~Ramadan Mubarak* 1433~

Asalaamu Alaikum ALL, 

Praying that you all have a blessed Ramadan and

 that your fasts, ibadah and prayers are accepted during this blessed month.

Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.- Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:185

Be Beauitfu

New Energy: Sewing

Salaams and Saluations ALL,
So....I have a LOT of energy and so I've decided to put all that energy in the sewing!! I've been inspired buy Pinterest to 'JUST DO IT' --lol. I've decided to make a major piece in my EID outfit myself. Thanks to Mimi G and her WONDERFUL blog I have faith in my ability. Below you see her version of Butterick pattern 5650 . She creates fabulous pleats and an obi type belt. Mine will NOT be that fab, but it will be nice. I plan to pair it with a nice structured jacket and white accessories mostly found on Etsy.

Mimi G and her impeccable style

I have started sewing some crafts so I believe I can take it to another level, me. There is also an All White Affair in my area after the EID and I'm thinking about making something for that too. I will either make it lined or wear the proper undergarments because I STILL have an issue with 'all white' being modest *Kanye shrug*

Simplicity 2584  *out of print*

This pattern (Simplicity 2584)is actually out of print ,so you will have to search for it. iA I will make dress longer and the verdict on the sleeves is still out. The event stays that you can have a pop of color..now WHICH pop? Check out Mimi G's take on it here.

I've looked on  Amazon for help with sewing and Mimi actually suggests some books. I mean learning does stop and neither does modest FASHION. As an Imam once told me, everything has a halal.

Check here for updates on these two outfits soon, iA


B Beautiful,

Umm Amirah

Palette Love

Salaams and Saluations,

Today we're talking about palette LOVE. I <3 palettes.They are tote able, packed pops of make up. FAR less expensive then buying them ALL individually.

They can be WONDERFUL.

Urban Decay Sustainable Palette

Urban Decay Book Of Shadows II

TARTE

TARTE True Blood Palette

STILLA The It Girl pallete

Urban Decay Naked palette *fave*

MAC Winter duo

Do you own palettes? Which do u have?

B Beautiful

Umm Amirah

Hijabi Fashion Week May 2012

Updates: Modesty in Motion and Hijabi Fashion week

Salaams and Salutations,

 In 12 days...Beautiful Ummah will be taking it on the road. I will be going to Puerto Rico for a couple of days to celebrate the date of my Anniversary into the world!! Something different, something needed. I will be taking my computer and phone with me to document this long awaited trip.

I want to share with you the sights, sounds and modest fashions of the Island. I guess I'll create a new label: 'modesty in motion'. I mean that you can go on vacation and out of town and STILL uphold that level of modest you do at home. Regardless of temperature or surroundings. I have, on occasion, hears sister's say they don't wear hijab on 'Holiday' or while at the beach...I beg to differ. My girls dad saw a sister in a burquini in Hawaii. I mean It can be done..and be done creatively. *stepping down off soap box* 

Modest is not a box we live it....there are no boundaries. Blogging has shown me that it can be what I want it to be. I do not wear shorts, short sleeves or button down shirts..but I work it. So in 'modesty in motion' I will show you the key pieces I picked up from places like TJMAXX and JC Pennies. Structured blazers, long cardigans, maxi dresses and jumpsuits. I might be also picking up a new burqinis..so we shall see.


Remember that Hijabi Fashion Week is this month as well!!! BU will be participating. REALLY excited since I now have a new phone and picture quality is MUCH better than last year! #TeamiPhone Find out MORE info about Hijabi Fashion Week here. Watch this space May 28th, 2012 through June 3, 2012. Are you a 'Hijabi Fashionista'.....sign up and JOIN in.

Jummah Mabrook!!

B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

Hijab Workshop

Asalaamu Alaikum,
In my SPARE time (laugh here) I have been know to do a couple of hijab workshops.

