Ebay has got the goods

High fashion isn't just for the western world. As we endlessly flick those the internet and admire fashion blogs, magazines and runway looks you don't have to feel like it's all so unattainable, or even unwearable. The trick with being a hijabi fashionista is to tip your scarf to your influences and adjust them to your style and preference. Understand the elements in which they used to achieve the look, and adjust it to your style.

Here is one of my favourite looks that is ultimately chic and timeless 

TIP: You can go for a leather trouser if you dare be so bold, go for it! However you can do the same with faux leather leggings or coloured jeans if you don't like the texture in this outfit. 

TIP:  you don't have to go for blues or greens, you can achieve this look with absolutely any colour palette you choose. The aim is to use different shades of block colours to get the look. 

However the beauty of this outfit is achieved not only by the colour palette but the textures in fabric. The leather dominantly gives that hard edge look but the soft wool/fur jacket elegantly compliments them tying the fabrics together and neutralising the hard feel of the pants.

So how do we make this muslimia friendly? Try these for size.

Ebay is simply amazing, the cardigan above is only £5! Brand new, you can't do much better than that. If you can fine a beautiful wool cardigan that would tie in perfectly with the textures, however if you want to keep it simple than go for a normal cotton cardigan. 

Go for a cream or white scarf £6 ebay

Break up the palette with a cute shoe, I went for a glittery brogue however heals would compliment this beautifully. The shoes also tie in with the scarf, depending on the tailoring of the items you choose to go for you can dress this look up or dress it down.

shoes £23 ebay

bag £19 ebay

Although all the items here are not from ebay, this is just an extreme example of the wonderful things you can actually find on ebay with a little effort, sometimes not much at all. Try scouring the charity shops or sale wracks for those bargains, you never know what you could find with the right ideas in mind. Have fun with this look, and keep those eyes peeled.

Quin x