WE LOVE HIJAB LOVES : WORKWEAR BY SETRMS UK

Every woman has an I’ve-got-nothing-to-wear-to-work day now and then. But, I think that Muslim women have it the hardest. Why? Because we have to find clothes that are clean, professional and modest enough to wear to work – and then we’ve got to find a hijab to match. I’m sure that many of you working women know what it’s like to find something halfway modest in your closet – for example a sleeveless tunic – only to realize that the long-sleeved t-shirt that you normally layer it with is in the dirty clothes bin…

This brings me to one of the reasons why I love the new fashion franchise called Setrms UK. While most designers sell suits that feature jackets and skirts that are too short to be hijab-friendly, Setrms UK offers long jackets and long skirt-suits that make it easy for a Muslimah to get dressed without having to worry about layering, mixing, and matching.

Some of my favorite items of Setrms UK’s first collection are their long jackets. The one pictured above is called Tulin and I can imagine wearing it in several different ways. You could wear it to work by pairing it with wide-legged pants (as shown above). You could dress it down by pairing it with jeans and a t-shirt. Or you could wear it with a simple maxi dress.

Click here to see what else Setrms UK has got to offer. And be sure to sign up for their email newsletter (at the bottom of their website) because they’re giving away a free silk hijab to one lucky subscriber… When you’re all done, come back here and let us know:

Would you wear this type of clothing to work? What do you normally wear to work? What do you think of the Setrms UK line in general?

DESIGNER HIJAB STYLE : SILK HIJABS AND LONG SKIRTS

We Love Hijab is back with more hijab and fashion ideas from ideeli. If you’re not familiar with ideeli, it is equivalent to a TJ Maxx or a Marshalls in that it offers huge discounts on designer clothes. The difference is that ideeli’s sales are for a limited-time only.

Today’s sale features beautiful long skirts and 100% silk scarves by a company called Love Shop. The silk scarves come in several pretty colors and prints, including the rose print hijabs pictured above. The long skirts come in a couple different colors as well, but there is also a white tiered skirt that I think is a great hijab style staple for Spring.

ideeli is an invitation-only website so you’ll have to register to see more styles from Love Shop. Here’s your personal invitation. Sign up (it’s free)!

Links:
[1] Lestari Paisley Skirt by Love Shop, $55. [2] Infinity Roses Scarf by Love Shop, $27. [3] Lestari Long Skirt by Love Shop, $55.

{P.S. I’ve missed you guys! Salaam!}

HIJAB STYLES FOR LESS: HIJAB FASHION TRENDS SPRING 2010


Today’s hijab style set has two purposes. 1. I wanted to demonstrate a more subtle way to mix prints within one outfit. And, 2. I also wanted to do a post (as requested) about Hijab Styles For Less (thanks Mira for the title!).


Mixing prints is a pretty hot fashion trend for Spring, but in my opinion, that look can leave you looking like you got dressed in the dark. Nevertheless, I still love this trend and I think that mixing prints can look more chic than crazy by following a few tips:


1. Keep one of the prints neutral in color.
2. Keep one of the prints simple.
3. Keep the shapes classic.


The long skirt that I’ve used in today’s hijab style set fits those three requirements perfectly. It’s black and white, it has a simple striped print, and it’s a classic a-line shape. The blazer is also classic in shape, but it has a bright pink, floral print which carries this look in to Spring 2010.


I finished the look with neutral pieces: black booties, a black pashmina hijab, and a large mother-of-pearl cocktail ring.


HIJAB STYLES FOR LESS


This striped long skirt by Xhilaration costs about $17, so it’s a very affordable alternative to the skirt featured in the hijab style set above. I don’t think it would look good with the floral jacket, but if you want a striped skirt in your wardrobe, this one would be a great choice.


So, what do you think? Would you mix prints? By the way, I’m sure that some of us have mixed prints before by wearing a floral scarf with a pinestriped pant or something similar — even if not on purpose. Have you?


Links:
[1] Rachel Pally Long Full Skirt, $198. [2] Newport News Floral-Print Sateen Blazer, $49. [3] Pashmina Hijab – Black, $15. [4] Michael Antonio Macey Ankle Boot, $25.72+. [5] Australian Mother-of-Pear & Pave Cocktail Ring, $74.99. [Hijab Styles For Less Link] Xhilaration Maxi Skirt, $16.99.

EID HIJAB STYLES : MODERN ISLAMIC CLOTHING

For today’s Eid Hijab Styles post, I want to direct your attention to some of the beautiful Islamic clothing that is offered by Shukr. They have everything from embroidered abayas to gold-threaded skirts to embellished tunics – all in a variety of gorgeous colors. And best of all, you can get outfit ideas just by looking at the product pages.

Click here to check out their lovely Ramadan and Eid section. And be sure to decide quickly if you want to make an order for your Eid outfit. Shipping to the US is still available by Eid as long as you order today (Wednesday, 09/16).

Links:
[1] Lao Cai Dress, $69.95. [2] Rosette Detailed Dress, $79.95. [3] Hafsah Embroidered Top, $59.95.

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+.

There is a brand new Islamic clothing store online called Taqwa Iman. The clothing line was designed by Taqwa Aquil who wants to provide Muslim women with modest clothing that is “chic, economical, and Islamic.”

The pretty damask-printed skirts above are our favorite pieces at Taqwa Iman. You can style them easily by pairing them with solid color tops as shown. But, we think they’d look really nice with these $20 button-front tunics. Click here to shop for the tunics and be sure to visit TaqwaIman.com for more Islamic clothing and accessories… The website is beautiful!

No matter what time of year it is, every girl needs a cute little trench for those chilly, rainy days. This pink, lantern-sleeved trench coat is the perfect thing to pair with today’s Islamic clothing find – a dark brown long skirt by Shukr.

We think this look would be great for work. Just add your favorite white button-down shirt, and you’ll be good to go! What do you think?

Additional Links:
1. Trench Coat with Lantern Sleeves, I.N.C. ($96.75) 2. Leopard Print Silk Hijab ($35.95) 3. Nine West Goor Boot ($39.99+) 4. Nine West Uniquely Yours Medium Tote ($89)

HIJAB APPROVED : GAP

Gap has a few long skirts for sale right now that would be really great additions to a hijabi‘s spring/summer wardrobe. In the collage above, the skirts appear to be a little too short, but they are all available in a TALL option, so they should be the perfect length for average girls.

Our favorite of the bunch has to be the Chambray Drawstring Skirt. It has that light-denim color that is big for spring, yet it doesn’t look like the unattractive, washed-out denim of the 80s. All of the skirts can be dressy (think chunky heels, wedges, and blazers) or super-casual (think canvas flats, flip-flops, and tees) depending on how you style them… Would you dress them up or down?

Links:
1. Floral Print Skirt ($49.50) 2. Dobby-Striped Skirt ($49.50) 3. Chambray Drawstring Skirt ($49.50)