London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week was a few weeks ago, in London.. obviously. Here are a few outfits that I quite liked (from Google Images):
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A Slight Variation On The Shayla Wrap

For a bit more of a formal look, this hijab style (from Amenakin) is slightly different to your average wrap. It's probably not suited to hotter weather but I like it anyway:

Summer Hijab Idea

Was bored on Looklet.. I think this would be nice for a smart summer look:

Blazers For Spring

It seems the blazer is is very much with us for another season but this time it's got a more feminine feel with softer shoulders (thank goodness..) and the styles are longer, hurray!

Here's a couple of blazer looks I found on the net, casual and smart:

And some of my faves:

Blazers :D by Zaenab

Items in this set:
Reiss Jones Double Lapel Jacket, $305
Juicy Couture Fleece Double Breasted Blazer, $150
ASOS ASOS Boyfriend Blazer at ASOS, $94

A Somewhat Interesting Style Choice

Some hijab styles that you would perhaps not wear to the office.. Not unless you wake up before the crack of dawn to get ready anyway. (And yes, of course they're Egyptian styles..)

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Think I'll be sticking to just the one scarf this time, thanks.

Wide Leg Trousers: Hijab Fashion

They are a hijabis best friend and pretty much a wardrobe staple, however wide leg jeans/trousers are not always the easiest to dress - it seems that straight cuts just go with everything and are generally much easier to wear with a dress. Here are some ideas to dress your wider trousers:

SMART:

Inspired by the above photo, I put together this outfit on Looklet:

I like the outfits in these pics, just add a long cardigan or a long line blazer (both bang on trend) and scarf to complete the look:

Here is a wide leg look I did on Polyvore a while back:

The Smart Hijabi by Zaenab

A similar look is worn here by Posh, I love the cross between smart and casual:

CASUAL:

A great summer look and wide rimmed straw hats actually look really good with a loosly tied scarf, believe it or not.

The utility look is big right now, so get down to gap for trousers similar to these and stay right on trend:

Here's a casual wide leg looked I put together on Looklet.com:

Hope this inspires you with some new wide leg trouser outfits :D

Palestinian Awareness

There is a great informative new blog on the block all about raising awareness about what is really going on in Palestine. No bias or lies, just the plain, old fashioned truth. Show your support by checking it out here.

Nude Maxi

Stay bang on trend in nude shades:

Cream Maxi Dress by Zaenab

Shasharishi - Hijab Sequin Look

I posted some photos a while back of Shasharishi's hijab styles.. Here is another cute style of hers to try:

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What do you reckon? I'm loving it!

A Not So Pretty Hijab Style

This outfit is perhaps the most disgusting thing I have ever beheld. I kind of feel like I should be apologising to my poor eyes. And why on earth is she smiling?? Why?

Random Hijab Photos

I'm reallyyy busy at the moment so sorry for the recent lack of posts :S Here are some random pics that I found in my 'Stylish Muslimah' file, they have been ignored for far too long as I have not had a need for them in any post - until now that is. Sorry, no time to narrate I have 3 coursework deadlines and a bloody test to revise for. Remind me.. what's so rewarding about "getting an education" again?? The neanderthals got by just fine as far as I know.
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Ahh, I do love a white headscarf, it looks great on all colour complexions even though you might not think it would:

Photographer captures the women who wear the hijab

 By SANDY ILLIAN BOSCH sbosch@pioneerlocal.com

Sadaf Syed of Willowbrook grew up in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a teacher. She found a way to fulfill that dream, not with a teaching degree, but with a camera.
"I believe we're all here to educate one another," said Syed. Through her photo documentary, "iCover, A Day in the Life of an American Muslim COVERed Girl," she wants to show the world that a woman who chooses to wrap her head in a scarf is just like every other woman in America.

Sadaf Syed of Willowbrook captured a variety of Muslim women in her book, iCover, A Day in the Life of an American Muslim COVERed Girl.

Walks of life 

Like Syed, all of the women in her book have chosen to wear the traditional head covering of the Muslim faith. Syed's book of photos, which has seen its first run, but is still being tweaked, shows Muslim women in all ways of life -- from mother to dentist to motorcycle enthusiast.
"It's something that I do for God," said Syed, who began wearing the scarf, or hijab, in early 2001.
She said the hijab is part of a commitment to live a humble, modest life. It also allows people to focus on a woman's inner beauty rather than her outward appearance.
But the public, especially in post-Sept. 11 America, has misconceptions.

Heavy weight 

"If there's one thing I know for sure now, it's that this light strip of cloth sure does carry a lot of weight," Syed wrote in her book's introduction.
She said some people see the scarf as a symbol of piety -- a sign that the wearer considers herself more holy than the rest of the world. Others believe it's a sign of a woman's submissiveness to her husband.
But the women in "iCover" are anything but subservient. They are boxers, surfers, U.S. soldiers and artists who choose to honor God by covering their heads.
Covering one's head in honor of God is not unique to the Muslim faith, Syed said. She notes that Mary, the mother of Jesus, is always pictured with her head covered. Most nuns still cover their heads, as do Orthodox Jews.
Syed said a Muslim woman's decision to wear or not to wear the hijab is an individual one made between her and God. For Syed, the scarf serves as a constant reminder of her relationship with God and of her commitment to try to be the best person she can be.

Access granted 

She said she's grateful to the women who allowed her to include them in her book, which when complete will be about 125 pages long.
"It takes a lot for people to invite you into their private lives," she said.
Syed found these women through modern day word-of-mouth. As friends e-mailed friends, they began suggesting women they believed would help Syed deliver her message. To photograph them, she flew all over the country, to the East and West coasts, to a dance studio in Texas and a courthouse in Baltimore.
Syed sees her book as a way to celebrate women -- like the Pakistani woman who drives a big rig and the Chicago teacher who challenged herself to complete her first triathlon -- and as a way to show the world that these women really aren't that different after all.
"It's just a piece of cloth," she said.

Hijabifying Lace

Lace has never really gone out of fashion, but it has made a bit of a comeback recently so I thought I'd make a post on how to wear it, hijab style. The most obvious way that springs to mind is to incorporate it into your headscarf. I have not yet tried this look but personally think it looks nicer than wearing it as part of your main outfit.. I saw a girl attempt this today - she wore fully sheer lace sleeves with a headscarf, not a great look, fashion-wise or otherwise. Anywayy, here are some styles I do like:

Probably the safest option but it's certainly not bland, I love the colours she's used:

If you want to give this look a go, you can find a wide selection of lace under scarves like the one below from just $0.99 at the Al Muhajabat website:

You've probably seen this photo before if you've ever googled hijab looks; I would never wear it but the layered lace look is pretty alright on her..

This Arabic actress is on the money with her take on the lace look. Perfect colours. Perfect style. Mwah!

Go on, try the lace look! It's kinda cool when you get it right and a break from those boring cloth headbands.. (Also, if you have any other ways to wear a lace hijab, pop it in the comments)