Ihsaan Magazine August 2016 | Page 37

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 7 8 Drape the long end of your hijab over your head, thus completing the look. 9 Secure ends with a straight pin. Ihsaan | Issue 1 | 35