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

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

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

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

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

Get ready contest in the making

Salaams and Saluations,

So...upon looking into my closet and my hijab hangers I wondered if I could wear '30 hijabs in 30 days'. I mean 30 different hijabs, no repeats, for 30 days. I believe I can...but can YOU? Well Beautiful Ummah will be having a challenge in March of 2012. We are still working out the details and gathering up prizes. There will be a local prize (DC Metro area) and a US & Canada prize. Sorry no other international prizes at this time.

So take a gander at your 'stash' ..and see if you want to participate.

More info to come.

Be Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

Bringing in the New Year on Day One

Salaams and Salutations,
Its a NEW year...2012. WOW. Bet you weren't thinking about '2012' in like 1999!!
Well here in the Maryland area there has been a dinner/performance cruise for about two years now. This year was Day ONE II. Muslims and Muslim friendly occupying the whole boat. Soothed buy spoken word and jazzy sounds. A real opportunity to dress up and become 'Halal Sexy'.

The boat was packed with couples and groups alike. Date night for many married couples, kids tucked away at grandma's or with a sitter. Girls and guys coming out to see who's to be seen, hoping to make a connection.
ME?? Well I just got pretty and showed up.

UmmAminahHonest and her 'date'

pictures buy MINA Sheereen

Me with one of my Philly gals

pictures buy MINA Sheereen

Me with my 'ladies'- missing 1 *sadface*

pictures buy MINA Sheereen

EVERYONE looked so nice. They really knew how to do up 'Halal Sexy'. Its sad that this event can't or won't be done in other cities. Muslims are human too and WANT to go out and have a good time. Everyone was on their 'P's' and 'Q's'. Everyone had proper adab. It was a great time. Gear up for Day ONE III next January..iA

B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

HFW: Day 6 Date Night *a week later*

Salaams and Saluations,

Sorry for the delay but here I go...

Date night....Well since I am no longer married this would be for a sit down. I like to keep things simple but want my personality to come through. I'm really in to accessories now so I included a heart necklace and multi colored bangles from The Souq. The hijab is from LaDecence, I really like it because it incorporates so many colors.

This overgarment is another one from Tawanda Mackey over at Overgarments (dot)com. This garment is A lined and has elastic sleeves. I can wear it year round and that's what I love about it.

What do you wear out with your zawj? What would you wear on a sit down or chaperoned event? Check out the ladies from HFW here.




















Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?

HFW: Day 5 Eid

Today we showcase EID. Both EIDs for me were really great. Lots of family time and seeing people you don't normally see on a day to day basis. I even got henna for the 2nd EID.






This abaya was made buy Tawanda Mackey from fabric I picked up in Philly over the summer. It is a 3/4 length and I wear it with a cardigan. The Hijab is a pink drape scarf from Pearl Daisy. The headband was from Forever 21.
























Check out the other ladies participating in HFW here.

Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?


Did you have blessed Eid's this year?
B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

HFW: Day 4 Vacation

Salaams and Salutations,

Its Day 4 of HFW...and its VACATION TIME!!

I'm not one for long vacations but I do do a couple of mini vacations a couple of times a year. Next year I'm planing a week in Aruba **happy dance**.

This look is great for strolling down the beach or boardwalk somewhere nice. The overgarment is crepe and very flowy. All i need is a big floppy had an some pink flip flops!

Deets:
Overgarment: Creative Overgarments buy Tawanda Mackey
Hijab: The Souq
Headband: Forever 21







Check out the other ladies on vacay here at HFW.

Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?

Where is your ULTIMATE vacation spot?
B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah

HFW: Day 3 Breaking the Rules

Salaams and Salutations,

Breaking all the rules?? Hmmm well here we mean FASHION RULES. Poka dots and stripes, denim on denim, all neutrals, stuff like that. I chose Black and brown. Most would say they don't go together but I think I pulled them off quiet nicely.



I put in a pop of color with the necklace.
Deets
Hijab: Pearl Daisy Coco Drape scarf
Abaya: Creative Overgarments buy Tawanda Mackey
Necklace: Pearl Daisy







Check out the other ladies participating in HFW here.

Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?

How do u break the rules?
B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

HFW: Day 2 Recreation

Salaam And Salutations!

Day 2 of HFW...And I had to think about what I consider recreation. Well my girls love to swim. As Muslimahs we all have modest swimwear, so I picked swimming. So this is what I wear on my WAY to the pool. My LiaWear Action cover up. I love it. It matches my swimsuit from Spashgear USA and is so comfy.



Check out more from the other bloggers during HFW here.

Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?

What do U like to do in your spare time (like ANYONE has that!!)?
B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

Hijabi Fashion Week: Day 1 Leaders in Hijab

To start of Hijabi Fashion Week, its Leaders in Hijab.