Pearl daisy Black Drape hijab and a lace hijab

Pearl Daisy Bat Winged hoojab

Iman & Beauty hijab and Online hijab store undercap

The 1st one this year was done in Albany, NY. Alhumdulillah it was a GREAT event planned buy BU's own Dynamic Radiance! It was REALLY a packed event and the ladies loved all the options. I mean who won't love options. I say try it...you just might like it. Don't let hijab be a box you live in...let it be a form of expression and modesty.

This past weekend I was honored to work another Hijab workshop at Rahma Internationals here in Maryland. Alhumdulillah they had 3 'specialists' working with the ladies who came out. I like floaty everyday styles. Some like wild and crazy styles. Whatever makes you happy.

So I guess I am doing hijab tutorials now....I guess I will have to work that out on YouTube now *le sigh*.

Be Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Better late then never. Day 26, 27, 28 & 29 #30hijabN30days

Day 26 Deets-Hijab: Pearl Daisy, Ring: Torrid, Overgarment: Tawanda Makay

 

Day 27 Deets- Iman & Beauty, Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey

 

Asalaamu Alaikum ALL,
Sorry it has taken so long for me to get these last pics up. I can say that if you have been FOLLOWING me on the BU FB page that everyone LOVED this challenge. I was TRUELY a challenge. I have a SHORT attention span and worked REALLY hard at posting daily pics. Then life got hectic.Work, work and more WORK.
But Alhumdulillah I would like to thank ALL the sister's that not only participated but FINISHED the challenge. There were THREE winner. Check out that FB page.

I hope you viewers have enjoyed all the pics...and hope to see you around here again.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 28 Deets- Shoes: Nine West, Ring: The Souq, Hijab pin: Pearl Daisy, Outfit / Including hijab: Mubah Enterprise

Day 29 Deets- hijab: Pearl Daisy

Weekend Edition Day 22, 23, 24, 25 #30hijabs N 30days

Salaams and Salutations,
My weekend started on Thursday last week...lol.

Deets Day 22: Senorita hijab: Pearl Daisy headband: Forever 21 overgarment: Muslim Diva 

Deets Day 23 Jummah Friday hijab: Pearl Daisy maxi overgarment: Tawanda Mackey cardigan: Torrid sleeve: hijab-ista.com  Day 24: I was home all day...so its a prayer garment Pic to come soon

Deets Day 25: GWU MSA Islam Awarness week kickoff hijab: NYC Chintown trench coat: Simply Be socks: Sock Dreams Shout out to GWU MSA for inviting Beautiful Ummah Trunk show to vend at their kick off!!
Hope you had a great weekend.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 21 #30hijabs N 30days

Salaams and Salutations,

 Self portrait..my 5 year old takes shakey pictures..lol

Deets
Hijab buy a Sister named Jameelah.
Outfit buy a Sister named Jamilah "Velvet Rose by Jamilah'  Art work:
custom decal from Etsy.com
B Beautiful,

Umm Amirah

Days 19 & 20 'Spring'!!! #30hijabs N 30 days

Salaams and Salutations,
Its SPRING ya'll!!
The East coast has spring in FULL effect--lol

Day 19 'Pre Spring' Deets: Hijab: Pearl Daisy crinkle hijab Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey Necklace: Pearl Daisy

Day 20 'Spring' Deets: Hijab: BintQ Shirt: Muslim Diva

Take advantage of the day...
Get your FREE Rita's water ice.
B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 17 & Day 18 #30hijabs N 30days

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

How are things? Ladies in the challenge have you given UP? I hope not.

Deets:
Hijab: Hijab Candy
Sleeves: Hijab-ista.com
Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey
Dinner date with my Sorority Sisters

There is NO Day 18 because I was exausted from two weekends in a row on the go!

B Beautiful!!!
Umm Amirah

Day 15 and 16 #30hijab N 30days'

Salaams and Salutations,
 So we are at the mid point. Alhumdulilllah for all those watching here and on FB. I hope you are enjoying MY picks as well as those of our lovely contest participants.

