Fashion with a conscience!

How many of us consider where our scarves are from or where a portion of the profits from sales of the clothing we buy goes? Many of us buy clothing and scarves without giving a second thought to how our money is being invested or spent. There are many charities available where we can donate our money for very worthy causes however there are very few clothing companies which have an affiliation to certain causes to who they pledge some of their profits.

A few months previously I came across Haya having seen the group on facebook. I was intrigued by the individuality of the scarves which were being sold and the vibrancy in the colours and patterns available. There are many hijab stores emerging on the market however it’s hard to find contemporary and unique designs, hence why Haya caught my eye. Its founder Shirin tells me more about Haya, launched in June 2010 and the message behind it.

Shirin explains that she begun wearing the hijab last year and struggled to find scarves that were in-line with the fashion today and that were made of good quality fabric. She purchased most her scarves from her various travels and that’s when the idea of launching Haya formed from. She envisaged creating a Hijab line which provided women access to scarves from all over the globe! Her aim is to inspire women to express their individuality through Haya scarves.

It is obvious through speaking to Shirin that her vibrant background and travels are the primary inspiration behind Haya. She goes on to tell me that ‘I’m lucky to call several countries/regions home - the Middle East, Canada and the UK!. I lived in Canada for eight years and it’s a special place for me. I moved to the UK after getting married and have added London to my ever-growing list of places to call home’. All these experiences and countries have encouraged her to keep an eye on fashion trends and experiment with colour, textures and styles of hijab.

Just as importantly as her scarf range is her desire and vision to give back to those in need through supporting local charities and campaigns. Shirin has always wanted to blend her passion for scarves with raising funds for charity. Her chosen charity Restless Beings works on two fronts: prevention or relief poverty through development over a sustained period of time; and to raise awareness of human rights violations of silenced communities. All the profits from Haya’s first collection were donated to this grassroots organisation for their Uighur Women’s Rights Campaign. Haya’s aim is to provide hijabs with a conscience and is proud to support Restless Beings with their incredible work. Haya’s second collection will support the Pakistan flood victims, 5% of the profits will be donated to the cause. Having spoken to Haya and the causes its supports it really hit me how important charity is and how often we seem to forget this. The Quran reminds us: "Spend (in charity) out of the sustenance that We have bestowed on you before that time when death will come to someone, and he shall say: "O my Lord! If only you would grant me reprieve for a little while, then I would give in charity, and be among the righteous." (63:10).

Review 1

Pink Flowery Business 3SC-FRBZ-01 £8.50

I love the feeling of this scarf, it’s very difficult to find good quality and attractive chiffon scarves. The scarf is lightweight and its pattern is bang on this autumn’s trend. It can be worn teamed up with an evening dress or even with a nice tunic or mac for a more urban autumn look. I have placed another plain scarf beneath it which is hidden and then layered the chiffon scarf on top to give it a bit more volume and more elegant look.

Review 2

Blue Beach 3SC-BEAC-01 £8.50
 

This is such a lightweight and beautiful hijab, it drapes well and the material is soft and flowing,  it also has very intrictae flower detailing that makes it stand out and it is really beuatiful to wear during the summer or for an evening out, there is plenty of material for coverage and it look nice with flower accessories. Im definatley wearing this with a black maxi dress as I think the scarf just adds the single touch you need.

All Styling courtesy of Hijablicious

Haya’s website is currently under construction however scarves can be purchased via the facebook group which provides fans with updates and images of the scarves:. Order requests can be mailed to info@love-haya.com

GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT!

Haya have teamed up with Hijablicious to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a plain silk-chiffon scarf! All you have to do it ‘like’ Haya on facebook and email me letting me know which plain silk-chiffon scarf you like best.  Closing date is 10^th October 2010. Entries to samia@hijablicious.com

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Hijab Styling Workshop

A promised here are some of the pictures from my Hijab Styling workshop in High Wycombe. It was a wonderful evening full of lovely food and wonderful company. Some other sisters showcased their photography work and there was a sister who provides female only photography which is great for weddings etc! I will post more details about her soon. It was a good chance to Network and showcase different styling tips to the ladies that were present. Here are some styles from the evening ranging from a Hijab wrap to a Turkish Style Hijab and a Asian Dupatta style as many sisters find wearing a Dupatta in a Hijabi Friendly way a bit difficult:

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Wrap Style Hijab

A bit of volume is added under the scarf to give it an even look and to help drape it securely.