My look is straight business Muslimah. I want to eventually become a volunteer coordinator for a major non profit like Susan G Komen, CAIR or Islamic Relief.

Deets:

Abaya: Muslim Diva

Necklace: gifted from a friend

Hijab: Vela













Don't forget to check out the other looks from Day 1 of HFW here

Day 1 -- Leaders in Hijab: what leadership roles do you have or want to try? (President, teacher, mother, Volunteer Leader, CEO etc.).
Day 2 -- Hobby/Recreation: What do you do when you have free time? (hike, sail, write, paint, etc.)
Day 3 -- Break the Rules: A stylish hijabi can look good in anything, even when she's breaking the rules! Pick a fashion/style rule you always follow, and show us how you'd break it in style! (Any style rule may be broken, except the Islamic criteria for hijab).
Day 4 -- Vacation/Destination: Where would you go, if you could go anywhere in the world? What outfits would you wear?
Day 5 -- Eid & Formal: It's Friday! Dress up! What did you wear for Eid? What do you wear to formal events/parties?
Day 6 -- Date Night: Yesterday you dressed up for you, today dress up for your man! What do you wear when going out with your (future) husband?
Day 7 -- Out with Friends: Finish off the week by hanging out with friends! Where do you usually go? What do you usually do?

What do u think?
B Beautiful
Umm Amirah

Pearl Daisy haul (most recent)

Salaams and Salutations Ladies

So I have a Pearl Daisy obsession. At first when I FIRST saw the hoojab video..I was like, "I'm NOT getting into the hype'...well that went out the window when I purchased my 1st hoojab.



Pearl Daisy is run buy Sister Amena, she love of hijab into a J.O.B. (not made at her) On her YouTube channel, Amenakin, she does hijab tutorials, make up tutorials, drops ilm, and baby product reviews. Check it out.
Most recent haul
Drape hijabs: pink drape (fushia), coco bean drape and greycious drape

Thin scarves: Pansies in the Sky (blue), Rose Fluer (peach), Victorian Spring(brown), Floaty Flowers(cream)

Crinkle scarf: Sprinkles Hyacinth

Please check her channel for tutorials on these styles and others. Note that Pearl Daisy is a UK store and the British pound is KILLING the US dollar. Go in and share the shipping with a friend or wait for promo codes and the like.
Me in some of my Pearl Daisy collection:

Dark as night (black) hoojab with an accessory

Evening Mela hijab

Da Vince thin scarf

Cherry Blossom Hoojab

PD tip: Hand wash these hijabs. Some are very delicate and can snag easily. Crinkle Scarves can be stored in a twist so that they STAY that way. Or they can be ironed out for a new look.
Hope you enjoyed that.

B Beautiful

Umm Amirah

Pink Hijab Day 2011

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,
Its been a long time...TOO long.

Here is my pic for Pink Hijab Day. I'm wearing a Pearl Daisy Pink Drape scarf (currently out of stock). It is SOOO soft and silky. I will be doing an upcoming post on my recent Pearl Daisy haul as well as my collection *yeaahh*

So show your support for Breast cancer this month and change your Facebook profile pic.

Also check out THESE stores that are donating or discounting this month.

Primo Moda is offering 10% off today in support of Pink Hijab Day.

Pearl Daisy is offering 10% for early EID.

The Souq is donation proceeds from the sale of all PINK hijabs and accessories to Breast Cancer awareness.

B Beautiful

Umm Amirah

The Hijab Threat

Salaams and Salutations Ladies,
I've been busy..too busy to blog. But know that I'm in the process of taking pics of garments I've already purchased. Waiting for new ones to come in the mail. I am also buying for the Beautiful Ummah Trunk Show. Lot of nice hijabs from the US and Malaysia will be coming in soon (excited!!)

While I was enjoying YouTube hijab tutorials and skimming over hijab blogs I came across this video on Hijab Style. The post there was about Rabia Z's documentary about the Hijab Threat. Hijab Threat?? (looks around like: who me?)

Evidentally people/the world is afraid of HIJAB? A 45 inch piece of cloth is scaring millions..hmm, that's a pretty powerful piece of cloth!! I mean there is the hijab ban in France and in Turkey. Talk of hijab bans in other European countries. I never KNEW cloth could be so...intimidating.

After seeing this video I understand the reason why there are SOOO many hijab/Muslim fashion bloggers and YouTube Muslimah out there. We NEED to be here to combat the crap others are throwing around about hijab/Muslims/Islam. UmmAminahHonest and I are working with Modern Mary on a collaboration event as we speak! Basically helping Muslimah's with the complete style: modest fashion, hijab and make up/skin car (for those who wear no make up).

So I can't WAIT to see Rabia Z's documentary. I'm sure I'll laugh, I'll cry and I'll shout a TAKBIR! or two.



B Beautiful,
Umm Amirah