EID HIJAB STYLES : SITI
The Hijabi:
Siti, 28
Location:
Singapore
Occupation:
Secretary
The Look:
Another festive look featuring Singpore hijab style – tunic and pants set.
I love it because…
the tunic has gold accents (my favorite metallic color!) and the pants are an example of the original inspiration of fashion’s harem-pant trend. See how Muslim women inspire mainstream fashion?
What I’d change…
Not a thing. Her look is modern and traditional all at once.
What do you think of Siti’s look?
What did you wear for Eid? You have one more day to submit your photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com and enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Be sure to include your name, age, location, and occupation.
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EID HIJAB STYLES : HASLINA
The Hijabi:
Haslina, 28
Occupation:
Singapore
The Look:
A beautiful abaya, silky hijab, and brooch.
I love it because…
rather than wearing a plain abaya, Haslina wore one with decorative green accents. Very festive!
What I’d change…
Nothing, at all. This look is very modest and elegant… And I really want that abaya!
What do you think of this look?
What did you wear for Eid? Email your Eid photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com by Friday to enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Include your name, age, location, and occupation.
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EID HIJAB STYLES : TAMEEKA
The Hijabi:
Tameeka, 25
Occupation:
Clerk/Student
The Look:
Gray skirt, silky patterned top with ruffles, ombre hijab.
I love it because…
the black, yellow, gray, and white colors are really elegant. I also like the fact that she found a way to show the ruffled neckline on her top whilst wearing hijab.
What I’d change…
Nothing, really. This look is a nice example of modern hijab style.
What do you think of Tameeka’s look?
What did you wear for Eid? Email your Eid photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com by Friday to enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Include your name, age, location, and occupation.
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EID HIJAB STYLES : AMNA
The Hijabi:
Amna, 24
Location:
Canada
Occupation:
Stay-at-home Mom
The Look:
Maxi dress by Gypsy 05, tee, large bangles, and a fringy hijab.
I love it because…
of the cool blue and green color palette… Very ocean-esque as we move into Fall. BTW: Kudos to Amna’s sister for the lovely photography!
What I’d change…
I like this look, but I’d do one or two things in order to make it a little bit more modest for my taste. I’d either wear a bigger hijab and push down the sleeves on the tee for more body coverage, or I’d wear a cardigan over the dress.
What do you think of this look? Leave a comment to let me know.
What did you wear for Eid? Email your Eid photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com by Friday to enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Include your name, age, location, and occupation.
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EID HIJAB STYLES : VANESSA
The Hijabi:
Vanessa, 22
Location:
Puerto Rico
Occupation:
Psychology Student
The Look:
Maxi dress, long-sleeve tee (or shrug?), shimmery purple and black hijab.
I love it because…
it features some of my favorite things all in one: a gorgeous maxi dress, purple and black colors, and metallic accents.
What I’d change…
Nothing! This look is completely modest, dressy, and chic. And I wish I could find that maxi dress online somewhere. Vanessa, where did you get it from?
What do you think of this look? Leave a comment to let me know.
What did you wear for Eid? Email your Eid photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com by Friday to enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Include your name, age, location, and occupation.
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EID HIJAB STYLES : SAFAA
The Hijabi:
Safaa, 27
Location:
Canada
The Look:
Short dress, denim trousers (aka trouser jeans), cardigan, hijab, silver accessories.
I love it because…
of the neutral color palette. The colors work well together and for those hijabis who are afraid of wearing white scarves, this look is quite inspirational. I also love the paisley print on the dress. Very cute!
What I’d change…
I can’t tell if it’s the dress or the way she’s standing, but I might choose a dress that’s a-line shaped so that it’s looser on the bottom. Other than that, I really like this look.
What do you think of it? Leave a comment to let me know.
What did you wear for Eid? Email your Eid photos to welovehijab @ yahoo . com by Friday to enter the Eid Hijab Styles contest. Include your name, age, location, and occupation.
And by the way…
Would you wear stockings with open-toed shoes? Click here to tell me!
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WE LOVE HIJAB : UPDATES
Salaam and a late Eid Mubarak to all of you!
I have a few announcements to make.