Day 15 Deets Hijab: Jannah Gifts
Ring: ASOS
Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey


Day 16 Deets:
Hijab: Vela
Ring: The Souq outfit: Velvet Rose designs

Make sure you check out the Prizes and comment on those pics.
There WILL be a 'Fan Pic' winner.
The contestant with a pic with the MOST likes will get the 4th prize!!

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

30 hijab N 30 days Prizes

Salaams and Salutations,

So we have come to the MIDDLE of this challenge? I hope you ladies aren't giving up steam? I hope you have MORE hijabs in those drawers, closets, hangers, or WHATEVER you use to store them. Here are the pics of the prizes. I pray I do them justice.

MyHijabz.com

Shukran to MyHijabz.com for her contribution. She is very excited about the challenge and even MORE excited to aid in styling a 'stylish' hijabi. Check out more on the website here and on the FB page here.

House of Gems

Thank you House of Gems for blessings us with these lovelies. All made buy hand and made with love. Check out House of Gems here.

Jannah Gifts

Thanks to the Jannah Gifts crew for giving Beautiful Ummah much love with these goodies. Check out the 'Diamond in the Rough' hijab and the 'Bed of Rose' hijab on their website. They also sent hijab pins that can be seen here. Don't forget to like them on FB here.

Keep up the good work ladies and don't forget these prizes will be picked at random for sister's who have registered with me and that are posting pics for all 30 days on the FB fan page.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 14 '30hijabs N 30days'

Salaams and Salutations,

All caught up!! Today its 80 degrees in the DMV...and I brought out the linen. Mixing in with the sky in this outfit.

Deets: Hijab: The Soup Ring: The Souq  Overgarment: Muslim Diva 
Did you see the prize post?
What did you think? Excited for the winners?
I am!!

Be Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 13..a day late '30hijabs N 30days'

Salaams and Salutations,

Yesterday just SLIPPED away. Well here is the hijab for yesterday.

Deets:
Hijab: Pearl Daisy
Necklace: Pearl Daisy
Ring: ASOS
Have a great day ladies!

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 12 '30hijabs N 30days'

Salaams and Salutations,
Its a Manic Monday. I've decided on the Imaan and Beauty hijab. Imaan and Beauty is a new FB hijab store. They are based in Europe and have lots of nice accessories and hijabs.  Check them out on FB here. Don't be weary of buying for overseas..just watch that conversion rate..lol.

Deets
Hijab: Imaan and Beauty
bangles: The Souq
ring: Forever 21
Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey

B Beautiful,


Umm Amirah

Weekend Edition: Days 10 & 11 '30hijab N 30days'

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

Here is the weekend edition. This weekend was VERY busy for me so here is 2 posts in 1.

Day 10:
I had a sorority event in NJ. So I was out of town for the day. I did get a chance to snap a couple of photos. Here I tried the 'Summer Jedi' buy Amenakin on YouTube. I don't think it was TOO much of a fail..lol.

Deets:
Hijab: Pearl Daisy Dk. Green Drape scarf
overgarment: Renuka Silks *out of business*
watch: Skogen

Day 11:
The International Sister's Network fashion show. The local chapter of my Sorority helps out every year. I only saw some of the show but it was nice. Its nice to find fine and unique pieces that make you look and feel great..as a Muslim women.






Deets: Hijab: Pearl Daisy 3-6-5 hijabShawal Khamis: Gifted   I pray you had a great weekend.
 B Beautiful,
 Umm Amirah

Day 9 '30hijabs N 30days' Jummah Mabrook!

Salaams and Salutations,

Jummah Mabrook Ladies. I pray you are enjoying your day. Breezy and cold here on the East coast but the SUN is IN attendance. You have got to LOVE the vitamin D flowing over here. It was really nice to walk to Jummah with the sun beaming down. Just the little things.

