A talking Point-- Hijab Fashion Makes The Papers

Hijab and fashion. Can the two words really go together?

Reading the Sunday times I came across this article, "The Great Cover-up" . It made cover story of the lifestyle section.

The article makes mention of "the undercover revolution" that is taking place. Not only by muslims that cover up, but also by Jewish and Mormon christians. Modest dressing is currently a hot topic and a growing trend.

Hijab blogs and hijab style stars are plenteous across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Many young girls that don the hijab look to the likes of Dina Tokio, Yaz the Spaz and Dian Pelagi for inspiration.

Capetonian Blogger Saara Jappie-Adams says there is a gap in the fashion industry in South Africa. Fashion weeks need to include a modest-wear range.

How amazing would that be? For those of you that wear the hijab and dress modestly, you understand how difficult it is to find modest yet trendy clothing.

That being said though, has the scarf become a fashion statement? Have we forgotten why we wear the hijab?

New hijab styles are on an increase. There is a style for every occasion. Yes it is important to look good. Not only for others, but for ourselves as well. But have we become fashion victims?
Does fashion and the need to be on trend not consume us?

What is your view on this topic? What do you regard as modest dressing?

Can hijab and fashion go together?

Stripes- Bag Make Over

From Drab to Fab!

What you'll need:
•Masking tape
•Acrylic Paint
•Paint Brush
•Paint Marker (I recently bought a paint marker and find myself using it on all kinds of surfaces.)

Steps:
1. Decide on a design. Mark off your design with the masking tape. (Remember, pieces covered will not be painted)
2. Paint away.
3. Allow to dry.
4. Peel off the tape.
5. Outline using a paint marker.

Ta-da! Bag Revamped!

Recipe-- Chocolate Cookie Brownies

One thing I could never say no to-- CHOCOLATE BROWNIES. Not the cake type. The biscuit type.
I am addicted to this specific cookie fudge (whose name I can't remember now). It's my ideal brownie fudge biscuit.

I tried making my own, didn't come out exactly the same, but close. Close enough to satisfy the cravings.

Ingredients:
1 packet Marie biscuits
250g butter
500g icing sugar
20g cocoa
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

100g milk chocolate

Method:
1. Break the marie biscuits up roughly. A rolling pin works wonders.
2. Melt the butter on low on the stove.
3. Add the icing sugar and cocoa. Stir continuously until smooth.
4. Remove from heat. Add the marie biscuit pieces, vanilla essence and egg..
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Empty into a greased tin and allow to stand for 15mins.
7. Cut into squares. Melt the chocolate and spread over brownies.
8. Allow chocolate to harden.
9. Cute again

Indulge yourself!!

1 Addition, Many Ways- A Strip Of Fabric

If you are anything like me, you must be having pieces of fabric laying around everywhere.

Here's a little project to make use of all the scrap pieces.

Tidy up the edges and you have:
1. A wide tie to adorn shirts or boring necklines.
2. A fabric belt
3. A hair band
4. Fabric corsage

Ps. Make sure your strip is a double layer.

The Ice Cream Swirl