Purr!

Today I wanted to wear my colourful leopard print scarf. I was inspired to finally put it on when I was randomly looking at blogs and saw this sister wearing the same exact scarf. She wore it so well, I decided to give it a go. When I initially bought this hijab, I wasn't sure if I made the right purchase. You know how sometimes you buy a hijab and when you try it on it does not look as nice as you have hoped.This was my initial thought of this hijab when I was looking at it, but I got it because it was too pretty to just let it sit there.

Here are my results...Denim Jacket: Macy's
Shirt: Melrose
Hijab: Sam Moon
Pants: (You cant see them, but Forever21)

This hijab is perfect for spring/summer, and since today was such a gloomy day here I thought it'll cheer me up (Texas for some reason has such bipolar weather). I wanted to keep my outfit fairly simple considering there is quite a lot of action going on with this particular hijab. I decided to add some folds to the hijab to show off the gradient coloration. Alhumdulillah it looked beautiful.

In case you are wondering, I'm also wearing black wide legged linen pants.

P.S.
I just realized that the sister who's blog I came upon was the same sister I got my Hijab organization/storage from. Subhana'Allah, I guess the internet isn't that big of a place after all. Check out her blog (Reveiling Yourself), Masha'Allah she has some wonderful tips and tricks. Her youtube channel is of the same name.

xoxo~ Fatima

USCIS..how dare you!?

On Thursday I had an appointment with USCIS to get my biometrics taken. For those who don't know, Biometrics is when you get your photograph and finger prints taken during the immigration process. So I went there, makeup done, hijab done to my liking etc. The lady who was doing the photo was friendly and whatnot. So I did the finger prints and now comes the photo. I sat down in the little chair ready to face the camera. Then she tells me I have to show your hairline. I was taken aback because all throughout this immigration process every photo I have taken was with full hijab. USCIS hasn't rejected any of my photos thus far. This is actually my second time taking the biometric photos and the first time I had no problem with my hijab.

I had asked for a mirror. There was none available so I asked if I can use the washroom to adjust my scarf so no neck would show. I was the only one getting photos taken at that time, in fact I was the only applicant in that room so I figured it wouldn't be that big of a deal. But she said no. I stood up to loosen my Hijab (still a little unsure), and she said, "don't get up, you don't want anyone to see you". I was like o-k-a-y. It was strange because she was nice but bossy at the same time. She kept assuring me that I look fine and everything so I let her take the photo, in the back of my head thinking that maybe this is new rule, while at the same time thinking this cant be, because why would they violate someone's religious rights?

She had taken 2 photos, the first one she said I looked stiff and scared, *I at the time was still confused, so I guess it showed up in the photo*. She processed to take another one, and she said it turned out beautiful and "see no one will ever know". She then told me to go to the bathroom and fix my hijab. I was shocked! I glanced at the photo and saw my neck completely exposed. I had no idea that my neck was even showing. I asked if I can retake the picture, she told me no. I left there felling so bad and a little bit ashamed of what I did.

Fast forward to Friday, I called up USCIS customer service and asked them about the Hijab and hairline. They told me as for as they know the rules regarding the hijab or "religious covering" has not changed. My jaw dropped, I could of kept my hair completely covered.

I am suppose to have an appointment with an immigration official insha'Allah next week regarding what happened. I have no idea why she did that. I really don't understand. Did she willing do it to me knowing what her rules were, or did she just not know? I just want it taken care of and hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else. Insha'Allah wish me luck in this appointment. I don't know if I want to go through the whole process of redoing the photo etc and I don't know if this meeting will delay my application. I really want this issue to be addressed though because they cant just go around abusing their own law and violating my rights. INsha'Allah things will work out.

Sam Moon & Pearl Daisy Dupe

Jumah Mubarak Everyone!

I've mentioned Sam Moon a lot on this blog before. Well yesterday I went down to the store and grabbed me about 6 or so hijabs. Here's what I came home with.

Mostly Floral Prints, I might just give some away. My sister has been asking me to get her some, so she'll probably end up with 2 or 3. Who knows some might go to my Giveaway I want to have.

I was a little unimpressed with the selection they had...a lot were the same styles from the last time I went there last Eid. I was hoping to find some lace, you know trendier stuff..but I'm happy with what I got.
Oh speaking of lace, look what I found in Payless...

Looks familiar? Yup you got it another Pearl Daisy Dupe. Two differences I realized. It only has one flower, where as PD's has 2 and it's not as wide at the PD Vintage Couture. When I saw this I HAD to buy it. It matches my outfit that I'm going to wear to my son's birthday party perfectly, on top of that it was olive. They had navy, black, olive and this dull magenta colour. They were also on sale from 12.99 US.

