Ramadan is coming

Asalamulaikum and welcome to the blog I finally managed to get my blog back after being hacked but here we go as you all know ramdan is fast approaching and that means a lot of us will have dates in the house. With Ramadan being a time of year where we remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves I thought I’d do my part in raising awareness on something that particularly in Ramadan affects thousands of people in Palestine. I read a really interesting article about dates and their origins and how big supermarkets are using marketing tactics to fool the customer into believing that the dates they are buying from a particular country when in fact they’re not, Every year, Israel exports millions of pounds worth of dates to the world, which many people unknowingly buy and use to break their fasts. These dates are grown in illegal settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley, on land that has been stolen from Palestinians. I recently came across a really good facebook page and website they’re a non profit organisation that raise awareness of issues such as this and worthwhile reading about the cause on www.foa.org.uk To order leaflets and become an ambassador for this campaign email them on and request leaflets for the cause free of charge and distribute please email if interested: info@foa.org.uk with the following information your name Address Number of leaflets needed For now take care and I can blog more now that university is over ☺ have a good Ramadan The Hijabi Barbie Here are the leaflets square thick quality card with the logos of these particular companies we should avoid and they came super quick like two days do have a look and spread the word :)

Hello and happy new year so....

Hello guys and happy new years I know 6 days late but hey some of us have a very busy social life well the lack of it thanks to university ☹ I have some really exciting news coming soon hehe these months are going to be busy so Inshallah I will try and blog as much as I can ☺ so I still have university yes I just feel sick of education and cannot wait to escape get that bloody hat and gown on will be my final goal and then Inshallah I can start an Islamic course and do my religious duty recharge my Deen and fun stuff at the end of the day the degree path I chose was not one of the most favourable either so at least let me do something to make up for this. So as it’s the New Year and I’m blessed to have lived another year on this planet what I hope to do this year too so Inshallah my goals not new years resolutions as they’re just a waste of time:
• Do the Islamic relief challenge even if my sister thinks I can’t climb a hill never mind a mountain!!
• Pray more
• Give more
• Do some travelling
• Go on umrah (pilgrimage)
Inshallah my task for 2012 and as cheesy as it sounds this is my year haha I say this every year but anyhoo.

Well another university rant okay not a rant but I got a good grade for my dissertation first draft Alhamdulillah go me ☺ thank you for all your continued support & more updates and pictures soon but until then take care and lots of love
The Hijabi Barbie xxx

P.s I’ve realised nearly all my titles for my blog are so I really need to expand my vocab

So I'm not dead I just haven't blogged in a while

Asalamu alaikum
Sorry for not really blogging much I’ve been so busy and a rubbish blogger, seriously who would have thought going to university was going to be so hard ☹ the only thing getting me through this degree is it will all be worth it in the end ☺ my life seems to be consumed by this horrible thing called a dissertation and feel like if I don’t get this done I will not graduate yes I know what you’re all thinking get of here then girlfriend (clicks fingers does funny hand movement in the style of cat in the hat) I just feel that is the perfect way to vent all my queries worries and dissatisfaction okay that sounded suicidal and I’m not at that stage yet Alhamdulillah, hmm well I do have ambitions after this degree as lame as they sound here goes no rolling on the floor in fits of laughter please:
 Learn to knit
 Do some freelance photography
 Bake cakes and make nice things
 Buy a mini cooper / range rover seriously I may have to loot a few banks <- I am joking just in case one of you starts ringing the police ☺ and maybe one bank may not be enough as were all going through this recession yes us students are feeling this too
So onto fun things it’s not that I hate my dissertation topic as I get to choose it to a certain extent it’s on. …Feminism Islam the Barbie and the veil or hijab (no surprises there) its just the writing aspect I hate and I know I know you’ll all be like but you’re a blogger wannabe fool!! ←(MR T voice is back) it’s the theory and sheer amount of reading don’t get me wrong I don’t mind a good read but seriously like 800 pages with not one photo insight jeez visual learner alert I wonder which plonker thought it would be a good idea I know we’ll make creative write pointless essays on theory that don’t even matter! And the books I like reading are cookbooks and fashion magazines that counts as my one a day reading ☺ if I’m not feeling like a total hermit I shall post more things and make my blog interesting for now take care and lots of love
The hijabi Barbie xxx

So I WON yes me I won something and a little review :)

