OOTD - Same Cardi and Hijab, Different Look

I like to travel light.. contrary to when I was a lot younger. However, now that I am older, I probably think a little better due to experience, and I just don't like to burden myself with a heavy load.

Hence, I only brought to Melbourne with me 3-4 items that I can mix and match. So when I went out for brunch with friends today, I wore the same brick red cardi and hijab from the day of my flight... but instead of white, I went for black this time. Too easy! :)

For Melbournian readers... If you like crepes, Cravin' Crepes in Niddrie is a Turkish cafe and is halal. I did not order any of their crepes today... instead I enjoyed my gelati, but the girls absolutely loved it. So why not check it out if you are in the area? They have a shop front seating area, internal seating, and also a back courtyard like setting where you can also sit.

Keep in mind that there is ample parking available at the back, so don't be frustrated seeking parking along Keilor Rd. It's annoying! Luckily we went on Sunday, and were able to find a spot quite quickly (we had no idea about the parking at the back).

So yeah, that's worth a try, and it was nice soaking in the sun... make use of the last few sunny days we have I say. And yeah, I repeat, they serve halal. :) Oh and one more thing: there's only one toilet for males and one for females... so if it's packed and you have bladder issues, just don't leave it to the last minute. :)

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Ladies Dance Night in Melbourne - OOTD and Make Up

I've been in Melbourne for the past three days now. Hanging with the fam, and enjoyed seeing most of my friends at a ladies only dance night tonight. It's been awesome the past few days... However, just received news that hubby has severe flu and is sick in bed. 

Unfortunately he found the wrong time to be sick. Nothing worse than being sick and all alone. :((( I wont be back until Wednesday, so he has to endure it alone. Please make du'a that he gets better soon.

As for the night... I really didn't know what to wear, so I just threw in a couple items in my luggage when leaving Sydney, so I was stuck with it. I've worn the skirt and blazer before, but who cares. Different scarf transform it into a different outfit. :P One of my friends told me I looked like a strawberry and that she wanted to eat me, so I guess that's good. LOL

Oh and did I enjoy the night? It sure was awesome, but now... I am aching all over, tired, sleepy... yet I cannot sleep!

Took off the jacket once we were inside and dancing away :)

Also did my niece's make-up

She wanted something dark, but I thought even this was too much for her age

Jummah mubarak - Happy Friday :)

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Out for dinner tonight OOTD

It's been quite some time since I did an outfit post. Well, my blog has been lacking outfit posts only because I haven't been going out anywhere at all since mum went back to Melbourne. So just over a month I have been stuck home... no different to imprisonment and been losing my mind a little. :)))

So hubby was kind enough to take me out to dinner tonight. I had been craving some Adana Kebab for quite some time, so it was good. :)) Also, it was an opportunity to dress a little. Since I hadn't been going out, therefore had no real excuse to dress up, I had been feeling quite sluggish and fugly. I felt really good today because hubby complimented me by telling me off "why did you have to dress so nicely, you look gorgeous?!". No matter how awful I feel, these words always do it for me. :)

Anyways, here is what I wore:

Oh, and I really need to give my blog a makeover!

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Interview Outfit

Okay, it's not really a job interview, but something similar to it, so I didn't want to be too corporate nor too laid back. I tried to balance it out, and this is what I got:

So what would you wear to an interview, that is not so formal, yet one which a person shouldn't look so laid back? Make sense? :))

So off I go before I'm too late :)

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Long time no outfit post

It seems like such a long time since I did an outfit post. Well, this one is just a 'slight' outfit post. LOL I only have one crooked photo, and it will have to do, because it's the only one.

The hubster wanted to go shops yesterday, so I just wore something loose, comfy, and casual, and here it is...

Jummah mubarak lovelies :)

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Floral it is!

Still no internet. Actually, I have my internet connection all set up, but no modem as I am still waiting on my furniture to come from Melbourne. Seems like we are planning to bring down everything just after eid inshaallah. So a few more weeks. But no internet at home just sux big time!

I actually purchased a modem on ebay, but I sorta got jibbed cos the lady wont send my modem. I had paid by bank deposit so I can't get my money back either. Big mistake! Always pay by Paypal when buying stuff online I say. Paypal has really good customer protection.

Anyhow... Forget about that. :)

I went to a seminar this afternoon. Some of you may have heard of Peter Barnett. He is an Aussie (fellow Melbournian) journalist who reverted to Islam, and set out on a journey to Turkey to discover more information about Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (you can Google him.. He is one of Turkey's very well-known, prominent scholars from. I may have another post about him in the near future inshaallah).

