A new Bow

If you haven't realised already I have a love of bow ties and all things geeky.... don't believe me check out my previous posts ;)

I admit I do enjoy the odd dress ups where my style is less geeky but I always come back to the bow every now and then. When I do style my outfits with a bow tie I try to make it my statement piece. I don't believe that enough women wear the bow tie and that bow ties are commonly worn by men, but I am personally very inspired by menswear and I am a firm believer that women can pull off 'the geek' just as well. 

We can all put a little bit of ourselves into what we wear and make it our own. 

Accessorising with geek glasses and a neck scarf

I wore a khaki turban in order to match the bow tie and accessorised with a long neck scarf which I believe compliments the outfit. I also wore a cobalt blue blazer and matching shoes because a little colour was necessary to bring the outfit together (and I love a bit of bold/bright colours).

The whole outfit- I love the way bold colours work extremely well with slightly dull/dark colours... try it with your outfits!

Outfit

Plain White Shirt-H&M

Cobalt blue blazer-H&M

Jersey Maxi skirt- Primark

Hijab/scarf/turban-Whitechapel market

Accessories

Geek glasses- eBay (clubmaster glasses)

Bow tie-Primark

Neck scarf- H&M

Earring-peacocks

Shoes-Primark

Keep it Under Wraps x

Modest Wedding Attire

Do you have that problem, when you find the perfect outfit but there's just that one thing wrong with it...

I bought a saree; a dress primarily worn by Asian women-consisting of several yards of light fabric which is draped around the body. The only thing wrong with it was that the blouse that it had come with was short sleeved and had a low back, all together not ideal for my taste. I bought it on a whim and after much deliberation with my mother, whom insisted that I buy it. 

I then thought long and hard about how I could make this outfit hijab-friendly and remembered I had bought a turtle/polo neck jumper from UniQlo (which I adored) the material of the jumper alone has much to impress- 38% Polyester, 35% Acrylic, 18% Rayon, 9% Spandex. 

It's very stretchy and slim fitting and looks great with just about anything. When I suggested the idea to a few people (saree with a jumper ? :/ ) they were a little skeptical. But I can honestly say they have all been converted to the idea :)

(wish I had taken better quality pictures of my fotd)

Paired with some simple make up, some Asian jewellery, heels and a must-have clutch.. I believe the outfit came together rather nicely

I recommend anyone who is looking for modesty with an Asian twist to try this!!! 

Keep it under wraps x

PreciousTreasures (Review) +ootd

I recieved some amazing products to review from the fabulous precious treasures; features on instagram and Facebook:
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The goodies arrived in packages to ensure the products arrived safely.

 The package consisted of accessories for myself; A bow ring and an infinity ring.
Accessory for my phone; a mini handbag headphone jack plug
Max Factor Stay Put matte lipstick in 'moonbeam'
Chocolate brown viscose maxi hijab.

This is by far the cutest thing for anyone who loves dressing up their phones!! For those of you whom have an endless collection of phone covers...... start collecting these!

This cute LV handbag headphone jack plug is a great accessory to any phone I also think that it is an ingenious product to gift to someone <3

This Max Factor stay put matte lipstick in the shade 'moonbeam' is perfect for summer. The light pink shade will definitely look great with natural summer make up. It has a slight shimmer to it which I find will look great in the sun!

I am absolutely in  love with these rings!! Be sure to look out for these among future outfit posts! So simple and yet so elegant and chic. I j'adore the infinity ring and I find that it will go perfectly with any outfit especially ones that are slightly more 'boyish' or 'less heels and more sneakers'. The gold bow ring is definitely bound to look great with matching gold necklaces.

The hijab: I definitely have an obvious love for viscose hijabs, I believe viscose hijabs are much easier to shape and maintain. I also find that throughout the day they tend to keep their shape, better than other hijabs of different materials, and therefore are adaptable to most hijab styles. They are also available in a wide range of colours and this chocolate brown colour from Precious treasures has taken my fancy.

Outfit No.1

The 'you either love it or you hate it' shirt:

Wearing the Precious treasures chocolate brown hijab.

Outfit

Hijab-PreciousTreasures

Shirt-Vinatge (eBay)

Maxi skirt- Primark

Accessories

Necklace- Primark

Waist belt- belt from a pair of Zara trousers i bought a long time ago...

Outfit No.2

All out with precious treasures:

Brown hijab + matching brown arm candy (with 'the rings')

Wearing the Max Factor stay put matte lipstick in 'moonbeam' from PreciousTreasures.

