Blending with nature...

As the time to move out nears, my lovely friends and family try to make extra time to see me before I go... I have to say I am quite enjoying it alhamdulillah... However, I am also aware that I have to get a move on packing. Dreading it!!!

Anyhow, we had brunch with the family at my uncle's today. The weather was really cold, but nonetheless, I just wanted to wear my pretty and flowing chiffon skirt.

So here are the photos...

I'm actually wearing a shauna top. I think that is what they are called or something like that? Blahhh... It's one of those oversized tops that are short in front and long at the back. I bought a size 10 (I aint a size 10!!!!) and it's still oversized. :) So anyhow, I didn't really like the way it looked on the skirt, so I tucked in the front short part in my belt and let the back flow. I dunno, was happy with it, and when my husband first saw the way I wore it last week, he said "it looks like you forgot to take the front part out" LOL Anyways, yeah I have nothing more to say lol

Hijab: Hijab House, Top: Glassons, Maxi Skirt: Glassons, Bag: Forever New, Wedges: Wittner, Ring: Diva

This is more than a detail shot... this is a Princess shot. She is sooooo cute. Love her so much. May Allah protect her. :))))

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Cold, cold, cold and simply tired inside out...

One of those days... weeks... or even months.. :)))

Yes, this month has been too cold in Melbourne. I just also feel very tired inside and out. I simply want to sleep and do nothing, which actually makes me feel worse. On top of all this, it's now that time of the month! I feel cranky, tired, sluggish and just crave everything!

I had to go out to stock up for 'that time of the month' LOL, so when getting dressed, I let my mood take over my style...

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In between hope and fear

When I was a child, we were taught to fear Allah, to fear our parents and other elders, to fear our teachers, to fear our bosses.. you name it... anyone above us were made to be feared...

Then towards the end of highschool I became introduced to Islam (even though I am a born Muslim, I never knew much as I don't come from a practicing family) and suddenly it was all about love and hope... the fear was not about punishment, but fear of not being a worthy servant to the Creator... it really is beautiful but I'm not one to explain it so beautifully :)

So, ever since then I have tried to appreciate being in between hope and fear towards my Creator. And now, with things changing in my life....

Oh, since last night a new page has been turned in my life... may it be a good one inshaallah! I am on this path called life on my own now... I am STILL trying to get things sorted out and ready to start anew in Turkey. It seems like the next 2 months or so will keep me busy with just that! I have a lot of ideas... just pop pop popping... me is very excited... very hopeful of my future... but at the same time, very fearful... fearful of the unknown...

The hope is great, but you know, the fear is also great... I believe it is this fear that will be my drive to achieve success inshaallah.

Wish me well... Just wanted to updated as some of you have been asking. :) Further updates will follow up as they come inshaallah. :)

xoxo

Wog Girl soon to be Aussie in Istanbul :)

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Hello World!

Welcome to Hijabi and the City.

I was not sure what to name my blog, so this is just the first thing that came to my mind, because it is by a hijabi… If you ask why “…and the City”, well, why do you need to even ask that?! :)

I have been wanting to start a blog for over 3 years now, but I never got myself to start one, because I thought I will not be able to make regular posts. I really want to, but sometimes life gets a little too hectic which then results in the lack of time. I am also afraid of being boring, because my significant other frequently tells me that I am so! However, men are never really too interested in things that may seem important to us women, are they? Hmmm…

Anyhow… I will include articles of interest, my scarf updates (I sell gorgeous headscarves and shawls imported from Turkey), some tutorials on how to wear the hijab (I know, I know, there are many blogs in the area, but I am also a hijab stylist for engagements, weddings and other special occasions, so I would like to include some of my work too), and more…

xoxo

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