A plain elastic band is added over the scarf before the final drape to esnure no slipping and that the scarf is secure

Final product for a sleek look and teamed with a vintage brooch!

Turkish Style Hijab

Turkish Silk Scarf from Istanbul, the width of these scarves are good for coverage

It is essential to ensure the scarf has a peak to prevent looking flat on the head

The sides of the scarf are tucked under to give a discreet look

A pin is added to the top to ensure the scarf dosn't slip and stays in place

Dupatta Style Wrap (Asian Style)

A cotton underscarf is key to prevent the scrf slipping

Asian Scarves have lots of fabric which is key to wrapping

Final Product!

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Q& A with Hijablicious

I’ve been inundated with emails, messages and facebook requests from lots of lovely readers and felt it would be more appropriate to answer some of your questions on here as some were the same, please feel free to contact me with any questions and I will do my best to get back to you or do a monthly Q’&A, it can be anything from Fashion / tips/ Islam (I will do my best to re-direct or answer as best I can but I am not a scholar). So get your burning questions in ladies!

1. What are your favourite stores? Where do you shops? Which shops are Hijabi friendly?

I don’t have an ultimate favourite store; I tend to shop anywhere and everywhere and purchase items I like. If I had to say favourites for staple items such as long sleeve tops I would say Primark. Many of their plain signature tops can be customised to be used under dresses and cardigans and give the essential coverage a Hijabi needs! Apart from that I love ASOS and tend to buy a lot of their dresses as well as H&M. I also like shopping at Mango and Zara for their classic styles. I like one off shops too and find London has lots of sample stores and stand alone stores where you can buy 1 off pieces in different styles. I like customising most of my clothes.



2. What items would you recommend as being a must have item? What is your favourite

I think for this season a really nice Mac jacket. Zara always bring out their classic Mac in autumn and this can be worn with everything and looks very sophisticated. You can dress it up or wear it casually. Warehouse are also stocking lots of Woollen winter maxi dresses and these look nice with a short jacket or gillet and can look very trendy if worn in a boho style. My personal favourite style of clothing is one sleeved dresses. I love the feminine and trendy look they give and like the fact you can layer them when wearing them and customising them to your own style. Must have for me!


3. Will you be doing any Hijab tutorials? I love the way you do the hijab’s on your website?
I don’t carry out YouTube tutorials however am aware there are many available, I have begun carrying out Hijab styling workshops after the success of a mini one I did a few weeks ago. I will be posting details of some I am doing in London, be sure to come if you can!


4. I go to university and don’t want to dress in a boring way but I still want to look nice and modest, do you have any tips?

I miss Uni! The good thing is about being at university is that you can dress in whatever way and style you find comfortable. Purchase items which are long lasting, versatile and that you can dress up or down depending on the season. Primark have lots of lovely long tunic dresses and also maxi dresses for students on a budget. Also stores like Berkshka and New look are great for purchasing affordable items whilst at university. As mentioned find items you can layer and use plain patterns which you can contrast and dress up with your hijab and accessories. Topshop and H&M always have great jeans on offer and more importantly remember to use your student cards for money off!

5. Where do you buy your hijab’s from?

Everywhere and anywhere! I don’t restrict myself to a single retailer or designer and buy whatever catches my eye. I have begun customising my hijab’s as I prefer wearing one off designs that are unique. H&M always have great patterns and prints and the sizes of their scarves are very hijabi friendly and affordable. I also like scarves from Belissima scarves for special occasion. I mostly buy plain scarves and customise them with accessories or most of the time I layer different materials and fabrics to achieve a unique look.

6. I’m a revert and I find it so hard wearing a hijab, my friends and family are not very supportive and its really upsetting me, what would you recommend?
I’m sorry to hear that. It’s not always easy making such a life changing decision and understandably it can be a big change for your friends and family to accept especially those who have not previously been exposed to Muslim and especially with the negative media coverage of Muslims it can be hard for them to comprehend. Firstly I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to wear the hijab as I know how difficult this can be for many women as it’s not just something you wear on your head it affects the clothes you wear and is both an inner and outer thing. I hope that Allah swt makes the journey easier for you and I can ensure you it will be a step you will never regret.

