Media Exposure : Marie Claire - Hijab Scarf

You may have been informed that HijabScarf had an opportunity
to be featured on Marie Claire, August 2010 edition.

We felt surprised, amazed and yet so honored to have this chance. It’s been almost 3 months of our enthusiasm for this blog and we get such a tremendous feeling having you visit this blog.
So, sister go grab Marie Claire august edition and we welcome your comments.

To sisters who don’t live in Indonesia, this is the point that I try to underline. The highlight is that wearing a nice modest well presented hijabi dress also can boost your confidence up. We don’t merely talk about a nice modest well presented hijabi dress but also how those dresses bring more confidence to each person therefore the person hopefully walk lighter and brighter each days.

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Media Exposure : Marie Claire - Hijab Scarf

You may have been informed that HijabScarf had an opportunity
to be featured on Marie Claire, August 2010 edition.

We felt surprised, amazed and yet so honored to have this chance. It’s been almost 3 months of our enthusiasm for this blog and we get such a tremendous feeling having you visit this blog.
So, sister go grab Marie Claire august edition and we welcome your comments.

To sisters who don’t live in Indonesia, this is the point that I try to underline. The highlight is that wearing a nice modest well presented hijabi dress also can boost your confidence up. We don’t merely talk about a nice modest well presented hijabi dress but also how those dresses bring more confidence to each person therefore the person hopefully walk lighter and brighter each days.

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Media Exposure : Casa Elana (Republika)

The universe has been so kind. One thing that make our life even better than before is having our own clothing line, Casa Elana. The making of Casa Elana contains a bowl of laugh, a touch of luck and a simple chemistry among the three of us.

Casa Elana is an extension of something that we like to do. We like to have a tailor made dresses ever since we’re in school. We enjoy wearing our own design even though none of us actually know how to make a dress pattern. Nothing could be happier than working on something that you really enjoy, right?

We started using the name Casa Elana last March and this April we got a huge opportunity. We got a chance to show our collections to Republika, a National daily newspaper in Indonesia. It is such a great and honored opportunity for us, Alhamdulillah.

The photosession went well. I guess.. except for the silly poses we made. Hahaha.. Trust us, we tried to find someone more appropriate, more like a model, to get this photosession. Unfortunately we finally got to be the model for our own clothing line. Quite an experience.

To our friends in Indonesia. Try to get today’s Republika or read from the image (click it for larger view), April 3rd 2011. Well hope that you like our collections as well as our poses *wink.

Photographer : Mr. Amin Madani (Republika)
Digital Imaging : Mrs. Fifi Alvianto

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Media Exposure : Casa Elana (Republika)

The universe has been so kind. One thing that make our life even better than before is having our own clothing line, Casa Elana. The making of Casa Elana contains a bowl of laugh, a touch of luck and a simple chemistry among the three of us.

Casa Elana is an extension of something that we like to do. We like to have a tailor made dresses ever since we’re in school. We enjoy wearing our own design even though none of us actually know how to make a dress pattern. Nothing could be happier than working on something that you really enjoy, right?

We started using the name Casa Elana last March and this April we got a huge opportunity. We got a chance to show our collections to Republika, a National daily newspaper in Indonesia. It is such a great and honored opportunity for us, Alhamdulillah.

The photosession went well. I guess.. except for the silly poses we made. Hahaha.. Trust us, we tried to find someone more appropriate, more like a model, to get this photosession. Unfortunately we finally got to be the model for our own clothing line. Quite an experience.

To our friends in Indonesia. Try to get today’s Republika or read from the image (click it for larger view), April 3rd 2011. Well hope that you like our collections as well as our poses *wink.

Photographer : Mr. Amin Madani (Republika)
Digital Imaging : Mrs. Fifi Alvianto

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Interview with Mrs. Lamia A.

Mrs. Lamia A. - Switzerland

"Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time".

This proverb describe well the relationship between Hijab Scarf and Hijabs & Co. Though we may never meet in person we feel like sisters who can share common bond of sisterhood.
It is a bliss to live in the era when blogs bring all sisters around the world close at heart. Her background who raised and live from many cultures encourage us to know a bit more about her. We believe that the happiest business in the world is making friends.
So please introduce, Mrs. Lamia from Hijabs & Co.

