The Blues

The Blues by Rae Aida featuring a beaded bib necklace

Silver tank
19 GBP - debenhams.com

H M cotton blouse
15 GBP - hm.com

Wide leg pants
12 GBP - axparis.co.uk

MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors flat
$98 - endless.com

GUESS silver jewelry
$20 - zappos.com

Old Navy beaded bib necklace
$15 - oldnavy.gap.com

Cotton scarve
55 GBP - farfetch.com


I think that this outfit would be ideal for an office, professional or classroom setting. The pants fit looseley and the material seems to flow. They are modestly widelegged. I would wear the silver tank top underneath the blue blouse. I think it would be really cute to unbutton the blouse's first few buttons so that the ruffles could be seen. Obviously you would still wear your hijab low enough that no skin would show. I think a navy scarf to match the pants would be great. I love the silver flats! I think that they are very pretty and add some color contrast to the outfit. Finish off with some cute blue and silver accessories and you're good and lovely to go! I chose the navy and silver bow ring and the long necklace of different shades to pull all the colors together.

Goody two shoes

Goody two shoes by Rae Aida featuring silk scarves

Long sleeve dress
30 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk

Jaeger wide leg pants
60 GBP - johnlewis.com

Lace flat
$47 - shopruche.com

Amrita Singh collar necklace
$100 - amritasingh.com

Jon Richard vintage pearl brooch
15 GBP - debenhams.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs post earring
$48 - zappos.com

Dorothy Perkins silk scarve
12 GBP - dorothyperkins.com

Marc Jacobs Daisy 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
$60 - sephora.com

Diorshow Unlimited Mascara
$25 - bloomingdales.com




I think the most notable thing about this outfit is the sweetness of it. It's a very cute and innocent look. I think it would be great for class, a job interview maybe, or even a casual date or outing. The pink peter pan collared top is modest enough that it shouldn't require any over or under layers. I would recommend buying up a size though to make sure it doesn't come too tight. I'd recommend the same for the navy pants.. though they are wide legged so they shouldn't be too very problematic. It's really hard for me to pick my favorite part but if I had to it would be the shoes! Definitely give those a click and check those out in a larger picture! They are very sweet mary jane style flats with a tiny navy floral print. They lace up with old fashioned retro strings.. too cute. The scarf is also great! I love the detail around the edge. Open up and add some color to your lovely eyes with a dash of navy mascra and finish off with polished accesories. For jewelry I would recommend real or faux pearls. There is nothing more classic, sweet or feminine than pearls. I like the pearl necklace shown because you tie it around your neck with it's ribbon ends making a lovely bow! Finally perhaps a pearl hijab brooch or pin at most.

Today..

This is what I wore today. You can't tell but it was a loose black skirt worn with it. My hijab, the floral pink scarf is from American Eagle. They often have lovely scarves.. one of my favorite stores. The white undershirt is from comfortteez. I often put their long sleeved shirts in my designs as the bottom layer. You can find the link to their site in most of my designs and previous posts. I really like them because the shirts are sooo comfy. They are a really soft material. They also hold up very well. I have some years old still in very good condition. They are a company that specifically has modesty in mind. They have tank tops and cami's that are extra long and high necked. They are made this way so that they are perfect to wear under a long sleeved shirt or dress that happens to have a neck that shows too much.. as so many do. Definitely check them out.  My blue blouse is from Target and is was very cheap! My black skirt is a thousand years old and I'm sure you would be able o find something like it anywhere. My white underscarf is pretty much the same story. :]

I think that girls should be less afraid to mix colors! Just because your shirt is blue and white doesn't mean your hijab has to be so! I love to see when girls mix things up. I'm a big fan of creativity. Kinda like the Nautical post a few days ago. I don't think many girls would mix that many colors and would have instead chose to wear a white or navy.. maybe yellow at best hijab. There's nothing wrong with simpler looks and color schemes but there's nothing wrong with having fun and tossing in a surprising color once in a while.

