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 : 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.

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+.

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.)

HIJABS DU JOUR : PYTHON PRINTS

In this edition of Hijabs Du Jour, I’m featuring the “wildly popular” python print trend. Ok, so I’m being a little corny! But, the trend is really hot right now and I was able to find a number of hijabs that work back to it.

I already have a nice python print hijab in my collection, but I think that I need to pick up scarf number one above. I love the color and the print is really unique because it’s a floral python print. So pretty!

What’s your favorite?

Links:
[1] Cejon Floral & Snake Print Satin Hijab, $19.99. [2] Python-Border Hijab, $59. [3] Roberto Cavalli Reversible Doubled Silk Hijab, $290. [4] Textured Silk Georgette Oblong Hijab, Chocolate, $16. [5] Snake Print Pashmina Hijab, $23.99. [6] City Style Python Print Hijab, $16.99. [7] Textured Silk Georgette Oblong Hijab, Black/Grey, $16.

MODERN ISLAMIC CLOTHING DESIGNER : SAOULI

I love, love, LOVE Saouli! In case you haven’t heard, Saouli is a growing European fashion brand complete with boutiques, runway shows, and an awe-inspiring line of modern Islamic clothing. I first fell in love with Saouli about back in 2007 when I found out about their US fashion debut in Chicago. Since then, I have been periodically checking their website for updates and finding nothing but a blank page. Well today I realized that I was checking the wrong URL!

Now that I have the correct web address, I am once again able to drool over the pretty hijab-friendly fashions that the Muslimahs of Saouli deliver. — Astuce, the striped tunic with pleats and flared sleeves. Loana, the Aztec-esque printed yellow dress top. Sandra, the graphic purple and black printed top. Laetitia, the sophisticated plaid dress top. — All of these tops are priced at around $40 (less shipping and handling – which could be expensive).

While I work up the nerve to ignore the horror stories about ordering clothing from overseas, tell me, do you love the Saouli line as much as I do?

HIJAB Q&A : IMITATING THE “DISBELIEVERS”

[UPDATE: I will continue this post later on inshallah because I am too busy to sit and write it right now. Sorry for the delay.]

Rather than continuing with my post entitled “Is Hijab Overrated Part 1?“, I am going to start addressing the questions about hijab that I receive from readers. I think these posts will be really useful, inshallah, and I think that it’s really important for me to start talking about the hijab-related information that is thrown around on the Internet. If you have any questions about hijab, please contact me.

HIJAB Q&A #1: Are Muslim women (and men) imitating the “disbelievers” by wearing “modern clothing”?

I don’t want to answer a question with a question, but let’s just think for a moment: What type of clothing do you think Prophet Muhammad wore before he became a Muslim? What do you think the Muslim females of that time wore before they were Muslims?…

Any thoughts? Please leave them below in the comments and on Monday I will continue with this post inshallah.

HIJAB STYLE STEAL: ECLECTIC CHIC

I came across the picture on the right online and I love the way the Muslimah is mixing textures, prints, and colors to create her unique look.

My outfit is a little less daring than hers because I was going for a more sophisticated look. I guess the idea is that it’s okay for hijabis to mix it all up sometimes. Do a textured shoe with a smooth, shiny bag. Do a hijab in a color that contrasts (but still compliments) the color of your cardigan. Etc.

Like I say, things don’t have to “match”, they just have to “go together”. I think both looks work. Do you like these eclectic hijab styles? Would you wear either of them?

Links:
[1] Stripe Silk Dress by Spiegel, $21.99. [2] Merino Michelle V-Neck Cardigan, $49.99. [3] Pleated Large Satchel Handbag by Baekgaard, $159.99. [4] Kirra Prismatic Scarf, $14.50. [5] Haggar Pants, $19.99+. [6] Nine West Snowbunny T-Strap Pump, $88.95. [7] Retro Oversized Sunglasses, $8.99.

Dubai Street Style

A recent edition of Current TV’s Street Style series featured Dubai fashionistas. There were only a couple hijabis featured and although their clothing may have been too snug for me, it’s always cool to see hijab fashion videos in my opinion.

ISLAMIC CLOTHING FINDS

Today’s Adore Du Jour is this cute little dress by Sweetees. The dress has a nice a-line shape which falls away from the body, making it perfect to wear as a top with wide-leg pants. I chose salt-and-pepper tweed pants to create this look and finished it off with a black hijab and patent accessories. It makes for chic office-wear, don’t you think?

Additional Links:
1. High-Waist Wide-Leg Tweed Pants ($59+) 2. Black Silk Scarf with Embroidery and Crystals ($35.95) 3. Abas Twinkle Cylinder Clutch ($138) 4. Guess Falballa Peep-Toe Pumps ($79.99)