Company Name for a Hijab Store - edb

I need your suggestions.. Really! Seriously!

Some of you may know, others and new comers may not... I have been running a Turkish hijab and clothing shop for 2.5 years now (also sell via Facebook).

I first started off under the name edb Scarves & Designs. Initially I wanted edb Designs, but it was already taken by some tech/industrial company. So I couldn't get it registered. I wasn't too comfy with edb Scarves & Designs, because it's too long. Then I went for edb Collection, which is what I have been operating with for a year now. However, I'm still not happy.

The edb is from my middle name Edibe (Adeeba in Arabic). I really like the way the letters look together. That's why I always write it in small letters. :)

Now, I'm wondering if I should stick with edb Collection or go for something like edb Fashion, edb Clothing, edb Hijab, or edb Moda. Any other suggestions???

I am going to have my official online shopping website up soon inshaallah (finally! I'm changing web designers), so the name needs to be consistent. Oh, another question! I have many online shoppers and many Facebook followers. Online a certain fraction shop via Facebook. Just wondering if an official online shop for my products would be more of an incentive for you to shop from me? I understand some just feel insecure when shopping via Facebook, but some on the contrary prefer it because of the interaction. What do you think?

On a final note, a super dooper competition is coming soon. So keep your eyes glued on this blog. :)))

Over and Out

Wog Girl :)

xoxo

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Presented to you by... edb Collection

Despite the tight schedule, the thunder, the pouring rain, the location problems... Alhamdulillah I finally managed to take some photos! :)

Remember I mentioned it in a previous post? I can't say I got it as right as I wish I could, but it's something... Well let me get to the point.

I had received a batch of clothing from Armine and replica silk designer scarves before I left for China. Just had not been able to photograph them for my online peeps. I like to make the photographs special. It's actually not worth spending so much time and effort when one has only one of each size in every style, BUT these are just the milestones to my own fashion line... warm ups... practices... whatever you call it, you may... bah... :)))

I just wanted to share some of them with you here before I upload them on my Facebook for the viewing / ordering pleasure of my customers. :) You are welcome to order via my Facebook profile.

Enjoy...

My angels... Thank you :)

Location: La Trobe University - Bundoora Campus

Stylist: Me

Make-Up: Me

Photography & Edits: Me

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Spring Fresh

Mashaallah. What beautiful weather! Such weather always calls for some effort on my behalf, because I MUST go out in beautiful weather to soak up some sunshine... even if for a short while. :))

Today, I wore the lightest colours ever in my life without a single piece of black. Very neutral... but it' an accomplishment for me as there seriously is no dark colour... even though I considered wearing indigo jeans instead of the white. :))

I also have a close up of my cat Pamuk... this time you can see her different coloured eyes. :) Say mashaallah please. :))

I thought I would give you a different view this time. :)) I saw that there was no one outside, so I quickly took a few snapshots at the side entrance of our house. Is the garden not beautiful? I wanted to share a little bit of that with you. Thanks very much to my landlord's father who takes care of the front garden with diligence.

My new twill hijab from my new range. :) I thought it went well with the neutral outfit. :)

Pamuk! My Queen! She is preggers and if I am not mistaken, due in a couple weeks. See the diamanties on her collar? :)) Oh how I am hoping and praying that she does not go through labour before I get back! I am dieing to see the process and be there for her. :)

A closer look at her eyes. One green and one blue eye.... Yes, they are real! :))) Say mashaallah :)

So what do you lovelies think? Should I stick to black and darker colours? Or occasionally give lighter colours a shot? :) What colours do you usually wear/combine? Is there any colour you just can't do/go without? :)

xoxo

Hijab: from edb Collection

Long Cardi: Faik Sonmez (plus size designer label from Turkey)

Lycra Dress: Maggie T

White Jeans: Katies

Grey Belt: Sussan

Nude Wedge Shoes: Novo

Pamuk's Collar: Safeway :)

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Vela in the LA Times

I had mentioned Vela in August here.

And now there is an article on Vela published in the LA Times.

On one of the holiest nights of Ramadan, Marwa Atik chose a crowded Southern California mosque to debut her latest creation.

It was just after midnight when the 20-year-old walked into the Islamic Center of Irvine, dressed in a long, flowing burgundy robe, her head wrapped in a charcoal-colored chiffon hijab, trimmed with decorative gold zippers.