Asalamu alaikum and a warm welcome to all my blog readers
So as some of you may know or not know I entered a 1000 fan giveaway hosted by the Ihijabi team and sponsors (which I will list below) ☺ to my surprise I actually won amongst all the beautiful entries. I was the chosen one <- that sounds like something out of movies so carrying on…. First of all I’d like to say shukran/thank you to all the fans that voted for me on the Ihijabi Facebook fan page and the sponsors for the 1000 fan giveaway yes as much of shock it was to me I won a competition I never win anything and especially when there was so much competition from other creative sisters around the world!! I entered two categories and won the photography part after much deliberation whether to enter or not I decided I had nothing to loose and all them tempting prizes could be mine so I sat and pondered what would represent me, my country and my phrase. After many attempts good and bad I finally chose the image that would be good enough to enter having a photographers eye is the worst thing especially photography related once you get used to them expensive cameras at university you feel your digital camera at home is useless ☹ So moving onto the main part the part I know you’re all wanting me to mention the prizes what did this fool actually win well (starts suspense filled music) Well I won a whole load of things and please bare with me while I write through them and please forgive me sponsors if I miss anything out as I don’t know which sponsors provided certain items ☺ The package arrived really quickly and I was on my way out I signed for it and waited to rip through this huge package I received I had a quick glance before I popped out to the shops and I liked what I saw ☺ So starting with this beautifully wrapped jersey material hijab provided by Hijab Obsessions UK a charcoal grey colour from their couture range, I think sister Zarrin knew I had a shortage of grey hijabs ☺ this hijab is super light and drapes itself without any effort the seams I’m very impressed with the over locking on all sides is really small and delicate allowing the fabric to move around freely. I have big plans for this hijab and different styling methods as you can see on my mannequin who still needs a name. The closeup of the seam for you all to see what I mean.

Another super soft item I received was a pashmina shawl in a light blue and lime green with different coloured tone of threads running through how soft is that pashmina I absolutely adore it and have a perfect outfit for this awkward summer we’re having in Britain where the weather can’t make its mind up ☺ I have included a close up of the pattern detailing for you all to have a closer look.

In the same package there were two additional items
One the beautiful tube scarf I can’t get enough of these at the moment with a fine white thread detailing and diamantes. Every h you can accessorize it with almost anything every hijabi needs a tube underscarf and a colour like white is always appreciated especially as I seem to loose them every other day ☹

The other item I didn’t notice until I took my hijab out of the packaging was a small shining star straight pin with a little closure thingy <- my word for not being able to describe the closing ☺ the pin itself is star shaped with a chain hanging of and the little diamantes are super shiny and I think would suit a plain hijab as this is a little statement piece in itself.

Talking of accessories another beautiful item I received was a blue Swarovski like beads headband the headband has these beads all the way across and has pearl like ends, another item I’ll have to pair with a plain hijab ☺

Yes I’ve still got more to talk about so stop rolling your eyes I can see you
I won the most beautiful cards from the Islamic greeting store yes you may say well why not go to Clintons I think I’ve changed my mind and might start buying my cards from here the colours concepts and design are beautiful and so useful to the modern Muslim ☺ I was very impressed with the way the cards were wrapped and the explanation or Du’a on the back of the card were very useful.

Last but in no means least the other pashmina I received a floral explosion of greys, blacks and whites. Super soft I bet you’re all like shut up with the soft but I fell like an old grandma that needs soft hijabs as my face and skin is very sensitive the little tassels on the end a re super cute and this scarf I managed to wrap around my mannequin didn’t even slip without an underscarf which I’m surprised at ☺ in a good way of course.

And the hand written letter and other leaflets I received which all my family will no doubt steal of me were a nice finishing touch that letter is so encouraging and I’d like to thank Sister Zarrin and the Ihijabi team and not forgetting the sponsors for such a wonderful opportunity and kind words of encouragement inshAllah I hope to carry on photographing and for Dawah purpose too. I ‘d love to take photos for the Ihijabi team blog or Facebook page I’d be absolutely honoured.

As promised earlier the companies who participated ☺
- Hijab obsessions
- Unique Hijab Pins
- The Islamic greeting card store
- La Decence Hijabs & accessories
- Hijab Fashion Shop
- Silver Spring Hijabs Galore
- Pardah Collections
My Trendy Hijab

Sorry for the long rant all done in good faith enjoy and take care for now speak to you all soon
The Hijabi Barbie xxx