I don’t have any experience of this however my advice would be to take each day at a time. Try and get your parents to understand by ensuring that your lifestyle compliments your hijab, show them the positive impact it is having on your life and that it is more then a cloth,. Explain to them the reasons behind it and how it empowers you. Try taking your friends and mother and sister to Hijab ladies only events and fashion shows and show them the versatility and different styles and that we as Hijabi’s can also be stylish! I will post some good links and YouTube videos which you can show them and they can watch in their own time. May Allah swt make it easy for you. Remember there are lots of women in the same position and it’s a powerful resource you can always rely on to help you through such a situation. When you take a step and make a sacrifice for the sake of Allah he will never make it hard for you, with hardship always comes ease.

7. Winter is coming up and Im not sure what kind of clothing to purchase which is modest but will look nice? Do you have any tips?

Layer, layer, Layer! I love winter because it’s so Hijabi friendly. You can wear different styles and types of clothing and layer into achieve a more modest look. I always wear polo necks beneath dresses and always invest in a pair or two of boots. Also chunky cardigans and ponchos are also very modest and trendy.

8. How do you wear flowers and accessories in your scarf? Can you give me some tips?

You can use accessories/flowers/bows/feathers, anything really to customise your hijab. They are available everywhere and also in most haberdashery stores. I know some sisters also choose to make their own and create unique designs. You can purchase them from claries accessories, accessorize, h&m and also Primark. They key is to use designs and styles that you are comfortable with and like the feel and style of. I started off with pins and brooches and also fabric hair bands which can give a nice volume and feel to the scarf. Try picking contrasting colours form your scarf and go with that. I have a post for hair accessories which I will post the link of to give you ideas.


9. I love wearing shalwar kameez and Sari’s but I find it very un-hijabi friendly? Do you wear Asian clothes? What would you recommend?
I also found this difficult however I started experimenting with different styles in order to achieve the coverage and style I wanted but also ensuring it was modest. When I wear Sari’s I make sure my blouses are customised and the stomach area and sleeves are made longer. If your unable to buy fabric long enough for the arms try adding a long sleeved tight top underneath to provide coverage (for black sari’s I wear Primark Lycra tops underneath) or ask your tailor to add similar material on the right area. Saris can be very modest to ensure the cleavage area is sufficiently covered and always wear a hijab that compliments the style. For shalwar kameez there is a current long dress style which is very modest. I usually buy adaptable sleeves for short sleeved dresses however if I have time I always design my own styles so I can make sure I can achieve the right amount of coverage.


10. Do you wear Abaya’s? I don’t like the boring black designs available? What places would you recommend?
I don’t wear Abaya full time however I enjoy wearing it now and then and have a variety of different designs and styles. When looking for abaya’s I found it difficult to find styles and designs which were feminine, stylish and not boring. I have done a review on two different Abaya retailers on my website which you can find; there are also links on the homepage tab for retailer’s. My tips are to find something your comfortable in, can dress up or down and go for materials that fall well and are flattering on your body without clinging. Also go for fabrics which will last well and are durable. Here and here are two retailers I would currently recommend.

Islamic Design House review and GIVEAWAY!!

How urban are you?

An exclusive review and insight into the Islamic Design House range

 

I had always been skeptical about the ‘sporty’ Jilbabs which were emerging on the fashion market, so when given the opportunity to review some Jilbabs by Islamic Design House (IDH) I thought it would be a good opportunity to try this style out even though I felt they were not feminine enough for me. I must admit my generalisations and assumptions about these kind of Jilbabs totally dispelled when I tried them on and was able to wear and style them first hand


Speaking to IDH I gained an insight into the company, their ethos and overviews and the vision which goes into designing the way they do. IDH explained that their aim was to create designs that catered for the style needs of today’s Muslimah as well as for Men and children. Identifying that there was a growing market for women growing up in West and in cosmopolitan cities who had more of a desire to dress modestly in high quality and trendy Jilbabs, they used this as inspiration for their products and thus this is reflected in their cutting edge styles most of which are associated with are casual urban and sporty looks.