1) My Muslim women’s magazine is finally coming out! It is an online magazine called Muslimette. Click here to find out how to subscribe. Please subscribe! :-) It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here!
2) If you’re interested in contributing to Muslimette, please check out the Contribute page to find out about our writing, modeling, blogging, and other opportunities.
3) We Love Hijab is running an Eid Hijab Style contest. The first contestant will be posted here tomorrow (Edit: I meant to say Monday.) inshallah. If you want to enter the contest, please send an email with your age, location, occupation, and at least one picture of your Eid outfit to welovehijab @ yahoo . com … the prize will be announced later inshallah.
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09/16/2009
09/15/2009
EID HIJAB STYLES : THE JEANS
Today’s Eid Hijab Styles post is for those of you who love, love, love wearing jeans. I don’t think that jeans are a no-no for Eid. As long as you wear a pair of dark wash jeans – rather than light or faded ones – and pair them with dressier pieces, your outfit will be very Eid-appropriate.
For my collage, I paired a nice wide leg jean with a silk dress (go up a size for a looser fit on this one!). To make the look a little more fancy, I added a pretty teal hijabs, a triple-strand pearl bracelet, and a cocktail ring – because they’re my favorite.
What do you think? Would you wear jeans for Eid?
Links:
[1] Citizens of Humanity Garbo Wide Leg Palaxxo Pant Jeans, $77.60. [2] GUESS by Marciano Hera Shirt Dress, $128. [3] Zebra/Leopard Print Silk Scarf, $29.95. [4] 18-Carat Champagne Topaz Oval-Cut Cocktail Ring, $170. [5] Report Signature Corinne Pump, $131.83. [6] Triple Strand Pearl Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals, $12.99.
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09/14/2009
EID HIJAB STYLES : THE FANCY LITTLE DRESS
If you’re anything like me, you’re getting started a little late on your Eid outfit shopping. Over the next few days, I’ll be posting some Eid Hijab Styles that will give you a variety of ideas on how to dress up for the upcoming Eid.
Up first is the Fancy Little Dress. Fancy mini dresses are very pretty and very easy to modify in order to create hijab-approved looks. To create your outfit, choose a fancy dress in a bright color or one that has some sort of embellishment on it. I chose a blush-brown dress that has sequins and ruching detail on it.
Next, throw on a bunch of black! A black hijab, black dress pants, a fancy black shoe, and a black cardigan for arm coverage. Add an interesting cocktail ring and you’re all set.
This is an easy and effortless way to get dressed because you probably already have many of these items in your closet. As always, you can find the featured items in the links section below. – And don’t mind the prices; you can find similar items for any budget at your favorite store or website.
Links:
[1] BCBG Chai Tulle Ruched Party Dress with Sequins, $159.99. [2] Cardigan, $30.73+. [3] Silk Scarf with Beads, $20.90. [4] Pelle Moda Rhine Open Toe Sandal, $77.98+. [5] Diamond and Topaz Cocktail Ring, $229. [6] Straight-Leg Pants, $26.39.
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09/14/2009
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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09/04/2009
HIJAB FASHION TRENDS : FALL 2009 – BIKER CHIC
For this edition of Hijab Fashion Trends, I am focusing on the tough side of the runways – the Biker Fashion Trend.
The biker fashion trend is all about the hard and sturdy: leather [Leather hijabs, anyone?], heavy metal, zippers and chains… anything that is the opposite of overt femininity.
Because I adore being feminine, I have created a look that is more chic than it is biker. The frilly leather blazer, pink maxi dress, studded clutch, stylish booties, and hammered gold ring all add up to a look that is hijab-friendly and biker chic.
What do you think of this Hijab Fashion Trend?
Links:
[1] Newport News Leather Blazer, $189. [2] White Pashmina Shawl, $9.99. [3] Kenneth Jay Lane Hammered Ring, $36. [4] Rip Curl Festical Maxi Dress, $49.99. [5] Journee Collection Studded Detail Clutch, $30.99. [6] Steve Madden Sleakk Hi Heel Open Toe Ankle Boot, $109.95.