AlNisa Hijabs review

So I finally got my paws on some goodies and what made it a gazillion times better AlNisa hijabs had some hijabs for 75 pence yes you heard right pashminas for 75 pence so I filled my basket in a rush to check out considering this was a bit past midnight I was highly alert I think its these fasts making my sleeping pattern awkward ☹ The hijab I was stalling for had been put back in the sale and sister Lubna at Alnisa let me have it and added it for free to my order now that’s what you call customer service and I’m not just saying that for example I queried if I could get it added to my order and on the Facebook page came a swift reply like seriously a minute later, I’m really shocked at how quick it arrived to the postman clutching a pink parcel asked for me I signed for it and thought what could this be and then a little sign saying AlNisa hijabs peered through the documents and I was delighted as to how fast my items arrived, like I ordered on the early hours of Friday morning and received my order on Saturday and it wasn’t even express delivery I know where to go for late minute hijab and hijab accessory shopping ☺ I held in my excitement so I could get a picture for you all of the awesome packaging and the hijabs inside normally before I even shut my door I end up acting like a cavewoman and ripping through the packaging to see what I get :| but I thought no calm down take this parcel upstairs photograph it and then rip through it like the banshee you are all the photographs are taken by me and my trusty mannequin who needs a name so a little challenge for you all name my mannequin something ☺ hope you enjoy the review and check the site out for hijab bargains ☺ For now take care and hope to blog some more
Lots of love
The Hijabi Barbie

The purple pashmina is super soft and not a bright purple it’s a cross between lilac and a dark purple so just the right colour and very long fabric at the front just to show how much is left after wrapping 3 times ☺

So the salmon pink pashmina I would say it’s more a coral colour and super light like all the pashminas I received as sometimes they can be heavy and I wrapped this around my mannequins head at least 3 times and I s till had the coverage including the folds I put in ☺

The aqua colour is very unique and I haven’t seen a hijab like this and I have way to many hijabs its super soft and not that to blue like you normally find again the fabric is bought to the front to show the fabric can be draped to the front.

The turquoise colour is super soft and very vibrant again all the pashminas have tassels hanging of them and are super long.

So I can’t for the life in me remember the green coloured hijab name it’s stiff so you can get volume and folds without it being too heavy. It has a frayed edge and the pattern is very beautiful all the way around the hijab I’d recommend layering this hijab up or wearing an under cap or tube scarf.

So I knew exactly what I was getting with this next hijab the brown crochet hijab in the lace section of the website as I’ve got the brown lace one in a peach colour all I can say is this hijab has the wow factor layered with another hijab or placed around the neck which I like to do with another hijab ☺

The Pink parcel :)

So I thought I'd blog it's been a long time

So finally the parcel arrived her wait was over she pulled the wrapping apart like Eid or her birthday had come early there they were her brand new (well vintage new brogues) Pre owned of course my Crockett and jones I stared and admired these beauties for a long time. Well you may ask how I thought about them and why am I writing about them? Well that day sorting through my Narnia like wardrobe I found my brogues all hidden under a pile of mass produced rubbish throwaway shoes that break or look horrid they don’t make things like they used to (imagines doing a grandma impersonation while saying this) and putting my foot into these beauties again made me a tiny bit sad how could I have abandoned them for shoes that always let me down wearing my old clothes made me realise I had changed so from this day forward I’m going back to my old vintage ‘moth eaten’ clothes as my sister likes to put it. So on the subject of this particular sister gosh I must write like I hate her at times I do but hey that’s siblings for you, (you really do <3 them but never admit it) she broke my belt yes my belt for my newish (I wore them once) palazzo trousers NOT GOOD!! Currently trawling through the big bad sometimes-good cyber world that we today call the Internet for winter bargains and as I don’t follow fashion much I don’t care if it’s not in season because what I like might have been in season a few decades ago!! Currently loving anything blue I have my eye on a blue hoojab come to mama (does the evil laugh muhaaha kinda laugh) so I’ve been busy looking researching a new business venture I shall be starting so keep your eyes here @.@ I might also get back into the habit of trawling the Tuesday market for nice finds I come across bargains and teacups and any another thing. I’m currently /have always been fascinated in opening a tearoom/ gallery when I get enough money Inshallah and make something of my life well till that day unfortunate for some and fortunate for others you are stuck with me and my brogues which get a lot of attention at uni yes the university of Huddersfield are obsessed with my shoes I have fashion students and people like me ask me where I got them from but judging from this picture they’re nothing special and I’m no icon. For now take care Lots of love the hijabi Barbie ← might change the name soon I don’t really like being branded a Barbie xxx

The hoojab in peach

So as you all know I have a soft spot for pearl daisy products ☺
I wish payday would hurry up so I could get my paws on a peach hoojab that hoojab is like a saviour for all those neutrals laying in my cupboard wanting a good hijab/ hoojab to sort them out my love for the hoojabs is already present in my hijab wardrobe, but I need this one yes girlies the ‘I need excuse’ is there once I’ve ordered the hijab I shall show you what you’re getting and the other pictures I have for the products that already exist in my wardrobe ☺
Ahha some of us have to go work to earn pennies to buy more wonderful hijabs so for now take care .
Lots of love
The hijabi Barbie xxx

Ps- I hope sis Amena keeps up the good work Inshallah