If Looks Could Kill - Hijab Scarf

One of the hardest part of wearing hijab is when you don't know what to wear but you surely know what not to wear. In my personal opinion, there are some reason why I don't wear any particular materials. First it has to be light on my head and nothing under my scarf. I dont use anything that convert me into a “mommy looking lady”. From my experience, wearing hijab somehow add my age and some kilos as well. It’s a feeling that I have to get used to it.

Wearing hijab means my life wont be the same. I realize I was actually having a new life couple years later, which wasn't what I had originally hoped, both good and bad. After enthusiasm on the new look and enjoyment of having what seems like a good idea, I then have to face up to my inability of knowing what hijab actualy is. Be ready to accept changes.

In the end, I just have to be comfortable with anything I wear. Knowing myself and my face is halfway to know what kind of hijab perfectly shape my face.


Mrs. Hanna Faridl

Chasing The Dreams - Hijab Scarf

Since wearing hijab my life changed completely. First I discovered my own interest in exploring my ability, then one thing for sure now I had become more creative. Why? because certainly it requires a lot of idea and creativity, I had to mix and match my clothes with my hijab/veil, and improve my own behavior in so many way. Not an easy thing but it is proving to be very challenging for me.

On the other hand I've started a new career in the fashion world, well of course I'm not becoming a fashion designer (although I would love to be like that) but as a hijab talent or some people say model (I am a real women who wear a real hijab, not a fake one like most media use). This has been a truly worthwhile and extraordinary experience, not only it has been increasing my experience, now I understand what it's like and what's going on in the muslim fashion here. That is the starting point when I decided to contribute the hijab trends in Indonesia or maybe anywhere else.

Seeing that only a few media has discussed the trends and styles specificly about hijab, then this becomes a great opportunity for me and Hanna to be seriously chasing our dreams and visions. HijabScarf has born, and enthusiastically going forward. Soon this blog is not just an article and photo, but an achievement that will be understood by the reader. Pros and cons will surely exist, but back again on our main line as the author of the blog, the main content is about creativity in finding hijab as a great appearance :)

Mrs. Fifi Alvianto

Style Spotted : Nanida Jenahara Part II - Hijab Scarf

Jehan is working on her own accessories line made out of ties. She remade the ties into belt, obi or a headband. You can set it over your headscarf or around your hips. She wears simple black dress and pants to show her diy obi. Take a look at her cotton lace skirt. Nice and well made. Visit www.shop-loom.blogspot.com

The gray-ish color successfully brought out her bright face. Even with leopard motif. It still gives us the modest cool look. The soft color mix with the right accessories brings you sweetness. Look at the detail; brown sandals with oversize ring and the ripped pants. Have a look her DIY outer skirt. Simply unique and creative. It’s unusual without making any flinch. The skirt goes really well with her glossy silver dress. Don’t you love this outfit?

Please introduce her daughter, Rosemary. She was busy making her own pose while we took Jehan some pictures. It shows that she has the talent to be a model.

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Style Spotted : Nanida Jenahara Part I - Hijab Scarf

We never have the nerve to wear jumpsuit with hijabs. But this look certainly breaks our preconception. Jehan, turn her mom's oversize pants into a jumpsuit. Don’t forget to wear under shirt and cardigans to cover some part of your body. The gold scarf is wrapping well her neck and certainly giving her an attitude.

This dress is 30 year old but is still perfectly stunning. It’s her mom collection but still can be adapted to the latest trend. It is a perfect example that trend repeats itself. Not daring enough to wear long dress or abaya? High waist big belt gives you the shape.

Style Spotted : Abaya - Hijab Scarf

We met Okky Asokawati-supermodel (left picture) at Marie Claire's Launching, she was wearing custom designed dress, she said it wasn't Abaya at first but she requested it to the designer and changed it into Abaya. We really thought gold is truly stunning. Second picture is our friend Thalita (www.talithafaqia.wordpress.com), we spotted her at a wedding, what a gorgeous abaya isn't it? We looove the details. Last is the pretty actress - Anisa Trihapsari, we saw her at Panasonic Award. Black Abaya is amazing, not only it will make your face brighter, also get you a glamorous and elegant look.

Be prepare, you could be street-spotted next!.

Mrs. Fifi Alvianto

Maxi Look - Hijab Scarf

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Mrs. Hanna Faridl & Mrs. Fifi Alvianto

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Interview with Ms. Fanie Maulida - Hijab Scarf

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Ms. Fanie Maulida, 25 years old.
Working as a reporter on a local music magazine Trax.

1. When did you start wearing hijab?
My highschool in Aceh obligates the students to wear hijab. Then I moved to Jakarta not wearing hijab because I didn’t feel like ready at that time. October 2007 I went home to Aceh and wore hijab. Ever since that moment I continue to wear hijab in Jakarta. Insya Allah for all time.

2. Who motivate you?
My parents suggest me to wear hijab. However I believe every muslimahs are obliged to cover the awrah. My heart told me to do so. So I have no pressure from outside.

3. Beside clothes, what other thing that has changed your life?
People have different point of view on me after wearing hijab. I carry social responsibilities that people expect from women with headscarf. I try to be soft spoken, well behavior and of course to be more devoted with God.

4. What difficulties that you encounter after wearing hijab?
I used to wear simple jeans and shirt. Now, I enjoy wearing layers. But it is not easy when I have to work outside. So I managed to adjust my clothes with my activities.

5. Any habit that you stop doing ever since wearing hijab?
No. Except that I have to be more devoted. I will continue to learn to control my self and to be more grateful.

6. What advantages do you feel after wearing hijab?
It is a benefit to control my bad hair day. I also get respect from people around me. The least I can get is when strangers ask "Asalamuaikum hajjah". I take it as a pray.

7. What is your hijab style?
I wear regular hijab with a square scarf. I never have the guts to chance my daily hijab. Always feel that it doesn't fit my face. The least I can do is putting headband over my headscarf.

8. Where do you buy clothes and hijabs?
I go to Tamita store at Kuningan Trade Centre to buy good quality of scarfs. I buy clothes from everywhere that catch my attention.

9. Favorite brand?
Clothes: Topshop, Zara, Miss Selfridge, Supre.
Shoes: Melissa dan Zara

10. Any particular clothes/style/material or anything that you avoid to wear?
I try to cover my head and to wear my clothes properly by not showing any part of my leg or my hand or even some of my hair. Because if I don't, what is the point of wearing hijabs?

11. Have you ever think to take the hijab off?
That thought will always be around my head but I try to be positive and avoid the thought.

12. Any experience regarding hijab?
I like going to the concerts even when it’s held on the club where none hijabers around. I often get those “look”. Well, as long as I go there only to enjoy the music I don’t really bother other people thoughts. You've gotta fight for your right to have some fun :)