MW's Khaki Killa Heels OOTD

Hey Whirlers,

Hope you`re all well.

It was my birthday over the weekend so I had an excuse to dress up (!), I opted for a dipped dress in khaki,  which is currently my favourite colour! I`m loving dipped dresses at the moment, also. They`re perfect for modesty and fab for petite girls, as you won`t trip over the front hem!

What do you think of my outfit?

Dress: Forever21

T-Shirt: H&M

Jacket: Zara

Trousers: New Look

Shoes: Steve Madden

Scarf: eBay

Belt: H&M

Bag: Mango

xo

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MW's Take on Spring Trends 2013

Hi Whirlers,

Hope all are well – you must be, you`ve come onto my blog! ;)

I want to firstly, apologise for taking so long to upload another video! But, I`ve been rather busy and I finally made the time over the Bank Holiday weekend.

This video is how I would incorporate the Spring Trends into my wardrobe. I talk about pastels, corals, bright colours, floral, cobalt blue, military, neutrals and oriental.

There are of course other trends that are big this Spring, such as neons, print trousers and monochrome! Neons and print trousers are literally a no-go zone for me, so I didn`t mention them in the video and monochrome is pretty self-explanatory!

The number one tip for ANY trend for a modest dresser, is that you don`t have to wear the trend head to toe. You can simply hit the trend by wearing it in your accessories! Jewellery, handbags, nail polish, make up, bracelets, sandals, scarves, etc. Ironically enough, I don`t really like having too much attention drawn to myself, so accessories is a huge part of my wardrobe and how I include the trends into my style. So, I follow this tip avidly!

PASTELS

This trend is pretty big this Spring, everywhere you look there is something in a pastel colour. Now, I`m not the most keenest on this trend, simply because, as mentioned in the video, I am more drawn to darker hues, I will incorporate the pastels through my accessories. But, if you like the pastels, then by no means, purchase those mint jeans or rose maxi skirt! I`m sure you`d look fantastic.

CORALS/BRIGHT COLOURS

I used to always wear black, so when I started to get out of my comfort zone and start purchasing bright colours, I kind of liked it. It was always fun to add colour to a black outfit. Again, accessories can play a large part in this trend, especially with a black maxi dress, the coral blazer I show on my video looks great with black! Have a look here when I wore it with a black maxi skirt.

FLORAL

This is another favourite trend of mine, as I think it`s so effortlessly girly. As mentioned in the video, I`m not a fan of wearing the floral blazer or trousers, as I feel that is too much for myself, so I always incorporate the trend through my accessories. Scarves are probably the most simple and ideal way of this trend. Great place to buy floral scarves is Whitechapel Market – I always pick one up when I`m there! I love a cute floral clutch in the Spring, which is perfect for a lunch out with friends. Don`t forget the sheer floral blouses that are in the stores at the moment, with a maxi skirt = cute and modest at the same time. But, of course if you can wear the floral blazer and trousers – then go you!

COBALT BLUE

Love this trend! I never use to be a fan of cobalt blue because it`s such a bright and vibrant colour – but bright colours are growing on me and I`m looking forward to wearing this colour! It can easily be softened down by wearing it with a soft pink, like I have done with this outfit here.

MILITARY

Anything khaki is a win for me! And, as mentioned in the video, it is something that keeps coming back on the catwalk every season. So, I think investing in a few military pieces will keep you going through the next few years. I`m on the hunt for a nice khaki trench coat!

ORIENTAL

This is such a beautiful trend this Spring – not only is it really elegant and delicate its fantastic trying to embrace a different culture into your wardrobe. I showed my interpretation of it really briefly on the video,  with my kimono, but it can be done through wearing sliky/satin floral printed attires, whether it be a jacket or a maxi skirt.

Here is the video:

Please let me know what you think! Is this the sorta video you would want to see? What other types of videos would you like to see?

I do appreciate and take on board feedback, so please do comment and let me know.

