Review and Giveaway - Abaya Addict
It feels slightly weird stepping out of the traditional black abaya after so long, but I have to say it is a welcome change. I feel more modern, a bit fresher and almost as if I'm recaputuring some...
View ArticleReview - Islamic Design House Abaya
Islamic Design House, a UK based company, sent me one of their abayas to review from their casual collection. Unfortunately they didn't have anything in my length and I'm not a fan of my ankles...
View ArticleReview - Capsters Sports Hijab
Dear Lord, I have a big head. Usually I can squish it down somewhat with a long scarf but this fitted hijab just brings out the beast in my cranium. Whatevs. The thing works. That's the main thing. Big...
View ArticleReview - Bel Vestito Kaftan
After what seemed like an eternity choosing this kaftan, then settling on a fabric colour (there were so many options design-wise and colour-wise that I found it incredibly hard to narrow it down to...
View ArticleBaby Shower Black
So I was supposed to go to a friend's baby shower this weekend but the universe basically kicked me in the face and destroyed any chance of that happening. I got all dressed up in this outfit below,...
View ArticleA Moroccan Affair
Last night my hubby and I went on a date. I was so excited. My sister minded my toddler while we took the rare opportunity to eat in peace. It has been two years since I have sat down with him and...
View ArticleSo Circumcision Sucks.
Today I took my son to get circumcised - a rite all Muslim males experience for the most part. I was nervous leaving him behind in a room with the doctor, knowing he was going to be cut open and...
View ArticleGolden Safari
You know how you have that one dress that is too glam to wear for your usual events? Well, this is mine. In order to rectify this situation, one of you guys out there needs to have a party and invite...
View ArticleGiveaway - One for the Mummies!
I wanted to share two things with you (the mothers out there) today. The first is a set of new Islamic books for children that I received from Mohsina, a Zambian author who writes books perfect for...
View ArticleChampagne Shine
After mentioning in the last Islamic Design House review that I loved their Sophia Collection more than the piece I was sent, I was gifted a piece of choice from the said line. I chose the black &...
View ArticleA Ring Around the Rosie
After what's been a bit of a hiatus (just over a week counts, right?) I'm back with a little ladylike classic style from UK based design house, Aara. I choose the Rose Bouquet abaya to be sent for...
View ArticleMy Baby Shower
So my baby shower was about two months ago and I have been meaning to put up the pics because my friend Leonie who hosted it for me did such an amazing job with not only the pretty decorations but also...
View ArticleZananah Review + Giveaway
Rich, jewel toned scarves will make any outfit, particularly paired with a dark ensemble; in my case a simple black abaya. These lace trimmed beauties you see before you are exclusive to UK based...
View ArticleHijab Book Launch + $450 giveaway
Sakeena, the editor of HijabStyleandFashion.com, has just launched a new hijab book that is jam packed with styling tips, advice, pictorial style ideas and interviews with renown hijab bloggers such as...
View ArticleAn Afternoon with Tea
A couple of things happened this weekend; those being that the lovely Lalla Loub featured me on her website Dubai Fashionista (go there to check out an interview with me and other Muslim ladies of...
View ArticleThe Sultaness's Treasures
Remember when you were an awkward chubby strawberry blonde girl in primary school and all you wanted to do was fly on your magic carpet, have adventures with Aladdin and look like Jasmine? Yeah, it...
View ArticleArabian Threads Bohemian Chic
I got to release a bit of the inner hippy locked away inside of me thanks to Bahraini based company Arabian Threads. Before Islam and abayas came along, I pretty much lived in bohemian style clothing...
View ArticleGiveaway - Hijab Pin Shop
Hijab Pin Shop are giving away a hijab pin pack of beaded beauties as shown below. The prize, including two Swarovski decorated pins, can be yours by following the simple steps below.To enter please...
View ArticleBoho & the Broken Bag
Whether you wear abaya regularly or not, one thing I think every Muslim woman should own is a plain black abaya. Not only do they go with any colour or pattern you throw at it, it will also take you...
View ArticleThe Princess Cut
For a very long time I have been searching for the perfect abaya that blends casual and glam. I seem to have two sections to my collection; one side is blinged out to the max with heavy usage of...
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