HIJAB STYLE : ACCESSORY FILE

From golden bangles to chunky chains and cocktail rings, there’s nothing like a great piece of jewelry to finish off an outfit. When it comes to hijab style, earrings are typically out of the question, so I’ve always focused on bracelets and rings when shopping for accessories. For a long time, I didn’t really consider necklaces as hijab-friendly items because my hijabs always covered them up. But luckily, extra-long necklaces are trendy right now and it’s easy to find necklaces that are long and substantial enough to be worn with hijab.

Check out some of my jewelry picks from Shopbop.com (yes, I’m still mildly obsessed with that site!). And tell me, are you an accessory fiend or is your hijab your only must-have accessory?

Links:
[1] Click for more SB accessories.

HAUTE HIJABI : ANGIE


The Hijabi:
Angie, a 17 year-old Egyptian-American high school senior from NJ, USA.


Angie on her Haute Hijab Style:
“I have been wearing the hijab for 8 years now ever since the September 11 attacks in New York City. I saw many of my Muslim friends taking the hijab off because they were afraid of being targeted or picked on at school. I instead, chose to put the hijab on because I did not feel that the Muslim ummah should feel embarrassed for who they were. Instead, I believed that we should all stand up together and become united. As I attended my high school and got to know a few other Muslims, I started an MSA along with my sister. Through the MSA we brought together many Muslims both in the school and the community. Before the MSA, everyone had just kept to themselves, but now, we are all like a family. Every year, more people join, even non-Muslims and we help the community by volunteering at soup kitchens, mosques, and even have banquets for the high school and the community about Islam and the Middle East.


I own over 100 hijabs. The hijab is my life. I love to match my clothes all the time with my hijab, from head to toe. I even match my pins with my outfit! Because I am the only hijabi at my high school with over 2,000 people, I like to be the best dressed. I shop at stores like Forever 21, Wet Seal, Macy’s, Charlotte Russe, Necessary Clothing, and a few other small shops in New York City. I buy my hijabs when I go to Egypt or at random in stores that sell scarfs. Having hijabs’ is a little bit more easier now that non-Hijabis and Muslims wear scarves on a daily basis.


The biggest tip that I can give to anyone about the hijab is to not over think it. When I get an outfit ready, I never over think how I will match. Even when I am shopping, if I love a pair of shoes or shirt, I just buy it without giving much thought to what it would match with. Also, it’s extremely important to have your clothes organized and arranged so that when you get an outfit together, it is easy to put clothes together.”


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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.