Day Of The Dead

As Halloween is slowly approaching, everyone is trying to decide on who they want to be.  It can be anyone from a mad scientist to a vampire. But there is a story and a reason why they have been chosen.

This year I have gone down a different route and decided to dress up as someone from the  Day Of The Dead. ("Dia De Los Muertos" in Spanish) This specific day is something in Mexican and Spanish cultures celebrates and honors our ancestors. Without their sacrifices and life choices, we wouldn't be who we are today.

Although I come from a different religion and background, I admire the message behind this holiday.

It represents togetherness, happiness, and love for the ones that are no longer with us.

So here are my looks inspired by this special day;

Corpse Bride Outfit Details: 

Dress from New Look,

 Kimono from TK Maxx, 

Jewelry from Lovisa, 

Headpiece customized

Frida Kahlo Inspired Outfit Details: 

Jumpsuit from Sobeys Vintage,

 Kimono from New Look, 

Jewelry and Headpiece from Lovisa, 

Skull Lady Outfit Details: 

Dress from Spanish store in Malaga,

Jewelry from Lovisa, 

Headpiece customized

Happy Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos!

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What’s in her mind? (She Speaks Edition)

Following my book release, I wanted you guys to understand the vibe for each poem, which is why I’ve created a small selection of songs, which reflect each poem.

Each poem was written at a different point in my life.

Swim Good - Frank Ocean 

Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Broken Clocks-  SZA

Hurry Teyana Taylor

End of Time Beyoncé 

Nobody’s Perfect - JCole

Switch 6Lack

Stronger Than Ever - Raleigh Ritchie

Big When I was little - Eliza Doolittle

Brown Skin Girl - Beyoncé

Vry Black- Jamila Woods

Girl can’t be herself - Alicia Keys

Normal Girl - SZA

Someone Like You - Adele

Insecure - Jazmine Sullivan 

Make it Out - NAO

I believe in you - Jay Prince

Superwoman - Alicia Keys

As I Am - H. E. R 

Grown Woman - Beyonce

Crown Kelly Rowland

4 women - Nina Simone 

Thursday - Jess Glynne

King Kunta - Kendrick Lamar

Queen Tings - Masago

Family - Popcaan 

Video - India Arie

Miss Independant - Ne Yo

Sexy Lady - Jessie J

Girl - Destinys Child

Run the world - Beyoncé 

Go Gina - SZA

Say My Name - Destinys Child

It Girl - Pharrell

Spice Girl - Amine

Nubian Queen - Wyclef

Sam7a - Lil Freeny

Pearl of the Nile

Another Lifetime - Nao 

Bridge of Troubled Water - Aretha Franklin

Stole Kelly Rowland

Nao - Orbit

A Long Walk - Jill Scott

Meant to be - TLC

Boy does nothing - Alesha Dixon

Boyz - MIA

If I was a boy- Beyonce

Hard Place - HER

That’s why I still love you- Missy Elliott 

Complicated- NAO

Love Yourz - JCole

That’s Love - Oddisee

F you I love you, - Kyle

Special Delivery - Bridget 

Sorry - Beyoncé 

I wish I missed my ex - Mahalia

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She Speaks Book

After 4years, I am so excited to share this moment with all of you.

I have been writing a poetry book full of my life experiences and I am so happy to say it's finally done and ready for you to read.

I have had so much fun developing this book from start to finish and the fact that I am self-publishing it, makes me feel truly invincible.

In the words of Maya Angelou; 

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it..."

So without further ado, She Speaks is now available on Blurb! Link bellow.

(click here ^)

SHE SPEAKS

By Azza Gasim


 She is a rare creative soul, who has been blessed a gift of expressing herself in different formats.

 With this gift, her aim is to empower and inspire others and bring light and love to their lives. 

She has spoken.

By Azza Gasim

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