My whirlwind of joy

Shoo! Things have been such a whirlwind lately! From finishing off my best friend’s morning wedding dress plus 4 bridesmaids dresses, then planning my engagement to Raafiek and designing and making my dress, to planning my Mom’s 50th Birthday Celebration Party, and now a fashion show for my Smooches clothing label!

I need a breather! But, I’m not complaining… I'm using what’s been given to me and that in itself is my blessing! It’s been a hectic year thus far, but I need to give it my all. I read something today… nothing should be undertaken unless excellence can be achieved. And, that is my exact intention. To bring about excellence. I know designing and making clothing is not seen as a major contribution to the economy or offsetting any major environmental preservation programme, but I see it differently. From a more inanimate perspective. A more spiritual one. I see it as the opportunity to build something, to contribute to someone’s nature and to allow someone to express themselves more effectively. Hence I’ve been inspired by an old Creed song which meant much to me at a very poignant moment in my life. give life . give love . give soul is exactly how I see my clothing line and the contribution it makes to the wearer. My making something for someone is to give life to something which never existed before… give love is what the wearer needs to first give to themselves and then to others… and give soul is what each wearer should exude to life. We should be proud to be alive, to be able to experience its beauty and to be able to use our five senses… something which most people take for granted.

I want people to stand up… to live life to the fullest… to make the most of each day… and to forever say what they feel deep down inside. I want us to express gratitude for what we have and to each day realise just how lucky we are to have yet another day to experience beauty beyond any measure… the beauty of a Most Powerful Creator! I give thanks and grace to Allah for allowing me such an honour!