After the group prayers, sermon and Koran recitation, a woman approached Atik, gesturing at the scarf. "OK, I want one," she said excitedly. "How can I get it?"

Atik has taken the Muslim head scarf, often known as hijab, and turned it into a canvas for her fashion sensibilities, with ideas inspired by designs from Forever 21 and H&M as well as haute couture runways and the pages of Vogue and Elle. Showing her latest design at a mosque was her way of gauging sentiment on scarves that go beyond the limited fashion realm they have thus far inhabited, such as floral and geometric prints or lace and beaded embellishments.

"I knew that I wanted to do a zipper scarf, because I knew that zippers were in style," Atik said, her head covered this day with a sea-foam hijab, echoing the color of her light green eyes.
 

The hijab has long been a palette of sorts for changing styles and designs, and shops across the Middle East are replete with colors and shapes that can vary from region to region. Some women in the Persian Gulf region wear their hair up in a bouffant with the scarf wrapped around it like a crown. Syrians are known for cotton pull-on scarves, the hijab equivalent of a T-shirt. And in Egypt veiled brides visit hijab stylists who create intricate designs and bouquets of color atop the bride's head.

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Get Ready... Get Set... Get Nautical!

While in Turkey this year... I absolutely loved seeing almost everybody clad in 2010's favourite spring/summer colours; navy, red, white.

I've always thought this colour combination is very classy, and have always had something in these colours to wear especially during the warmer seasons. So as the warmer weather approaches us in the land down under (even though I'm sitting by the heater at the moment LOL), I welcome the nautical colour theme with love... Pffft BIG DEAL! I know, but I just felt like adding the thing about love, it sounds good? heheh

Aaaaanywaaaay... Let's get down to business, yeah? :)

My dear beloved camera is back. So what you see there in my hand is the remote... it's better than setting the timer on the other cam! :)

Strike a pose! Not Vogue material, but who the hell is Vogue ha? :))

Royal Blue Long Cardi: Tekbir (from edb Collection)

Little Black Dress (not mentioning this anymore, you will get sick of it LOL)

Jeans: Millers (They actually used to be my niece's, but they are a little big for her, so now they're mine! I never shop from Millers, except when mum wants to go, but seems they sometimes have nice stuff.)

Shoes: Novo (Yes, again!)

Belt: K-mart

Scarf: Armine 2010-2011 A/W Collection (from edb Collection)

Yeppers! A close-up shot of the scarf, and a "howdy, how ya doin'?" kinda pose just for you! :)

Okay, who has an iPhone? Oops, wrong question; Who DOESN'T have an iPhone? Well I love mine, and to me, the covers I use are just as important as any other accessory! I don't have like loads of covers, but I plan to have more. Trust me, I only have 4. This is a cheapo one, a bargain at $3 Aussie buckeroonies... And to top it off, it was a gift from my one and only abowski*. So how many covers do you have? Abowski had another one, the same but in black... I chose this one for this cardi LOL I thought, 'go for something other than black for once woman!' Surprise surprise! I actually listened to me :))

Ah, and the shoes... I know they aren't the prettiest pair, but they are by far the comfiest! I have practically worn them out during the past 3 months as I can make them work for any occasion. Also, perfect height thanks to the short wedge heel!

By now, followers of this blog must have noticed my belts. I'm almost always wearing a belt. And NO, they don't make us look fatter... Maybe fatsier (it's not a typo!.. it just means 'yeah I may have some extra meat (i.e. fat) but I can be pretty' LOL I just made it up.. use is at your own discretion)!

Honestly, if used properly, it can enhance any plus sized woman's look... Some need to wear it at the empire waist (just below the breasts), some at the tummy, and some at the hips... depends on your body shape and what you are wearing... I very rarely wear it over a jacket or cardi, etc... I wear it under... so it gives a more slimming look rather than placing emphasis on the curvier side of things... if you kow what I mean :))

The biggest problem is being able to find some nice belts for us 'curvier' women. City Chic has some really nice ones, but prices usually start from $39.99 AUD... and they are almost always black! Autograph sometimes has some really hot ones, but not all the time! Once again, they are quite pricey... usually start from $49.99 AUD. Also, don't forget to check out K-mart for the cheaper ones.. they are not creative ones, nonetheless you can get standard-good looking ones for as low as $12-$15 AUD.