IDH was begun over 6 years ago and has developed into a big and well known company. They have three main offices; in the UK, USA and Egypt, and also worldwide distributors and wholesalers. They are now in the process of creating a Kids range which aims to have a organically natural and pure approach, this is something which ties in beautifully with the Islamic ethos of being environmentally and ethically friendly as well as the promotion of values of caring for nature and Allah swt’s creation, as the Quran reminds us ‘Who made everything He has created good, and He began the creation of man from clay. (32:7)”. IDH will also be introducing Hijab’s, bags and Jewellery to compliment their Jilbabs. They also have produced and continue to produce signature and statement pieces in conjunction with various artists such as His/Her T-shirts and Hoodies by renowned British Artist Aerosol Arabic and Visual Dhikr. IDH Jilbabs are available to order online and they will be exhibiting at the GPU this October so don’t forget to check them out! To find out more join their facebook page: ‘Islamic Design House’.
All hijab and accessories styling courtesy of Hijablicious ©


Review 1-SR-S4-US03 in Dusty Olive £44.95
This is the sportiest Jilbab you will find! It comes in a variety of colours. This is a beautiful Olive colour which can compliment a variety of Hijab’s. If you want to make it dressy team it with a necklace as shown on the model (H&M £5.99) and a flowery hijab which is very in season right now (H&M £6.99). The detail on the Jilbab is one of the best I have seen and it is comfortable to wear on both hot and cold days. A must have for university or sports.

Review 2-SR-S4-US02 in Dusty beige £44.95
This comes with beautiful flower detailing on the front and the back which is just so striking, I am officially hooked to the detail on these Jilbabs. The sleeves are capped and tight yet can stretch to any wrist size and the material is extremely light but comfortable and can be layered for a warmer look. I have team this with a striking scarf to bring out the flower detail (Accessorize £10) and placed a bronze band when layering it to give it a 3d effect. Flowers to accessorize hijab’s are available from a variety of stores such as New Look and Claire’s Accessories (Love Bracelet –Accessorize £6).

Review 3-SR-S3-VS02 in Teal £34.95
This is by far my most favorite Jilbab, not only is it a beautiful deep teal colour but you can transform it from a casual sporty look to a very trendy feminine look, as you can see I have teamed this with a Pearl Necklace (Accessorize -£6) and a beautiful coral pink and teal flower Hijab (Accessorize £10), and Pink Bag (Tesco £15). You can make this very dressy for an evening out or for work and I found the design to be very flattering without clinging at all. The material is a beautiful cotton material which has pleated patched pockets with a buttoned design; I love IDH’s attention to detail and this is very apparent on this Jilbab, a definite winner! I am officially a sporty Jilbab convert!

GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT!

Hijablicious have teamed up with IDH to offer it readers the opportunity to grab a Jilbab of their choice from their website free in celebration of Eid! All you need to do it to email me at samia@hijablicious.com and join Hijablicious on facebook (www.facebook.com/hijablicious) telling me ‘which is your favourite Jilbab from their range and why’. The closing date is Saturday 18th September and the winner will be announced on facebook and here so get your entries in ladies! Also for a fabulous 10% off their range simply enter 'hijablicious' at the checkout!

You can check out idh'S  wonderful range on their website: http://www.islamicdesignhouse.com/




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Noor D'Izar - Review and GIVEAWAY!

An exclusive review and insight into the contemporary hijab company Noor D'izar, plus a fantastic GIVEAWAY up for grabs!

This week I had a great opportunity of reviewing the upcoming and contemporary hijab fashion company Noor D'Izar. The first thing that really drew me into researching into this hijab company was to be honest the name. It has a really wonderful ring to it and I love the fusion between the words Noor meaning 'light and beauty' and 'Izar' which is the name given to a rectangular cloth the Berbers would use to drape their heads with. The word Noor really reminded me of the verse in the Quran in Surah Noor which always eases my heart whenever I read it 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The Parable of His Light is as if there were a Niche and within it a Lamp: the Lamp enclosed in Glass: the glass as it were a brilliant star: Lit from a blessed Tree, an Olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is well-nigh luminous, though fire scarce touched it: Light upon Light! Allah doth guide whom He will to His Light: Allah doth set forth Parables for men: and Allah doth know all things'. Maybe the verse is a bit irrelevant to a fashion review, But I think its wonderful when something we wear or somewhere we shop reminds us of Allah and that indeed we cover ourselves for his sake.