So he was the speaker at the seminar, but both my husband and I were so upset when we entered the room. There were only a handful of people. This very fragile, 85 year old man had travelled thousands of kms in a land unknown to him... the possessor of valuable information and insight, but only a handful of people!?!?

The organisers too seemed quite upset so they made a few phone calls to the people in their community to increase the attendance.

It was a short and sweet seminar. Peter Barnett has a way with words, and reaching out to his audience. He was a delight to listen to.

On our return from the seminar, I had the chance to photograph my outfit of the day, just to share with ya'll. :)

Love heaps!

These crop chiffon tops are so popular now. I love florals as I am into feminine touches in outfits. So when I found this top for a bargain $10, I grabbed it to wear with my ultra high-waisted wide-leg pants. However, on this occasion I chose to wear it over my full length jersey dress to make it look as though I'm wearing a high waisted skirt. I was happy with the outcome as there were no bits and pieces of meat (well... fat...) hanging out of north-south-east or west. :)

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Friday Outfit Post: Hellooooo Melbourne!

Jummah Mubarak (Happy Friday) to y'all. :)

After almost two months of being away in Sydney, I am finally in Melbourne visiting family. Alhamdulillah! I arrived here very early yesterday, and been on the go go goooo since I got here. On top of that, there will be an awesome family din din tomorrow night inshaallah, and a wedding on Sunday. My friends' brother is getting married and I am honoured to be booked into style the hijabs of the lovely ladies of the groom's side. The bonus is an invitation to the wedding (where I expect to see most of my friends). Then it's back to Sydney on Tuesday inshaallah.

Oh and since today is Friday, and since I am trying to keep up with my regular Friday outfit posts, here is what I wore on the plane and throughout the day yesterday.

Did you recognise the hijab? It's my floral shawl from last week's Hijab House haul. :) I just noticed my top isn't as long as I thought it was. Had I been aware, I would have worn my wide leg jeans instead. Oops!

Hijab: Hijab House, Tunic/Dress: Glassons, Jeans: Just Jeans, Blazer: Cotton On, Pumps: Windsor Smith, Bag: Nine West

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Friday's Outfit Post - Navy is my Black!

Okay, so, the Friday outfit post as promised. :)

I have noticed that lately I have been incorporating navy in all my outfits. Well, almost all... It also seems that I have hardly been wearing black. I guess I am slowly switching out of it, but nonetheless, black will always be a staple in my closet, and a favourite!

I have found that it is very easy to put together an outfit using navy, which is why I have been wearing so often. However, I am always tempted to do the sailor theme, because I absolutely adore the colours navy-white-red together (and individually). By now, you regular followers probably think, 'yes yes we know, enough already.' LOL Sowwy :)

So anyways, today I wanted to try a different colour with navy and white. I don't really have all my shoes here with me in Sydney (still waiting for all my furniture to come from Melbourne!), so for walking, my tan wedges are the most comfiest and classy looking puppies I have with me ATM. Therefore I thought I shall accessorize with tan, and thought "Hey!" -enter 'lightbulb' image and the 'ching' sound with the flash of an idea- "Why don't I wear my tan hijab and just make it navy-white-tan look?"

I hadn't tried completing such an outfit with a tan hijab before, but I must say I was happy with the way the colours looked. I think the white/off-white shirt actually helped mesh the navy and brown nicely. Otherwise, I am not really a fan of just navy with brown tones on their own. Brown looks better with black (if only these two colours are used) than it does with navy.

Oufff! Too much text! :) You gotta gimme some credit, I don't really have too many people here to talk to, so I talk non-stop when the hubster comes home, and his head gets bloated. LOL So what do I do? I blab here. :) Apologies once again.. even though insincerely. :)))

Scarf:HijabHouse, Blazer:Armine (from edb Collections), Shirt:Forever New, Maxi Skirt:Forever New, Handbag:Forever New, Wedges:Wittner

I just realized, most items in my outfit are from Forever New.

Please disregard the round bulge at the mid-section of my body LOL

So, what other colours would you use with navy and white in an outfit --- other than red/burgundy and tan? Please do share. I am running out of options. :) How about teal? Hmmms

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Friday Outfit - Sneak Peek

Firstly me wishes all a lovely Friday - Jummah Mubarak! :) The amazing weather in Sydney (the only thing that keeps me sane here) mashaallah keeps me cheerful and on my toes despite all other things. Alhamdulillah.

