DUBAI: Jordanian-Romanian footwear designer Amina Muaddi took to social media this week to pay tribute to her stepfather, who died a year ago.
Muaddi, who also celebrated her 35th birthday this week, uploaded a mirror picture of herself and her dog Alfie. In the photo, she is wearing a nude dress and a pair of Perspex wedges from her own label.
She captioned the snap: “Dressed up for my daddy today. One year in heaven, forever in my heart. Alfie felt my energy and came to give me some puppy love. Thank you for all the warm birthday wishes.”
She announced on Instagram last year that her stepfather had passed away. Captioning a cheerful picture from her childhood, she wrote: “You made the most noble choice: to be the father of a child that is not yours. I prayed to God that he’d take my tears and use them as fuel to give you more life. I will miss you forever daddy. My heart is shattered.”
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