December 4, 2019

Sweater Dresses With Hijab Style

Sweater dresses with hijab style are a big trend this year for hijab winter style. Keep scrolling to get some great inspiration for winter hijab style 2019 and get tips and ideas for Muslimah winter wear.

With summer over, we can put away our flowing maxi dresses and turn our attention to sweater dresses. Sweater dresses are great for the Muslimah’s wardrobe, as they are very comfortable, practical and modest to wear. They come in all lengths from short, midi to maxi length. Pick a style and length that you are comfortable with. Sweater dresses are great for casual or smart workwear. Keep scrolling to get ideas on how you should be wear and style a sweater dress.

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Wear a splash of colour and patterned jumper dresses with long boots for extra warmth or why not try a patterned maxi jumper dress.

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Style a midi jumper dress with legging or slim-cut trousers.

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There are many ways to wear the maxi jumper dress as you can see from the pictures. Wear it with a belt clinched in the waist or a matching long cardigan or coat draped effortlessly over your shoulders.

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For an ultimate chic style wear your jumper dress over a pleated skirt.

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November 29, 2019

Why Natural Skincare Is Better For You

If you want to know why natural skincare is better for you and which are the best natural ingredients for glowing skin. Then keep reading to find out why natural beauty is better and the importance of natural skin care.

Just looking at the ingredients of a simple conventional shop brought skincare lotion is frightening, for one, many of us will not even be able to read the chemical terms used for the ingredients, let alone know them. But it is important to get familiar with some of the ingredients and what they are so we know what we are putting on our skins.

Natural skincare works better and is good for us and the environment. Not only should we focus what we put into our bodies but also what we put on our skin. Our skin is exposed to chemicals all the time in our everyday environment. Here are a few reasons why natural skincare is better for you:

Firstly you will be improving the health of your skin. Unless the products are from an organic, chemical-free Company, most shop brought beauty products to have harmful chemicals and toxins in them. Such as mercury, alcohol, ammonium laureth, sulphate and parabens. These toxins are easily absorbed into the skin, as the skin is the body’s largest organ, they spread throughout the body and can cause damage. Many of these chemicals are not necessary for skincare. By eliminating these harmful ingredients found in everyday skincare, your skin will have fewer breakouts and irritations.

Financially it can be cheaper for you to use natural skincare, but it depends on if you decide to switch to an organic shop brought skincare or DIY skincare. Shop brought organic skincare is still quite expensive as a lot of these companies who produce pure organic skincare are small and do not mass-produced. So their overheads are higher and so the reason why the products are more expensive. If you decide to use shop brought organic, choose your products carefully, check the ingredients, as there is no strict law on the word organic or natural that companies can use. If you decide to go with DIY skincare option, then, in the long run, it is the cheaper option. Also, you can control what you put on your skin, according to your skin. you can play around and test each ingredient. If it suits your skin, as not all-natural ingredients are suitable for every skin. For instance, coconut oil will probably be not suitable for you if you have very oily skin.

Many natural ingredients have beneficial properties in them such as antioxidant properties, but some natural ingredients also have negative properties, as not all-natural ingredients are suitable for all skin types.

Many people who care and know why natural beauty is better and the importance of natural skincare often also care about the environment. Many of the beauty products we buy come in fancy packaging, moisturisers, cleansers and other beauty products come in bottles and tubes. The empty bottles and tubes are thrown into rubbish landfills, where they will take many years to break down. When you buy natural DIY skincare ingredients it is best to buy and store in glass bottles and recycled jars, that way there will be less product waste in our landfills. Cosmetic and skincare related chemicals are found in the water cycle. When chemical-laden products are washed down our sinks they enter into the river, streams and oceans and lakes. As all life on earth is dependant on the water cycle, it’s scary to even think what damage the chemicals are doing.

There is more than enough reasons why natural skincare is better for you and why we should strive to change to using natural skincare.

