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
