Top 5 Accessories to Match With Your Head Scarves

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There are a million ways to wear head scarves. Wrap it around, wear it loose, or emphasize a high bun underneath – the possibilities to keep your look fresh without risking immodesty are boundless.

And it does not need to stop there! Pair up your different scarves and wearing styles with a variety of accessories to add a little personality to your daily. No, we’re not just talking about the usual pins and magnets. We’re talking about a whole slew of other things that you can add to your outfits to match your head scarves. We’ve listed out 5 accessories that you can mix and match with your scarves.

The Top 5 Accessories To Match With Your Head Scarves

  1. Keeping your scarves in place is not just the job of your usual brooches and pins. You can use specialty headbands like lace elastic bands, ribbon-covered plastic headbands, or applique headbands. It can even be something as simple as a plastic band in a contrasting color to break the monotonous layers of head scarves. It does not need to be elaborate or too attention-grabbing. Just make sure it isn’t too tight or too inflexible for your own comfort.
  2. Sunglasses – Trust us when we say, there are sunglasses out there to match your every scarf. Instead of just picking out the same shades over and over again, why not make an effort to mix and match them with your head scarves? Oversized shades with minimal animal print trimmings are perfect with your plain black head scarf. Dark wayfarers make for the perfect partner for a monochromatic outfit. The thing to remember about matching your shades to your scarves applies elsewhere in fashion: avoid too much of the same thing, and never have too much of completely opposite things.
  3. Oversized necklaces. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time for oversized necklaces. Whether they are your oversized faux pearls, long gold chains, or collar necklaces, they will always have a room alongside your headscarves. Silk head scarves would go well with chains, or gemstone pieces. Pastel-colored scarves are a beady necklace’s best friend, and your plain black head scarves could use a pop of color retro-inspired collar necklaces.
  4. Belts. Who knew you could mix and match your belts with your head scarves? Have them in matching color, or match the belt with your hair bonnet underneath your headscarves. Or better yet, here’s a tip that’s a little out of the ordinary: wear an outer layer scarf and let it flow all the way to your waist. Then tuck those loose ends in your belt for some variety.
  5. Another scarf. Remember when a shirt underneath tank top was all the teenage rave? Or how about all the skater boys and skater girls still wearing the shirt-on-sweater look and still looking as trendy as they did in the 2000s? This same layering principle can be applied to your headscarves as well. Add an infinity scarf under your hijab, hang one loosely over your shoulder, or drape one over your top. You can pick a print under your plain-colored head scarf, or use contrasting textures – like knitted scarves under your silk head scarves for instance.

These top accessories can bring your head scarf fashion to the next level, without looking vulgar. Which ones are you most excited to try?

Top 5 Muslim Bloggers to Follow

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We’ve all had our days. We can only collectively roll our eyes at all the times we went completely cluless on what to wear and not know where to turn to for inspiration. Popular magazines are of no help. Popular celebrities are even worse. It’s hard enough to figure out ways to mix up how we wear our head scarves; it’s even harder to find which outfit goes with what on a daily basis.

Fortunately, for us fashion forward modest girls, we’ve found the woment that we can look up to. These are the ladies whose sense of style has not only given regular clothing a run for its money; they are the ladies who did not hesitate to share to us clueless mortals how they make it work.

Ladies and ladies, we have foraged the worldwide web for the top 5 Muslim fashion bloggers that we can all take inspiration from (and they were not hard to find):

  1. The Muslim Girl – With a tagline “Faith. Fashion. Life. Love.”, you can tell that the Muslim Girl aka Ikhlas is looking to provide something holistic for every other Muslim girl that comes across her blog. She has a lot of #OOTD posts and outfit tips that will surely spark your inner fashionista. According to her blog, Ikhlas was raised by Muslim parents of Eastern culture but growing up in a Western country gave her struggles on fitting in. So aside from her fashion posts, she shares her stories of life and fitting in, her insights on faith and how to be a good Muslim, and life in general – something that everyone can definitely relate with.
  2. Devotedly Yours – There are basically three things that we love the most about this blog: (a) it is visually appealing – her photos and blog themes are absolutely adorable; (b) her fashion sense is enviable; (c) her shoes. Nuha, the beautiful woman behind the blog, is obviously using her degree in Graphic Arts and her self-confessed obsession for “anything media related” in the execution of her blog. You can tell that each post is as well-thought of as it is sincere – and that’s a rare blogger quality IMHO. Her love for fashion and distinct style is the force behind her fabulous #OOTD’s. Who knew you could pair your head scarf with a tutu-esque maxi skirt? Most of all, she has the shoes we could all drool over. They look straight out of the latest runway show.
  3. The Hijab Stylist – the Tumblr page of the Hijab Stylist is a sight to behold. And this is mainly because of two things: her clothes are enviable and the photos to prove it are equally as fashionable Many of the Hijab Stylist’s photos look like they’re features in a fashion editorial. The clothing options on the blog are a combination of hip, young, classy, and modest all at the same time. Her clothing choices can dress you up as for work as perfectly as you would attend a weekend brunch with your friends. For more photos and updates on the Hijab Stylist, you can search for her on Instagram: @thehijabstylist.
  4. Muslim Street Fashion – Haiina, the woman behind the popular blog Muslim Street Fashion, can be considered a Muslim blog fashion institution. First of all, she’s been around since 2010, ahead of every other Muslim fashion blogger around. Second, she’s a frequently featured blogger – an authority when it comes to dressing smartly as a modest lady. Third, she has her own clothing line. And lastly, her outfit options are beyond perfection. Her blog is clearly living up to its name: she gives every Muslim lady great ideas and countless reasons to step up their street wear game. She even goes as far as conducting her ‘Modesty Caravan’, a mobile/pop-up store of sorts designed to address modest fashion needs.
  5. Wiwid Howat – Visiting Wiwid Howat’s website is like going through a high fashion magazine. The photos are high quality, the content is well-written, and the clothes are just amazing. It looks so great you’d likely feel guilty about reading it for free. Wiwid Howat has her own line, she covers huge fashion events like Fashion Week shows, and she’s a respected fashion columnist having written for big names including Marie Claire Australia. Surprisingly, and despite her fabulous and runway-ready couture, deep inside she’s a simple girl who’d rather wear sneakers than heels.

