Fashion
Introductory Post- UMYAZZIE
January 3, 2018
Welcome to my blog! I'm very excited for you to check it out. The name of my blog is Umyazzie, which isa nickname of mine that I've decided to turn into a brand. On my blog, you can expect to see fashion, beauty and lifestyle posts on my blog. You'll also see me discuss my passion for social media throughout the blog as well. While this blog is a lifestyle
I decided to go ahead and get straight into it by going on a photoshoot this past weekend. Down below, you can see that my outfit which has a lot of gray tones in it. Lately, I've been more into the minimalistic look; so your typical black, white and grays. It never hurts to try something new and get out of your comfort zone. What better way to get out of your comfort zone than the new year?
I decided to go ahead and get straight into it by going on a photoshoot this past weekend. Down below, you can see that my outfit which has a lot of gray tones in it. Lately, I've been more into the minimalistic look; so your typical black, white and grays. It never hurts to try something new and get out of your comfort zone. What better way to get out of your comfort zone than the new year?
My hijab is this beautiful charcoal cotton scarf from Hijabi House. The material of this hijab is very soft and easy to wear. With it being winter, you want to stay warm and this hijab definitely does the job.
Hijab
My jumpsuit is from Forever 21. The zipper detail on this jumpsuit is what initially drew me into purchasing it. You can find a black pinstripe jumpsuit anywhere but the ring detailing in the front stole the show. I just paired it with a black long sleeve shirt and called it a day,
Jumpsuit
I did not have the chance to take full body pictures but I ended up wearing a pair of sock boots with this outfit to really complete the look. Sock boots have been a major trend this winter. It's a really good investment and is a staple piece for your closet.
Sock Boots
That's everything for my very first post. I would love to hear your thoughts down below in the comments. Constructive criticism is welcome because that's how people will grow. Also please, subscribe to the newsletter above for more fashion posts and updates!
Xoxo,
Yasmin
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July 16, 2017
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NAWAL ABDIKADIR
April 12, 2017
Nawal Abdikadir is a 17-year old Muslim girl from Columbus, Ohio. She is currently a senior at Hilliard Bradley High School. Nawal is attending The Ohio State University in the fall with the goal of majoring in Public Health. Nawal's style is more laid back then the other girls I interviewed. Every time I see her, she is always very put together and carries her style with a casual vibe. Down below you'll see that I sat down with Nawal to discuss what it's like to be a Muslim women in America and what hardships she has faced while wearing it.
11.) What is one stereotype about Muslim women you want to erase?
Hijabs come in all sorts of different materials thicker ones for the winter and thinner ones for the summer. Sometimes we might wear thicker materials in the summer just for the sole purpose of our outfit. We may regret that decision 20 minutes under a hot sun, but these decisions to wear a thick or thin hijabs in the summer or winter do impact us.
1.) What does the hijab mean to you?
The hijab is a symbol of modesty, bravery, and strength. Without the hijab, I wouldn't be who I am today. The hijab has helped me be be more comfortable in being authentically and apologetically myself.
The hijab is a symbol of modesty, bravery, and strength. Without the hijab, I wouldn't be who I am today. The hijab has helped me be be more comfortable in being authentically and apologetically myself.
2.) How old were you when you started wearing the hijab and was it a personal choice?
I started wearing the hijab at the age of 13 full time by myself. As a kid I was never forced to wear the hijab my own mother started wearing it around her late 20’s.
I started wearing the hijab at the age of 13 full time by myself. As a kid I was never forced to wear the hijab my own mother started wearing it around her late 20’s.
3.) How does wearing the hijab affect your everyday life?
People look twice when I walk past them or study my every move as if I’m going to do something to harm them in some way. There are times when I get treated differently or people assume I don’t know speak or understand English.
People look twice when I walk past them or study my every move as if I’m going to do something to harm them in some way. There are times when I get treated differently or people assume I don’t know speak or understand English.
4.) Do you feel like wearing the hijab gets in the way of certain opportunities?