Outfit

Hijab-PreciousTreasures

Shirt-Bershka

Maxi skirt- Primark

Shoes- Primark

Leather sleeve blazer- H&M

Accessories

Neck scarf- Primark

Bag- Primark

Rings-PreciousTresures

Arm candy- Micheal Kors watch, bracelets from market 

That's all folks!

Once again you can get in touch with Precious Treasures through their instagram page @precioustreasures_ 

and their Facebook page via:

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make sure you check it out!!

Cobalt and Lime

This is some outfit inspiration for anyone who is bold enough to wear bright colours! I wore this outfit to a friends birthday party because although it screamed FUN (with bright eye catching colours) it was also very elegant and chic with the clutch and heels and long flowing maxi skirt. I was somewhat confused and indecisive about what to wear, as all girls usually are before any party or major event. Therefore mixing elegance with a pop of colour is a great way to celebrate in style- I found this outfit to be both suitable for both day and evening. 

In any special occasion heels and a clutch are a definite must!! These minute but effective little details instantly make any outfit more than a little ordinary.

These blue heels are great for adding a bit of colour to your outfit! I can definitely picture these heels with an all black outfit too because that pop of colour will make it stand out add a matching scarf or bag and you're set.

Absolutely in love with this lime green blouse!! Be prepared to see this being starred in more outfit posts :D

This Maxi skirt was discovered in the teens section of New Look, during which time this colour maxi skirt was rarely seen. However, as of late and practically straight after I purchased this skirt I saw many more similar ones namely from Primark and also the women's section of new look. But I was still satisfied with my skirt, it was a perfect fit as it had an elasticated waist. TIP; when you aren't sure as to which size you should get an elasticated waist is a sure way to fight the uncertainty and I also find them to be quite slimming.

Accessories, and in my case; RINGS, are a must to jazz up any outfit

Outfit

Scarf/Turban: H&M

Lime shirt: River Island

Leather sleeve Blazer/Jacket: H&M

Maxi skirt: New Look (generation section)

Shoes: H&M

Accessories

Clutch: Primark

Gold ring: Primark (set of 4)

Blue round ring: market

Earring: Peacocks

Necklaces: both from Primark

Sodi's Gems Review

I was sent the most amazing hijab pins by the lovely and beautiful Soudi and I instantly fell in love. These intricate hijab pins are a statement piece and must have for any hijabi or non-hijabi alike as its great for accessorising clothes therefore not only limited to hijabis!!

The packaging of the products was beautifully and hand wrapped to ensure there was no damage to the products upon arrival.

Most of the products came in this beautiful cute hijab travel tin! so convenient for those of us who often need an  emergency back up pin for bad hijab days or just the occasional misplacing of your pins (like me). Its very small and can fit in a handbag or pocket so is perfect for taking along on days out.

These round non-snag hijab safety pins are amazinnnngg!! They're perfect for those of us who use safety pins, this ensures the security that normal safety pins provide without the hassle of 'wholly' scarf at the end of the day- which is usually the case with normal safety pins. 

Here are a few of the beautiful simple, durable for every day wear, hijab pins I received;

 There is a bronze peace pin, bronze moustache pin, a rhinestone bow pin and a spike hijab pin. I absolutely adore all these pins!! great for everyday wear, keep your eyes peeled for these hijab pins in any outfit posts I may have in the very near future.

the moustache hiab pin x who else is still crazy about the moustache trend.

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I was also sent these wonderful hijab bow hijab pins!!! 

Y'all know about me n my undying love for bows.... eeeek!! so I was super excited when I received these. These pins are so durable for anyone!! be it a hijabi or non- hijabi. and for anyone who isn't brave enough to rock a bow tie, why not have a go at at rocking a bow pin??!! I used the pin on my pocket to accessorise the shirt, giving a great pop of colour and unique twist!

HOW AMAZING IS THIS ANTIQUE IVORY STONE HIJAB PIN?

One of my most favoured hijab pins was this antique ivory stone pin. so intricately designed and wearable. Great for instantly jazzing up any outfit. and so perfect for special occasions too! I paired it with a purple and tan outfit because I personally feel that antique gold and purple compliment each other rather nicely.

Last but certainly not least is my absolute favourite hijab pin frpm Sodi's gems. This Rajisthan inspired yellow hijab pin is to die for... this is the pin that I recommend for any special occasion. Its so stunning!!!

CHECK OUT SODI'S GEMS FOR MORE AMAZING HAND MADE PINS AND MORE!!!

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