With these ladies helping you add more character to your wardrobe, there should be lesser tough days ahead. And when these ladies’ fashion choices inspires you to go shopping, don’t forget to check out https://ykm.rlq.mybluehost.me/ for the choicest range of head scarves!

Tips for Layering Your Head Scarves

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There is almost an infinite number of ways to wear and style your head scarves. And with the growing number of hijabi fashion bloggers, there will always be someone to look up to for inspiration. One of the fastest growing trends among head scarf #OOTDs is layering head scarves. Aside from accessorizing and playing around with colors and patterns, layering is becoming a new playground for fashionistas in adding a new flare for your daily head scarf look.

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However, so many things that can go wrong with your head scarf layering. The wrong combo could make you look like a snowman than a fashion-forward lady.

To avoid that, we’ve listed down some helpful tips and general rules when it comes to layering your head scarves:

  • Contrast is your best friend. Whether it’s with the colors of your head scarves, the patterns, textures, or against the rest of your outfit, contrast is your layering best friend. It will help you avoid the stuffy, overdone look and will create the perfectly balanced compliment.
  • Balance is key. If you’re wearing the heavy, structured messy kind of layering with your head scarves, keep it simple at the bottom. Too many layers on all places defeat the purpose of highlighting one special part of your outfit. Avoid layering on your scarves if you already got a lot of stuff going on with your clothes.
  • Try monochromes. Layering with similarly colored items may defect the purpose of showing depth and would just make you look like one huge color block; but changing up shades of the same color could make all the difference. How about a very dark shade of grey underneath a lighter grey? Or a really bright orange underneath a muted, pale one?
  • Layer the style of wearing. Clean wrap over a hair bonnet? Cute! Messy bun scarf over a clean bonnet? Definitely edgy! Scarf wrapped over the shoulders with a sideways bun on the side? Fashion forward! Try out your different layering options to see what works best for you!
  • Add a pop of color to a monochromatic look! Sometimes, it’s the small ones that make the most impact. A brightly colored inner-scarf layer would be the perfect accent to break the monotony of an all-black outfit and a black outer scarf layer. Or a printed inter scarf would be all the accentuation you need to bring life to a nude ensemble. Coordinate your “pop of color” with the other elements of your outfit like your shoes or some accessories to make it more noticeable.
  • Do not over-accessorize. Make your layered head scarves the focal point of your whole outfit. There’s already so much going on with your colors and patterns and textures that accessories would be left unnoticed. The unnecessary accessories could also create more “noise” into your whole look and risk looking unattractive. Keep the accessories simple and save the rest for another day.

Interested? Great! We are too! Now head over to MyTurkishScarves.com to get more scarves to mix and match for your next layered look!

The Head Scarf Colors and Patterns You Should Get for Fall 2015

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Pantone has already spoken. Fashion experts have released their verdict. They have released the top colors to choose from for autumn of 2015. Here are the colors that you should be part of your head scarf palette for this season!

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  • Marsala – Marsala was, of course, declared as the official color of 2015. And it is only right that it should appear on this list. But marsala looks best for fall and the winter months because they give just enough pop of color to counter the gloominess of the season without exactly looking like a surplus from summer. Marsala silk head scarves or marsala-patterns will look great with your nude outfits or even with your light yellows, bland oranges, and different shades of autumn greens.
  • Purples – Purples are always befitting the colors of the fall season. Like the marsala, they have the right amount of “color pop” but without being too loud. It is the perfect head scarf color for the balance of blending in without getting lost in the background. Wear with your whites for a stark contrast, or work with some very light pink/old rose.
  • Old rose – Autumn has a very nostalgic feel about it. What better to represent this sweet season than with old rose? This classic shade has the power to make you reminisce about bittersweet memories: pink enough to be sweet muted down just right to show some low emotions.
  • Nude with pops of red and yellow patterns – this color combo looks perfectly well on silk scarves. They look classic and classy, and are the perfect scarves to go with your power dressing #OOTDs. They also have just the right autumn contrast for the bleak-colored trench coats you’re expected to wear for the rest of the season.
  • Dark shades of teal – It’s the gloomier version of one of spring’s favorite shades: teal. Teal looks great with all the nudes and greys that will dominate your outfits for the season. Like all the other colors on this list, dark teal has all the perfect balance of color and gloom to blend in with the season. Teal is also a great color to layer with black as well as white accessories.
  • Pale/Blush Blue – for times when you don’t want to look to gloomy for autumn, a pale blush blue head scarf will tone down your light grey outfits. They are also the perfect background for when you want to add brightly colored accents. That red floral headband? Sits well with this color. The rhinestone hijab pin? It’s going to brightly pop off the blue scarf.
  • Cream – cream is actually good for any season. It exudes class and timelessness, delicateness and modesty. Cream is a little tricky to wear though; with the wrong combo it can easily go from classic to granny. When going for cream, add a bit of contrast with some dark reds or even subtle browns.

Check out our latest head scarf collections at MyTurkishScarves.com to get started on your fall shopping spree!

Dressing Up Your Head Scarves

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Are you looking for ways to add a little attitude to your head scarf? Are you looking to shake things up a bit in your wardrobe? Don’t worry – fashion should not get in the way of modesty.

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