Hijabi Hosiery
An Editorial in Surface Magazine shows a creative take on the bonnet (photo: Josh Jordan)
Bright Bonnets
A moment for hijabi’s in an editorial by Surface Magazine where an interesting use of hosiery caught my eye. All you need is a pair of opaque tights and you have yourself a new bonnet. I’ve been trying to figure out how exactly it’s worn and as far as I can see the waistband frames your face. One leg is cut short- this is where your neck goes, and the other leg is twisted around your hair. A perfect bright, summery base for a headscarf.
Make your own bright bonnets with a bit of DIY magic (photo: Josh Jordan)
Where to get the Tights
The tights worn in the editorial all come from Foot Traffic which is an American online store. For us Brits there is a great equivalent, Lovecolour Lovetights have a well priced range, and you can even search by colour. For a huge selection and great multi-buy deals this is a great site. I don’t know about quality, but if anyone finds out I’d love to hear your comments.
From Prints to block colour you're bound to find a colour that goes (images: foot traffic)
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Comments ( 5 )
ohh, this looks so good! I want to see some pictures of you trying it out! Maybe with bright block colour on the inside and a lighter slightly sheer pattern on the outside? So summery! x x
Miya Tajima added these pithy words on
May 14 09 at
7:12 am
Don’t you think it’ll ‘clutch’ your head too tight that it’ll hurt your head? Nevertheless it seems like quite an idea since I’m getting bored of my bonnets, I just gotta find a really good quality pair so I can wear it comfortably inshaAllah ^.^ Thanks for the post, Hana! By the by I love sister Miya Tajima’s idea <3
Fatihah added these pithy words on
May 14 09 at
3:01 pm
That’s a neat idea! Except it *will* be a problem for girls with baby fat. That model is skinny and it already pushes her flesh out. Besides, who needs their hair any flatter?
Stick with looseness, a bit of volume, and a combed high pony tail.
Keeps your face looking natural and not squished and your hair soft and with volume when you let your hair down!
Madiha M.K added these pithy words on
May 14 09 at
8:45 pm
And Folds! Folds are a girls best friend!
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And Padded under scarves! I gotta get me one of those!
Madiha M.K added these pithy words on
May 14 09 at
8:48 pm
Assalaamu aleikum. This would be great if you went swimming. Ma Salaama
Sumaiya added these pithy words on
May 19 09 at
2:55 pm