May 31, 2019

Inspiring Eid Outfit Ideas

Inspiring Eid Outfit Ideas – Latest Hijab Outfit Ideas From Instagram Bloggers

Looking for Eid outfit inspiration and for that Eid special dress. Read on to get some get inspo for special clothes worn on Eid and some great hijab outfit ideas on Instagram.

With Eid not far away if you have not already got your Eid outfit and looking for some inspiration, then you have come to the right place. Whether you are considering wearing a traditional Islamic outfit or for something more western and modern, there should be something to inspire you all here. Here are some great looks and hijab outfit ideas from bloggers on Instagram to help you find your perfect Eid outfit.

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Style Note: If you love flower power, then go for a floral summer maxi dress and dress it up with some matching accessories in solid colours, the way Sabrina has.

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Style Notes: If an all over floral maxi dress is too much but you love the elegance of a maxi dress, then choose a design made with a textured fabric or a stylish cut, like those worn above by Instagram bloggers.

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Style Notes: For a more dressy look, go for a maxi dress that either has some embellishments. So not to look overdressed, choose for same colour embellishments and subtle designs.

Style Notes: Abayas are very modest and elegant and there’s plenty of styles and designs to choose from. You can wear something quite subbtle and simple like a nude colour or a pastel colour or as Eid is in the summer opt for a flowy floral design. Theres also a lot of embellished and textured abayas.

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Style Notes: A maxi skirt is a timeless piece that never dates, and also is very comfortable, feminine and elegant looking. Choose a luxury fabric like lace or flowy chiffon and wear with a blouse tucked in.

Style Notes: Co-ord sets are a big trend at the moment. There are lots of very modest designs available, choose one that suits your body shape. We are loving the floral co-ord set worn by Habiba. Finished off the look by a matching solid colour hijab and sandals and a neutral handbag.

Style Notes: Another big trend at the moment is jumpsuits. Add a kimono on top for a more modest coverup.

Style Notes: If you love cultural outfits, then you are spoiled for choice. Depending on which culture or country you come from, there’s lots of designs to choose from, some designs have a mix of eastern and western looks, like this Pakistani Influenced trouser suit. Just add a hijab and you have a very modest outfit with eastern and western influence.

Style Notes: If you are a casual girl, then you can still look dresses up on Eid without overdoing it, Just slip on a dress over your comfortable jeans as has Soha in the picture above, beautifully completed the look with some heels and a casual handbag.

May 23, 2019

Best Food For Suhoor

In order to realise the full benefit of Ramadan, know what is the best food for suhoor and what food is eaten at iftar. Also if you love cooking then try some of the best recipes for Ramadan snacks that we have put together and learn about Ramzan special food items.

Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity, self-reflection and self-control. Not only will your mind and soul be detoxed, but your body will also be detoxed, healed and energised. In order for this to happen, you need to make sure you are eating the right food and drinks and avoiding the bad ones.

In Ramadan, the fast starts with a suhoor meal (pre-dawn meal), do not miss this meal. When fasting hunger and thirst will be your two great challenges, so it is important that you eat the right foods at this time, as it is going to sustain your body for next 12-18hrs. Eating this meal will give you vitality and strength during the day. A balanced and varied suhoor meal from all the essential food groups is the best way to give your body all that it will need during the fasting hours. Following are best food for suhoor.

Drinking plenty of water is the most important to avoid feeling thirsty while fasting and help you with detoxing your body. You need to drink at least 2litres daily. Avoid high surgery fizzy drinks. So remember water, water and more water.
Protein will stop you feeling hungry. So eat any of the following, eggs, lentils, cheese or any lean meat.
Eat complex carbohydrates, this could be bread, rice or pasta, or one plate of wholegrain cereal like oats.
Some sliced vegetables
A piece of fruit
A glass of milk or a yoghurt

Some examples of best food for suhoor are:

Porridge, I banana and 3 medjool dates
2 boiled eggs, 1 wholemeal toast and a homemade smoothie.
2 Wheatabix, 3 Medjool dates, some sliced vegetables
2 wholemeal toast with peanut butter, 2 scrambled eggs and 1 small yoghurt.

