Summer Trends

Just when I think that the hot weather is here to stay,cue;endless rain and cloudy skies.Regardless,I have decided to embrace my summer with the latest trends.The following are basics,with a twist..Here are some of my MUST-have items for the scorchers ahead!

What I love about this seasons trend is that,no matter what you pull out of your cupboard (provided it aint black,grey,brown etc),it's IN.Who would have thought we'd be wearing pink pants again ;)

 Boys carry knives,we carry our massive rings!Weapons of mass destruction,yes,but adorably girlish at the same time.I am crazy for beeeg blingy rings.Who doesn't enjoy tapping on that stylish Samsung S3 or scrolling on the iPad with sparkly fingers?

 

Too delicious for words.Everywhere I go,these two colours seem to pop out at me.So when i spotted a lovely satin camisole with this combo,I knew I had to have it.Combine these two hue's in any way,and you sure to make a statement.

 

 

Pretty scarves,wrapped around your head as a turban,draped on as a hijaab or simply as an accessory,loose around the neck,scarves are stylish and add a special touch to any outfit.

 

 

 

I read somewhere that Wearing sunglasses is like facebook in real life. you can stare at people without them knowing.

Ha!Although I wouldn't approve of stalking,I am attached to my sunglasses.This summer,along with our bright colour-blocking,let's try something quirky with our shades!

Heart or other shape sunnies are adorable,however,it doesn't always suit every face shape.If you love them anyway,just perch them ontop of your hijaab.

Or if you don't want them to be just decorations,buy a timeless shape,with a colour frame.Too pretty not to.
What are your favourites for this summer?

Take Your Time,Summer

Someone buy the Weather a calender!The past week,we've been experiencing the craziest weather.Hot and humid,rain and storm,then cold and wintry.When Spring began,I remember everyone complaining that we had just jumped straight into summer,well,here's your Spring,South Africa!

We really are never satisfied,are we..

Anyway,the change in weather has frozen my brain and my ability to think,hence,no new posts in such a long time.Also,there are major renovations going on and who can concentrate with that constant BANG BANG BANG or nephews and nieces running around screaming to the beat?

So,while I plug in my ear-phones,lock my door and slip on a jersey,my mind is very very far away ------->

Ahhhh...think huge sunglasses,a lovely coral lipstick,a summery turban with a ultra-stylish floppy hat over,my favourite magazine and miles of beach....

x

Pink Hijaab Day

On the 24th of October,females around the world will don a Pink Hijaab in celebration of this month.Humairah Jassat is the lovely and vibrant girl behind the South African version of this and she,together with a friend,fellow blogger,Rowena Saloojee of Secrets&Stilettos have come up with a wonderful campaign for this year..

Here's your chance to contribute in the prettiest and most stylish way possible!

Check out Secrets and Stilettos for the full story!

<3 <3

My Jihad

In my quest to becoming a better person/ Muslimah/ wife,I have recently started trying to wear the abaya full time* (read:almost everyday).Coming from someone who has a weakness for skinny jeans,this is sure to be a real Jihad.In order to keep myself from feeling down about black,black,black,I've decided to become the Queen of Accessorising and Colour.

I add pops of colour with vibrant belts slung low over my waist,huge bangles and rings,long blingy chains.I wrap small silk scarves around my wrists,wear them under my Hijaab.Check out nspiredstyle-4-ways-with-a-neckerchief for more on that.

We seem to think that donning the abaya will make us feel older than we really are but honestly,it doesn't have to be that way.The person you are will most definitely shine through anyway,but we can always express ourselves with a beautiful handbag,a smart shoe,that statement ring.

But even more than that,stepping in the right direction is challenging oneself,knowing that what you are doing is for a greater good and will lead you to Jannah Insha Allah.It takes alot of confidence and guts to make major changes in our lives,knowing that just because we have decided to do the right thing,won't necessarily mean it is going to be easy.We have to always keep our intention infront of us.

A sister put it so beautifully recently: "I was crazy about Mohammed*.Then Allah gave him to me.Now,why can't I be crazy about my Allah?"

Spending time with people who have taken that big step can motivate you in ways you never thought possible.
Push yourself,Go Forth and Dazzzle ***


*Name changed

Hijaabi With Style

I came across the lovely Aalia's website by chance and fell in love with the way she tied her scarves and the fact that she's ready to try new ways to wear her hijaab.Here's proof from a stylish Hijaabi that we most definitely can rock those headbands,bows and hats with our hijaab.

 

Perfect Holiday Look!!

Check out Princess Rockz for some gorgeous hijaabs and accessories

Style Inspiration- Rabia Z

I am obsessed with dressing up.The draws that hold my handbags are never big enough.My large cupboards never seem to close,thanks to the absurd number of clothing I own.Let's not even get started on my shoe's...
It may come across as superficial,but as a young Muslimah,I feel it is of utmost importance that we feel good in whatever we wear,modestly.When we feel good,we most definitely look good.When that gorgeous silky scarf matches perfectly with your newly purchased dress,the feeling is unreal,you want to wear that outfit to sleep too.

Growing up,I was the only young girl I knew who wore a hijaab.This made keeping it on extremely hard,as we all know how important it is for a young girl to feel like she fits in.As i grew older,I realised that I had it all wrong.I slowly learned more stylish ways to tie my hijaab (thanks to my ever-stylish older sister).I looked at magazines,the current fashion and fads and adjusted them slightly to suit my newly-found love for my hijaab.

Sure,I have a long way to go (ask any mother) but I can say with confidence:
ALHAMDULILLAH,i <3 my hijaab.
Here are some gorgeous outfits from the uber-trendy Rabia Z's Autumn Winter 2011 Collection.Go forth and dazzzle!!!

Ofcourse,we must always remember that it is what's inside that counts and one shoud never judge a person by the outter appearance.This article is simply to encourage young (or older) Muslimah's regarding their hijaab.

Allah (SWT) knows best.

Turbans: Hijaab Trend?

I've been fascinated with the latest hijaab trend: Turbans. At first,I was convinced it would just not suit me,despite lovin' the whole look.But then a very daring friend tried it out on me and - ta da!I couldn't get enough of it.I spent literally the entire night trying to perfect it,much to my husbands amusement.


However,I'm not entirely convinced about the whole open-neck aspect.If you are used to covering up,then maybe the end pieces could be brought over to cover the neck.Alternatively,you could wear a polar neck,high collar or a big bling choker to cover up..Let me know what you think.


Here are some hijaab inspirations:

This looks gorgeous: Wrap a brightly (preferably contrasting) coloured scarf around the neck

Turban Tutorial

Images via:dilaandzata,Hijaabi and The City,-call me ina-,infiniteLIA