So we are on Day 8 of  '30hijabs N 30days'. I am loving all the THOUGH going into these photos. Don't forget to follow on the fan page and check out my LAST video.

Its Jummah so I went for a fresh face and an overgarment.

Deets:
overgarment: Tawanda Mackey
Hijab: Pearl Daisy
sleeves: Hijab-sta.com
Off to pick up the kid-os and for pizza night.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Friday Funny!!

Salaams and Salutations,
I HAD to post this!!

Jummah Mabrook!!





B Beautiful,

Umm Amirah

Day 8 #30hijabs N 30 days & a Video update

Salaams and Salutations,

Today I'm bringing you pics and a video. This was made EARLY in the AM, after fajr. Please forgive the lack of a 'face'.

Deets:
Hijab: Pearl Daisy 'In Love' Crinkle scarf
overgarment: Tawanda Mackey
Ring: Hijab Candy
necklace: Pearl Daisy
B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 7 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Salutations,

Here are are...a week in. I really have to THINK about which hijab I'm going to wear. Even though I might have a couple..I still gotta THINK about it. Can't repeat. Today I picked a Drape Scarf from Pearl Daisy. These are like extra big pashmina's that are not as THICK as a pashmina. So soft and easy to drape and fold. She has added some new colors to the selection. I'm thinking about a peach for the spring.

I think weekend hijab selection will be harder..since I might not have to go anywhere. We shall see. Good thing I am busy this weekend as well.

This overgarment was made buy Ms. Tawanday Mackay. Love the detail on the arms. No need for any other accessories, like bangles or a necklace. This light blue, goes great with the black hijab and is very flattering.

Enjoy your day..and don't forget to post your pics.

 B Beautiful,

 Umm Amirah

Day 6 #30hijabsN30days

Deets
 hijab on head: Al-Mujalbaba.com
 hijab around neck: Pearl Daisy
Overgarment: Tawanda Mackey
Salaams and Salutations,
I decided to pull out a fave georgette hijab from Al Mujalbaba. Check our her prints online and on FB. I have TONS of pint georgette hijabs, I have an eye for them...lol.

Which type of hijabs to you have a lot of?

Make sure you keep up with the ladies posting in the challenge on FB page. They seem to be having TONS of fun.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Day 5 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Salutations Lovelies,
Are you following '30 hijabs N 30 days' on FB? Well you should. Check out the creative pics of the contest players (contestants would NOT have worked here..lol). They are doing a great job uploading their pics and everyone is enjoying the challenge.

I will be uploading a video on my YouTube channel after the 7th day. No one will be able to register after that day. It won't be fair to the ladies who started from the beginning. So if your up  for the challenge check out the rules here.

Deets
Hijab n Underscarf: Pearl Daisy
Overgarment: Muslim Diva
Ring: The Souq


B Beautiful!
Umm Amirah

Day 4 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Salutations,
Flying BACK home I gave my look at little 'something, 'something...

Deets Hijab: Pearl Daisy
Flower: Ulta
Ring: Hijab Candy

B Beautiful, Umm Amirah

Day 3 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Salutations

Soooooo sorry its late. My weekend was a WORLD WIND. Had a great time at 'Hijabin' it up' in Albany at MCC. This pic was after a LONG day.

B Beautiful, Umm Amirah

Day 2 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Saluations,
Jummah Mabrook

Here is my simple Jummah look. Little make up, lotta smile.
Enjoy your day ladies

Deets hijab: LaDecence
Overgarment: Tawanda MacKay
Ring: The Souq



On Face:
Tinted Moisturizer:Laura Mercier
Blush: MAC

B Beautiful! Umm Amirah

Day 1 #30hijabsN30days

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,


Last night I kind of agonized about WHICH hijab I would wear 1st... So here it is Day I.

Deets:

Hijab: Pearl Daisy

Overgarment: Muslim Diva

Ring: The Souq B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

iPhone fun

Salaams and Saluations,
Soo I finally got over my iPhone-envy and got an iPhone. There is SOO much an armature photographer can do with just the iPhone camera alone.