Recipes For Ramadan Snacks

Eating a healthy iftar is important to give you energy for the rest of the evening for the evening prayers. Break your fast with water and dates and then eat a few light snacks before you pray Maghrib Salah. After Maghrib eat your main meal. Some points to remember when you are preparing your main iftar meal.

Start off slowly and drink plenty of fluids
Consume plenty of fluid rich foods such as fruits, vegetable and soups to replace the fluids lost in your body during the day.
Do not consume too much deep fried foods, creamy and sweet foods, this will. result in you gaining weight.
Eat a balanced meal which includes grains, vegetables and protein rich foods.
For a sweet treat try sticking to fruits or otherwise just have a small portion of your favourite dessert, but limit that to a few times a week only.
If after iftari you are able to, go for a gentle walk.

Having Ramadan snacks especially healthy ones is a good idea, especially if after Taraweeh prayer you are feeling a bit peckish. Here we have put some of the best recipes for Ramadan snacks found on youtube, Go and check them out.

April 26, 2019

How To Prepare For First Day Of Ramadan

Things to know before Ramadan and how to prepare for first day of Ramadan. Read on to learn some great tips and ideas on how to prepare your body for Ramadan and also Ramadan food preparation tips.

With Ramadan just round the corner, most of us will be preparing mentally and physically for this blessed month. Eagerly awaiting for this blessed month to physically and spiritually purify and strengthen ourselves InshaAllah.

Some things you can do before Ramadan

Read and reflect on the Quran
Give to charity
If you are not praying 5 times daily prayer, then start doing your prayers regulary, it will give you a sense of peace.
Prior to Ramadan fast voluntary on Monday and Thursday, or on the 13th, 14th and 15th of each month (these are known as the White Days), not only will you benefit from it spiritually but your body will also get used to fasting. But if you are not used to fasting regulary it is best advised not to fast for a few days before Ramadan, this is so that you can nourish and strengthen yourself before Ramadan starts.
Eat moderately and healthy. Drink plenty of water as during Ramadan especially in summer you need to adapt your water intake to between sunset and sunrise.

Preparing your body for fasting is something we should plan for too, it will make the transition a lot easier. Heres a few tips on how to prepare your body for Ramadan.

Less Food Consumption

Do not increase your food intake before Ramadan, this will only increase your appetite. Take junk food out of your diet and eat moderately and healthy. Eating healthy and the right foods will make fasting a lot easier. Cut out snacking and eat just 3 regular meals, this way during Ramadan you will only cut out only one meal.

Cut Down On Caffeine Intake

Whether you are a coffee or black tea lover, it is best to slowly cut back on caffeine prior to Ramadan starting. If you suddenly cut back on caffeine during Ramadan you will be left with a terrible headache for the first few days of Ramadan. You can start slowing by having decaff tea or coffee, before completely cutting it out or reducing to 1 cup a day.

Change Your Sleep Pattern

Try to slowly change your sleep pattern to mimic what it will be like in Ramadan. If you will sleep earlier, then start gradually getting to bed earlier or if during Ramadan you have an afternoon nap, then gradually introduce the afternoon nap into your day.

Give Up Smoking

If you smoke, give up before or cut back before Ramadan gradually. If you can’t do it by yourself, talk to your GP, there is a lot of help available. Then hopefully during Ramadan with more focus on prayers and spiritual matters will help you to give up completely.

Hope these tips are useful and you are able to have a peaceful and successful Ramadan. If you have any tips, would love to hear from you.

