mODEST
chIC
aFFORDABLE
Muslimah
&
Who says modest, chic and affordable
don’t belong together? If you’re a ‘hijabi’,
you might be wondering how to keep
your hijab modest and elegant all within
a budget..
There are many ways you can
wear your hijab, for instance, wearing a
hijab of contrasting colour with a pale
or pastel ensemble or wearing floral
patterns with dark outfits just to name
1
You can wear an under cap for extra
security of the hijab and then start with
one long side and a short side.
4
Frame your face after the fold and pin
below your chin.
a few. In this article we showcase how
to wrap and accessorise a plain hijab for
a formal or semi-formal event.
Adding a head accessory to a
plain hijab is one of the easiest ways
to add your own personal twist on
a classic look without breaking the
bank. A jewelled headband or dangling
pin would be the perfect accessory
for that special event, giving you that
effortlessly chic look for less.
Hijabi makeup artist and hijab
stylist Azahrya Ali-John shows us how
we can execute that effortlessly chic
look by accessorizing the hijab with a
beautiful dangling pin for our special
day.
Have a look!
2
Secure with safety pins at the back of
your head
3
Create folds at the top of your head for
more volume.
5
Create more folds. This
sophistication to your look.
adds
6
Add your dangling pin
Special thanks to Azahrya Ali-John.
To see more of her work, follow her
on Instagram @azahryaalijohn
WRITTEN by. Farah Ali
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8
Drape the long end of your hijab over
your head, thus completing the look.
9
Secure ends with a straight pin.
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