Kimberly Jose
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Kimberly Jose is the author and editor of Black Camels, a leading magazine for the Muslim abaya clothing industry in Pakistan. Kimberly is an advocate for sustainable modest fashion.
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Tips to Stylize Your Different Abaya Styles in Winter
The abaya, a staple of modest fashion, becomes even more versatile during the winter months, offering endless possibilities to experiment with layering, fabrics, and accessories. Winter is the perfect time to infuse your abaya wardrobe with cozy textures, warm colors, and practical additions to stay stylish while keeping warm. Whether you prefer classic black designs or modern, contemporary styles, there’s always room to explore new ways to enhance your abaya outfits. Here are practical tips to stylize different abaya styles for winter, ensuring comfort and elegance throughout the colder season.1. Layering for Warmth and Style
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
Tips to Style a Simple Plain Black Abaya
The plain black abaya is an enduring classic in modest fashion. Its simplicity offers an open canvas for creativity and personalization. Whether you’re dressing for a casual outing, a formal event, or a professional setting, a black abaya can adapt to countless looks when styled thoughtfully. With the right accessories, layering, and combinations, you can transform a basic abaya into a stylish and polished outfit.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
How to Pair Hijabs with Jewelry for a Balanced Look
When it comes to styling your hijab, jewelry can play a significant role in completing your look. Whether you're going for a casual outfit or preparing for a special event, finding the right balance between your hijab and jewelry is key. The goal is to complement each element, not overpower it. Here’s how you can pair your hijab with jewelry for a well-balanced, stylish look that feels polished and harmonious.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
How to Find Unique Hijabs Online That Match Your Style
Finding hijabs that reflect your personal style can be an exciting journey, especially with the vast options available online. However, with so many choices, it’s important to know how to shop smartly to discover hijabs that are not only unique but also perfectly suited to your taste and needs. Whether you’re searching for everyday wear, special occasion styles, or specific fabrics, here’s how to navigate the online world of hijabs to find exactly what you’re looking for.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
How to Rock the Coat-Style Abaya
The coat-style abaya is a perfect blend of modern fashion and traditional modesty. With its structured yet relaxed look, this design offers both comfort and style for various occasions. Whether you're dressing for work, casual outings, or special events, the coat-style abaya allows you to stand out while keeping your look graceful and modest. Here’s a guide on how to wear and style the coat-style abaya for an effortlessly chic appearance.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
How to Choose the Perfect Abaya Design for Your Personality
Abayas are more than just garments; they are a reflection of personal style and individuality. With a wide variety of abaya designs and styles available, selecting the one that suits your personality can feel overwhelming. By considering factors like preferences, lifestyle, and occasions, you can find the perfect abaya that aligns with your unique identity. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
Hijab Styling Tips for Different Face Shapes
Finding the right hijab style can enhance your features and create a balanced look that feels natural and comfortable. Different face shapes benefit from unique hijab-wrapping techniques that highlight your best features. From oval to square faces, here are styling tips to help you choose the perfect hijab style for your face shape.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
Abaya Dresses in the Modern World
Abaya dresses have a long and significant history in Arab culture, where they have been worn for centuries as a symbol of modesty and cultural identity. Traditionally, the abaya was known as a simple black cloak worn by women in Arab countries, but it has since evolved into a stylish and diverse garment appreciated around the world. In recent years, abaya dresses have gained immense popularity beyond their roots, captivating fashion enthusiasts in Western countries and becoming symbols of elegance, exoticism, and femininity.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
Complete Guide to Arabic Clothing
Before we embark on an exciting journey through Arabic fashion, let’s face some boring geographical facts. Many people assume that the Arabic language is spoken exclusively by Arabs. However, just as there are many English-speaking countries outside the UK, there are also Arabic-speaking nations outside the Arabian Peninsula.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
Traditional Costume
The costume of the Eastern countries is diverse, as are the traditions of the many peoples inhabiting the vast expanses of Asia. However, there are many common features in the costume of these peoples, connected, among other things, with their common history and common religion - Islam.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
What is hijab and its conditions
Despite the fact that the modern world is changing very rapidly, there are still traditions and customs that, once established in society, migrate from generation to generation, from century to century, and with each era of humanity become more and more stable. One of such traditions, as non-Muslims and some ignorant Muslims like to say, can be called the tradition of women wearing hijab. However, it is wrong to call wearing hijab a custom or a tradition. The religion of Islam is not associated with traditions or customs, no matter what areas of Islamic knowledge they relate to: questions of belief and the norms of Islamic law are based on faith and common sense, and on the interests of this and the next world.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
What is a Burqa?
A burqa is an Islamic garment. The "classic" (Central Asian) burqa is a long robe with false sleeves that covers the entire body, leaving only the face open. The face is usually covered with a chachvan, a thick net made of horsehair that can be raised and lowered.
By Kimberly Joseabout a year ago in Styled