Here are a couple of pics that I created from apps. I used Instagram and Pic Stitch.

Deets: Hijab: Pearl Daisy Drape scarf
Top/Dress: Simply Be
Ring: The Souq

Deets: Coat from Women Within
Ring: The Souq
Hijab: Islamic Place (Philly)

I plan to be using the Instagram app in the future for different aspects of O.O.T.D photos. I mean '30hijabs N 30days' is a DAY away!!

Don't forget to check out the RULES and send in your registration videos asap. Here is a link to the FB Fan page.

Oh I FORGOT. We have our LAST supporter for the give aways...House of Gems from Etsy. Check her out, she will be providing some lovely accessories for one of our 3 winners.



B Beautiful. Umm Amirah

Review: Jannahs Gifts

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

Days before '30 hijabs N 30 days' and here is my Jannah Gifts review.
All links are in the video.



Rate and comment.
Enjoy


B Beautiful!
Umm Amirah

Review: Hijab Candy

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

Here is my Hijab Candy review and pics.

 Enjoy and don't forget to check out Hijab Candy on FB


B Beautiful!

 Umm Amirah

Hijabi YouTube Compatitions

Salaams and Salutations,

Check out the many hijabi competitions on YouTube. Enter to win. I won ONCE..lol. It was from a make up guru's YT channel.



YazTheSpaz



ImaanAndBeauty

Can't wait to see who wins!! Will you enter to win?

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Jummah Mabrook

Salaams and Salutations,

A link was shared with me on FB last night and I HAD to share with you all.
Bring back the essence of Jummah.





Enjoy
B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

Competition Logo

Salaams and Salutations,

Here is it!! The '30hijabs N 30days' LOGO.
BIG shout out to AMA Designs for a GREAT and SO FAB design. Check her out on FB here.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

So with out further FLUFF....

Quite nice isn't it?
Don't forget to sign up for the contest buy emailing me at ummamirah [at] beautifulummah [dot] com. You will also need to 'like' the Beautiful Ummah FB page.
For all the rules and regs check out that post here.

The BU team is QUITE excited about the challenge and pray you enjoy the entries. The contest starts March 1, 2012.

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

What's on your face.

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

I pray you all are busy planning out your outfits and hijabs for the '30hijabzN30dayz' challenge. I am going this weekend to pick out the make up to go with the donated prizes.

I wanted to focus today on skincare. Fashion and modesty are good points but we must remember to take care of our skin. Its what everyone sees 1st, hijabi or not. Below is a video from Silver Lip Beauty. She has a blog and a YouTube channel.




I am currently using the following products:
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Embryolisse Lait-Cream Concentrate


I also picked up Philosophy face wash and Dermalogica .

What do you use on your face?

B Beatiful
Umm Amirah

30Hijabs N 30Days March 2012

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,

I have been busy looking at ideas for prizes for the contest. I'm excited, really. I hope you have been paroozing over your collections to make sure WHICH hijabs get featured, I know I have.

So let's get to RULES *dastardly things*:

1) Have to like our Facebook page:
2) You MUST post pictures of 30 noticeably different hijabs for 30 days in the month of March 2012. *Still working on WHERE or HOW to post*
3) must participate for the WHOLE challenge *there are 30 days in March*
4) Women only *lets not assume*
5) US residents only *sorry*
6) You can only post ONE photo a day *that's all I'm going to say about that*
7) register for the contest buy emailing ME at: ummamirah (at) beautifulummah (dot)com

Prizes **happy dance now*
Alhumdulillah we currently have two sponsors (waiting for 1 more), and they are Jannah's Gifts and LaDecence Hijabs.

Once the prizes come in we will post the pics. There will ALSO be make up included in the prize. Get ready ladies!!

B Beautiful
Umm Amirah