Today was a freezing day of about 2 degrees Celsius- perfect for wearing my winter hijab and bobble hat! (One of the joys of living in a cold country). Some girls love shopping for shoes and others for jewellery. I'm a girl that's kinda obsessed with hats and of course hijabs lol. I have a few other hats which I will show in future OOTD.
There are a mix of colours in the overall outfit but I think it works well together and showcases my style. I have layered with a few tops and finished off with a chunky cardigan. Black is a safe colour for me but I've also incorporated browns and added a fusion of colours with the hijab. I won't bother explaining where I purchased the outfit from as I'm sure you've seen me mention in previous blog posts!
Hmm I think I dropped a £5 note...
Moody much??
Behind the smile I had a snotty nose lol
You can style your hijab in many ways with this kind of hat. For one way you can watch the video below, which can also be used with other type of hats too.
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I want to know what you are wearing this winter! If it's hot where you are (lucky you) then also let me know what clothes you are rockin' at this moment.
Ok so this isn't much of a stylish outfit but you know what it was FREEZING out in Istanbul, even colder than London! So I wore like five layers and a thick coat or my trusty thick cardigan from Forever 21. This was in practicularly all my photos so for the sake of these piccies I took the cardigan off (for like 10 seconds anyway) Of course the main attraction is the lovely view of the Bosphorus- I just happen to be in there somewhere... (Can you spot the cardigan in question??) I believe this was near the dolombache palace.
So I'm sure you guys know where majority of my outfit is from, but I'll tell you anyway just in case lol. The jeans are from H&M, the boots which I know I do live in (they are too comfortable!) are from Primark, I purchased them last year and they are excellent quality.
The maroon dress is from Primark and the black cardigan is from New Look. I have these cardigans in different colours as they are great for adding to any outfit. They are also loose and light weight. I have another layer underneath which isn't visible, but it is a long sleeved polo top from Primark. The 'Black Wonderland Hijab' is from Princess Rockz- it was just what I needed to keep my ears and neck warm.
You can follow the tutorial of how I styled the hijab by watching the video below.
Hope you guys enjoyed this rather boring outfit of the day, but I hope to make a post of my trip to Istanbul with lots and lots of photos.
I've seen this dress in H&M a few times and have been very tempted to purchase, but never did. Looking on their website the dress has gone down from £34.99 to £14.99! It is an absolutely gorgeous, glamorous dress. I'm obsessed with evening wear and love to glam up every now and then, so this dress is on my wish list.
For some reason I reckon a cherry hijab and matching shoes with a Tika would go perfect with this dress. Or you could style with a patterned hijab such as the Cranberry Country garden Hijab from Princess Rockz and keep accessories to a minimum.
Team with a blazer or long sleeved cardigan. For modesty I would style my hijab in such a way to cover the chest, but so you can still see some of the panelling. For a women's only event the dress can be worn as it is :)
To purchase the dress visit H&M online, or find instore.
For a simple hijab tutorial that can be worn for every occasion, watch the video below: http://youtu.be/1E33ltWKvZw
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
Since the British Summer time has arrived fashionably late, what better time to have a barbeque!
I decided to wear light colours to reflect my mood and add key accessories. I've teamed the light pink flowy dress with a cream long sleeve top underneath. White linen pants go well with the dress and are light enough for the hot weather.
The hijab I'm wearing is called 'Strawberry Delight' which will be available from Princess Rockz within a week. It is really light and has great coverage!
The belt I'm wearing is actually a necklace which I decided to wear as a belt, as it adds colour to the plain pink dress and shows off the various layers.
Yes I am on a child see-saw and no it didn't break lol
What have you guys been up to this weekend? Hope you're having a good one. xox
