The latest edition of Dubai Fashion Week took place a few days ago, and as always, my favourite featured designer was Rabia Z! She showcased her A/W 2011 collection, called 'Ayesha’s Autumnal Journey’, inspired by a muse she identified by running a competition through the Rabia Z website. These are just a few photos from the show:
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Style Inspiration: Thomsen
Thomsen is a Paris-based fashion brand which focuses on shirts in clean, simple cuts and a variety of lengths. These maxi shirt dresses caught my eye for their modest fit and versatility; and just right for the days you want a fresh, understated look. You can buy their pieces online from ASOS, though they don't come cheap!
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maxi dresses,
style inspiration
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Fundamentals by Elenany
Elenany will be bringing out a new basics range in about a week's time, or so a little birdy tells us! In the meantime, here's a little something to make you LOL:
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designers
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
High Street Finds: Maxi Dresses
The maxi dress has become a summer style staple here in the UK, with different fabrics and prints to suit all tastes. Here are a few of my favourite picks; BHS actually do a pretty good range too!
Watery floral maxi dress £75, Warehouse; Grey boho maxi dress £35, Dorothy Perkins; Mixed print maxi dress £45, Miss Selfridge; Acapella drape maxi dress £185, French Connection.
Watery floral maxi dress £75, Warehouse; Grey boho maxi dress £35, Dorothy Perkins; Mixed print maxi dress £45, Miss Selfridge; Acapella drape maxi dress £185, French Connection.
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high street finds,
maxi dresses
Monday, 18 April 2011
Product Review: Demure Look
Demure Look is a company which specialises in high-quality silk scarves. I reviewed some of their products back in September here. They've recently brought out lots of new styles, and I was sent three of them to review; the Plain Silk Mix Scarf in Turquoise, Two tone Pure Silk Soft Touch Scarf in Cappucino-Cream and Silk and Viscose Stripe Scarf in Cream (pictured below).
Silk and Viscose Stripe Scarf - Cream
First Impressions
As before, the scarves were carefully presented wrapped in silver tissue paper, inside a silver corrugated gift box. The fabric of each scarf is slightly different. Firstly, the Plain Silk Mix Scarf has a textured look and feel to it, and the turqouise colour is also incredibly vibrant! The Two tone Pure Silk Soft Touch Scarf is much softer and smoother, and the fabric has a subtle sheen. It is also completely opaque at one layer thick. The Silk and Viscose Stripe Scarf is the most light-weight, with alternating textured and shiny stripes, though a little see-through if not folded over.Wearability
All three scarves are generously sized, and are ideal for creating folds and volume. The don't cling or hang flat as many thinner scarves will often do. The fabrics are all non-slip and more durable than the Thai Silk Scarf which I reviewed previously. You could even wear them without pins if wrapped carefully.The Two tone Pure Silk Soft Touch Scarf has a different shade on each side, which is pretty much like getting two scarves in one! You could either wear it on one side, or play around with different styles to show both colours at once. The Plain Silk Mix Scarf is not as wide as the others (50cm), so is somewhat easier to work with. As the fabric is new, it does feel slightly scratchy, though I expect it will probably need to be washed before it can be worn comfortably.
Two tone Pure Silk Soft Touch Scarf - Cappucino-Cream
Overall
The fabics of these scarves are beautiful, and you can really tell that the quality is superior to many of the cheaper scarves that are out there. The natural fabrics are especially good for those who are sensitive to synthetics. I'd definitely recommend these if you prefer larger scarves to create more voluminous styles with. Demure Look have also recently added a range of leather bags to their website which you can view here.Disclaimer: I received these scarves in exchange for my honest review. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and I received no other compensation for my review.
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product reviews
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
April Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Khadija H. from Toronto, Canada for winning the April Giveaway! Your ring will be making its way to you shortly. Keep an eye out for the next giveaway coming up soon!
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giveaways
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
New Collection from Haya
One of my favourite scarf companies, Haya, will be releasing some new bright and beautiful hijabs, on Friday 8th April. The collection includes light silk-chiffon scarves, perfect for Summer! Here's a little sneak peek of what's to come:
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islamic clothing shops
Friday, 1 April 2011
April Giveaway
For the first giveaway this month, Hijab Style is giving you the chance to win a ring of your choice from The Inayah Collection!
To be in with a chance of winning, you must do two things:
1. Visit The Inayah Collection Facebook page, and tag yourself in the photo of your favorite item.
2. Send an email in with the link to the photo you've tagged youself in, along with your full name and city with 'April Giveaway' in the subject line to hijabstyle@hotmail.co.uk. Please note that if any of this information is missing, you will not be entered into the competition.
Extra Entries: You can get an extra entry into the giveaway when you follow Hijab Style on Twitter! Simply send in a separate e-mail with your full name and link to your Twitter profile. The deadline for entries is midnight GMT on Saturday 9th April 2011. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via e-mail.
Don't forget to tell all your friends and family too - the giveaway is open to entrants from all countries!
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