1. Tell us about yourself?
I am just like another ordinary Arabic girls, my name is Lamia, 25 years old, I am from Switzerland, married to a wonderful husband. I like horse ridding, especially endurance race =)

2. When did you start wearing hijab and what is your biggest motivation?
Awhile ago, and nobody forced me to wear it. To be honest I was scared at first, especially when you live in a non-Muslim country. I remember one day I was reading the book of stories of prophets and their beautiful and pious wife, I was very touched. Alhamdulillah God guided me to wear it.

3. What is your biggest fear of living in a non-muslim country compare to your hometown?
I'm not afraid to live in a non-Muslim country, after all I'm used to it. I was born in France, grew up in an Arab country and after living in Europe, but something is unbearable for me is racism. Since the attacks on America, media speculation has pointed the finger at Muslims. A Muslim is portrayed to be a "terrorist", a "refugee", or a "militant", but seldom a real human being.
For example: in Switzerland Muslim women have no right to work with her veil, we don't have Muslim cemetery. Switzerland has banned the construction of minaret. We are obliged to buy meat from butcher because Switzerland prohibited to slaughter sheep, same the day of Eid Al-adha and of course banning the burqa.

4. What is the weirdest question regarding hijab you’ve ever got?
Hahahah, yes. Do you have hair under your hijab? Oh yes, and they are very long.

5. How do you cope living uncomfortably in a non muslim country?
What I explained on the 3rd question, can frighten a Muslim living in a Muslim country. But generally you don't feel insecure. Young people got more spirit than those aged. I am proud to be Muslim and proud to wear the veil, so I feel quite at ease. Several times, men and women stopped me in the street to tell me that my veil or my style was beautiful.

6. Some says that fashion and hijab does not go in the same line. Women should not beautify themselves when go out, such as wear make up, perfume or shoes that make a loud sound when they walk outside. What do you think about that?
I have always said that a woman can be fashionable but do dress with some modesty, do not fall into ridiculous dress and makeup. Wearing the veil is defined as an act of faith in the practice of Muslim worship, an object of value and a recognition for all women who wear it, for herself. Everyone has to respect this.

7. What kind of style that suit you best?
Parisian chicness is my style. ‘Chic, Comfort, and Covered’. If I am not comfortable then I will not wear it. The most important rule regarding fashion is to make you look great and of course to make you feel comfortable.

8. What do you think about muslim women in Indonesia?
As I mentioned on my blog, personally I think that Indonesian & Malaysian girls are the epitome of fashionable Muslim. I like their style, hippie chic. They also have a nice way to wear the veil, beautiful women, very gracious and know how to combined fashion and hijab. My most inspiration is coming from Indonesian girls and I love the way they put color on them. For me Indonesia is the future of Islamic fashion.

9. Describe your best feeling of wearing hijab?
Wearing the veil is one of the most beautiful thing. We must try our best we can to be an example of humanity and to honor this gift of hijab.

PS
This is an article about Hijab Scarf, Hijabs & Co and Breathe Hijab from Canadian daily newspaper La Presse, "Le hijab a la mode".

Special thanks to Lamia
Digital Imaging : Mrs. Fifi Alvianto
Not allowed to copy & paste photos.
Copyright of HijabScarf Blog.

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Interview with Mrs. Lamia A.

Mrs. Lamia A. - Switzerland

"Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time".

This proverb describe well the relationship between Hijab Scarf and Hijabs & Co. Though we may never meet in person we feel like sisters who can share common bond of sisterhood.
It is a bliss to live in the era when blogs bring all sisters around the world close at heart. Her background who raised and live from many cultures encourage us to know a bit more about her. We believe that the happiest business in the world is making friends.
So please introduce, Mrs. Lamia from Hijabs & Co.