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09/02/2009
HIJAB FASHION TRENDS : FALL 2009 – RUFFLES
Update! You can find three abayas with ruffles on them at a website called: Abaya Love. This is one of the websites that I designed recently… If you need a web designer for your blog, masjid (<--- click), or business, please contact me. – By the way, this is part of the reason for the lack of posts on We Love Hijab, I’ve been busy working alhamdulillah!
Ruffles are a huge fashion trend this season – and they are everywhere! Yesterday at the mall, I saw at least 4 ruffled shirts or dresses in every store that I went into. Although the ruffled styles were pretty, I was a little disappointed because most of the clothes featured ruffles at the neckline which is always covered up by my hijab. (For an example, click here to see the dress that was featured in the last Hijab Fashion Trends post).
So, how can a hijab-wearing woman get in on this feminine trend? She can wear ruffles on her accessories. In the collage above, you’ll see some gorgeously ruffled bags and shoes. I included low to high-priced items so there is something for everyone…
Obviously, I’m loving this fashion trend… But will you be rocking ruffles this Fall?
Links:
[1] Steve Madden Beauti Open Toe Platform Pump in Purple Suede, $39.22+. [2] High Fashion Three Ruffle Hobo, $265. [3] Steve Madden Beauti Open Toe Platform Pump in Black Leather, $39.22+. [4] Moschino Cheap And Chic Puff Peep-Toe Pump, $293.61. [5] SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Large Ruffle Satchel, $80.
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08/30/2009
HIJAB FASHION TRENDS : FALL 2009 – NEUTRAL BRIGHTS
It’s finally time for my favorite hijab fashion season – Fall and Winter! As usual, this season features a ton of fashion trends that are appropriate for Muslimahs and the one that I’m covering first is what I like to call the Neutral Brights trend.
The Neutral Brights fashion trend is all about wearing one bright, colorful piece and pairing it with neutral items. For the hijabi version of this trend, I found a jewel-toned teal dress and paired it with neutral trousers. I finished the look with a cream-colored hijab, black ankle-boots, and a pretty cocktail ring. The result is a work-ready look that’s fashionably modest and chic.
What do you think of the Neutral Brights fashion trend?
Links:
[1] Ruffle Trim Wool Crepe Dress, $198. [2] Basile Fringed Solid Wool And Cashmere Pashmina Shawl, $78. [3] Modern Wide-Leg Pants, $24.99. [4] Sculptured Rose Mother-of-Pearl Cocktail Ring, $123.99. [5] Miss Me Fanny-9 Ankle High Boot, $29.95.
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HIJAB STYLE FINDS : ABAYA
If you’ve been looking for a nice abaya that is affordable and pretty, check out East Essence. I found about 60 pretty abaya styles for under $40 each. The abayas that I featured above can be found at the links below and when you get to the site, search “abaya” or “hijabs” and you’ll find all of the other styles that they have. The abayas come in sizes XS-XXXL so inshallah, there’s something for everyone.
I think that I have to get the first abaya that I featured above. What’s your favorite?
Links:
[1] Beautiful Arabian Princess Abaya, $38.38. [2] Abaya 30, $37.18. [3] Shakeel Abaya, $38.38. [4] Aftab Abaya, $39.58. [5] Abaya 6, $39.58.
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08/03/2009
HIJAB STYLE FINDS : TIERED LONG PEASANT SKIRT
Salam ladies! WE LOVE HIJAB is back! I’ve been gone for about 3 months but for good reason. I’ll explain soon, inshallah. For now, thank you so much for sticking with me and for all of your well wishes. Please enjoy today’s Hijab Style Find…
*UPDATE: A We Love Hijab Reader let me know that the cardigan pictured above is actually 3/4 sleeve. That info is not included in the product description for the cardigan so I didn’t know that when I made this post. If you do buy it you would of course need to wear something to cover the rest of your arm (like a long sleeve black tee or something). Just a little FYI.*
Today’s Hijab Style Find, is this pretty long skirt by Chadwicks. More than anything, I love the $25 price tag (!!), but I also love the fact that this skirt has a modern tiered design and it comes in some juicy, Summery colors.
I would wear this long skirt with a white tank top, a lightweight black cardigan, and black strappy sandals. For the hijabs, I chose a stripe-printed hijab that features all of the colors in my outfit.
