F&F Ramadan Collection

Quite a few Fashion brands are jumping on the Ramadan bandwagon which, in my opinion, is about time, especially for the Middle East and South East Asia. Ramadan is a month that celebrates spirituality and it’s also a month that encourages togetherness so it’s only natural that most evenings are spent with family and loved ones, if not in prayer then eating out ! So what better reason does one need than looking the part for all those Iftar dinners and family gatherings ?

I recently discovered a trend setting British brand here in the UAE called F&F, where they have about 9 stores spread across the Emirates. I paid them a visit a few days back and decided to play around with their Ramadan collection ( yes, you can officially accuse me of being a Shopaholic ! ).

Spring Trend with Culottes

As a 90’s child, Culottes were huge when I was growing up so imagine my delight when we were reintroduced to Culottes this S/S 16. Being 5’2, I’ve always been a bit hesitant wearing cropped pants in fear of looking even shorter, but I’m totally obsessing over these striped Culottes I recently found at ZARA.

Keeping it Classy – Graduation Day Dress

 

Graduation Day by zhijaab featuring a floor length skirt

The Rise of the Keffiyeh Print

The Keffiyeh has long been a symbol of the Palestinian struggle and it’s not uncommon to see activists and protestors wrapped and sheathed with the Keffiyeh. More than just a political statement, several designers such as Givenchy, Cecile Copenhagen and Aziz Bekkaoui have integrated the Keffiyeh prints as a fashion statement.

15 Wardrobe Essentials for Spring 2016

Spring Wardrobe Essentials 2016 – Casual Chic by zhijaab featuring wedge heel pumps

We all want a wardrobe that’s versatile and easy to mix with other outfits, so I’ve put together stable pieces that will not only carry you through Spring but also the rest of the year. 

Casual Sunday – Layering with a Turban

Winter is pretty much done here and it’s really sad to admit it but here in Dubai, we are just about a month or two away from some severe heatstroke months. So before it gets unbearable I wanted to show you all how easy it is to dress up a turban and keep it casual cool by adding a few elements of layering while the weather is still in our favor.

The Perfect Nudes For Spring

There’s a neutral craze going on this season, all the way from makeup to accessories so I put this outfit together that would look great for a casual lunch date or even a night out. I’m usually into loud prints and bright colors so this is actually quite a big change for me.

How To Wear Neutrals

 

How To Wear Neutrals by zhijaab featuring Deborah Lippmann

Street styling for this winter just got hotter !

It’s all about accessorizing your basics by adding a few neutral elements either through accessories or your makeup routine.

Casual Chic :Chiffon Trench Coats and Maxi Skirts

Outerwear is such a huge part of any Hijabi’s closet and with the return of the trench coat, it just adds more depth to the layering process. I managed to find a full length Chiffon Trench Coat in a soft Salmon Peach and is one of my fav pieces for the year. You just can’t go wrong with it.

Weekend Wear :Boyfriend Shirts and White Denim

A little weekend inspiration with that boyfriend shirt that’s lying in your closet.