Noor D'Izar is based in Antwerp where its founders originate from. Fatima Rafiy and Inge Rombouts who founded the company met during a neighborhood street party. Both women shared the same passion: fashion! After teaming up, the foundations were laid for a great idea! Noor D'Izar was designed and created to offer the modern muslima a new, contemporary look, and also one which enabled ease in wearing it and where the scarves were adjustable to accommodate both a casual and a dressed up look.

Now I don't know about you readers, but I always think that you can really tell the elegance and style of a company in the packaging. I know they say don't judge a book by its cover but I think when it comes to online ordering you have to do just that! I knew from the moment I received the hijab's and saw the packaging that the quality and care of the hijab's would be good. They come in wonderful slim boxes which slide out to reveal the hijab neatly folded in tissue with a small style guide on top. Hijablicious loves attention to detail so I must admit I was very pleased with such small touches!

Now onto the hijab's, having had a look on the website I was aware that the style Noor D'izar primarily offers is similar to the Al-Amira scarves which are commonly available from Islamic websites and normally bookstores, however what really does differentiate these scarves as mentioned before is the attention to detail. There are little slots between the fabrics which allow you to easily wear your sunglasses, a fantastic idea! This is something which many hijab's find difficult with normal scarf styles without their hair getting stuck in the glasses. There are also small details such as tiny metal logos of at the side which I think adds a really elegant and cutting edge look to the scarf which definitely makes it stand out from other scarves.

Now the quality. I am absolutely in love with the quality of the scarves. The fabric is made from a stretchy Jersey style material which allows the wearer to frame their face very well and as it is stretchy it will adjust well to different face shapes. Compared to the Al-Amira hijab's which I mentioned before these quality of these hijab's is no comparison, they are definitely of a higher quality. The material is very lightweight and allows your skin to breath without feeling too stuffy, also there is no need for ironing as the material retains its texture and does not leave creases, again another positive aspect.

All in all these scarves seem the kind to suit sisters who partake in sports as they do not require any pins and are very easy to just put on and take off. Also for mummies on the go to and fro with their kids and who don't have time to use pins on their hijab's, then this style and scarf is so easy to use. Similarly its looks very modest and sleek teamed up with western style clothing and as seen in the pictures can easily be adjusted, what I found is you can also wear it as an under-scarf and drape a nice thin scarf over it to achieve a trendy look, this way you can ensure that your neck is covered and not exposed, this layering method is shown in my review.

The only downside of Noor'Dizar is their prices. With the ever growing and highly competitive Hijab market in honesty I found their prices very steep and very expensive, I understand the quality of fabric being used is extremely good however with prices ranging from £34 I can imagine this as being a turn off point for many people. I do hope however that they will review their prices and consider arranging some offers and more competitive prices as the scarves are nice.


Imsar Hijab

This beautiful stonewash Hijab is very thin and lightweight and is made from a very soft material which sits very nicely on the skin. What I liked about the scarf was that it can be worn on its own, especially during summer when some sisters are looking for more breathable hijabs, and its can be layered with another scarf and accessorised as shown in this picture which we layered together to achieve a more trendy and covering look.

Izar Hijab

This is a very different type of hijab. The style is very similar to the Imsar one but this has two beautiful chiffon pieces at each end. At first I was unsure of what to do with them but there are a variety of options which you can do to suit your own style and face shape. On this model I used the chiffon bit on the hijab by draping them at the back and then bringing them to the front again and creating a round circular shape at the side which I pinned. This would look nice for a party or evening out and it has a very 50's look to it which has a sense of elegance about it.

GIVEAWAY!

IMSAR HIJAB UP FOR GRABS

Hijablicious have teamed up with Noor'Dizar to offer it readers the opportunity to grab one of its scarves for free in honour of the month of Ramadan! This beautiful Imsar Hijab as shown above is available in Stonewash and can be yours free! You can wear it alone or its great for layering and good coverage! All you need to do it to email me at samia@hijablicious.com and join Hijablicious on facebook (www.facebook.com/hijablicious) and write that you have entered the competition. In your email or facebook message, just tell me the following 'What makes Ramadan special for you'. The closing date is the 1st September and the winner will be announced on facebook and here so get your entries in ladies!


