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Thursday, 1 July 2010

Channelling Sandra B

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Sister Madina must have known I had my work cut out for me when she asked for a Sandra Bullock look! I've picked two of my favourites, that I felt were most transferrable to the hijabi. I dont need to add scarf for you here, the purple look could use a bit of gold in it tho, dont overdo the purple lol! the casual look will work perfectly with one of Amena's white linen thin scarves under the trilby. If you want to know how this look would work I will demonstrate it for you in a future post. I've used harem jeans in the casual look to give us the looseness we require without losing our urban edge. I adore these long t-shirts, I definitely don't have enough in my life... the waterfall cardi is to die for, but I also couldnt resist including a cropped jacket option also. Yellow sandals to give bite, heeled or unheeled according to preference! altho for me I would choose a very low wedge heel for rushing about town with my son at the weekend. Love that little guy!

Take it ladies, make it yours! (And don't forget the Paparazzi defending shades...)

Salaams.
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Monday, 21 June 2010

Urban Diamante Photo Tutorial


Ok here it is at last Sister Madina! A quick and a bit ropey tutorial. The original scarf I was wearing was black crepe, I have used this cotton stripey one so you can see what I am doing. I wouldnt put this bow with this scarf! and the earrings are just because you said you always wear earrings - to illustrate when it is best to put them on.

This is an urban style and the ingredients are one cap/bandana, one regular size hijab scarf that drapes well, one bling hairband and a hoodie of your choice. Oh, and some pins of course!


Starting point.


With one side of the scarf longer than the other, pull both sides tight across the forehead.


Secure at the back with a no-snag hijab pin.


Bring the long peice over to the opposite side leaving a low drape (I'm pretty haphazard about this, no careful draping for me!) This is also the point at which you will want to put on the hairband before bringing the scarf back over the back of your head.


Bringing the scarf over the ends of your hairband on either side and careful to leave room for your earrings to hang if you are wearing them.


Pin at this point on either side to ensure the style is smooth around the face.


It should look something like this. Then add your chosen hoodie...


You may pin the hoodie also if you find it necessary, I don't usually have a problem, and voila! Get ready to parade your bad attitude around the hood! Just kidding. Even old ladies still arent afraid of me in this look!

Make it your own! I can't wait to see what you do with it - be sure to send me your pics/links!
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