I do believe wearing the hijab gets in the way of opportunities like applying for a job, making new friends in a new environment, or receiving the same respect as everyone else while shopping.
I do believe wearing the hijab gets in the way of opportunities like applying for a job, making new friends in a new environment, or receiving the same respect as everyone else while shopping.
5.) Do you take into account the way you style your hijab according to your outfits or do you wear it the same everyday?
I usually change the style of my hijab when I wear different outfits. I wrap it 3 different ways: wrapped over my head once or twice, around my neck, or simply tightly wrapped around my face, with the ends draped down my back.
I usually change the style of my hijab when I wear different outfits. I wrap it 3 different ways: wrapped over my head once or twice, around my neck, or simply tightly wrapped around my face, with the ends draped down my back.
6.) When it comes to fashion industry, do you think hijabis are underrepresented?
Hijabis are extremely underrepresented in the fashion industry. Although we are slowly moving forward with the introduction of more inclusive brands, there's always room for improvement. Furthermore, we are nowhere near where we should be in representing a group of people that make up more than 1 billion of this earth's population.
Hijabis are extremely underrepresented in the fashion industry. Although we are slowly moving forward with the introduction of more inclusive brands, there's always room for improvement. Furthermore, we are nowhere near where we should be in representing a group of people that make up more than 1 billion of this earth's population.
7.) In the picture above, where is your outfit from and how does it represent your style?
My hijab is from Hijab Loft, my white shirt is from H&M, my black t-shirt is from Marshalls, and my jeans are from Abercrombie & Fitch (not pictured: black & white pointed flats from Aldo).
My hijab is from Hijab Loft, my white shirt is from H&M, my black t-shirt is from Marshalls, and my jeans are from Abercrombie & Fitch (not pictured: black & white pointed flats from Aldo).
8.) What hardships have you faced wearing the hijab and what have you learned from it?
I've lost friends many friends of different ethnicities because of who their parents say they can or cannot hang around. It took me a long time to realize that not everyone is going to like you and that's okay! I came to the realization that I don't want to be friends with people who see me less than solely based on the religious I practice and that I am a visible representation of that religion.
I've lost friends many friends of different ethnicities because of who their parents say they can or cannot hang around. It took me a long time to realize that not everyone is going to like you and that's okay! I came to the realization that I don't want to be friends with people who see me less than solely based on the religious I practice and that I am a visible representation of that religion.
9.) What advice would you give to someone who just started wearing hijab?
Take it easy. The hijab isn’t an overnight process you can rush. If you ever feel like you rushed it, remove the hijab and start from the beginning. Who cares what anyone else says or how long it takes. This is between you and God (SWT) only!
Take it easy. The hijab isn’t an overnight process you can rush. If you ever feel like you rushed it, remove the hijab and start from the beginning. Who cares what anyone else says or how long it takes. This is between you and God (SWT) only!
10.) If you could tell everyone one thing about hijab, what would it be?
If you're having a bad hair day no one knows unless you tell them.
If you're having a bad hair day no one knows unless you tell them.
11.) What is one stereotype about Muslim women you want to erase?
Hijabs come in all sorts of different materials thicker ones for the winter and thinner ones for the summer. Sometimes we might wear thicker materials in the summer just for the sole purpose of our outfit. We may regret that decision 20 minutes under a hot sun, but these decisions to wear a thick or thin hijabs in the summer or winter do impact us.
IDMAN HUSSEIN
March 25, 2017
Idman Hussein is an 18 year-old Muslim girl from Westerville, Ohio. She is currently a freshman at Columbus State Community College and is planning on transferring to The Ohio State University. She is majoring in Marketing and plans to attend the Fisher School of Business at Ohio State. Idman is a first generation Somali-American. Idman's style is very unique in the sense that she has a grunge vibe to her outfits. She loves to wear muted colors such as black and the occasional neutral colors. You'll hardly ever catch her in bright colors. Idman is different from most of the girls I interviewed because she just recently made the choice to wear hijab so her hijab story is still very new. I asked her what her transition has been like and how it feels to be a newly visibly Muslim woman in America.
