Get ready for a picture overload!
My Annual Abaya Flash Sale is by far my favourite event on the Nspired calendar, but this year had its fair share of pre-event drama. With a prediction of rain on the day, at the very last hour, we decided to change the venue. Finding a suitable venue in less than a week and preparing to set up at the venue was an adrenalin pumping task. Alhamdullilah I have a spirited team who have my back and we managed to put it all together.
Transforming the Suffah Community Hall to fit in with our ‘Winter is Coming/Game of Thrones’ theme came with some quick thinking, planning, rearranging and lots of laughter. We managed to set up a boutique Pop-Up event and not a dreaded ‘fete vibe’
I was concerned that I would loose the intimacy of the Abaya shopping if I move to a venue, but setting up a boutique pop-up made it so much more engaging. This year the Nspired team had two spaces one for the Abayas and a separate pop-up for the ‘coverUps’ (read about the cover-ups here) I am so proud of the ‘coverUp’ team, they laboured through the day with so much avidity! I am even more proud that they now run the ‘coverUp’ instagram account as well!
Nspired instagram: @nspiredstyle
Email: naseema@nspiredstyle.co.za
The CoverUp Team
coverUp instagram: @the_coverup1
Tel: Fehmi 0799433428
The Pop-Up Collaborations.
A personal message from me to the wonderful ladies I collaborated with on the day, as well as the entire Nspired team:
“There are only two words to describe what an inspiration the day was…..’Women Empowerment’. You have talents, skills and energies that take charge! Ladies it was an absolute privilege to work with each one of you!
From the style in which you set up your spaces to the hospitality you showered onto the many, many guests who stepped through those doors…..deep deep admiration! Respect and gratitude to you ladies!”
Meet the Foodie Pop-Ups
I have added their instagram details as well as some other contact details. These numbers need to be saved as priority, trust me! All the food on the day was absolutely delish!
Its_baked
Sadika’s bespoke baking is a visual feast and it never fails to satisfy our sweet cravings.
Instagram: @its_baked
Email: sadika@mweb.co.za.
Zaatar and Zeal
Nabeelah and Fatima wowed the guests with their ‘build-a-sandwich’ concept using artisan dips and breads.
Instagram: @zaatarandzeal
Email: zaatarandzeal@gmail.com
Tel: Nabeelah 0846846812 or Fatima 0832128333
Made with love
Taskeen’s mixes were a hit! I believe she was sold out within a record 2 hours!
Instagram: @made.with.love.by.tas
Tel: 0845828727
RSR Creations
Rizwaana our Dubai living food blogger brought her favourites to the pop-up, they were quickly sold out too!
Instagram: @rsrcreations
Blog: www.rsrcreations.co.za
Email: info@rsrcreations.co.za
Fehmz Flash Bar
That menu at the flash bar though! I don’t think Fehmz had time to breath; she was mixing those mocktails all day.
Instagram: @fehmz
Website: www.fehmz.com
Email: info@spoonful.co.za
Tel: 0827003233
Housewives Haven
That Kowse and Mexican bean station was definitely a crowd pleaser. Anisa certainly knows how to warm us up.
Email: anisalakhi@yahoo.com
Tel: 0114132794 or 0792220916
Meet the Lifestyle Pop-Ups
These women are talented entrepreneurs and run successful businesses; they are extremely passionate about their products.
Beauty Box SA
Laaiqah’s makeup organisers are of exceptional quality. I particularly love her new petite one.
Instagram: @beautyboxsa
Email: beautyboxsa@gmail.com
Tel: 0718788988
La Maquillage by Rae
Dubai based Raeesa had her team well briefed in providing us with the best and most glamorous beauty products.
Instagram: @la_maquillage_byrae
Email: raeesahr@gmail.com
Whimsical Whisk
Rezana had her bespoke aprons. With one of her aprons you surely will be the diva in your kitchen.
Instagram: @thewhimsicalwhisk
Email: rezana@whimsicalwhisk.co.za
FH Emporium
Nishaat had the most adorable baby wear and accessories on offer.
Instagram: @fhemporium
Tel: 0847868088
The Skirt Couturier
Aysha is extremely talented; I absolutely love her bespoke skirts.
Instagram: @the_skirt_couturier
Email: ayshaminty@gmail.com
Tel: 0762423034
Bake It Yourself
The stylish Shakira and Mariam and their team surely know how to make our lives easier. That new spinach and feta muffin ready mix is going to be a new favourite in everyone’s kitchen.
Instagram: @bakeityourselfbiy
Email: biy@hotmail.co.za
Treasure Box
Aunty Zeenat brought her designer kitchenware. Perfect for our kitchen gadget lusts.
Instagram: @treasurebox_zeesgifts
Tel: 0826770660
Crabtree & Evelyn
Kauthar from Crabtree & Evelyn was there with some fantastic ‘2 for 1′ specials of the very luxurious brand.
Instagram: @kaukauh or @crabtree_sa
Email: kharnekar@crabtree-evelyn.co.za.
At-Tijah
Those gorgeous musallahs! Rehana custom makes them with such care.
Instagram: @at_tijah
Email: rehanadaya@gmail.com
Tel: 0843216000
Ahsan Apparel
Zaahira brought out her sales skills for the day. Other than the Ahsan thobes they had other stunning items on offer. I particularly loved their placemats and coasters.
Instagram: @ahsanapparel
Email: sales@ahsan.co.za
Tel: 0842244786
And there you have it, new introductions to exceptional women who inspire! Told you it would be a picture overload. Hope you enjoyed!
A special thank you to Goshia for the stunning pics. You certainly captured the mystery and darkness of ‘Game of Thrones’ (wink wink)
www.goshiadulz.co.za or her Facebook Page here
and a thank you goes to Bibi Ayesha (0837890886) who came in at the last minute to help me put the flowers together.
Finally a huge thank you to my guests and clients who supported us on the day, it was an honour to host you. Thank you for all the wonderful messages. It just inspires us to push ourselves harder!
Much Love
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