Palestine LOVES---Forever21

Sure the Gulf has every North-American and European designer look in an expensive boutique shopping experience, but when I get home-sick for cute (and cheap) Western clothing I shop online at Forever21. [Website available here: http://www.forever21.com/]

Yeah, the rest of the time I wear jalibiyias.

Pixie's Picks: Ahad Ahad.com

[Party Niqabi set taken from http://lipstickonmyniqab.blogspot.com/2008/11/party-niqabi.html]

This is a review from a series of online Islamic shopping experiences and sites, written from the perspective of one stylish Canadian convert/revert. Up for review today? Ahad-Ahad.com, website available here: http://ahadstore.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=3000

Pixie: This site is the BEST I have found for Gulf-style jalibiyias that you can purchase online. The prices range from $60.00-$300.00 so there should be something for every budget. They also have an abaya range but their hijabs are nothing worth speaking of. It is the jalibiyias that steal the show, and they are what I fall back on for special occasions I KNOW are coming. The shipping is sooooooooooo slow though (two months) so you have to plan in advance when ordering from Ahad-Ahad. For quality, price range, and a beautiful jalibiyia selection, I give them an eight, because there is nothing else out there to order online from.

Arabesque Last Season-this lets me know what to pack for Dubai

I wish I could afford Arabesque but the choice is between a Chanel boucle suit, or an Arabesque abaya so... I take inspiration from the label, and then visit the tailor.

Old Arabesque---How the Abaya became Fashion

Please remember. These are models, not Muslims. Use your hijab to cover your hair.

Pixie's Picks: The Canadian Muslim.com

[Work It-set taken from the old BM website]

A review of online Islamic shopping experiences and sites, written from the perspective of one stylish Canadian convert/revert. Up for review today? The Canadian Muslim.com, website available here: http://www.thecanadianmuslim.ca/index.html

Pixie: Ok, I love this site's hijabs, and they have a great selection of Islamic merchandise (jilbabs, hijabs, swimwear for Muslimahs, Islamic wedding dresses (albeit with no prices listed)), but I am simply not a fan of their prices. Everything is a bit too high for me, so I only splurge on crazy bright printed hijabs. Their shipping is quick, but the price things makes me give them a six out of ten. Splurge on the hijabs still? It's a yes for me.

Suitcase Stylings: Saudi Style for Men

The key to Saudi style is the thobe. One that goes with everything? Basic traditional white thobe from http://www.desertstore.com/products-For-Sale/SA-thb-01.html for $51.20. White dress bisht from http://cgi.ebay.ca/BNWT-WHITE-Arab-Coat-Cloak-Robe-Party-Dress-Sheik-Bisht_W0QQitemZ320306428903QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320306428903&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177 for $13.99 GBP.

Stylish Thobe with a bit of personality from http://www.desertstore.com/products-For-Sale/SA-thobe-20.html for $65.700 USD. A traditional white ghutra grounds the contemporary look.

Traditional White Saudi Ghutra from http://www.desertstore.com/products-For-Sale/SA-ght-03.html for $13.99 USD.

Remember to use breath mints and to wear cologne because it is considered very bad manners not to take care of one's self in this manner.

Jilbab in Poppies: keep it poppin' winter to spring

WINTER WEAR WORKPLACE SOLUTION: I fell in love with this Oscar de la Renta dress, and this grey Versace croc tote. With poppy-red heels? Gold diamond hoops? The outfit is too pretty not to hint at so I had to have this poppy encrusted jilbab from http://cgi.ebay.ca/Islamic-clothing-Abaya-Jilbab-Thobe-Hijab-Kaftan-Caftan_W0QQitemZ260285535334QQihZ016QQcategoryZ155254QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
for $57.00 USD.

I like this jilbab for it versatality and workplace potential. Poppies in the sping: just lighten up on the accessories. Orange pumps, petal pink 2.22... Carolina Herrera silver charm necklace... Choices are only as endless as your local mall. Or your mind.