Shahirah Ahmed, Wardrobe Stylist + Fashion Blogger at ShahirahAhmed.com Age: 28| Shoe Size: 12| Hometown: Sacramento, CA “God didn’t give me these feet for no reason, so why not put them to good use!” In high school, I stacked my shoe boxes on the top shelf of my bedroom closet, strategically hiding the description against the wall, so no one would see the “SIZE 10 MEN”…
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Have you all noticed the dress in today’s churches? I know you all saw the huge Twitter war, especially on Black Twitter, as to Ariana Grande’s dress at Aretha Franklin’s funeral. There’s so much I could say on that look. I’m questioning whether I should explore Chrisitian women modesty in an upcoming post. What I’ll refer to as only contempo casual church wear is becoming widely…
Hey Shoe Lovers! Welcome back to the latest edition of SSL News. Previously, I covered Footwear Brands That Are Putting Sustainability At The Forefront. You should check it out. Question. Have you heard of sculptured heels? As women, we have a certain idea of what heels look like, especially stilettos, right? They’re typically a skinny, simple rod-like shapes that make our legs look BOMB. Well, we’ve taken our…
Here’s What Happened When I Tried To “Relax” By Kayaking Lately, I’ve been plagued by stress. And long story short, I’d had been itching to break away from my day-to-day routine to try to forget, if only for a few moments. I wanted a budget-friendly adventure. So, my college classmate who also works within her family business called me with a “wonderful idea”. She thought it’d…
So, I’ve been on a denim spree these last several months. I’ve bought like 5 pairs of jeans in the past 2-3 months. I know, I might be overdoing it a bit, but I do have some good reasons to splurge. Denim of course is the most versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. With all the different washes, cuts, and styles–you have absolutely no limits…
One of the most frustrating things about the change in the seasons is the change in wardrobe and matching accessories. A lot of our favorite shoes from the past seasons will no longer suffice as we face the cooler temps ahead. Luckily, there are some really great styling options to extend your last season shoes into the Fall and Winter months. Also, shoutout to my friend…
This Is What I’ve Learned From Wearing Natural Deodorants I did it! For about a year and a half, I ditched the commercial deodorant that I knew so well for uncharted territory of the world of natural deodorant to test my mental and emotional and physical strength. The reason, of course, was health related by the way. I was really hesitant about sharing this because it…
Amara Nicole and Munro & Co., Inc.’s CFO takes you into the Munro footwear factory in Arkansas. (This post may contain an affiliate link, redirecting readers to the featured shoe brand.) Hi Everyone! If you can’t already tell, I’m a bit of a shoe fanatic. Not only am I obsessed with the latest footwear trends and technology advancements, I’ve also grown more curious as to how…
Hey Everyone! Can you believe Fall is basically here, and I still have ever-growing to-do list?! Two things things I’ve been working on accomplishing is master this self-photography thing. I just got a camera, and this stuff is no joke, but I’m going to take it one step at a time. Also, I have a goal of finishing this book, En El Pais Que Amamos, by…
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I’m officially one year older (23), and I realize now that I’ve spent a great deal of my time combating self-doubt and self-imposed negativity. While I’ve had some exciting experiences like traveling to NYC and Cape Town, South Africa (both for the first time), this past year was also filled with it’s own trials as well…
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Hey y’all! Thanks so much for dropping by. I’m Amara Nicole, a modern Mississippi Belle with a heart for all things creative. Oh yeah, I also have an interesting relationship with shoes. My tiny corner of the Internet is the space where I invite you all into my Southern Queendom, where I highlight my adventures at home and abroad on my journey to self-liberation. Read more..
Recent Posts
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- WEEKEND ESCAPADES IN JACKSON February 11, 2020