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For Velvet Magazine: “Covered Up Culture on the Catwalk”
Abaya-Inspired designs swept the floors of catwalks at F/W 2012 Fashion Weeks — As Paris Fashion Week came to a close this season, dark and dazzling design elements no doubt inspired by women from our deserts were plainly present on the runways, with designers like A.F. Vandevorst and Rick Owens going as far as to…
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For Velvet Magazine: Culture Clash–Modest Muslimahs In The Blogosphere
Recently, I noticed the growing trend of Muslim fashion bloggers on the web, and found it to be a “clash of cultures.” Fashion bloggers, who generally flaunt their daily outfits and thrive on support and publicity would seem to stand miles apart from Muslim women who wear hijab. However, I found a couple of blogs…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish: Cruella de Vil at Topshop
Channel your inner “Cruella De Vil” with Topshop, and take a different approach to the animal-print trend with some bold Dalmatian spots, in an outfit that combines some of the hottest trends in a modest, but still stylish look. This whimsical red jumpsuit hits the season’s wide-leg style trend spot on, and stacked rings are…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish…Resort with ASOS
The items featured in this week’s resort-inspired post will help inspire you to create a conservative look, while staying stylish and fashion-forward. A full-sleeved, flared jumpsuit in a dark colour like navy blue, will give some sophistication to your appearance, while edgy platforms will keep it young and lively. A long chain or necklace with…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish: Black & White Extravagance
Put some of the hottest trends together to create a modest, but still stylish look! Stay classy with a monochrome jumpsuit, and pair it with oxford-inspired flat leather lace-ups. Accessorize with a splash of bright or neon, and your sleek and snazzy city-girl look is complete! Pictured above: Joseph harlem two-tone silk jumpsuit US$695, Tom…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week F/W 2011
According to the runways, the jumpsuit is one of the hottest work-wear trends for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Brands like Elie Saab, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ports 1961 incorporated suit-inspired fabrics and silhouettes in their jumpsuit designs. In Paris, Stella McCartney showed this masculine jumpsuit as part of her Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. The…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish: Bright Colours & Tribal Prints
Due to my large Muslimah readership, I’ve decided to add a new feature to the blog. The “Hottest, Modest & Stylish” posts will guide readers to take a more modest and covered-up (but still stylish) approach to wearing jumpsuits that are available in stores, and which follow the latest and hottest trends. Shop the high…
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