HIJABS DU JOUR : FALL 2009 FASHION TRENDS – PLAID
In this edition of Hijabs Du Jour, I’m featuring the oft-recurring plaid trend. Plaid is popular every Fall season, but sometimes plaid clothing can be a bit much for my taste. So, I’ve found some plaid hijabs to suit any style, from playful and bold to subtle and chic.
In the collage, I featured a girly pink hijab; a bold and colorful hijab; a classic tartan style hijab; a soft pastel-toned hijab; and a subtle, tonal black hijab.
My fave out of all the hijabs above is No. 3, the classic plaid style. I think it would look nice with a simple black abaya, or with a long black skirt and classic white button up shirt. You could even wear that one with jeans…
What’s your plaid hijab style? Will you be wearing plaid this fall?
Links:
[1] Pink & Black Raja Plaid Fringe Scarf, $7.99. [2] Light Crinkle Plaid Long Scarf Wrap in Multi Orange, $14.95. [3] Lauren by Ralph Lauren Rectangle Scarf, $37.90. [4] Gap Lilac Plaid Lightweight Scarf, $16.99. [5] Armani Exchange Luxe Plaid Scarf, $38.
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gorgeoussss. love 3.
my favorite is deff. no. 2! I love it way too much
I am Soooooooooooooooo loving number 2!! I have recently cut my hair so I can soo wear shayla’s like this lovely number.
Great job and good lookin out!!
ma salaama
SalamAlykum. I started wearing the hijab in January. I am a British Muslim convert that one day without knowing why had a very strong desire to wear it. So I did!! I do not know any other Muslim ladies and referred to your blog many times on tips on how to wear it, along side u tube videos on how to put it on. My first try in front of the mirror took nearly 2 hours! At first is was strange but I soon got used to wearing the hijab and started to enjoy playing with the different styles and colours. The hardest part was in font of my family. After many times of them running off crying, dirty looks, “I don’t understand the importance” they have started to get used to the idea. Al7amdullilah.
The problem I have now is with me. I live in a hot country and 9 months later summer has still not finished, I constantly sweat outside the house, particularly under the chin. I have tried to wear looser lighter hijabs, but I end up with the fastening under my chin moving to the top of my head and the whole thing becoming very uncomfortable. The country I live in has very, very few people wearing hijab and when I go outside the house I get allot of attention. I feel like a complete outsider, a walking hijab. I didn’t realise the effect it would have on me but when I was in the garden feeling the wind in my hair I burst in to tears as this is one of life’s small feelings that I miss so deeply.
I want to wear a hijab, I think hair is part of someone’s beauty and I want to reserve this for my husband. I however have got myself in to a very lonely and isolating place. I no longer want to step outside my house as I don’t want to put the hijab on. Thoughts of wearing it make me feel like I cannot breathe and I have to run outside for air. I cannot bear the stares any more, the feeling of being completely foreign, the so uncomfortable sweats. I know it is not normal to be this way and I don’t think this is Allah’s intention. I am being unfair to my husband as every time he suggests doing something I decline as I don’t want to go out side. I am so unhappy as I do not see a solution to the situation. I wake up crying and when I sleep I want to sleep forever.
Everyday I ask for Allah’s help.
Dear sister in Islam,
I’m also a convert and can totally relate to what you are saying.
I was Jewish before but Allhamdullilah Allah guided me towards the light- Islam .
I put hijab right away and I won’t lie to you it was not that easy to do…
My family and work place were two biggest concerns.. Subhan Allah, after some time my family came around very well, however people at my work gave me many reasons to cry and feel unmotivated. I was working in the Jewish community before and after conversion. They all knew me from before, and after I had accepted Islam they started making rude comments and giving dirty looks. So I know exactly want you are feeling now.
But listen…..
All these thoughts are from Shaitan. Allah would never ask us to do something that is bad for us. Do you agree with that??? So NEVER EVER fell like outsider. Be proud of what you are doing, because you are doing the right thing, you are doing it for Allah. I’m sure the sisters who read your story think highly of you because there is no person who did not experience the same emotions and feelings . Every sister has her own way to hijab , for some people it’s less problematic when for others more difficult. Don’t be harsh on yourself, give your self some time, and you will see the change in you thoughts, InshaAllah.
And the last thing…
Find Muslim friends (sisters) it’s very important, especially in the beginning. They will help you to adjust and you will feel more confident in their surroundings.
And next time when you put hijab, try to pin it at the back of your head, and then take the longest edge of the scarf and wrap it around your neck.
May Allah make it easy for you.
Ameen.
Amira – Jazakallah Khair for taking the time to write to me. I will be thinking of your words when I find it hard. May ALLAH bless you.
Finding friends is difficult as I don’t speak the same language as where I live. I am trying hard to learn it at the moment but it is not easy. For now I am just staying inside.
When you pin the hijab at the back is there anyway to do it so it doesn’t ride forward? If I do it too tight it hurts and too loose before I know it I am half hijabed :)
How long have you converted for?
Salaam sister,
I’m happy to hear that you are trying to adapt to a new country, learn foreign language and make new friends, Insha Allah.
And you know what I think? I think you shouldn’t make yourself a prisoner in your own house. Go out, especially with your husband, go to the movies, shopping, or restaurants. Don’t you feel more secure then your hubby is beside you? If yes, then tonight put hijab on and go somewhere together. Enjoy life and don’t worry what people might say or think.
I converted 3 years ago.
I put hijab right away, but I did it in steps. First I had put it on only in the mosques, then whenever I gone out with my husband. (I felt more secure and relaxed that way). And Finally, after some time I started wearing it on my own in any place. As I said, it just takes some time to get used to it….
I’m using a bonnet cap…..it prevents the scarf from ridding forward. Also it keeps your hair covered when you wear a loose hijab.
So be strong, and remember you are doing the right thing.!!!
i love the styles here as me being a doctor its hard to find whats good to wear and that fit nicely while i’m working and its fun and i love the colors so much thank u for making this website.