Spring 2010 Bridal Collections

Okay so I know I already have my dress but I couldn't resist checking out some of the Spring 2010 bridal collections.  Here are some of  my favorites!

The model is distractingly skinny but the dress is gorgeous.  Monique Lhuillier.

I love this look for a winter wedding.  Platinum by Priscilla of Boston.

This is not me but it's adorable.  Jenny Packham.

This is me.  If I were not sorted I would have to track it down and try it on.  Also Jenny Packham.

LOVING this lace, insane!  Oscar de la Renta, of course.  

Such a cute option!!!  Also by Oscar de la Renta.

Al Muhajaba El Aniqa Award Winner: Yasmin Mohsen - Hijab Fashion Model and Veil Designer

Ever wonder what life is like as a hijab fashion model? Is it possible to be fashionable and wear the hijab? Follow Yasmin Mohsen, a model that wears hijab thru a typical day. This awesome Muhajaba runs a modeling school, designs veils and can be found gracing the pages of trendy fashion magazines throughout the Arab world.

Yasmin is an example of a Sister who doesn't let anyone tell her that she can't do something just because she's veiled. Because of people like her, the veil has become mainstream and popular. Sisters who may have been struggling with putting on the hijab now have so many fashion-conscious options!

Yasmin certainly embodies the title "Al Muhajaba El Aniqa!"

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Hijabi Style File: Style Covered Hijab Fashion Blog

Im going to be starting a new column called Al Muhajaba El Aniqa. Its a weekly style award that will be given to chic hijabis that embody this title. Al Muhajaba El Aniqa means: one who wears the hijab(veil) with style and pride. If you know any fellow fashionistas that you think deserve a shout out, please dont hesitate to let us know!

Looking for some fashion inspiration? This Sister knows how to rock her style! From her blog: Style Covered, she shows us how to incorporate mainstream runway fashion into chic Muhajaba attire! This girl certainly has earned the 'Al Muhajaba El Aniqa' award for great fashion sense and style!

*please see our hijab fashion disclaimer at the top right of the blog. thanks.

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Hijabi Style File: Shirt-Dresses over Pants

Looking for a more laid back look? Consider wearing a flowy tunic-dress over wide-pants. Chic a very comfortable, these styles can be dressed up with trousers and a satin scarf, or dressed down with jeans and a thready hijab. Cool and modest style. :)

Need hijabs to complete this look?

Buy them here!

*These styles may not meet the conditions for hijab in public. Please see our hijab fashion disclaimer at the top right of the blog.

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Fair trade Hijabi rockin' it indie!

For summer I haven't yet decided what look I'm going to rock. Of course I dress to my mood,but while summer 2009 runways are lined with models sporting athletic attire, clothing inspired by geometric shapes, glamour, and looks inspired by the economic meltdown and the depression of 1929, we fashionistas have our work cut out for us.  My purchases for the season are leaning towards boho and indie trends. 

Now believe me, I've been trying to capture indie fashion for a while now, but I'm only just getting it.  To exude indie fashion, go for the slouchy, clean but carefree look. Babydolls? No. Lose 'em. haha. i mean, save them for another day.

My last indie outfit: (yesterday)

gladiator sandals, black straight leg jeans, a vintage velvet blazer with gold embriodery worn over a dark green tank,  a black hijab worn over a high bun, and a thrift store purse. 

A few months back I decided all the jewlery I was going to buy was going to be either fair trade or second hand. It's really important that your purchases are supporting those who created them, not the middlemen. This way you'd be helping the worldwide fair trade movement which aims to help producers and farmers reach a financial self sustainability. So with this look, I included fair trade bangles and bracelets. We have a gorgeous fair trade shop here in Winnipeg, TenThousand Villages. You can check it out at tenthousandvillages.com. 

Other Fair trade shops can be searched at: globalexchange.org

Those colored leggings......

RUDE AWAKENING: I don't know why my texts' all underlined. I'm technologically challenged. Bear with me.

So I stopped by a thrift store yesterday and picked up a black skirt that goes right down to a tad above my ankles. I said, heck. I'mma buy this! haha. 

Right now, colored leggings are what the street stylers are rocking on my favorite websites, so I decided I'm going to find a hijabi friendly way to wear these. With strappy gladiators. Yesssss. 

I know what you're thinking. Socks with sandals? You've got to be kidding me. Nah girl. These aren't those bunchy Hanes socks. These are chic bright yellow leggings. And I'm going to pull this off. 

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mens' tees never looked so chic!

You know the only thing I miss about my hair? That effortless look you can pull off. I mean, mornings, regardless that I spent half an hour on my hair, I made it look like I just rolled out of bed. And the best thing was, I could wear anything and make it look fabulous because my hair would complete the look! For instance, as a hijabi you see a girl in the mall looking fabulous. And you look at her outfit independant from her hair and you're like "how the heck did she get THAT to look good?" and then you realize you could never pull it off with your hijab. Sisters do you hear me? Well, I decided I was going to shut out that pessimistic asma and let the hijabifashionista in me speak. 

What did she say?

 She said that girl I saw at the organic restaurant sipping her coffee (a little fast may I add) in that plain men's tee and leggings (looking Oh-so-cute), has nothing on what a hijabi sister can do. 

What did I say?

Amen, girl. Amen!

hahaa