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