Casual outfit idea

Casual by stylishmuslimah

Hijab work outfit idea #2

Smart hijab by stylishmuslimah

Since entering the world of work I have come to realise that the simple act of getting out of bed at 6 am after 5 hours of sleep is such a feat that putting together a remotely coordinated outfit is one of the last things I care about anymore. So I have taken to Polyvore to create virtual outfits in an attempt to make up for what I am now lacking in reality :O

Hijab work outfit idea

Hijab work outfit by stylishmuslimah

The Givenchy bag is the latest addition to my wish list :)

Hijabifying a look for less

I really like the look below so I decided to re-create it to make it slightly more hijab (and day) appropriate.

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All items used are £30 or under :)

Sequins by stylishmuslimah

Smart hijab outfit idea

Smart by stylishmuslimah 

Outfit idea

I love this top.

YSL? by stylishmuslimah

Chanel

I have wanted a Chanel flap bag for the longest time. I probably need to come to terms with the fact that I'm never going to have one and just stop including them in my outfits :'(

Chanel by stylishmuslimah

Blazer Styling

I went on a little shopping trip with my mum today and bought a nice black blazer from H&M. Blazers are super versatile and can be styled in lots of ways - I like to keep the dress underneath plain and shapeless as I think the blazer provides enough structure and style on it's own.

Unfortunately the Chanel bag in the outfit is wishful thinking :"(

Waterfall Blazer by stylishmuslimah

Smart Hijab Tip #2: Wedges

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My second smart hijab tip is about what has recently become my favourite type of shoe - the wedge. Wedges are great for both short and tall and I think that they instantly smarten and streamline any look.

As a general rule, I wouldn't wear open-toed or strappy wedges to work, it just doesn't look right. Also, make sure that the trousers almost (but don't quite) hit the ground.

Here's an outfit for some inspiration:

 

Wedges by stylishmuslimah

Just be careful when you walk though.. I was getting the tube the other week and do you know when you think that the last step is actually the floor and your ankle twists in? Yeh that happened to me with a pair of wedges on.. I couldn't walk for a week :(

Request: Graduation Look

Minha Aliya requested that I suggest a graduation outfit for her upcoming (middle school?) graduation. I think that she said she is 14 years old and the only girl who wears hijab in her year.

As you mentioned that the other girls generally wear pencil skirts, I would suggest that you follow a similar theme. Here is an outfit for some inspiration, hope you like it! I have tried to keep it young and fun but I might not be the best person to ask as I did not wear hijab until quite a few years after secondary school so do not have experience dressing in hijab for prom/graduation.

Graduation by stylishmuslimah

Brochu Walker racerback tank, £193

Gucci cropped blazer, £999

Vero Moda, £14

Yves Saint Laurent platform high heels, €600

Box clutch, $634

Black Lily silk scarve, 359 DKK

I hope that this helps! I would have liked to suggest other looks for you but I am so behind on work at the moment, I really don't have the time. Let me know how it goes!

Pearls

I found this beautiful natural pearl bracelet on polyvore and just had to make an outfit for it - I love it ^-^

Pearls by stylishmuslimah

Statement Scarf*

I have always thought that the "rule" of having to have a "statement" piece in your outfit to make it work is generally not true. Outfits can look good with no statement pieces in them at all. Anyway, that's besides the point because the following look does contain a statement item - the scarf. Wearing a statement scarf is something I have not been keen on doing recently but if you dress it with simple clothes it can look really nice and not too try-hard. 

Aztec Scarf by stylishmuslimah

*A "statement scarf" is not necessarily a scarf that's sparkly/shiny/glittery/tassely/mirrored.. that's just a social-suicide scarf.

Pink & Gold

An unmistakably beautiful combination. I absolutely love the look in this photo so I obviously had to copy it instead of doing microbiology (bleuurrghh..) :P

Pink & Gold by stylishmuslimah

Chiffon gown, $118; Clutch hand bag, $19; 18 karat gold jewelry, $45; Debut, £18; Yves Saint Laurent Eye Pencil -8: Amber Brown, $28; Madden Girl Cleary, $40

Smart Hijab Style

 

Here's a smart outfit idea for you. It can also easily be worn causally with jeans or with the right change of accessories.

 

 

Smart Dressing by stylishmuslimah

Chiffon Dress

An autumn/winter outfit idea from yours truly :) I really like the dress but would give the belt a miss to keep it loose.

Every item is under $50.

Aztec by stylishmuslimah

Brown.. Yum

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I'm not usually matchy matchy when it comes to colours in an outfit but is there a finer marriage than brown and cream?!

Brown. by stylishmuslimah

All items in this look are under $50 each :)

Hijab Autumn Look

I love big slouchy knitted cardigans, they are great for Autumn weather (as long as it doesn't rain that is..).

Autumn Look by stylishmuslimah

Lace Look

Here's an outfit idea for a formal-ish occasion where comfort is key (I can't walk in heels to save my life):

Lace by Zaenab

Top photo from Rayannes Designs