Modest cuts and Stunning detail

This is for all you brides to be looking for inspiration.  Amanda Wakeley designs in such a way that as a hijabi, just a little imagination is all that’s needed to create a perfect look.  The cuts are loose or covered up, but it never takes away from the design.  Such simplicity and delicate intricacy is hard to put together but it seems like second nature in these designs.  See more at her online store.

I am in love…

For more inspiration see the gallery below

(images courtesy of Amanda Wakeley)

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Zafirah Hanis

Bolder, Brighter

I stumbled across this gorgeous girl when she left a comment on a post here.  She has her own blog ‘Bits of Beads’ with a lot more pics.  I love how she puts her outfits together in a kind of quirky way.  Never afraid of colour and print she’s inspired me to find a bold print headscarf.  Lovely.

Spring Summer 2010

Dressing Like A Hijabi

While these layered looks may not be favoured by the main stream I think there is a great deal of inspiration for us hijabis. It’s hard to be covered head to toe and still look casual, and harder still to find trousers that will do the job. So the answer is something we’ve been doing for a while; layer it up with a tunic or mid length dress.

Boy meets Girl

For Cavalli as well as the masc/fem blazer and florals combinations there were some more refined looks to be had. I love the idea of wearing a wrap dress opened up under a long trench or tailored jacket, something I think many of us could rustle up out of our own wardrobes.

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Headscarf and Heels

After the Modest Maxi Dress feature I thought I’d treat you to the rest of his resort collection. There is a great mix of styles and colours. I’m trying to be a bit more adventurous and less trend led with what I wear and there is so much inspiration here.

Look Back

This is not the first time I featured Azrouël, and digging through those Fall 2009 looks I just couldn’t resist sharing them. I kind of got a this season Lanvin vibe from it, but dressed down for sure.

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Hijab Style

This is a post for Uzz who is looking for alternatives to heels with jeans. She described her style as “…a little tomboyish but with a feminine twist.” which is perfect for me because it’s what I love! So here are three options to work with.

Kitten Heels and Boyfriend Jeans

Option 1

For loose jeans you’ve got a couple of options, wide leg flares or slouchy boyfriend style denim. I quite like putting together quite a masculine look with really feminine details so the kitten heels work very well indeed.

Flats and denim

Option 2

Ballet pump style flats are a life saver when it comes to being on your feet all day. These moccasin style ones work well with almost any outfit, they’re smart enough for most occasions but if you want a bit more glamour then go for ballet pumps.

Converse and Jeans

Option 3

Possibly my favourite shoes, there’s not much I don’t wear them with. But they do go rather well with slouchy wide-leg jeans, and give an edgy casual look. Maybe I’m biased but out of the three I thought I saved the best till last.

Hope that helped. X

Feeling All Bluesy

I’m always drawn to blues and greys (as somebody quite rightly pointed out!). This shirt, which cost me about £2 at a charity (or thrift) shop is one of my go-to pieces at the moment you can use them to cover up all sorts of tight areas. So throw on something loose, it will give you understated casual style in a very comfortable package!

Layers and Lace

Party Perfection

Master of his craft there’s not much more I need to say. Absolutely stunning and so many ideas for modest style… Enjoy! x

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Giovanna Battaglia

Taking inspiration from the ever stylish Giovanna Battaglia, Fashion Editor of L’Uomo Vogue, Aifa has transformed her outfits in to more modest designs. I love her creativity and her taste is impeccable!

These beautifully creative images were originally posted to the StyleCovered hijab forum. So if you need an outlet for your creativity share it with us!

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Selected by Aifa

Originally posted by Aifa this has the makings of a great hijabi outfit. You can see her post here along with some great hijab modified ideas and sketches. If you haven’t already then check out the StyleCovered forum.

Apologies for my lax posting over the past couple of days, I’ve had this annoying virus that seems to have been doing the rounds and trying to sort out the next MAYSAA photo shoot. But I’m feeling much better now alhamdulillah and I’ll get back to the business of posting! x

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The Inspiration

I know this campaign is quite old but looking through old magazines reminded me how much I loved it. It’s such a strong image but the quirky details make it really special. So I decided to give it the hijabi sketchbook treatment. I didn’t really have to do much, just the long sleeves and headscarf. But it makes all the difference.

The Hijab Version

(original image: By Malene Birger ad campaign)

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