Next, I find it so refreshing to be able to meet so many people that I haven’t had a chance to see or keep in touch with in a long time other than on social media. I love meeting up with old friends and family from years past as hearing about the progress they have made in their lives, especially for my most authentic relationships, warms my inner soul and brings me great joy.

Hand loomed pure Hyderabadi silk saree worn with intricately designed Indian jewelry. Wearing my art and heritage, wearing my pride, feeling rooted.

Makeup artist:

Enhancing natural beauty is foremost in the mind of makeup artist Summer when she works. A makeup artist with more than 15 years’ experience in the areas of fashion photo shoots, creative studio photo shoots, makeup education and product consultations, Summer has learnt from her clients one universal rule: women want to look fresh, flawless and beautiful. She believes, “When you look beautiful you feel beautiful, and it’s that kind of happiness that I try to give to women every day.”

Summer is available for any makeup service, personalized makeup lesson to achieve flawless makeup at home, or to style for special events.

Please visit Bonnie or Summer at Zaina Hair Salon located at 7846 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL 33067 or to make an appointment call (954)-278-6899.

Hair Stylist:

Bonnie, of Middle Eastern descent, is a master colorist and stylist, and she enjoys the art of hair and taking clients from start to finish. She has advanced training in hair extensions, smoothing treatments, and is flawless in the art of hair styling. Bonnie has worked in the Cosmetology industry for over fifteen years. Bonnie has a passion for creativity and flare. Bonnie can ensure you’ll absolutely love your new look.

About the Author

Siddhi Desai is currently a stay-at-home mom residing in Parkland, FL, with her two young children and husband. She is a cancer researcher by training holding BSc and MSc degrees in Biotechnology. Siddhi has always held deep passions and diverse interests in the realms of science, spirituality, and fashion. Follow her on Instagram @siddhidesai9999 for additional musings and pictures on all things fashion and lifestyle.

Posted on: 09-6-2018 by: Deshvidesh

Fashion is about assembling a wardrobe that tells your story. Stories that reflect your journey, culture, heritage, and travels. Travel is an integral part of fashion as it allows you to incorporate your experiences with other cultures to create your own eclectic style. There’s an immense amount of beauty emanating from the diversity of the world that I fearlessly incorporate into my own style by mixing and matching pieces from different designers and artists from around the world and various time periods. And today the world is flat — we are all one humanity and fashion has become a celebration and visual representation for the acceptance of multicultural art and love for one another.

Fashion is also about expressing yourself and your individuality. There are no rules for fashion as long as your look embodies your true inner self. Some people try to keep up with what’s “in” for the latest season, but for me fashion is timeless, and I collect timeless pieces across seasons that I would love to wear even many years from now. Whether a collection is from this season or last or even several years old, fashion is art. And art is divine and immortal because it reflects the soul of all of our cultures collectively.

In order to preserve the soul of our ancient Indian artistic craftsmanship, we must support our struggling handloom sector. The handlooms of India capture our rich and diverse cultural heritage through the masterful artistry of our incredible weavers. Unfortunately, the art of hand-weaving is being lost as the livelihood of these artisans is not being appreciated enough for them to sustain a living. Let’s support our artisans in order to preserve our rich traditional art form and a piece of our cultural heritage. Preserving our own culture, heritage, and art is essential to keeping the beauty of diversity in the world intact.

A few designers and labels I hold dear to me play their part in preserving their own cultures and in supporting their local communities. Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi received one of France’s highest arts distinctions, becoming Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, an honor awarded to leaders of the international arts community for their “contribution and commitment to cultural service.” She recognizes the strength of the people of her native country and helps them to achieve their potential.

Nepalese-American fashion designer Prabal Gurung chooses to manufacture over 80% of his collection in his hometown of New York in order to support the local community and is committed to sustaining domestic employment and incomes. At the same time, Gurung performs extensive humanitarian work in his native Nepal supporting efforts to end women trafficking, educating underprivileged children, and helping those affected by the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.

Finally, the Colombian label eywacorazón honors ‘EYWA,’ which means the great mother who wants a better world for her children. Eywacorazón was created to provide a means to underprivileged mothers going through difficult times but that have warrior souls to fight to create a better future for their kids.

Let these few examples help illustrate the importance of fashion in helping preserve the soul of our cultures, celebrating our global diversity, and creating a better society for all of us. May the divine flow of fashion and creativity keep flowing through your wardrobe collection!

About the Author

Siddhi Desai is currently a stay-at-home mom residing in Parkland, FL, with her two young children and husband. She is a cancer researcher by training holding BSc and MSc degrees in Biotechnology. Siddhi has always held a deep passion and diverse interests in the realms of science, spirituality, and fashion. Follow her on Instagram @siddhidesai9999 for additional musings and pictures on all things fashion.
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