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.

Shades of gray

Shades of gray by Rae Gregory featuring sheer scarves

Lace cardigan, $70
Moon Collection sheer top, $53
Handbag, $200
Stainless steel jewelry, $13
Metal ring, $7.99
Sheer scarve, $20

This is a slightly cozier outfit. I think it would be a great choice to wear on one of those still cool days, or maybe on a rainy day or perhaps to a chilly movie theater. I'm in love with the scaf shown however due to it's thin material it will require an underscarf of some kind. I think white or black would go nicely. I'm also really crazy about the popular owl theme that's been going on this season so I'm pretty excited to make a set including accesories that feature them! A few of these pieces are from a really cool new website I just found called modcloth. It's NOT modest clothing but you can still find some good stuff if you keep your eyes peeled. :]

"Thats not hijab!"

Okay.. so I know we are not the ones supposed to be judging however I really feel that someone should point this out as it's something I am seeing more and more lately. There is a certain camisole style of tank top shirts and spaghetti strapped blouses and dresses that literally seems to outline the bosom. The picture shows what I'm talking about. Now don't get me wrong, I know this style isn't exactly new! However seeing this style being worn by Muslim "hijab" girls is new to me.

I have noticed lately a lot of girls wearing this style of shirt or dress very tight over a long sleeved shirt. Like I've said before.. just because your skin is covered doesn't mean you are hijab appropriate. Our clothes should be loose enough to hide our curves and the line of our feminine body. A sister wearing super tight clothes is bad enough but then when she wears a dress or top that literally seems to draw an outline around her breasts? To me, that's super bad!

These tops and dresses were designed to bring attention to the breasts and draw the eye to that area.. period. We probably don't need to be wearing this style of top.. no matter how loose or what you layer underneath it. To me this style makes the chest as conspicuous as literally drawing a big circle around the bosom!

Sisters.. there are many cute alternatives that would look much more appropriate and equally cute. I don't have any problem whatsoever with layering tank tops and spaghetti strapped dresses without this bosom detailing or styling over long sleeved shirts. There are plenty out there!

We all know "that they should draw their khimar over their bosoms and not display their beauty..". The Qur'an makes it very clear that we are to cover that area.. it makes it clear we are to cover all the other areas too but it goes out of the way to really emphasize the the breasts in particular should be concealed. We all know deep down that a shirt or dress that brings attention to the the breasts in such a blatant outlining way is not okay and would not please.

To the sisters who have worn this style.. take no offence. We live we learn we grow. I am not your judge. This is simply my opinion. I'd love read the opinion of others. If you do own clothes like these perhaps you could get some more modest use out of them by wearing your hijab especially long so that it comes past the chest and you can not see this area or you could wear a tying or buttoning sweater that would completely hide that area or you could try a long shawl etc. Be creative!

Lovely in lilac

Lovely in lilac by Rae Gregory featuring long tiered skirts

Odd Molly long cardigan, 125 GBP
Phase Eight pink blouse, 45 GBP
Long tiered skirt, $44
TopShop ballet pumps, $85
ComforTeez - A Modest Undershirt
Igal Hijab - Diamontes - Dark Orchid
Silver Hijab Scarf Pin with Chain (Purple Flower) :: simplyislam.com

I think this would be a really cute spring outfit. I think it's very pretty and sweet. Ideally a modest long sleeved white shirt would be worn under the floral blouse. I would recommend wearing a long slip or thin pair of leggings under the skirt to ensure modesty. I'm really crazy about this lilac hijab! I love the stripes of slightly varying color/material. Too cute! You may want to wear a white underscarf, bonnet etc underneath the hijab to add more color or ensure extra modesty. I'm also really excited about the matching pin! So pretty. It goes with the outfit perfectly. The white shoes have a bit of a woven look to them! Very fun and unique for sure. I think this outfit is perfect for an outing on a lovely spring day. I hope you like it too!

Haute Hijab

I am really excited. I have just found the most awesome little site. Haute Hijab is an online store that sells one of a kind vintage scarves and wraps. Their hijabs are cleaned, treated and steamed to restore original quality. They are an Islamic company so they make sure all of their scarves are large enough to be worn as hijabs. Some scarves will require an underscarf of some kind due to the varying materials..some of which may be somewhat sheer or thin. This is no big problem though! I personally always wear an underscarf anyway. I like the look of the contrasting color above my forehead and face. You would think these scarfs would be really pricey but from what I have seen most are all 20.00-25.00$usa and some are 30.00$ at most. For one of a kind vintage scarves by brands like sarah coventry, yves saint laurent, liz claiborne and ann klein this is a fantastic deal!

ps. the wraps are not hijab sized but they would look great on top of an already in place hijab tied bandanna or headband style as a fun accessory! Be creative.

http://www.hautehijab.com/

Orange summer outfit

Orange summer outfit by Rae Gregory featuring satya jewelry

Ecote maxi dress, $49
Cardigan
Melissa ballet flat, $32
Satya jewelry, $48
hijab shop, Amira hijabs, hijab bands, light thin hijabs pashminas, $6.95
ComforTeez - A Modest Undershirt

This outfit was ideally designed for a young, (or young at heart!) fun, fashionable muslimah. This outfit would be great to wear going out shopping, to lunch with family or friends, school etc. It's pretty and feminine without being too formal. It definitely has a fun vibe.

It is designed with modesty in mind however to further ensure you mantain your modesty I would also recommend wearing a pair of thin leggings ( I think black or dark grey would be best!) beneath the dress.

The gray scarf shown is not from a shopping site.. any gray hijab would work fine. If you cannot find or do not have a gray scarf that provides adequate coverage I think wearing an orange bonnet, cap, or underscarf would be a fun way to ensure you are covered and add a bit more color.

Please remember sisters that hijab does not just include covering skin it also requires we hide our feminine curves and conceal the line of our bodies. The store this dress is from tends to run small. If you normally wear a small I'd recommend going for a medium, wear a medium go for a large etc.

I would recommed choosing a long orange sweater like the one I have shown so that you don't have to wear an additional slip or underskirt. The one shown is long enough to well hide any clinging and come past your lower curves.

I know the beads on the selected hijab pin look red in the picture but they are actually a matching orange. :]

Hope you like!