Suitcase Stylings: Mystique

Mystique is old world elegance and luxury---but it's kinda loosey-goosey at the same time. I carry luxy Amrita Singh sandals and clutches for evenings, and a dramatic coloured hijab like this one with a nice weave but crinkled effect from http://www.thecanadianmuslim.ca/catalog/item/1533717/6856378.htm for $19.99 USD. Jilbab with an a-line pattern and gold stripe from http://www.masoomah.co.uk/epages/es118558.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es118558_es123654998661/Products/BAS151/SubProducts/181-0001 for $25.00 GBP.

She sells seashells... hijab beach look in coral and sandtones

She sells seashells at the seashore... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. This set is all about the beach in shades of sand and coral.

Sandtone jilbab from http://www.islamorient.com/Scripts/prodList.asp?idcategory=45 for $26.99 GBP.

Similiar hijab from http://www.thecanadianmuslim.ca/catalog/item/1533563/6484379.htm for $14.99 USD.

Awesome beachy shoes from http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=59927&parent_category_rn=42317&productId=1180091&langId=-1 for $35.00 GBP. (See, I told you if I found an affordable accessory I'd post a link to it one of these days:D)

Sporty Fresh-a navy abaya with a striped cardigan layered over top

Jilbab from http://www.islamorient.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=79 for $26.99 GBP.

Summer Niqab Look---a white niqab

On hot summer days, the non-muslims seem to think we are more suppressed than ever, especially our niqabi sisters, all covered up in what they imagine to be unbreathable fabrics, and black black black. Actually, my black abayas and niqabs have all the weight of an airy nightgown, but to stop the ever annoying non-muslim summer catch-phrase: "Aren't you hot in that?" why not where some quality fabrics in colours other than black? I love a white niqab paired with a floral bag and a cotton airy jilbab in a fun shade like berry, though pink and light olive are lovely too.

Niqab from http://www.hijabgirl.com/sn1002.html for $9.95 USD.The Muslim clothing store also has this niqab from http://www.themuslimclothingstore.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=195&zenid=d34bac72f8ef3a9a8dfc98064325643c for $9.99 GBP. Which is more my thing, because I HATE elastic half niqabs. I don't find them comfy or practical for hourly wear.

how to seach for Islamic clothing on ebay

Alot of us use ebay for finding that affordable, coolest-ever abayaat or jalibiyia, but it can be hard to envision the best party or day out outfit from shotty online pictures. Ladies, use your imagination... Here are is a random set I made from items available online on ebay (some are old so good luck finding the item). I always search using the keywords black abaya, abaya, jilbab, jalibiyia, caftan, and takchita. If you have any other keywords that turn up wonders, share them here:D

Annonymous, read what is prescribed for you in the comment box before commenting

I had some lovley and interesting comments from "anonymous" persons. I would love to have posted them but they did not read the policy in the comment box, which says, if you do not have an account you want to sign into or to reveal your identity, sign your name (or alias) withIN the comment, like this

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Love ya'll for the sake of Allah subhanhu wa ta'ala.

i buy from Ebay and nothing bad has happened-yet

I haven't been shopping at all recently---just saving to try and make hirjah (inshaAllah)---but before I started saving I put away a little money for the perfect (cheap) satin abaya. I couldn't find one, so I forgot about my money. I was willing to spend from $60.00-90.00 CAD. Today on ebay, I found the perfect one. This is it. I've purchased from the seller before, and I always get my stuff, not the perfect length (but I can hem). So long as you know your measurements, and you can tell that the site can answer your questions (not other random ones) and that the pictures it has posted are original to the seller (not an online boutique that they've stolen the pics off of and are passing off as their own) you have an %80 percent chance of being %100 percent satisfied. I have purchased from ebay seven times (Islamic stuff). I loved my kohl, and my Kuwaiti farasha abaya is STILL the best buy for money and beauty I've ever got and that was gamble, and everything else I've recieved has been decent and most important, I've recieved it. I think it's fun, and while I know people do occasionally get ripped, I think it is often because of them not knowing how legit the seller is, and not taking the signs of an iffy seller as they come.

HERE ARE THE SIGNS THE EBAY SELLER YOU'RE DEALING WITH IS IFFY:
1.) Um, the dude refuses to answer your question and answers something totally different that had NOTHING to do with what you orginally wrote [which makes me think this scammer copied and pasted something trying to confuse us].
2.) The pictures on their site are from a magazine or advertisement, not taken of the actual item itself. These CAN be legit like Islamic Boutique abayas that sisters never wore but are now flogging or Sona and Al Kareem jobbies, but for the most part, you are entering more risky territory here.
3.) The seller can't tell you what the item is made of. Which usually means that they can't guarantee the quality of what they're peddling.
4.) The feedback of people who have purchased from the seller and check their comments (if they were, I didn't get my stuff or the stuff shown wasn't what I got then don't bother with this seller) (if they are, the advertised sizes are all wrong but my garment is lovely so go up a size or down a size ect with this particular seller---these sort of comments can be helpful to you!)
5.) When trying to determine a colour figure out where the photo of the item was shot so you can get an idea if the colour might not be accurate because of the quality of the snaps.

If in doubt, stick to some all time online faves. You girls who have abaya shops near you, sooooooo lucky alhamdulilah, do you know:D?