Aida

Spicey reds and black!

Spicey reds and black! by Rae Gregory featuring flower bracelets

Forever21 maxi dress
$25 - forever21.com

Melissa flat sandal
$87 - idontlikemondays.us

Nialaya string bracelet
$650 - farfetch.com

Isabel Marant flower bracelet
$495 - net-a-porter.com


This is a fun outfit for a night out on the town. Great for date night with your hubby or an evening dinner out with family. I would recommend wearing a slip of some kind underneath to prevent any clinging. Great for summer. With few layers avoiding overheating will be easy. I think a white hijab would be best with this. Some might think black but I like the way white breaks up the colors and brings out the bits of white in the dress. I think it would be fun to mix and match the corresponding colors and put two or three exotic bracelets like the ones I've shown on one wrist. I obviously wouldn't expect anyone to buy the exact bracelets shown as they are of outrageous price. They are just shown for example. I am sure you can very easily find something similar in most stores or anywhere online. You'd have to be sure to wear the bracelets outside of the longsleeved undershirt so that they can be seen without revealing your wrist and arm. I think these black shoes go great! Very exotic looking almost!. I think they really go with the feel of the outfit. :]

pretty in pink! ..and gray!

pretty in pink! ..and gray! by Rae Gregory featuring ballet shoes

Dolman tee, $38
Skirt, $128
TopShop ballet shoes, $85
Kate Spade stud earring, $68
Saskia Diez wooden bead bracelet, $65
Jennifer Ouellette hair accessory, $125
Maxmara Studio silk scarve, 88 GBP
Forever21 woven scarve, $6.50

This is a very feminine pretty spring or summer outfit. It would be appropriate in some professional settings, on a casual date, shopping, to class etc. As I often warn, the skirt and gray shirt should be purchased at a size larger than usual as these brands tend to run small and tight fitted clothing is not hijab. I think wearing the coral pink scarf underneath and then layering the the other on top would be very cute. I am linking a youtube video that shows how to wear headbands with hijab! I think finding a way to do this with the matching gray and coral pink head band would be super cute. Or if you're not into the headband thing you could take those two cute earrings (or similar ones!) and use them decoratively as you would a hijab pin. I wouldn't recommend using decorative pins AND a headband though.. that would be too much. Maybe finish off with some white accessories like a white beaded necklace or bracelet? I am in love with the woven shoes!

How to wear hijab with a headband..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxxFNVkQYsc

How to easily make a floral headband YOURSELF perfect for wearing with hijab!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2OAEtuW9g&feature=related

Nautical Summer

Nautical Summer by Rae Gregory featuring embroidered pants

Billabong long sleeve dress, $38
O'Neill embroidered pants, $39
Sigerson Morrison thong sandal, $225
Stud earring, $100
Chain pendant, $15
Scarve, 8.50 GBP
Dorothy Perkins bow belt, 2 GBP
dELiAs > Solid Burnout Boy Tank > tops > view all tops, $25

This would be great for warm weather! The pants are a loose fit and won't require anything worn underneath. I would recommend purchasing the two shirts one size bigger than your usual as these stores do tend to run small. I think layering the fun yellow tank over the navy striped shirt is a great colorful look. Create a high waist with the bow belt over both shirts! This outfit would look cool topped off with a lightweight red hijab or scarf to complete the primary color theme. Accessorize with nautical jewelry! This outfit will help you avoid overheating while staying modest and looking cute! I chose red sandals however tan sandals that match the belt would look great too.. or navy flats of some kind for sisters who do not show any foot. Sisters who do not wear pants could wear this look with a long khaki skirt. I can see this outfit being worn walking on the beach, to an amusement park, to the park or a cookout! Definitely a summer look.

Edit: As I looked back at this outfit I questioned the appropriatness. I think that while in picture it may not look hijab if bought and worn in oversize as intended it is still okay. Also keep in mind the picture of the pants is small. I have actually seen them in the store and they seem much larger and wider legged. Allah knows best.