Salam alaikum.
My name is
Aishah (yes, with the H). Presently, I am a student of Dietetics at Ahfad
University and also from Lagos, Nigeria.
Hijab Story
For as long as I
can remember, dating back to my childhood, I've always worn my Hijab. I
remember my parents used to make me wear it. Of course, I didn't understand why
but I knew I couldn’t put aside the piece of clothing then. While at secondary
school, most of my friends though Muslims, wouldn’t wear the Hijab for the life
of it. Hence, it was easy to ‘sail’ along, although I take sole responsibility
for my decisions. I began to go out with my hair open or leave half of it as if
it were on display.
However, in July
of 2012 – the same year I launched forth into the ‘real world’ as my Principal
had depicted during her Valedictory speech; I realised that veiling or wearing
the Hijab wasn’t exactly one of those acts done blindly or utterly out of
ignorance, but it should be done for the sake of Allah – and that’s what I
decided to do. To use the Hijab as a veil of modesty for the sake of ALLAH
without giving care to what anyone thought. The journey since then has been one
in which I never leave the house with my hair open. AlhamduliLlah for that –
and for many more.
While also on
this journey, I may say I have been rather fortunate or lucky as I do not
remember being victimised or discriminated against because of my hijab. Again I
have ALLAH to thank for - AlhamduliLlah. My major challenge however, is finding
the right things to wear, LOL. For me, wearing an outfit with all the necessary
parts covered and still being 'on fleek' is very important. Simply, combining
the right colour of scarf with your dress happens to be one of those very
‘fleek’ ingredients. (I recently counted my scarves and I realised I have 54.
Honestly, that's too much so I might be giving out some).
How she's able to achieve her styles
I would say,
that being covered is the core – the most important thing to me as a striving
Muslimah. Secondly, the concept of COMFORT cannot be overlooked. Concept in ‘caps’ because it is that
important. The sight of ‘beautiful but uncomfortable-looking’ ladies can be
sometimes annoying, you’ll agree. Come on sister, why wear that top if you'd
keep pulling it down? Or those shoes you very obviously have no business
‘lifting’? Baby girl, WHY ðŸ˜? To
me, gowns are a rather comfortable choice and this quite explains why I own a
good number of them (and still counting *wink*).
Although many of
these gowns are short sleeved, it is easy to combine them with different body
tops (which come in different colours allowing you to rock those gowns as you
wish) as well as with jackets. I am also spot on with skirts although not as
often as I am with trousers. As you may already know, ABAYA is bae - all day, every
day!!! While I ‘patronise’ some online stores for clothes, most of my scarves
are shopped from the local market and well, a bit more come as gifts. Interestingly, the
bulk of my clothing was either inherited (aka stolen with permission) or given
to me by my big sister. God bless big sisters.
And on this
note, I end by saying, “If it fits and it’s comfortable – just wear it!”
Here are some
pictures showing my style. I hope you find one or two you like.
Look 1. Corporate style.
Scarf : Local market
Jacket : Local market
Camisole : My mum
Skirt : Online (can't remember which side)
Bag : A friend
Look 2. Scarf : Local market
Look 3. Casual look.
Scarf : Local market
Body top : Local market
Gown : The sister
Bag : The sister
Look 4. Scarf : I can't remember
Body top : Local market
Top gown : Same one as above (..I cut it)
Trousers : The sister
Look 5. Scarf : A gift
Vest : Max
Denim shirt : H&M
Trousers : The sister
Plimsolls : A gift
This could pass for corporate look as well.
Look 6. Scarf : Local market
Body top : Local market
Top : Atmosphere
Skirt : Local market
look 7. Traditional wear.
Little story here
I told everyone I needed black ankara and I always got that are-you-okay
look. After searching for what seemed like forever, I gave up. So you can
imagine my joy when I went to see one of my dad's colleagues and she gave me
this as a gift and she had no idea how much I wanted it.
The Cape is detachable for the days I don't feel like being so princess
My fashion story won't be complete without abayas so...
Look 8. Scarf : Local market
Abaya : Mall
Bag : Marc b.
Look 9. Abaya : A gift
Bag : Mall
Shoes : Atmosphere/ H&M
Thank you for this opportunity and I hope you can take away a couple of things
(hopefully more) after clearly observing that I am NOT a fashionista. LOL.
Feel free to
comment, commend and criticise.
P.S If you read
this whole thing, I love you from the bottom of my heart ❤❤❤❤
aishahallio@yahoo.com
Wa Salam Alaykum
wa rahmatuLlah.
Aishah Alli-Oluwafuyi.
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