What do you think: Are you feeling today’s Hijab Style Find? And how would you wear it?
Links:
[1] Chadwicks Tiered Peasant Skirt, $24.99. [2] Roxy Providence Stripe Scarf, $17. [3] Lightweight V-Neck Cardigans, $20. [4] Jet Black Crystal Cocktail Ring, $16.25. [5] Anne Klein Eddie Platform Sandal in Black, $35.58+.
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JODI HYLAND
WORE… Gap jeans, a flowy cardigan by Kieus, black booties, and a hot pink pashmina hijab.
TO… an Oscar party at a friend’s house.
LOVES… Forever21, Old Navy, Gap, Express, and Wet Seal.
MUST HAVE… cropped sweaters in every color, pashmina hijabs, maxidresses and dangly earrings.
Steal Erica’s Hijab Style
Links:
[1] Long Cardigan by MaxStudio, $89. [2] Mother of Pearl FLower Ring, $27.99. [3] Hot Pink Pashmina, $7. [4] Denim Trouser Jeans, $19.99. [5] Calvin Klein Nader Boots, $142.
(If you’re reading this in your email box, please visit the website to see Jodi’s outfit.)
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03/17/2009
[Note: With this article I am trying to show that wearing hijab in and of itself will not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss or breakage upon starting to wear hijab, there are underlying reasons (as listed below) that cause your hair loss and breakage. Please also see the comments to this post for more information and tips from other readers. And by all means, do not let this post scare you away from wearing hijab. Sometimes we might think that wearing hijab gives us an excuse to be lazy with our hair, but we have to take care of it whether the world sees it or not.]
“HIJAB IS MAKING ME BALD!”
Over the years, I have heard of Muslim women not wearing hijab because they say that wearing hijabs makes their hair fall out. If you’re experiencing this issue, there are two things that I could think of that may be causing your seemingly-hijab-induced hair loss. Read on to find out what they are and what you can do about them.
1. Your hijab is too tight.
Your scarf does not need to be locked down like a maximum security prison! A too-tight hijab can not only cause you to lose hair around the front and back of your head, but it can also cause major headaches. To resolve this issue, you could try wearing a bigger underscarf (some of those tiny ones don’t work so well with thicker heads of hair). You could also loosen your hijab and/or wear hijabs that are a bit stretchy. Your hair and head will thank you for it!
2. Your hair is too dry.
When dry hair rubs up against fabrics like the ones that you’ll find in most hijabs, the hair can break off from the friction. To resolve this issue, I have three suggestions for you…
i) Keep your hair well-moisturized by using an oil like coconut oil (olive oil and most other oils will not moisturize your hair; they will just sit on top of your hair without penetrating it). Or you could use a moisturizing conditioner like V05 Moisture Milks Moisturizing Conditioner (this is what I use on my hair and I love it!), just be sure to leave the conditioner in your hair and do not rinse it out.
ii) If your hair is long enough, be sure to keep the ends of your hair tucked in and away from the fabric of your scarf. This can be accomplished by wearing your hair in a bun, a french roll, braids, or a similar style under your scarf.
iii) Only wear smooth, silk scarves for hijabs. Hijabs made out of silk will not cause friction with your hair and thus your hair will be less likely to break and fall out.
Now, tell me: Have you ever experienced this or other beauty-related issues caused by hijab? How did you resolve them?
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03/12/2009
HIJAB STYLE REMIX
This Hijab Style Remix features Rachel Bilson in an easy, casual look that’s pretty modest as it is. To make the look more hijab friendly, I added wider-legged jeans, a longer undershirt (for more coverage in the front), and of course a black hijab. Since I prefer to be a little more polished, I chose accessories that are less casual than Rachel’s, but I stayed with the color theme because I think it really works. What do you think about this Hijab Style Remix?
Links:
[1] Melina Drapey Cardigan, $34.50. [2] Azuri Feather Pashmina Shawl Hijab, $29. [3] Racerback Tank Dress, $19.99. [4] Matisse Demi Bootie, $49.48. [5] The Sweetheart Trouser Jeans, in Chrissie, $29.50. [6] Red by Marc Ecko “Vagabond” Croco Glazed Drawstring Hobo, $79.
Image Credit – InStyle
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