1. Tell us about yourself?
I am just like another ordinary Arabic girls, my name is Lamia, 25 years old, I am from Switzerland, married to a wonderful husband. I like horse ridding, especially endurance race =)

2. When did you start wearing hijab and what is your biggest motivation?
Awhile ago, and nobody forced me to wear it. To be honest I was scared at first, especially when you live in a non-Muslim country. I remember one day I was reading the book of stories of prophets and their beautiful and pious wife, I was very touched. Alhamdulillah God guided me to wear it.

3. What is your biggest fear of living in a non-muslim country compare to your hometown?
I'm not afraid to live in a non-Muslim country, after all I'm used to it. I was born in France, grew up in an Arab country and after living in Europe, but something is unbearable for me is racism. Since the attacks on America, media speculation has pointed the finger at Muslims. A Muslim is portrayed to be a "terrorist", a "refugee", or a "militant", but seldom a real human being.
For example: in Switzerland Muslim women have no right to work with her veil, we don't have Muslim cemetery. Switzerland has banned the construction of minaret. We are obliged to buy meat from butcher because Switzerland prohibited to slaughter sheep, same the day of Eid Al-adha and of course banning the burqa.

4. What is the weirdest question regarding hijab you’ve ever got?
Hahahah, yes. Do you have hair under your hijab? Oh yes, and they are very long.

5. How do you cope living uncomfortably in a non muslim country?
What I explained on the 3rd question, can frighten a Muslim living in a Muslim country. But generally you don't feel insecure. Young people got more spirit than those aged. I am proud to be Muslim and proud to wear the veil, so I feel quite at ease. Several times, men and women stopped me in the street to tell me that my veil or my style was beautiful.

6. Some says that fashion and hijab does not go in the same line. Women should not beautify themselves when go out, such as wear make up, perfume or shoes that make a loud sound when they walk outside. What do you think about that?
I have always said that a woman can be fashionable but do dress with some modesty, do not fall into ridiculous dress and makeup. Wearing the veil is defined as an act of faith in the practice of Muslim worship, an object of value and a recognition for all women who wear it, for herself. Everyone has to respect this.

7. What kind of style that suit you best?
Parisian chicness is my style. ‘Chic, Comfort, and Covered’. If I am not comfortable then I will not wear it. The most important rule regarding fashion is to make you look great and of course to make you feel comfortable.

8. What do you think about muslim women in Indonesia?
As I mentioned on my blog, personally I think that Indonesian & Malaysian girls are the epitome of fashionable Muslim. I like their style, hippie chic. They also have a nice way to wear the veil, beautiful women, very gracious and know how to combined fashion and hijab. My most inspiration is coming from Indonesian girls and I love the way they put color on them. For me Indonesia is the future of Islamic fashion.

9. Describe your best feeling of wearing hijab?
Wearing the veil is one of the most beautiful thing. We must try our best we can to be an example of humanity and to honor this gift of hijab.

PS
This is an article about Hijab Scarf, Hijabs & Co and Breathe Hijab from Canadian daily newspaper La Presse, "Le hijab a la mode".

Special thanks to Lamia
Digital Imaging : Mrs. Fifi Alvianto
Not allowed to copy & paste photos.
Copyright of HijabScarf Blog.

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Media Exposure : Noor Magazine & Republika

Noor Magazine - January 2011 edition.

Thank you so much for the photo session, we're so honored to be featured here.
Noor is the "it" magazine for muslimah reader here in Indonesia.

Written by Ms. Putri Wulan
Photographer : Ramsy

(click image for larger view)

This is the first time for HijabScarf got featured on the national daily newspaper,
Republika (Sunday, 23rd January 2011).

Written by Mrs. Nina Chairani

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Media Exposure : Noor Magazine & Republika

Noor Magazine - January 2011 edition.

Thank you so much for the photo session, we're so honored to be featured here.
Noor is the "it" magazine for muslimah reader here in Indonesia.

Written by Ms. Putri Wulan
Photographer : Ramsy

(click image for larger view)

This is the first time for HijabScarf got featured on the national daily newspaper,
Republika (Sunday, 23rd January 2011).

Written by Mrs. Nina Chairani

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