Hats and Hijabs

I was on the Aldo website recently looking at shoes and scarfs. I came across this hat. I think it's really cute, but I am not really sure if I would be able to pull it off. I've worn hats with hijab 2 or 3 times. In the winter I wore a toque (Beanie) with my hijab and caps. I think when we went to Miami I wore a dollar store straw has but I did not really style it well. It was mainly an "I am tired of the sun hitting my face so I need something to cover me up a little" and that's what I did, just plopped a hat on my head. I didnt look bad but it didn't look great. (Hence the reason no pictures were taken lol)
What I am interested in is how to style it correctly. I kind or think the "Spanish Wrap style would work well for this kind of hat...I wonder if they are more. That will be my mission. Find great tutorial that would compliment this larger hat..:)

Pearl Daisy Dupe

Today I was in Walgreens to pick up my sons medicine, and right at the entrance there were a bunch of scarfs. Naturally I stopped because Hijabs/scarfs are my weakness. But yes look what I came across, a gem of all gems...an identical copy of a Pearl Daisy hijab, Night Time Pansies. The hijabs didn't have a price on them only a UPC code but the gloves and other stuff on the rack said $6. So I figured that they
would be under $6. I was right, the white one was 5.99 and the PD copy was $4.01 (I know odd but that is what it was). You have to understand my happiness when I got home and went on the PD site. I made the ridiculous expression "YEAH YEAH!" because that hijab was out of stock forever and I don't have any luck what's so ever getting any hijab I want on that site because people buy them out so quickly.

Overall great find, and if you want to get your hands on a PD dupe head over to walgreens, they had one that was similar to "Midnight Fuchsia" and "Classic Flower Print. I might go get those too also..:P

Hijab Collection

As-Salaam Alaikum readers:

So I was a little bored and decided to take a pictures of all my hijabs. I have been meaning to do this since my Hijab organization post but I kept forgetting and I was a bit busy/lazy. But yes, I was re-inspired by this post I read on Maniac Muslim...I thank my one loyal follower for pushing my lazy behind to finally getting around to doing this...

I mainly have shayla style (Rectangle) Hijabs. Those are easily purchased anywhere really. I also own a few square ones and 2 triangles one. I have a lot more back home (pre-marriage) but I don't expect to be receiving them in the mail any time soon...It's been over 3 years. I have 4 sisters so yes I know where they went. Anywho here is the "collection". I am purposely adding quotations because I don't know if this qualifies as a collection...to me I think a "collection is something that is looked at and admired and just sits there untouched.. But I actually use these.. any who, here is it... sorry for the rambling.





This is not even all my hijabs, I didn't want to dig in my closet...le sigh. Most of my shiney ones are with fancy outfits I have packed away...see I am lazy!!

Hijab Storage

I have a lot of hijabs and I find storing them to be a hassle. I use to hang them on hangers like so:

I hated this way of storage because the hangers kept breaking, and it literally took up too much space.

So I've moved on to a different way of doing things, now I just keep them neatly folded in a 1 gallon zip-lock bag like so:


all tucked away neatly in my drawer. I think I have about 5 or 6 baggies in one drawer. I colour co-ordinate (like big boys do) so the amount of hijabs per bag vary, but I find it can fit up to 8 or so comfortably. I fold and roll them up so I can get as many in the bag but still have room to take them out whenever I please.

But I've come across this Youtube video which might be a solution to my little issue. I kinda like my ziplock storage technique, if you so choose to call it that, but I am always looking for ways to improve my organization. The only problem is I dont want to take up more closet space as I have one closet that is shared between myself, my husband and my little boy...but since I am kinda the boss, I guess it's okay.



I've already purchased the hangers I just need to get the right size clothespins. I have some but I find that they are a little too long, you kinda need the shorter clothespins to pull this off. Currently I'm still on the hunt for them. So when I have everything, I'll keep you posted on how it all worked out.

Pink Hijab Day

As-Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatu,

Some of you may or may not know that today is PINK HIJAB DAY. Muslims women all over the world are wearing their pink hijabs today to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This years even is especially significant for me because someone close to me has been diagnosed and with Breast Cancer last year. She (Alhumdulillah) is now in remission. Insha'Allah on Friday she will have some reconstructive surgery to fill in the tissue that was removed. May Allah (swt) allow the surgery to be a success.

My outfit...

A closer look at the hijab(s)

I didn't want to wear any jewelry today because I think pink is such a loud colour and I dont know maybe I was just being lazy..

Undershirt: Forever21 ($5)
Dark Hijab: Forever21 ($6)
Pink Hijab: Pakistan
Blouse: Sears ($4) SALE!!!
Jeans: Kohl's: ($12)



I saw this video on youtube today and thought it was absolutely wonderful. And I especially liked that they included men in the video because I think it''s important to know men also get breast cancer.