Modern Amish

Out with the old and in the with the new. Or out with the black and in with the colour, would be more specific. As somewhat discussed previously, I am kinda over black. I unconsciously wore it and pretty much only it for so many years and only after realising it was quite draining on my face did I pull away and start making a more conscious move towards colours - be they bright or subtle. They're a lot less heavy on the eye and I find them so refreshing to wear. Why I abandoned them for so many years is beyond me. I guess I just got stuck in a rut.

To add to my newly colourful wardrobe, Nour Hijab (a West Australian based company), sent me a couple of their latest pieces - the Adriana abaya and a matching hijab that I had my eye on for its bright splashes of neon.


The abaya was custom made to my measurements so I got a perfect fit - perfect width, perfect length, you get the point. The dress has a slight flare to it that elegantly swings around your body as you move. It's quite ladylike in that regard.

The only thing I am not a massive fan of is the slight puff of the sleeves at the top. I'm already broad shouldered so I tend to stay away from any design embellishments in this area because of this reason as they just end up widening my shoulder area. My shoulders & hips are in proportion so it isn't a major thing but I do try to keep away from anything shoulder related to ensure a more streamline silhouette. I don't think it looks bad on me - I guess I'm just more aware of it than anything else. If you haven't got a broad frame then I don't suppose this design feature would bother you at all. It's a very feminine addition to an otherwise simple garment and would definitely give a little shape to more petite girls.

In general, I adore the simplicity of this design because it means it will go with pretty much anything I throw at it as long as it is colour complimentary. I've been on the lookout for a feminine dress like this for the longest time and am so happy I got my hands on it. It's got this modern Amish hint about it that I adore. I think it's the cut - so simple, demure and feminine.

Weather note - Perth is basically desert temperature at the moment and I wore both of these out in the sun and survived the heat. Such a great lightweight fabric for summer!

The laser cut lace shoes, a recent purchase, are so damn comfy. I've never had heels before that I could actually walk around comfortably in for a long time. I even go grocery shopping in these babies because they are so comfortable. They're not too high either, which helps. 

Details.

Make sure you visit their Facebook page and head on over to their website as there is currently a sale on dresses and the scarves in the Neva range!

Clutch ~ Saint Laurent
Abaya ~ Nour Hijab

Scarf ~ Nour Hijab
Heels ~ ASOS
Belt ~ ASOS
Ring ~ Smouha Jewellers, Egypt
Lips ~ RevlonPink in the Afternoon
Nails ~ RevlonBewitched