The pretty Star Scarves' Reversible Pink and Brown Scarf US $10.99Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Rayyan's Forth Outfit - Scarf
The pretty Star Scarves' Reversible Pink and Brown Scarf US $10.99Saturday, July 28, 2007
Rayyan's Third Outfit - Scarf
Try the shiny Star Scarves' Dark Pink with Sequins and Beads Scarf US $13.99The following is a YouTube Video from Muslim Base showing you how to tie this style of hijab
How To Wear Hijab Series - The Igal Hijab
Friday, July 27, 2007
Rayyan's Third Outfit - Kurta
Rayyan's Second Outfit - Scarf Pin
Urban Muslimah's Crystal Spray CAD$6
Urban Muslimah's Crystal Tear Drop in Clear CAD$6Rayyan's Second Outfit - Scarf
This scarf is a similar very pale pastel blue to Rayyan's shirt, its a shayla (shawl) style rectangular scarf quite broad and long, with vertical stripes. Hijabs are so fun and blue is one of my favorite colors so here's heaps:
Or try this al-Amira StarScarves' Light Blue Al-Amira Hijab (2pcs) $9.99 as your hijab or as an underscarf
Rayyan's Second Outfit - Pants
It was quite hard to get a good photo of these pants but here they are. The pants are a pale khaki , quite tight (maybe too tight) and ironed to have a crease in the front.

Here are a few options:
Shukr's Rasmi Pants US $34.95 in Wheat
Shukr's Antalya Pants in Wheat US $29.95
The very modest Shukr's Lengha Pants in Chai US $48.95
The tighter Aba Kaftan's Egyptian Linen Look Trousers in Beige £5.00
Here are a few options:
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Poll results and new poll
The results for the poll about what the priority of this blog should be are out. The options are hidden by the bars so I'll reproduce the answers here
- Choosing lower cost clothing options - 1 (10%)
- Offering clothing options from Muslim retailers over general retailers - 0 (0%)
- Copying Rayyan's clothing as closely as possible - 5 (50%)
- Seeking other sources of fashion inspiration beyond Rayyan - 3 (30%)
- Putting together outfits without inspiration from a pictured person - 1 (10%)
I will now remove the poll from the blog to save space.
It's clear that copying Rayyan's clothing should be the priority but that people are also interested in other hijab fashion role models. I'll have a look for some other pictures to imitate later on. Lower cost options and putting outfits together without a role model are priorities for 1 person each. I'll see what I can do to choose lower cost options and perhaps when I get more confident I'll try to put outfits together without inspiration.
A new poll is listed now with regard to the design of the blog page or blog articles with regard how to hijab instructions.
At the moment I have embedded youtube videos that show how to tie hijab from The Canadian Muslim and Muslim Base. If you like this tick box one and I'll keep it, I just don't want to clutter up the blog if its not helpful. The second option is for me to create a list of links of instructional guides to tying head scarves for hijab. If the embedded videos are not popular I will include links to them in this list. The final option is my writing an article on how to tie hijab. I've allowed users to select multiple answers, so pick as many as you want.
- Choosing lower cost clothing options - 1 (10%)
- Offering clothing options from Muslim retailers over general retailers - 0 (0%)
- Copying Rayyan's clothing as closely as possible - 5 (50%)
- Seeking other sources of fashion inspiration beyond Rayyan - 3 (30%)
- Putting together outfits without inspiration from a pictured person - 1 (10%)
I will now remove the poll from the blog to save space.
It's clear that copying Rayyan's clothing should be the priority but that people are also interested in other hijab fashion role models. I'll have a look for some other pictures to imitate later on. Lower cost options and putting outfits together without a role model are priorities for 1 person each. I'll see what I can do to choose lower cost options and perhaps when I get more confident I'll try to put outfits together without inspiration.
A new poll is listed now with regard to the design of the blog page or blog articles with regard how to hijab instructions.
At the moment I have embedded youtube videos that show how to tie hijab from The Canadian Muslim and Muslim Base. If you like this tick box one and I'll keep it, I just don't want to clutter up the blog if its not helpful. The second option is for me to create a list of links of instructional guides to tying head scarves for hijab. If the embedded videos are not popular I will include links to them in this list. The final option is my writing an article on how to tie hijab. I've allowed users to select multiple answers, so pick as many as you want.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Rayyan's First Outfit - Scarf Update!
