In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ | Peace be with you السلام عليكم





Here's The Trick:
(This works at the end of..almost any style. Esp with two layers)

1-This is more secure when done with a two layered scarf wrap. This way you wouldn't have to worry about pulling fabric away from giving you coverage in the back. Instead, I used a second layer (the rest of it after you're done styling) around the chest.

2-Do any type of style that integrates the two scarves, making sure your last layer (the one you'll use to cover the chest) has enough length left for the 'swing over' :).

3-When done styling, take that remaining layer and swing it around above your ear on the other side of your headscarf and pin (pin downwards).

4-Pull your first layer ABOVE the layer covering your chest (optional).

5-Then wear your favorite NECKLACE and pull it out to hang on the outside on top of the last layer!

No more boobies, just cute necklace ;).

(Please use an Opaque fabric, unlike what I used!)

Notes:

-I find that not only does it look SUPER CUTE, but it takes attention away from the hanging fabric that's weighing me down, and long necklaces focus your attention to your middle so you appear leaner. If you disagree, at least you look stylish and modest!

-If you need some SERIOUS elongating, then adding a pretty flower pin on the side of your headscarf (where you'd put it in your hair) can distract attention to your face, making you appear balanced and not weighed down.

-The weight of the necklace helps keep the scarf in place on my chest! :)




WOW it's been soooooooo long since I've last posted anything on this blog...or any of my blogs! Or video channels for that matter..

I've been so worked up these past few months with college, I finally have some room to breathe this week because of Eid. Funny thing...ever notice that we have 7 days of Eid a year? 7 skies, 7 heavens, 7 rotations around the Ka'ba during hajj...Interesting, isn't it?

Anyway...I've been stepping up my game in Hijab. I've begun covering up my chest now :). Yeah I know you might be going "You mean you never did?!". Well, no I never really did unless it were a shrug or jacket...occasionally an independent scarf. I never had the intention of covering up my 'girls' until recently.

So what sparked it for me?

First of all...I've been progressing in my knowledge of Islam and my appreciation for Allah, so I've been feeling quite guilty for not covering up the best that I should. Second, I wasn't enjoying the attention my chest was bringing me - not that I'm knockout - lol - but I'm not exactly flat chested either. Before...I would have NEVER ever covered up more on my own, unless someone like my father would make me (not force, just nag about it).

Why? Simply, I felt it hid what so called beauty I had (curves), that would catch the attention of other boys (Boys appreciating my looks => I'm easy on the eye => my confidence grows => Feel good about myself). Because covering up my chest meant: look FAT and extra short (I'm 4'10) with a draping scarf weighing my proportions down.

Someone once asked me to do a tutorial on how to cover the chest, or styles that included chest coverage. While I admit my latest chest covering attempts have been with not 100% opaque fabric (unintentionally), I've come across what I think to be a BEAUTIFUL alteration to the latest "Half Spanish" wraps I've been wearing.


When I say Half Spanish, I mean it ties in the back initially like a Spanish wrap, but then it is brought to frame the face like an ordinary wrap. This way, you get the decor of layering Spanish-wise AND keep that poofy baby fat at bay!) :P.

What I did here was leave enough fabric of my last layer (or widest layer you got) and swung it to the other side of my headscarf and pin it. When I'm desperate for fabric, I just pin it to my shoulder instead.

Without promising anything...I AM thinking about making a couple of tutorial vids before Eid Al Adha, insha Allah.




By: The Diva

Peace & respect ★

In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ | Peace be with you السلام عليكم

On behalf of the Muslimness team again, I bring you awesome online stores to check out for those into 'Hijabi fashion'. *Fellow Muslimness writers and audience feel free to add articles that reflect Muslimness fashion*. It can be hard finding decent, loose fitting clothing, that reflect our Muslim identities as well as trying to fit into the 'West' without looking like reflective bin liners. At Shukr you can find very modest casual wear for both women and children that have a contemporary feel.

I was told by my sister in law, that in today's paper there was an article about an incident in Hastings, New Zealand that went somewhat as follows: A muslim brother was to appear in court, his sister also being there for support. Upon her arrival they allowed her in the court, but on the break they told her she was not allowed back in until she moves her "hat" i.e. hijab. Wow, talk about lack of religous freedom, this comes as a shock coming from a country like Canada. Apperently there was a lot of arguing, and I'm sure they were hurt.

It seems like everywhere I turn hijabs are unliked and often asked to be removed.

My sister in law I think was trying to push my buttons a little; she does not nor has she ever worn hijab other then attending a du'a group so she doesn't understand the meaning behind it. She often sides with the court and the country and tells me stories about times her husband took Muslims to court who jumped up and down yelling "I'M A MUSLIM! I DON'T LIE!"

A lot of this makes us look bad especially when they were found to have lied...

Those Muslim women who follow the Qur'an and wear hijab are often hurt by these incidents as it can impact us greatly. I'm not knocking non-hijabis but simply saying that unless you have worn hijab, properly full time for some time you will not experience the same hurt. It's hard not being understood and be scrutinized for practising your religion as I'm sure many Muslim men and women can relate too.

This lack of understanding of hijab starts with in our own ummah, so sometimes you can't blame those who fail to understand. See alot of times what happens is Muslim sisters who don't wear a head covering tell people that question the amazement of their new Muslimness that the hijab is a choice, no sisters, I'm sorry, it's

your obligation as a Muslim woman, the Qur'an and scholars say so, yes you choose to wear it but it comes as a package deal. And no the hijab is not oppressive in anyway.

I chose to wear a hijab, not by my father, or brother or husband telling me to do so. I wanted to be identified as a Muslim first and for most, secondly to be modest. It's ok if you choose not to follow that, I can't force anyone, Allah swt guides who he wills, but don't tell people its
optional, because it makes it difficult for thosewho don't see it as an option.

In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ | Peace be with you السلام عليكم