Modest Formalwear
Monday, April 14, 2008
Salams Girls!
I hope everyone's enjoying the site so far! We're having a ton of fun with it.
Last week a visitor messaged us saying that she never knows what to wear to formal event, so I put together these suggestions. I hope this helps Ameena!
Click on the image to see it larger.Look #1:

This look is one the would be great for a mixed wedding or prom. The dress is paired with a cashmere cardigan to cover the arms and to minimize the showing of figure that the tight waist of the dress encourages. I recommend wearing a white chiffon sheila and white clutch along with red shoes and a red underpiece to provide a pop of color. You could even use fancy jeweled pins in your scarf! Formal dresses are unbelievably difficult to shop for online, so I used designer pieces to inspire your outfit.




Look #2:


This second look is perfect for a banquet, dinner, or work related gathering. The dress is the perfect basis for an outfit. It reaches nicely to the knee, has a jeweled neckline to dress it up, and the pattern is perfect to match green accesories to. I would wear it with some well-fitting wide-leg black dress pants, and either a black jacket with a black underscarf, or a white jacket with a white underscarf. Match the hijab and a nice clutch to the green in the dress, slip into some gorgeous pumps, add jewelry and light make-up to polish, and voila! A versatile and gorgeous outfit for many different formal occasions.


Get this look
Dress: Chadwicks, $59.99
Shoes: Shoebuy, $97.95
Pants: New York & Company, $39.95
Hijab: 2Hijab, $2.95

Look #3:
Here's an outfit for girls who only wear abaya or jilbab or for anyone who just wants to sport a glamorous khaleeji look. This beautiful abaya with silver embroidery is a stunning and modest way to dress up for any formal event. I've been drooling over it for weeks. I decided to just accessorize in all silver, which will provide an elegant contrast to the black of the abaya.


Get this look
Abaya and sheila: Ecrater, $59.99
Pumps: Shoebuy, $98.95
Underscarf: Middle Eastern Mall, $5.00
Necklace: Forever 21, $8.80
Ring: Forever 21, $5.80
Clutch: Ebags, $24.00
So, what do you think? Which outfit is your favorite?
Please leave some feedback so that we know we have some readers out there!
Jazakumullahu Khairan

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posted by Ruqiyyah at 6:17 PM | 3 comments
Muslima Basics
Thursday, April 10, 2008

Salam

Firstly, thanks to all of you who have viewed the blog and especially to dvinelite89 for being our first commenter and to Hijrah. We love you both! Anonymous viewers, we would love your feedback, any criticism or suggestion is welcome.



For any muslima there are a few staple items that should be owned and worn regularly. I know I’ve basically worn out every single one of my basics. So here is just a list of the must haves for modest hijabis.



1) The long sleeve t-shirt: With so many great tops, many have plunging necklines and are short sleeved or not sleeved at all. The long sleeve t-shirt turns any cute top into a modest top. Warning: avoid heavy fabrics which will give you a bulky look. However, also avoid light fabrics which will be see through, a huge muslima don’t. Target, $6.29



2) Umtah/ Headbands: For the hijabi who has bangs that refuse to stay hidden, an umtah or a headband is the perfect solution. We use lacy headbands or the under piece of a two piece hijab for our umtahs. However, any headband will work miracles. If you are clever you can work it into your hijabi style. Ebay, $2.00



3) Wide leg pants and jeans: Alhamdullilah for this new trend! Wide leg is back. As a hijabi we want to avoid showing the shape of our legs too much. I tended to buy pants that were too large just so that they may be loose. Of course, you then have a waist problem. With the wide leg, you can buy pants in your size and be modest. JCPenny, $29.99



4) Denim long skirt: Denim is more casual than most fabrics in a long skirt which will give you a more day to day piece in your wardrobe. Avoid skirts with slits because we all know that is not modest. Orvis, $24.00



5) Abayah: Our little black dresses. For any occasion, the abayah just works. More plain styles are best for Friday prayer at the masjid. Meanwhile fancier beaded and embroidered abayah are best in gatherings. It is important to find the right length to avoid showing ankle. I like to wear jeans under mine but Ruqiyyah prefers leggings. Al Hannah, $46.99





JAK (Jakumallahu Khairan)

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posted by Ala at 11:09 PM | 1 comments
Spring Fashion Dos and Donts
Saturday, April 5, 2008




Dos:
1. Embrace the new trend of hijab-worthy scarves at all the greatest stores! The material is generally quite airy and comfortable, even after wrapping a few times. This one: Forever 21, $9.80

2. Colorful spring cardigans are in! These breathable, lightweight sweaters are an eye-catching way to add modesty to any outfit. These ones: a. Gap, $59.99 b. Banana Republic, $29.99-$58.00
3. Cotton wraps and shirtdresses are all the rage. They're also the perfect addition to a modest muslima's wardrobe. Wear them with jeans and a nice long sleeved undershirt or cardigan and you're good to go! This one: Newport News, $29.00
4. Gorgeous long skirts bring spring to anyone's step. A rainbow of colors is out there to compliment any outfit. This one: Dorothy Perkins, about $39.89

Also, dress up your wardrobe with colorful jewelry, shoes, and accessories. Spring is a great time to add color to your world.
Donts:
5. Skirts over pants! This just looks silly and it usually ends up being too bulky and busy. Opt, instead, for a longer shirt or a full length skirt.
6. Cropped cardigans. These little things are great for parties or hangout with your girlfriends, but they really add nothing to a modest muslima's outfit. They are too fitted around the chest and they accentuate the waist too much.
7. Cork shoes. They may be comfortable, but these babies are just plain ugly. They always look dirty and aren't the least bit feminine. Just say no to cork.
8. Jersey dresses. Jersey is a terrible idea for a muslima's dress material because it shows every curve. Keep your sacred secrets to yourself and opt for a more rigid fabric.
9. Skinny jeans. Skinny jeans are a humble hijabi's nemesis in every way. Not only do they show everything we should try to keep under wraps, but they are also extremely unflattering to the general public. Opt for flares with knee-length tops or wide legs with thigh-length or longer tops for a more decorous look.
Jakumallahu Khairan

Ruqiyyah

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posted by Ruqiyyah at 2:31 PM | 3 comments