It's Getting Cold :(

I really don't mind winter actually but it's the rain I can't stand.. anyone in London who commutes will feel my pain - why are the bloody train services subject to weather only? On normal days they're fine but as soon as the heavens open it's like Armageddon.. Anywayy I won't rant today I really need to do some work, so here's a simple outfit for the cold and casual but not so rainy days.

Purple Bag by Zaenab

Eid Mubarek :D

Sorry it's late :S I've been a bit busy. I thought I'd make a few tweaks to the blog layout as I, understandably, got bored of plain white after a year. If you don't like it don't worry, I will no doubt, have another blog-midlife crisis.

My Favorite Online Islamic clothing store

One of my favorite stores that I personally had best customer service with and would like to recommend to others is www.artizara.com
They have super fast shipping and beautiful , good quality clothes .
I ordered Hijabs from them before and the fabric of Hijabs was really beautiful and good quality.It was shipped after an hour or two, after  I placed an order.
They have very interesting blog ,where they talk about different styles of clothes and Hijabs and also how to coordinate your clothes .
http://blog.artizara.com/blog/
This  site would probably be very helpful for the sisters who just reverted to Islam and still going through a transition finding new style and just being yourself .
You can find some coupons on their blog and a very interesting contest they have on facebook,where you can win a $500
If you become their fan on Facebook, where more details on how to submit the work for the contest provided ,you will receive your 10% coupon by entering your email on the website: artizara.com

If you are looking for gourgeous outfit for special occasion in your life ,then you can find the most beautiful Kaftans and other outfits in Artizara..
There are few white dresses that can even be worn as a wedding dress or Nikah dress.

 

Special Occasion dresses

You won't find anything more beautiful for a special occasion in online stores ,then these dresses.

I will post my favorite ones

 

 

 

If you worried about the price ,there are few options you may have .You can find a coupn on their blog $20 off a hundred dollar order ,or you can get %15 off as a new customer .

Comfort Shopping Is SOO Much Better Than Comfort Eating

Yes I have a shopping addiction, I have already realised that... Oh well. Here's my latest buy! I can't wait for it to arrive :D It was 45 GPS with p&p from Shukr, I think that's not bad as it is 70% wool and it is winter after all, yep, I need it :P

So what do you think, worth it? (Yes, of course!!)

Great Ebay finds !!!

assalamu aleikum
There is a store on ebay that has a lot of abayas in different color .
http://stores.ebay.com/Muhasabah-Trading
It is very hard to find abaya other then black .
I never ordered from this store before ,but I might be .I love the colors of their abays ,but I'm not sure about the fabric .
Anyway check this out and decide ...The prices are very reasonable

$31.99
Great for Eid !!!

 

Here are some pretty black Georgette abayas .

I don't like too much design on my abaya though..

This one says Thai silk abaya .I have no idea how thin or thick it is ,but I love the colors .I guess these are more suitable for special occasions or when having guests at home

$24.75

www.modestycatalog.com

For anyone who is looking for long salwar kameez with long sleeve I  recommend this web site www.modestycatalog.com

They have many  tunics  with long sleeve .

 

For the sisters who like skirts, there are many skirt  sets on that web site .

Its good because they have matching skirt and a top and you can find matching Hijab on their web site or match with your own

 

 

This one is my favorite

There is a beautiful white skirt set ,that can be perfect for special ocasion 

 

And if you are looking for a gift for your father ,or brother ,or husband
they have some men's clothing also ...

Another thing to mention, they have plus sizes almost for all the items

It's A Fair Affair..

Following some comments I had in previous posts about how there aren't any black Muslimah models out there I wanted to prove that models are in no way more beautiful on the 'lighter' side. Coming from an Arab culture where generally speaking the lighter you are, the better (has anybody seen that bloody "fair and lovely" advert?! I actually want to scratch their eyes out and ask them wth they are trying to make themselves look so western?) I have had to put up with being told that Arabic/Asians who are quite frankly plain Janes (or more fittingly, plain Aishas..) are gorgeous because they are all fair and lovely.. In fact I have found the more stunning models have a bit of colour in them (although you can't quite apply this theory to the runway as most of them are pale and underfed anyway..)

SO, enough of my rant.. here are some not so fair yet lovely black Muslimahs:

I looove this!
Check out the Around The World: Hijab Style posts for more and stick two fingers up at "Fair and Lovely". Black is beautiful!! I feel like I shouldn't even be having to clarify this point but I guess some people are still a bit shallow..

Hijab Styling Tutorials: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

The net absolutely is brimming to the rim with hijab styling ideas but sorting the wheat from the chaff can be quite a daunting prospect so usually I just give up and stick to a couple of my everyday styles. In a moment of madness, however (most probably brought on by the fact that I have inhumane amounts of university work to do..) I thought I'd take on the world of hijab tutorials head on - with google. Here's a sample of what I dug up, with comments of course..

The 'it looks simple enough but in hijab reality, with that material, it would actually require nine pins to stay in place' look:

The 'perfect for work' look that makes us seriously consider a broach or two..

The old faithfuls, ahh how we love you:

The evolution of the old faithfuls: they have got their perks of course, but are never quite as trusty (or as simple) as the originals:

The 'I went to bed in my (bargin bucket) headscarf and one earring' look.

The elegant drape look:

The old 'I have a headache' look

And last but by all means not least, the 'Igal and Shemagh looks better on women anyway..' look

So which is your favorite? (I know you probably won't be able to answer that as the choice of stylish looks out there is just so extensive..!)

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