IMHO, belts should be a staple for any plus sized woman's wardrobe, especially if you wear cardis, jackets, coats, etc on top of your clothing... I like to leave the front part open as I think it gives a different effect :)

I would actually love a red belt to go with this outfit.. or just want one anyway! I'm especially looking for the thin ones, but will take any if I find it. Anyone know where I find one in the plus size range?

Sorry about the extra reading you had to do this time. :))

Mwahhh

* "Abowski" is what I call m sister. The Turkish for "older sister" is "abla" (pronounced aab-lah). In some Turkish villages they say "aba". It's a quite popular way of saying "abla" in the Aegian area of Turkey which is where I come from. So "aba" was changed to "abo" with a touch of ... ummm Russian? LOL and when I put them both together, it sort of becomes an English word that doesn't exist :)))) So yeah, when I saw "abo" or "abs" or "abowski", I'm referring to my sis. :) FYI

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Trash or Treasure ?

After 6 warm and sunny weeks in Turkey, I am back to cold and dreary Australia... but not really complaining as I have missed home muchly!

Today I have something different??? for you from Turkey. It's a hat/cap designed for hijabis.

I had first seen these on the videos from the Islamic Fashion Fair in Istanbul this year. According to Zehra Kamacioglu, the owner of Zehrace, they were just launched this year. We have discussed and with the company agreed to be their Australia stockist but I would like your opinion. I loved them when I first saw them, but now after I tried it on, I don't think it looks good on me. LOL I still think they look very hip and cool.

Anyways... I am sure many will have opinions as to whether it is hijab-appropriate or not, but I think it looks 'Muslim' enough? So, check out my very bad iphone photo below (sorry about the bad quality, I still need to find my cam and get it out of storage) and let me know if this number is one to trash or treasure?

xoxo

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Sarar Scarves - 2009-2010 Autumn/Winter Collection

Finally Sarar has updated it's silk scarf collection online. I've been waiting to see what they have in store for us hijabis this season...

Sarar's scarf range is actually quite new. Well, if I say new, I mean a few years... The brand is actually a very old and well-known top designer brand in Turkey. They have a deep-rooted history in the fashion (clothing) industry, but they do not cater for the muslim community like the other brands that sell scarves.

As you will see below, Sarar's scarves are worn by non-hijabis as an accessory... I had mentioned in past blogs that I am not really fond of scarf companies using non-hijabi models to showcase almost their entire scarf range, but in this case it is different... As I said, their targeted customers aren't entirely hijabis... Sarar has been catering generally for the rich and elite society, and the scarves are a part of this also. However, even though their scarves are 100% silk, they're cheaper compared to other brands - they sell at approximately $50-$55 AUD, while the others sell between $80-$300. Oh and the quality of their silk is excellent. In addition to this, they have some very nice designs. I actually liked the previous season's range more, and I think I liked that model more too :) but this season aint so bad either.

Anyways... I will be bringing in a range of Sarar's scarves to sell soon inshaallah... As most of you know I currently sell through Facebook (see details on the right side of my blog), but my webpage will be at your service soon inshaallah!

And now, enjoy some eye candy...

I would like to believe that she is wearing faux fur (it must be!) :) but she looks hot don't you think?

Lovely colour combo... Always love pink/grey and purple/grey.. also I had heard that leopard designs designs are coming back... Sarar has these designs on a few of its recent collection. We see some of the mentioned trend on this scarf... I like the fact that they've played with the designer "design" and made it their "own" :)

Gorgeous colour, plus the scarf is on her head (even if some hair is showing)... that's a bonus! lol

Scarves with maps on it are increasingly popular in Turkey... I'm liking them too...

Loving the colours...

If I didn't know this was a Sarar design, I would have thought it was one of Emilio Pucci's...

I don't particularly like this scarf... not really my style, but I've put it here only because I LOVE GREEN! :)

I like brown... I also like the combination of colours used on here...

My favourite... I love vibrant colours on black which is why I usually wear a black outfit with a colourful hijab... I will definitely be getting one for myself inshaallah! Had I mentioned that this is my favourite? :)

So what do you think? Do you have a favourite? You can browse through the entire Sarar Scarves catalogue and the Sarar Clothing catalogues online.

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