A brand new Muslim clothing e-retailer who gives us another gorgeous option for Rayyan's orange scarf.
Al Muhajaba El Aniqa Orange and Red Striped Shayla US $9.99
Al Muhajaba El Aniqa Orange and Red Striped Shayla US $9.99
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Rayyan's Second Outfit - Pastel Blue Top
The color of the shirt is very pale and hard to match exactly and as the shirt is to be worn over trousers it needs to be long. Some Muslim clothing stores sold shirts in suitable colors but they are either out of stock or too short to be worn with pants. Here are the options I found:
For a closer color match have a look at
This top has contrasting embroidery so is quite different from the original shirt we are copying but it is a close color match to Rayyan's and is cheaper
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Rayyan's First Outfit - Skirt

Rayyan's skirt in this episode is a deep burgundy color, ankle length, straight cut and appears to have a slight ruffle. The skirt looks to be made of an lined, sheer fabric with a crinkled texture. Here are a few options:
Shukr's Souk Skirt US $49.95 in Hibiscusa textured Indian option
al-Mujalba Sequence Tiered Skirt US $20.00 in Burgundya romantic silk skirt
Shukr has other skirt styles in burgundy which they refer to as Hibiscus, have a look Shukr Hibiscus Clothing
Friday, July 13, 2007
Rayyan's First Outfit - Scarf
As you can see this is a very pretty scarf and is key to tying this outfit together. The scarf''s lighter color matches the long sleeve tee and the underscarf Rayyan is wearing. The darker color is similar to the skirt Rayyan is wearing and this will be the feature of the next post.
The thing about scarves is that they are all so different! It would take forever to find the exact same scarf as this as it features two colors, a striped patterned and a quick color transition. I'm sure its out there somewhere but it may be listed as a hijab, a shal, a shayla, a khimar or just a scarf. Also to look at a photo from a scarf it is hard for me to tell what it is made from. For these reasons its really hard to find the exact same scarf so a range of similar scarf options will be shown.
I will not be showing where to buy matching underscarves as they are one of the things that all hijab shops sell in a wide range of colors. Also some people never wear them, wear al amiras instead or wear unmatching ones under opaque scarves. What you wear under your scarf is a very personal decision, wear what you find comfortable. If your hunting for a particular color underscarf to go under a sheer scarf or to layer with The Canadian Muslim's 100% Cotton Undertube is a good place to start.
My advice is that you put your whole outfit together, then choose the scarf that goes with the outfit. Then chose an appropriate underscarf if you want to show it as Rayyan does in this outfit. If you choose a two-toned scarf match the lighter color to the long sleeve tee if you are layering and the underscarf. Then match the darker color to your skirt. If you one colored scarf make sure it goes with all the clothing you are wearing and match the underscarf to the long sleeve tee.
For an Al-Amira option try the eJilbab Orange Al-Ameera
My eJilbab Al-Ameera has a lovely feeling against the skin and although it totally secure it is in no way tight as some underscarves can be.
Another option is to layer scarves of matching colors from ones you already own. Play around with scarves once you've bought the clothing. Scarves are so much fun!
Rayyan's First Outfit - Scarf Pin
The headscarf pin used here is two silver balls suspended from one silver pin. (It may be two pins, but the way the balls move suggests they are attached.) The pins sparkle when Rayyan moves but I'm not sure if they are very shiny ball or have crystal embellishment. I have never seen this style before, let's see if we can find something to copy it with. If you would like an identical pin you could make it yourself at your local bead store or commission someone else. The alternative is to tie your hijab in such a way that it does not require a stick pin to stay in place or use your own outfit appropriate pin.Or try this one if what you like is the double embellishment
It's a Pin Thing Czech Glass Crystal Drop Hijab Pin in Pink £2.99
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Rayyan's First Outfit - Top
Here's Rayyan at the new mosque for Jummah, you can copy this look by wearing this topor for a closer color match but different style of shirt
or to copy the layered look pair this
or this
or for a more casual look wear this by itself
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