Anyhow, I need to do a quickie as I have to rush out. So this is only a sneak peek of my regular (okay not so regular since I've had no inetrnet at home) Friday outfit post. More photos to come in the evening inshaallah. :)

xoxo

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Loving Navy with White

Had to see the accountant today, so we met up with the hubster at the accountant.

I couldn't go there looking like a dag. I always wear trousers and jeans, so I thought I will wear a skirt today. So I ended up looking lady-like... i.e. sorta classy casual, if there is such a thing? :) I also thought, if I'm going to wear some decent clothing, I should be taken out to dinner. LOL So I conned him into taking me to Maccas for dinner. :))

Anyways, when I reached the accountant's office and got out of the car and walked up to my husband, he exclaimed, "Whoa! Do you always have to dress this nice!" He wasn't too happy. I found out later this evening that he wasn't too happy, because he noticed a few people on the street stare at me. I didn't notice, so I couldn't care less. This, coming from a man who says he ain't jealous. Yeah right! He is jealous alright, but he just ain't aware of it. LOL I know this, because he doesn't even like it when women look at me. He told me that when I dress the way I do, I attract attention and that I should tone it down. Tone it down? I thought I was toned down already. I wouldn't know how to do what he wants from me? He doesn't want me to wear an abaya/pardesu. So that's not the case at all...

However, I have noticed that I do probably look a little different to other hijabi women (Turks in particular) in Sydney. I think we Melbourne girls are a little more into colour, and we probably do dress a little more formal even on an everyday basis. So, in my opinion, something which is very basic and 'casual' may look a little too formal here. :/

Hey! On the brighter side, he complimented me hahah And on an outfit that I wasn't too happy with cos I would have preferred to wear a plain coloured scarf instead. I think the print on my scarf clashed a little with my blouse, but I don't have a full length mirror here just yet. I can only see my head to my mouth in the bathroom mirror. So yeah, in my defence, I didn't even really know what I was wearing. LOL

Here is my outfit of the day:

Footnote (pun intended!): I wore my tan wedges and tan handbag - not the red flats in the photo :)

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Product Review: City Chic Super Longline Cape Cardi

City Chic releases new items every week; in-store on Thursdays and online on Fridays. As soon as I saw the Super Longline Cape Cardi online this Friday, I called a few of the stores to ask them to keep my sze on hold. Only because I knew it would be a great hit and because last Thursday and Friday City Chic had awesome discounts both online and in-store.

Anyhow, the lovely Courtney at the Highpoint store kept one on hold for me. I was soooo excited because such maxi cardis are must haves for every wardrobe! It is a very flattering item for plus size women, while it is a need for hijabi Muslims who do not wear the abayah/coats, but still prefer something long over their garments. I am always on the look out for such cardis. I have found some online a couple weeks ago (that's another post topic), but I was over the moon to find one closer to home!

So I purchased my CC cardi on Friday, and I have been wearing it every day as of Saturday. :))) I practically live in it. It looks gorgeous on a slimline dress (maxi or not) and add a slim belt in a contrasting colour for the finishing touch. It also looks delightful on slimline pants/jeans, but looks just as good over wide legged trousers/jeans too! What I am trying to say is, it is very versatile. I have been achieving a different look every day with the same cardi! I love it! I love it! I love it!

The only downside for some of you would be that the sizes range from 14-24. Oh and another downfall: It has sold out online in every size.Since it was so popular, I'm almost sure they will and SHOULD have it back in stock. :) In more colours too please!!!

Just to give you an idea, I am wearing the XS (14).

My readers from the US can now also order online from City Chic. City Chic launched in the US a few weeks ago and the prices are a lot cheaper than what we pay here! Take a looksie I say. :)

My outfit of the day with the CC Super Longline Cape Cardi:

The only thing I can criticise about the cardigan would be the placement of the side pockets. They are placed at the side seams and just at hip level. Now my hips are now too wide compared to the rest of my body, but the pockets seem to make them look bigger... BUT I don't care, I'm having a love affair with it. :))))

What do you think? More colours yeah? :)))) It is certainly a keeper! :)



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Long time no outfit post

Has been a while yeah?

So I thought, why not?

Oh, and it's official, autumn is definitely here!... Can't wait to head to Turkey soon since it's gonna be summer there :)

Long Line Vest: Armine 2010 A/W (from edb Collection), Bootleg Jeans: City Chic, Shoes: Novo, Plain Black Hijab: edb Collection

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Take #2 with a touch of green

You all remember the gorgeous tribal print skirt from Katies yeah? Well, if not, clickety click! :)

Today, I set out to try something slightly different, and me likes it. :))) I've added a green scarf, because I think green looks gorgeous with beige and black. Then I swapped the black top on the inside for a cream one.