You can check out Noor D'izars wonderful range and a video explaining how to wear the hijab on their website: http://www.noordizar.be/

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Abaya Collections - Review

I had an opportunity to review Abaya Collections and their fantastic range of Abayas. Read the review below and let me know what you think, we also have secured a brilliant dicount for all you Hijablicious ladies in time for Ramadan and Eid, so place your orders now!

Quote 'Hijablicious' to recieve 10% off (valid until 14th September 2010

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Beauty is a light in the heart so bring out the light with Abaya Collection

I had an opportunity of meeting with Ashia Akram the Creative Director of Abayah Collection over a year ago when I was looking for some abaya's but was not happy with the styles and designs I had seen on the market. I wanted something elegant, feminine and unique. I came across some designs on her facebook group and went to see her collection at her home in Berkshire where she is based. Ashia’s collection needless to say is very impressive, not only does she provide quality abaya's but her designs and the variety of styles she has as part of her collection are both modest and very apt for the fashion conscience woman who wants to invest in a unique type of abayah.By profession she is a Social Worker, an occupation she has an immense passion for. She enjoys working closely with families and finds the outcome very rewarding, she describes it as linking in very well with her faith ‘as we are encouraged to help others and being able to do that in my line of work is the icing on the cake for me.’
Ashia started Abaya Collection in 2008 having started wearing the abayah at 19. Frustrated with the lack of variety and dismayed with the black styles of Abaya's being the only type available, she decided to invest in fabrics which she worked closely with her tailor on creating. Having always had a creative streak from a young age, Ashia was able to create and design innovative Abaya's which were well received from both family and friends.

Having received a large demand and requests from sisters Ashia decided to begin Abayah Collection in order to meet this demand. Having researched and investigated a variety of suppliers over a period of a year and a half she was able to work with a verity of suppliers which allowed her to put her creative passion into action, Ashia comments that although it has been a long journey ‘it has been worth the effort, I love seeing sisters come and liking the variety of Abaya’s on offer, it gives me a real buzz when I see sisters in my abaya's on the road or at event’s.

I had the opportunity of reviewing two Abaya's from the collection- The first one is the Pink bordered butterfly one. (see review and pictures here!)

The second item I had an opportunity to review is the Deep Blue Occasion Abaya in a similar design with an off white chiffon border and off-white embroided detail in the middle. This Abaya is very striking and I must admit the quality of the fabric and the flow abaya’s. (Click here to see pictures and an in depth review!)

Abaya Collection caters for each individual and the ethos is to provide something for every personality, but keeping things modest is the main aim. Materials range from chiffon, silk, georgette, linen, wool and a variety of mixed fabrics. Prices range from £15 - £150 and are depending on the fabric and the variety of work. Styles range from simple, butterfly, casual and individual made to measure orders can take up to four weeks. Ashia also takes orders for made to measure wedding Abaya's which she will soon be showcasing on her website very soon

More importantly Abaya Collection will be sponsoring and supporting an event in Slough on August 8th 2010 where money raised will be sent to Gaza via the Convoy called Road to Hope departing in October. At the event there will be a fashion show directed by Ashia in addition to a number of stalls and activities. The aim of this convoy is to take humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza in order to provide as much aid and comfort as possible. The Road to Hope is apolitical cause and all volunteers seek to achieve humanitarian ends. The cause in Gaza is something important to Ashia and the collaboration in raising money for the convoy reflects in the importance business’ play in charity. Further information can be found on the Hijablicious website and facebook page.


Abayah Collection are currently updating their website which can be viewed at http://www.abayacollection.com/ Orders can be placed through the facebook page and individual viewings can be made at her office in Slough.

Hijablicious is proud to announce that their readers will be able to gain a fantastic 10% off purchases from Abaya Collection by quoting 'Hijablicious' when ordering

This offer is only open until the 14th September, so get in there before Eid!

For more information regarding the Road to Hope convoy visit: http://www.roadtohope.co.uk/
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