February 8th, 2010 by Mariam Sobh
Sisters-in-law Sara and Afshan put together a custom henna design business based in Toronto, Canada called Sisters by Design or SbD.
The service gives non-Muslim and Muslim women the chance to get decked out in fabulous and decadent henna designs for a small fee.
What’s unique about the girls is that they have put together a non-profit business in order to donate 100% of their proceeds towards charity.
Afshi says they wanted to do something different, “We wanted a creative way to gather funds and to give something in return. We have done bridal henna, henna for
birthday parties, and also for those who may not know much about Henna, but are interested in applying the work of art on themselves.”
The response they’ve received has been positive and Afshan says with Chanel introducing temporary tattoos in their Spring 2010 line, “Henna is always an occasion, and our
motto is: Give us Your Hand, Open Your Heart.”
To learn more about the group or if you’re in Canada and want to have your henna done checkout their website: Sistersbydesign.weebly.com
February 7th, 2010 by Mariam Sobh
We’re excited to let you know about the first of 2 giveaways this month courtesy of HerHijab.com
These giveaways are open to everyone, so start entering!
HerHijab is a Singapore based hijab fashion company and you can win the long top pictured above by leaving a comment below on why you want to win. One entry per person and you have until February 14th 2010 at midnight CST.
We’ll randomly draw a winner from the comments.
Good luck!
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February 6th, 2010 by Mariam Sobh
If you’ve ever searched for maxi dresses online, chances are you have come across the brand C&C California. This brand is known for its light and airy fabrics to keep you nice a cool in the summer.
They are a bit pricey but you’re just in luck because they are being featured on the sample sale site Rue La La for only 2 days.
Take a look at these maxi dresses that would be fun to wear with a shirt underneath or just a light cardigan or shirt on top .
How about some light weight pants?
Other brands coming up over the next few days are: Gustto, Gucci watches, Stuart Weitzman, Cosabella, and BCBGMAXAZRIA.
All you have to do is head to ruelala.com and if you need an invite send me an email.
info at hijabtrendz dot com with the subject Rue La La invite.
February 6th, 2010 by Nadia Malik
Is there something style-wise that you have to do before you leave the house? I mean, besides putting on a hijab, of course.
For me, it’s putting on foundation. I know it sounds shallow, but I’m not comfortable in my skin unless I have on some makeup. I’m sure nobody else would even notice, but I know if I don’t have any on, I’m very self-conscious.
How about you guys?
I have friends who always have to straighten their hair. That’s the plus side of wearing hijab, I guess. That would take me forever to do every day.
I’m also not a big fan of wearing pajamas or work-out clothes outdoors, although I’ve done it on occasion. However, my sister wears sweatpants to class all the time, and I doubt anyone cares.
So do you pay a lot of attention to what you look like in public? Or are you more of a throw on something and go kind of person?
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Pop Culture Hijabi is a weekly column by Nadia Malik. Malik is a former newspaper reporter based in Chicago who’s now making her way as a freelancer. She spends entirely too much time watching TV and reading pop culture, fashion and TV blogs. She also occasionally consumes serious books and news. No, really. You can reach her at info@hijabtrendz.com with “pop culture hijabi” in the subject line, follow her at www.twitter.com/nadiamalik or simply leave a comment below.
February 5th, 2010 by Mariam Sobh
This spring and summer change things up a bit with watercolor prints, they are all the rage and you can get the look a variety of ways.
Just incorporate a bag like the one below from Old Navy, or wear it on a dress, a t-shirt with jeans, even a hijab!
Bag $16.50 at Old Navy
Floral Flutter Top $18.99 at Charlotte Russe
Watercolor Stretch Blouse $11.08 at New York & Company
Will you be wearing watercolors this year?
