Friday, March 14, 2008

Rayyan's Thirteenth Outfit - Abaya Substitute


Here's a very pretty dress Arrayan Dress in Sand for USD $79.95 Althought it's not cheap you get two items for the prices of one, you can wear the emboridered dress by itself or wear the open dress over other items in your wardrobe. You could even buy some of the other Arrayan Dresses which come in Sea Blue over Black and Grape over White and mix and match the layers.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Rayyan's Thirteenth Outfit


Rayyan to the rescue for Fatimah's knee!

I'll leave the medical coat out of the outfit as its a job specific item. Rayyan is wearing the same top from Rayyan's Tenth Outfit - Shirt but I've found some new options for you:


Al-Farah Beaded Embroidered Blouse for USD $24.99 in Brown(image) or tan(swatch)



Here's a nice jacket option:
Al-Farah's Micro Suede Jacket in Tan for $26.99

Rayyan's wearing brown trousers, here are some:

These pants are most similar to Rayyan's but you may want something wider GNL USA's Long Pants in Brown for USD $14.99

So wide they're almost a skirt! Shukr's Lengha Pants in Dark Brown for USD $48.95

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Rayyan's Thirteenth Outfit - Hijab

I adore this hijab, it is incredibly stylish and soft. The shayla is pink and is covered in floral patterns and hearts, and is worn over an olive green underscarf. I can't find any similar so I've found some really nice paisley pashmina options:

Scarf World's Jacquard Pashmina (Petal Pink Paisley) for £11.99

Scarf World's Beaded Pashmina Shawl (Rose Floral Paisley) for £34.99
Yes it's expensive but it is true pashmina and is very pretty.

Scarf World, has a wonderful section that is rare in general accessory sites in that it has a specific range of Hijab Scarves! They have a huge selection and I applaud them for responding to the needs of the Muslim community and encourage you all to have a look at their great website and huge range of scarves.

I have included this scarf, also as although it is quite different from Rayyan's scarf, it will match Rayyan's Thirteenth outfit well and has the soft floaty quality of the scarf she is wearing above:

Al Hannah Kuwaiti Style Wrap Hijab hi1276 in Pink for USD$14.99

Another pink option:
Aminah Fashions' Chiffon hijab with floral embroidery and diamante Code: style 4H for £4.95

Monday, March 3, 2008

Rayyan's Seventh Outfit - Top Update

I see that Spiegels has now sold out of the top I recommended in Rayyan's Seventh Outfit - Top so I thought I would find a new option. Fortunately while searching for kurta options for my post on Rayyan's Twelth Outfit - Top I found this gorgeous kurta that is very similar and very modest as it is lined.

Kismet Bazaar's Pretty Sequined Extra Long Tunic 108854t for USD$24.99

While I'm at it, I also love this kurta

Kismet Bazaar's Pretty Sequined Extra Long Tunic 108854b for USD$24.99

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Rayyan's Twelth Outfit - Top


This is picture from an older version of the Little Mosque website shows the same top worn in this episode but gives you a much better idea of its wonderful emrodiery. I love this top, but as with many of Rayyan's clothes part of their gorgeousness is their uniqueness so I don't think I'll be able to find something similar. I've tried to choose things that would go with the hijab I've chosen. You can't see Rayyan's skirt here so I'd just suggest you wear one of your black skirts.

Forgive me, I love Kurta but please remember with kurta, most of them are not muhajabat friendly on their own as they can be sheer or have 3/4 sleeves, remember to wear
a Trendy Long Sleeved V-Neck 100% Cotton Shirt US $18.99 underneath.

Garment Mart's Exclusive Designer World Kurti for $56.20

Garment Mart's Black Lucknowi Kurti for USD $34.60

Indian Dresses' Black Georgette Kurti - Kr-119 for USD$39

Garment Mart's Pink Stone Tunik for USD$49.90
Are you brave enough for pink hijab on pink tunic, if not go for a black shayla.

Here's a great basics skirt:
Shukr's A-LIne Skirt with Buttoned Waist for USD $48.95

Friday, February 29, 2008

Rayyan's Ninth Outfit - Abaya Substitute




























As voted for, here is an abaya substitute for Rayyan's Ninth Outfit of a green wrap belted shirt over denim skirt with floral scarf. I've used
Veiled by Design's Magenta & Olive Floral Print on Black 21" x 71" Rectangular Scarf for US$17.99 and Rayannes Design Wave Cut Abaya in Dusty Green for AUD $74.99

Jazakallah to Alixianna for her post The Two Rayannes on her fantastic blog Beautiful Muslimah for finding this abaya for me

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Rayyan's Twelth Outfit - Hijab

In this episode Rayyan explains the Hijab at the disastrous open day at the mosque and wears this lovely dark pink hijab to show how stylish it can be. Here's the back of the scarf to show the detail of the material:

This scarf is a large sheer shayla in dark pink which has been wrapped a number of times over a black one-piece amira to ensure opacity. The scarf contains large pices of silver glitter and has no tassels. I have a scarf like this is a paler pink and its a really great fashion hijab which you can wear to parties or whenever you like if your a color fan like me!

Here's a really cute, although slightly different hijab substitute:


Here's the back so you can get a better idea of the gorgeous sequins and beads:


Rayyan wears a very simple silver and sparkly hijab pin like this:

Star Scarves' Clear 7 Gem Bow Stick Deluxe Hijab Pin for USD $4.50