March 15, 2019

Spring/Summer Hijab Fashion Trends

Spring/Summer Hijab Fashion Trends – Hijab Fashion Street Style Trends And How To Wear Them

With Spring and Summer approaching, most of us will be thinking of switching to our spring/summer wardrobe. You might be thinking of updating your spring summer wardrobe, but before you rush off to the shops you might want to know the latest fashion trends for the spring-summer 2019. In mainstream fashion world trends are decided one season ahead of time. We have put this post together to give you ideas on the items you might want to buy this season and items you will want to dig out of your wardrobe from last season. We have taken the trends that are hijab friendly to give you inspiration. Read on to find your favourite spring-summer hijab fashion trends.

Animal Print

Animal print is still on trend again this spring-summer, so if you brought it last season you can still wear it this season. You will find animal prints on everything from shoes to trench coats to long skirts.

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Fringing

This season you will find a lot of garments and accessories finished off with fringing. This style is fun to try out. Choose your normal style from a maxi dress, a long cardigan an abaya and add fringing to it or buy with the detail on it.

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Tie And Dye

There will be a lot of tie and dye around this season from skirts, dresses to blazers. If you don’t wear or like a lot of colour then go for something in more subtle shades like browns or pastel colours.

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Shades Of Beige

There will be a lot of different shades of beige this season like blush, oatmeal and biscuit, and pink toned beige shades. This colour palette is very modest, chic and sophisticated.

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Prairie Dress

Prairie dresses are very hijab friendly. They are long sleeved, maxi length dresses in often floral or broderie anglaise style. A very modest style.

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Sage Green

This is the colour to look out for and experiment with this season. This colour is given many names from shades of sage, pistachio and mint. A lovely shade of colour to wear in spring and summer.

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January 28, 2019

Stylish Street Style Hijabi Outfit Inspiration For Winter

Now and then we all flip through pages of fashion magazines, Instagram and Pinterest to get some inspiration. Winter can especially be challenging to look trendy when all you want to do is wrap up warmly. To help you stay warm and fashionable we have put some best looks from our favourite bloggers to give you stylish street style hijabi outfit inspiration for winter. Scroll down to see which is your favourite look this winter.

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Style Notes: Chunky jumpers with skirts are so in this season. Wear yours tucked in or long over the skirt with a belt around your waist. Finish off with long boots or sneakers for a relaxed look.

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Style Notes: Another popular trend this season is the matching co ord sets. They are being retailed everywhere from high street shops to modest fashion retailers. The knitted variety is especially very popular this winter. Wrap a warm throw round yourself for extra warmth.

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Style Notes: Knitted dresses and tunics are on trend this season. This trend is very appreciated by us hijabis as its a very modest trend. Just buy your knitted dress one size up for a more modest fit. Wear them midi length with jeans, leggings or long boots or wear them maxi length.

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Style Tips: Invest in a good winter coat or a few, not only will they keep you warm during the cold season, but also can be layered on top of your outfit in a variety of ways. Try a different colour coat, than the usual classic colours of black, grey or beige or maybe a checked or pattern one. At the moment coats are available in a range of colours and patterns to give you lots of choice and variety.

Style Tips: Add a blazer to give your outfit a bit of elegance and smartness. Or for a more laid look layer with leather or cropped jacket.

January 22, 2019

Casual And Simple Hijab Fashion For Winter

When the temperature drops in the winter, it can sometimes be a challenge to put outfits together that still look fashionable but still keep you warm. Despite the cold chilly weather you can still look good every day and have fun putting your outfits together. Here we will show how to stay cosy warm and stylish with some great inspiration on casual and simple hijab fashion for winter

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Style Tips: Buy a few winter coats, they are quite affordable these days as you can buy them at great prices these days. Just chuck a winter coat on top of your outfit to keep you warm and to give your casual and simple hijab outfit that comfy look.

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Style Tips: Throw a chunky scarf on top of your outfit when you go out to give your outfit that casual relaxed look.

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Style Tips: Long knitted dresses and tunics are great to keep you looking casual and warm. Wear with leggings or jeans and some sneakers or ankle boots.

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Style Tips: Wear long maxi dresses with long slouch boots or leggings and ankle boots.