This cream top with the lace is actually huge on me, so I tucked it in. However, please take note of how much slimmer the V (lace) makes me look. It is always said that V-lined collars are slimming and also recommended for big busted women.

I have gone for a thinner and more flowy cardi this time, and I swapped my own beige/gold belt for a black one - this belt is the one that originally comes with the skirt. I think the black belt and the black lace complement each other quite well.

Hmmm, I love these shoes! :))))

It's about the shoes, not the pot! So look towards the upper right corner of the photo! :)))))

Tribal Maxi Skirt: Katies

Cream top with Lace: Autograph

Cardi: Tekbir (from edb Collection)

Green Hijab: Akel (from edb Collection)

Caged Wedges: Windsor Smith

So which combination do you like better? Last weeks or this one? And, why? :) I am interested in your opinions, and you never forget that! :)

A sloppy mwaaaaah to y'all :)

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Red Bow Cardi

You know how sometimes there are some items which you love as soon as you wear it in the fitting rooms at the shops? In fact your budget is so limited at that moment so you put it on lay-by (lay-away) even though you hate the idea of something you want so much sitting on the shelf, waiting for you to complete payments....

Oh God! That is exactly what I did almost two months ago. Then I finally picked up the cardi which I fell in love with, but it has been hanging in my closet, untouched for about three weeks! I just cant seem to like it on anything. I still love it on its own, but not with the combinations I form.

I am wondering, is it because I have lost a little more weight during the lay-by period that it does not sit as good as it did when I tried it two months ago??? Probably! Or probably I put it on layby knowing that I can't buy anything, so a layby will help me get some retail therapy? I have no idea!

So I threw it on today. Not quite how I imagined it, but oh well, saved the day! Next, I will try it with a skirt.

What do you think? Any suggestions?

Oh, and I think I'm due for a new pair of jeans!

Red Bow Cardi: City Chic

Hijab: edb Collection

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You can't go wrong with black and red

Who says you can? Put your hand up and I wilk boink you out. :))) Joking of course.

I wasn't planning to go out today at all, but mummy dearest called so I couldn't resist. I can never resist my mum. :)))

I had nothing ready, so I just saw all black things ready in my closet... I thought a red and black scarf would do just fine for a non-ready day. :)

And here we have it...

Oh and the bag isn't mine. I just saw it in the cupboard and thought it would be good for the photo hehe. It needs to be photographed and put up for sale LOL. Well, it matches. So yeah, a matchy matchy outfit.

This was also an opportunity for me to try out the knot belt trend I have been wanting to try out for a while... I did not have anything that was long enough to try the look before, but wooohoo, I guess now I do! :)) So do you like this knot belt trend? Have you tried it? And why doesn't anybody send photos for me to share? :)))))

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Earth Tones

Yes, I'm back to the earthy tones and neutrals... It's the weather I tell ya! The sunnier the weather, the brighter my outfits. :)

I wanted to wear my longer cardi, but it was not available, so I had to stick with the shorter one this time. And the hijab... well, it's a replica, and I was selling it, but I noticed a thread pull... so what better reason to keep it for myself?!

Oh, and my life conditions are changing, so I need to find a job. A job with regular pay, regular weekly wages. :) It doesn't matter if it's casual, part-time, or full-time. I prefer night shift (LOL) but wouldn't mind doing day shifts. Hmmm.... I seriously don't mind what type of job it is, I need the income more than I need my pride at the moment (another LOL), as long as the job and its earnings are halal... Oh and it must be in Melbourne of course. :) So if anyone knows of any position, please let me know. :)

I have teacher aide and religious studies teacher experience up my sleeve. I've worked as a freelance translator for 8 years, but I no longer want freelance work (regular pay I say!). I have a few years customer service / retail experience (in Turkey and Australia). I also worked as a media monitor(er) in Turkey for 4 years. I have temped as an office admin. I also worked as a checkout chick at Coles during my teens. Does that count? LOL

Sooooooooooooooooo plllllllleaaaaaaaaaaaase if you know anything, send me a message :)

Mwah!

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Out in Town with the Girls

Lovely weather this evening... A little bit of warm sunshine before sunset... A soft warm/cool breeze at night... and five ladies at Notturno's having dinner topped off with amazing cookies n cream cake. Mmmmm mmmmm!!!

