisses from London; December 4, 2010 at 6:05 PM
SucceedingatFailing said...: love the massive hoop earrings, they're gorgeous and im becoming fairly obsessed with peppermint tea, liquorice tea too (if you havnt tried it you shoudl!); December 4, 2010 at 7:35 PM
daraziivana said...: gorgeous outfits !!
actually your shoes !
I want that ! gimme >.<
wanna follow each other dear ?

daraziivana.blogspot.com; December 4, 2010 at 7:58 PM
alannah. said...: i love how clear these shots are, the colours are just so bright & focussed! gorg shots.
love the earrings & those heels!x; December 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Mom Fashion World said...: You look great and love the new hairstyle!; December 4, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Anonymous said...: beautiful skirt!; December 5, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Cherie said...: you look gorgeous and i love how you incorporated your culture in your outfit :); December 5, 2010 at 2:20 AM
@hautepinkpretty said...: That skirt is seriously amazing... I love all the little details and of course, the different textures of your entire look :D you look great!!
Xox

www.hautepinkpretty.com; December 5, 2010 at 2:54 AM
Fashion Cappuccino said...: What a gorgeous skirt!! I really love your closeup shots! You have beautiful eyes! xoxoxoxo; December 5, 2010 at 3:03 AM
mcQueenBeep* said...: I love the skirt and you wear it effortlessly. Great! :)

Carolina*; December 5, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Alisha said...: Love the shoes, they're gorgeous!xox

http://fascinationforfashion-akm.blogspot.com; December 5, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Maryjane said...: That skirt is so beautiful, and the background is really gorgeous! What a fabulous post! Thank you for visiting me, I hope we see more of eachother. :-)

Maryjane xoxo; December 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Rose Dawning said...: Your rings are unique !

http://leblogderoseparis.blogspot.com; December 5, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh, your skirt is beautiful!; December 5, 2010 at 11:36 AM
michelle_ said...: ethnic chic done very well zarna !
the skirt is absolutely gorgeous !

glisters and blisters; December 5, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Offbeat Follies said...: LOVE that skirt! I think I need more Indian skirts in my life. Yes.; December 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Nana MoonDancer said...: thank you dear for the lovely words
I really apreciate it
and I really like the heels, pull and rings
incredible darling!; December 5, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Stefany said...: i love the way you take indian clothes and give them a twist by pairing it with non-indian items. lovely.

www.inspirationbys.blogspot.com; December 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
ST said...: i like it, especially the skirt!; December 5, 2010 at 3:26 PM
thingsIlove said...: You look amazing, the shoes are my favorite.; December 5, 2010 at 3:42 PM
ÉriS said...: hi zarna thnks for coment at my blog :)
i looove ur skirt and ur hair its soooo cute! lovely!
xox; December 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM
MY REPUBLIC OF FASHION said...: That skirt is just so beautiful! :)SarahD; December 5, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Ayanna Michelle said...: Baker's is amazing. Those shoes are phenomenal. Great look!

Quench Fab; December 5, 2010 at 4:20 PM
eesa said...: this outfit is fabulous; December 5, 2010 at 4:30 PM
SMD said...: What an amazing funky skirt!!! Those shoes are pretty amazing too :)
Your still is awesome, you should be a designer or stylist or something!!!
http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/; December 5, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Anonymous said...: compliments! :D:D

http://fashionlivesalwaystwotimes.blogspot.com/; December 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Jenifer said...: Your looks are so M.I.A kind of, i love all of them really, nice blog you have here, a kiss sweety; December 5, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Couture Carrie said...: Gorgeous look, darling!
Love your skirt!

xoxox,
CC; December 5, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Aida said...: lovely shoes!
xxx; December 5, 2010 at 7:20 PM
The Purse-a-holic said...: Love the skirt. I am a peppermint tea nut!...great combo? green and peppermint in one cup...yum!

http://jannsboutique.blogspot.com/; December 5, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Zabrinah said...: Pretty! Pretty! you look gorgeous! I love your eyes!

Best wishes from one blogger to another,

~Zabrinah; December 6, 2010 at 12:11 AM
wobblinbetty said...: I love your skirt and the color palette of these shots!!!
xxx; December 6, 2010 at 3:02 AM
simplychic said...: beautiful skirt,; December 6, 2010 at 3:53 AM
Lovers, Saints & Sailors said...: Argh! I don't know what to start with!

OK:

1. That skirt is just gorgeous.
2. The sweater looks like the most comfortable thing I've ever seen.
3. Love the black toenails against the nude heels.

You know what? I'm totally clicking "follow" right now.

Also, I'm hosting a give away. Check it out.; December 6, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Chic Therapy said...: i love that skirt; December 6, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Puck Litaay said...: Your shoes are damn epic!; December 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Isabel said...: you look fabulous!; December 6, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Johanna Urban said...: Amazing skirt!
xx

johanna, sweden
ART; December 6, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Ninjagaiden78 said...: The dress, shoes, and scarf are all nice. Good outfit all around.

windowshopz.com; December 6, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Sophie Frances said...: This outfit is so amazing i love how whimsical the skirt is!; December 6, 2010 at 4:42 PM
ryan said...: Wow that skirt is so gorgeous, you look so beautiful. And I love floetry too!!; December 6, 2010 at 8:35 PM
La Porta Màgica by Tatiana Supervia said...: I love your loock...but the shoes!!!!!!!guauuuuu!!!
amazing!!!!!!!1

kisses

Tatiana; December 8, 2010 at 4:56 PM
It-Blogirls said...: lovelyyy style; December 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Prutha Raithatha said...: loving it... didnt know u were a gujju... so am i...heh..not that it matters, but its fun to know..; December 14, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...: you look very gypsy chic, i love it!; December 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM
simple girl..... said...: oh babe a chanita choli as a skirt .. wow !! I 'll try with my chaniya choli ..; April 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM