This is the look which I have created in my latest hijab tutorial. It was a requested look from my followers on Instagram and facebook :) It is so simple to achieve but gives an added twist to the overall look.
Here's another photo of the same style but with a headband added:
Adorn your hijab with the stunning Head Candy from Princess Rockz. All you have to do is clip on and you're ready to go! If you're looking for bridal hijab ideas, why not style your bridal hijab with this intricate piece. You can view a bridal tutorial I have made on my YouTube channel to help you.
Of course you don't have to be a Hijabi to wear the Head Candy! It can also be worn in your hair, which makes it the perfect accessory for any girl ;)
Over the weekend I attended a blogger lunch hosted by Muslimah Beauty and Zinah. The lunch was held in a resturant called Chillies in Whitleys shopping centre. In attendance were other bloggers including Ayaan from beauty Wednesday and Mango Whirl.
Photo by Mango Whirl
I wore an animal print dress from Spitalfields teamed with a black bolero and a black maxi skirt from H&M. The hijab is from Princess Rockz, shoes from Forever 21.
We received a cute Zinah bag filled with beauty products. I think they read my mind as I've been meaning to buy some Pearl Drops! Not tried this particular one yet so looking forward to testing it out! I'm an avid tea addict (English and herbal teas please :) ) so no doubt it'll come in handy. The lipstick and nail polish are more beauty products to add to my ever growing collection ;)
It was great to meet some new face and discover their blogs. Here are a few of the bloggers I met on the day.
Hey guys!! Long time no see hey....I've been rubbish at blogging recently and my schedule has been bussyy but I'm going to let you know what I've been up to.
I was recently on holiday in Istanbul and Dubai, which was amazing and didn't want to come back :(
I'll be sharing some holiday snaps as well as outfit of the days in my blog posts-starting with this post :)
For my past post on 'A guide to Istanbul' click here
Topkapi Palace
This is an outfit I wore in Istanbul. The weather was similar to the UK-cold and woolly jumper season. I purchased the green jumper recently from HandM at half price for a bargain £7! The plain teal hijab is from Princess Rockz and is a maxi, which means it's extra wide for plenty of coverage at the front and back.
The uber cool necklace is from Camden Market. My favourite buy is the faux leather jacket from Oasis.I've been wearing this with practically all my outfits. Shoes are Forever 21 and maxi skirt from HandM.
The beautiful Bosporus! Photo taken from the Topkapi Palace
Keep a look out on the next OOTD post. If you're on Instagram follow me for daily OOTD and other shizz- aalia_princessrockz
Hope you all had a FAB-ulous Eid :) I certainly did, although for some reason it always goes by so quickly!
I wanted to purchase an Indian outfit especially for Eid, which is something I haven't done in years. So I popped to Green Street with my sister....never again! Lol, well it wasn't too bad, but certainly chaotic. I tried on a few outfits but couldn't find one i was 100% happy with. The OMG moment was trying on an outfit at the back of a shop, amongst a pile of rubbish!!
Anyway, in the end I left empty handed and instead wore one given to me a few years ago that I adore! The shape of the lengha (skirt) is similar to what I had designed for my wedding- the victorian style skirt with plenty of structure. Elegant shape with a little detail on the top and lengha.
As the top is short sleeves I've worn a matching bolero on top. The dress is actually a greenish colour but shows up blue on pictures.
For the hijab style I wore a plain teal maxi hijab from Princess Rockz with a silver headband and draped with the dupatta on top. The hijab style is similar to a tutorial ive made on my Youtube channel Hope you all had an enjoyable Eid :)
Yesterday I went to the cinemas to watch some Brad Pitt film which was a majoorrrrrr waste of time!!!!!! God only know what that film was about! I was yawning throughout and I could tell others in the screen were doing the same!
It's started to get cold so I'm incorporating jumpers into my outfits. The yellow and cream jumper is a buy from Primark last year. The smart blazer adds a little sophistication to an otherwise casual look.
Thanks for reading. If you have a blog please leave your link/comment down below and I'll be sure to follow :)
I've been quiet on the blogging front so apologies for that (did you miss me?) :p
The next few posts will most likely be brief and outfits of the day that I haven't posted for a while.
This is one that I wore a few days ago, casual but comfortable. It has been warm in London and the weather is set to continue.
Roses and stripes
The hijab I'm wearing is from my website-Princess Rockz. I've had it for a while but it has only just been re-stocked again after selling out the first time. The hijab comes in a few other colours as well so take a look :)
Allow the veiny hand
The bracelet is from Street Princess which I will be writing up a review on.
So sorry that I have been slack with updating my blog, been busy getting the new collection of hijabs together!
I wanted to show you some photos of the hijabs which are a mixture between plain and pattern and have sourced some plain maxi's for those that have been asking :) The maxi's are available in over 8 different colours and can be worn during the daytime or dressed up for the evening.
Design a COLLAGE that represents both hijab and Princess Rockz. You can use photos from the Facebook page to help with your collage. You can also share photos of you wearing one of Princess Rockz's hijabs/accessories, or simply a photo of you creating a hijab style from our Youtube Channel.
Also leave a caption telling us what hijab means to you.
Here is an attempt by me lol. I'm sure yours will be much better!
Akhawat have recently launched their website, and when I first had a look, I was very impressed. (first impressions count right?)
Here's some information about the company: "Akhawat the first Abaya clothing company in the west to launch bespoke design and sizing for luxury abayas. We offer a myriad or choices when it comes to quality fabrics and designs. With an aray of different combinations, preferences, fittings, and sizes, the amount of freedom you have to express yourself is almost limitless."
Quite impressive right??
They have three collections in total, and each offer something different depending on the occassion:
BASICALLY BLACK
The Basically Black Collection offers abayas with a twist, much different to the standard black abayas I've seen. They are made from high quality material to make the abaya look, as well as feel comfortable.
I especially love this 'Sheer Silk' abaya with the pleated effect on the sleeves.
PURPLE LABEL
The Purple Label range manages to paint a vibrant picture without being too bold. The designs on the abayas are simple but still stand out, which is perfect for modern Muslimah's today as they allow you to express your individual style. You can wear for a special event or combine with your everyday clothes for a more casual look.
The Entwined Abaya is one of my favourites from the Purple Label as the detailing on the sleeves make a statement, without being extravagant. This abaya is a must for every Muslimahs wardrobe!
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
The abayas in this collection are ideal for that special event, say a wedding or evening do, and you want to impress. The abayas are hand embroidered with elegant embellishments delivered on sumptuous, soft fabrics.
The Serenity Abaya from the 'Signature Collection' is gorgeous and perfect to wear as a bridal or wedding abaya. Made from pure silk, it is lined with silk satin, so you don't have to worry about wearing a seperate slip underneath.
There is a pure chiffon slit at the hip with a flared train (can be made to order with a double slit if preferred) The abaya comes with a shayla which is heavily detailed with hand embroidery of crystal stones and pearls. I especially love the drape beading, almost like a necklace-very much my style!
If you like this abaya but want to make some changes to the design or colour, then Akhawat offer a full custom order service where they will consult with you closely, offering expert advice to create a design of your choice.
I receive a lot of requests on my youtube and facebook page from people wanting to know how to style a shayla. So when Akhawat kindly sent me a shayla for the Serenity Abaya, I thought I would make a video on my Youtube Channel to show everyone just how simple it is. I've taken inspiration from the photos on their website and have come up with a second style where the border is placed at the front, as opposed to the side.
For Style Number one I re-created this look:
And here's my outcome...
Comparison....
The second style I've created....
To see how I created the 2 styles watch the video below:
Btw the beautiful hijab I'm wearing at the beginning of the video is called 'Awash with Teal' and is from Princess Rockz
What do you think of my styling?
You can visit Akhawat on their website Check out their blog
An Eid Souk in the heart of East London?? Yes its true! For Eid al Adha there will be a weekend souk (28-30 October) in Tobacco Docks selling food, crafts, perfume and clothing.
Companies holding stalls at the souk include 'Arabian Nites', 'Iman Hijabs', 'Islamic Design House'.
There will also be entertainment, including fireworks, street entertainers and variety shows
Many years ago I would wear square hijabs with all my outfits and they would be either white or black. Nowadays there is so much choice that I've swapped the drab, old square hijabs for colourful and vibrant hijabs that will match my outfits.
Princess Rockz offer an assortment of square hijabs as well as rectangular hijabs in all different colours. Here are some of the square hijabs we have to offer.
I made a hijab tutorial using the 'Ottoman Blue Square Hijab' where I show 2 ways to wear a square hijab in the style that is often worn in Turkey. Have a look at the video below and don't forget to share the video and subscribe to my Youtube channel :)
Ok so I know this is really late, but oh well! Here's the hijab i wore during the day. I dont have a photo of the outfit or of my evening outfit, but I promise next time I'll take a photo :o)