January 1, 2019

6 Good Eating Habits For Quick Weight Loss

Winter months are when most of us put on those extra pounds. With all the comfort eating we do in the winter it is no surprise that those extra pounds start piling on us. But it doesn’t need to be this way, with just a few simple changes in your eating habits can make a big difference to your weight loss. By having good eating habits not only will you achieve a quick healthy weight loss, but you will also feel better within yourself too.

Apply some of these following good eating habits to achieve a new healthier you. Even a few small changes can help you lose weight and keep it off.

1.Drink Plenty of Water

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is so important for weight loss. Start off the day with a glass of warm water. Drink it plain or add a bit of lemon juice to it. Try to have six to eight glasses a day. It may help to plan out when you will drink your water, especially in the winter when we do not feel like drinking much. Drink a glass of water about 15 to 30 minutes before your meal, this will help you feel more full and so your intake of calories will be lesser, which can make a significant difference to weight loss.

2. Increase Your Protein Intake

Getting plenty of protein will help you feel fuller and help with your hunger pangs. Try and eat protein with each meal. Breakfast is important, make sure you don’t miss this. You could have eggs for breakfast, lean meat like chicken or fish for lunch and lentils for dinner. If you feel hungry between meals, keep plenty of protein snacks like nuts to snack on.

3. Eat Smaller Portions By Using Smaller Plates

Portion size is so important for weight loss. By using smaller plates we can control our portion size too. On a small plate, our portions will look bigger, this will make us satisfied with less food.

4. Cut Carbs Out

By cutting carbohydrates out of our food intake will make a drastic impact on your weight loss. The key to this is to do it gradually. Watch out for foods like sauces, ketchup and low-fat foods.

5. Snack On Fruit And Vegs

You will probably have read this so many times and made intentions to as well, but always find it hard to stick to. Keep fruit out on your kitchen top where it can be seen and ready to eat. Hiding it at the bottom of the fridge will not help. Cut up carrots, cucumbers and pack into small bags ready to eat on the go.

6. Keep A Food Diary

Keep a track of what you eat. This can help boost your weight loss and let yourself be accountable. If you write down everything you eat, it will give you an idea of exactly what you are consuming and how much calories you are taking in. This information can help you make better choices. Use an app to monitor your food intake or simply use a pen and paper.

Losing weight is not easy, but even a few small changes can help you to achieve your ideal weight. For best results combine these tips along with a healthy lifestyle.

December 29, 2018

6 Stylish Ways To Wear Check Prints With Hijab

Checks are big in trend this season. There’s a huge variation of checks available and it can get confusing which checks to go for. The most popular variety is gingham, Prince of Wales check, tartan and window pane. Whichever variety you go for its a look that you can wear for work or the weekend. Keep your style in check this season and welcome this print in your wardrobe.

Wearing check prints with hijab is easier than you think. If you are not a floral person and always stick to solid plain colours, then adding check prints will bring a variety into your wardrobe without being too overwhelming. Keep scrolling down to see best and stylish ways to wear check prints with hijab.

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Style Notes: One thing that will get you outside in this cold season is a trendy check long coat. Wear it open or buttoned up. Team it up with heeled boots. Wear a neutral solid colour underneath, but you can add a bit of colour with your hijab.

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Style Notes: Even if you don’t own anything else in check print, then at least buy a check blazer. It will sharpen up any casual look. A tailored check jacket will also pull a look together with little effort.

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Style Notes: If you don’t like wearing an all over print maxi dress, then a check print maxi dress is a more subtle choice. Wear with a solid plain hijab.

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Style Notes: If wearing check allover is too much, then ease in slowly with a check shirt or shorter length dress. You can wear it close or open as these trendy bloggers.

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Style Notes: Even adding a bit off accessory in check print will keep you looking on trend.

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Style Notes: If you are loving the check print, then try wearing them the latest way, checks on checks, so many bloggers are rocking this look.