Y: What does the hijab mean to you?
I: The hijab is a symbol of my faith. It represents one of the beautiful aspects of my religion. I feel empowered in my hijab and there's no other feeling like it.
Y: How old were you when you started wearing the hijab and was it a personal choice?
I: It was a personal choice and I just recently started wearing it a couple months ago when I turned 18.
Y: How does wearing the hijab affect your everyday life?
I: I wake up, brush my teeth, and shower just like everyone else. It just so happens that before I leave my house I wrap a scarf around my head, to cover my hair. It doesn't affect my everyday life in general but there are some days where it does. When I walk out of my house in my hijab, it's like I'm wearing a sign with a label of my faith on it. People can tell that I'm a Muslim woman and unfortunately, as a result, people see me as a 2-D representation of Islam without my own personality, thoughts, dreams, and aspirations. In other words, less than human.
Y: Do you feel like wearing the hijab gets in the way of certain opportunities?
I: When I first started wearing the hijab I would always think to myself "this didn't happen to me when I didn't wear my hijab", in regards to the way I was treated in public. It was kind of a culture shock going from someone who would be catcalled in the streets to somebody who would be stared at, sometimes a like of curiosuity on their face and other times with a look of disgust and hatred. I soon realized that this mentality was toxic. if I wanted to succeed in life while donning the hijab, I would just have to work harder to attain concrete success, something nobody could take away from me.
Y: Do you take into account the way you style your hijab according to your outfits or do you wear it the same way everyday?
I: I actually tried the turban style and failed miserably. I've noticed that the way you style your hijab can really make or break an outfit. When I want to dress a little more sleek, I wear my hijab tighter around my neck and let it hang down my back. When I want to dress in a more girly/romantic manner, I wear my hijab looser and show some neck, while smoothing down my baby hairs.
Y: When it comes to the fashion industry, do you think hijabis are underrepresented?
I: I don't think it's necessarily hijabis that are underrepresented but more so black hijabis. If you get on google and type "hijabi fashion" into the search engine, you will encounter countless images of fair skinned Arab women or even white models. Recently there's been an increase in black hijabi models in some of my favorite Muslim brands and it's quite refreshing.
Y: In the picture above, where is your outfit from and how does it represent your style?
I: I always find a way to incorporate the color black into my outfit. I like going for more form fitting pieces underneath baggy, cool jackets and dusters on top. My olive duster is from Top Shop. My hijab is from Target and my jeans and body suit are from Forever 21. I would describe my style as grungy with a hint of soft. My closet is mostly black, I usually try to stick to muted shades.
Y: What hardships have you faced wearing the hijab and what have you learned from it?
I: I told myself when I got out of elementary school, I would start middle school in a hijab and I did. It lasted about a week when I realized my old friends from elementary school didn't want to hang out with me anymore. In middle school everyone was trying to figure out what was happening to their bodies, experimenting with different clothing styles and infatuated with the prospect of finally having a boyfriend. I found myself noticing that no one wanted to deal with having a friend in a hijab, like it was a way for their "cool factor" to go down. I didn't wear the hijab again until this year, my freshman year of college.
Y: What advice would you give to someone who just started wearing hijab?
I: I would give them the cliche answer, "it gets better". It truly does get better with time and you start to eventually ignore the unwanted looks and whispers. With time, you start to learn what hijab style best suits you. You also start to feel more comfortable and confident about yourself when you get past that beginner stage. Overtime you will start to have more confidence in the hijab and people's opinions won't effect you as much.
Y: If you could tell everyone one thing about hijab, what would it be?
I: I would tell everyone that hijab or no hijab, Muslim women should be treated with the same respect as every one else.
Y: What is one stereotype about Muslim women you want to erase?
I: I want to erase the "oppressed" stereotype that comes with Muslim women that cover their bodies. My religion doesn't oppress us and I hope one day the world will see the beauty of my hijab.
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