I might just post more of our night out later, but here is what I wore... I just wanted to look smart and casual for Lygon St (you Melbournians know what I mean). :)

Lucky I didn't opt to wear my heels (was almost about to!!!)... it sure would have been difficult to catch up with the girls on our walk into the city after dinner. :)

Oh, and I absolutely love these pants which I had picked up from Crossroads (sizes 8 to 22) a couple years ago. However, I was unable to wear them cos I couldn't fit into them back then. If anybody is interested, I believe I saw some in-store just a few weeks back. I believe it's their continuous stock and they also had it in grey.

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Pink Bow Belt

Yes, I have a belt fetish. Most outfits worn without a belt, to me, seem... incomplete. I probably feel this way because the clothing items I use are usually more on the plain side. I do tend to wear the belt under my cardi/jacket so it does not make the 'shape defining' so obvious. My previous outfit featured the belt over my jacket, but it was a ladies only event, so yeah... Once again, I do try my best, and the best I can do myself to adhere to the rules, but I am aware sometimes it just isn't enough.

Anyhow... Every piece of outfit item in this post has been blogged before, BUT I have never blogged any of the items together before. So it's a mix and match day with my lovely bow belt. I think I have around 20 belts with my collection growing. I can't help it, especially if the belts are on SALE!!! :))))

No, I'm not picking my nose thank you very much! :))

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I am S.A.D. today

Majority of Melbournians would agree that the weather here has been crazy the past few days... Majority in Queensland would agree that the weather there has been frightening with the disasterous floods in the certain region... Though we... specifically me, myself (ok... and I...) have been longing for some sun light to shine through. I hope to see some sun on the weekend inshaallh, ad regret returning to depressing, dark and gloomy Melbourne this week.

I have not been leaving the house since the day I returned. So when I received a "movie of the week" email from Hoyts Rewards (The Tourist is this weeks movie!), I thought it's an excuse to go out! I will be leaving soon to watch the movie... Hmm as you know, leaving the house is an excuse for... what?

Well, getting dressed of course! :)) However, my mood overtook me, and I dressed for the weather.. all dark and glum! Hey, is glum even a word? I can't be bothered checking it in the dictionary now, but consider it's edbictinary meaning to be: when one is gloomy and grumpy hahah

Love ya'll!

xoxo

Wog Girl :)

Check out the dark grey skies in the background :(

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Out 'n About in Sydney

Haven't been blogging since 2010! I've been longing to, but it just wasn't possible.

I've been relocating my shop. Then I went up to Sydney and was on the road for a week. Just got back around midnight.

I love to travel, but as much as I love it, it is sooooo darn tiring... It especially makes me uncomfortable that I can only wear what I take... No other choice! LOL

Sydney is beautiful... One of the most beautiful cities... I also love the weather... Unlike Mellbourne!!! However, I seriously would not want to live there. I got home sick in 2 days. :( The traffic is crazy!

We waited an hour to get into Bankstown Centro (shopping centre) car park, and waited another hour to get out. It was only Thursday! I didn't like much of what I saw at the shops... Probably cos I'm so used to Melbourne shops? So day 1, I asked my husband to take me around to the shops. There were some stores I particularly wanted to see, but I couldn't make it to Baraka Women which I really really wanted to visit. There were some online friends whom I also wanted to meet in person, but hubby's plans would not allow. :( I got to meet at least one of those friends, and it was like I've known her forever. :)) A great feeling.

I would love to one day have an 'blog/FB get together'. What do you think? Good idea???

Anywaysss I will be sharing photos of the beautiful places we saw in further posts, but for now, some of what I wore during my trip...

Roaming the city... wanted to look a little sophisticated LOL

This high waisted stripe skirt is currently my fave clothing item. It was the last one left at Forever New and it's not even my size. It's made of lycra (strechy fabric), so I thought if I can't get into it now, I will soon. :P So I bought it, and very very happy with my purchase. :))))

This amazing place is Bald Hill, Wollongong. Wollong is beautiful... will be sharing more photos later. My outfit is very basic. It was intended to be very comfortable for a very long road trip. :) I wore a cotton hijab which Turks usually wear at home. It's soft, thin, and light-weight, making it great for hot weather and long trips like this.

We drove from Sydney to Wollongong to Goulburn... a country town big on farming and sheep herding (I think that's what it's called?). So I had to have a photo taken in front of the huge Merino just before heading out to Melbourne. :) As for my outfit, you have seen me wear this Sussan tunic before. This time I wore it with jeans and popped on a cropped cardi as it was a little cool at night. Normally I'd wear a longer cardi, but had none with me! :)

Anyone else been travelling lately? Tis the holiday season, so Melbourne is empty!

Oh, and one of my readers from Sydney has emailed me photos of her version of my cake. I will be posting that too soon. :)

Mwahhhh

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