Also, further to this, the colour of my fushia skirt/lips hadn`t shown up very well in the video – I promise I am not wearing orange lipstick, hehe.

xo

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MW's Hunting for Green OOTD

Hello Whirlers,

Longline blazers are fantastic to keep modest yet warm in the colder months, so when I found this amazing one in Forever 21, I did not hesitate on the purchase. I absolutely adore it, and its in Hunter Green which is on trend this season. I wore a leopard print belt to break up the outfit, but I think burgundy also looks fantastic with hunter green.

This outfit can so easily be worn in the office. I think I might do that next week.

(click on photos to enlarge)

Shirt: H&M

Blazer: F21

Trousers: Zara

Shoes: M&S

Belt: New Look

Scarf: eBay

What do you think? Yay or nay to longline blazers?

xo

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MW's Cosy Charcoal OOTD

Hello Whirlers, kem cho?

Sorry I`ve been MIA for a while...hope all are well! 

I`m going to be at Smoky not Smudgy on the 17th - will you be there? Would be great to see you! Let me know if you`re going!! :)

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Autumn is finally creeping on us, with the golden leaves on our drives, the icy mornings, the earlier Maghrib azaan and the warmth of hot chocolate. This can only mean, all my favourite colours come out to play! 

I recently purchased a charcoal grey maxi skirt, which I am absolutely obsessed with. It goes with so many different hues of colour which I am discovering when I play around creating new outfits. A favourite colour combination of mine with grey is...burgundy. This is great as its such an on trend colour this season. It not only adds warmth to a dull hue (the grey) it just looks so cosy!

I`ve also dug out my snoods from the back of my cupboard, so yay - even more cosy time for me!

What do you think of my outfit?

Tshirt - H&M

Cardigan - Zara

Skirt - eBay

Bag - Matalan

Shoes - Deichmann

Accessories - H&M/Forever 21

Hijab - Forever 21

Snood - H&M

Also, a fun photo which I uploaded onto Instagram:

What other colour combinations go with grey? 

(So, I have even more excuse to wear this maxi skirt!)

Also, are you going to SnS this year?? 

xo

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MW's Fall/Winter Footwear

Hello Whirlers,

To ensure I get maximum use of my shoes/clothes, every season I choose what are the likely items I`m going to wear. I put them out, so I know what my options are every morning when I get dressed.

I have a theory that if I do this, every season, then I know I am making use of my clothes and not gathering dust in the closet. What I like to tell Mama Mango, is that I`m being economic with my clothes. Plus, its always nice to have you clothes out, so when you`re creating an outfit, its easy to see the options.

This evening I sorted out my fall/winter footwear, and I thought I would share with you:

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BOOTIES

Booties are PERFECT for the fall/winter where your toes will stay nice and warm! They are also all over the catwalk, so they are big this season! I have kept my open-toed booties out for a short period because I think open-toes are perfect for the transition into winter, so I think I will RINSE these booties until its too cold to wear them.

RIDING BOOTS

I adore riding boots, they are ideal for fall/winter! They go with jeans, even coloured jeans, which is ideal if you want to carry your coloured jeans over into the fall/winter. They go fabulously with midi skirts, which is perfect for a modest dresser, especially as midi skirts are all over the shop floors, so its a perfect excuse to buy midi length skirts.

OXBLOOD

Any footwear that is oxblood/maroon/burgundy - then you are SERIOUSLY on trend this fall/winter. I am absolutely obsessed with this colour and I am buying EVERYTHING that my eyes fall on in these shades - its getting ridiculous now though!

LOAFERS

These are the new ballet pumps, just much more trendy! I love them. Round up outfits so nicely and goes with EVERYTHING - I kid you not! If you prefer to wear flats to heels, then I think tan, black and oxblood hues would be ideal for this season. At least one pair would go with your outfit, you will be comfortable, and more importantly, on trend!

NEUTRALS

These types of footwear NEVER go out of fashion, simply because it is a safe option. I tend to sway to neutral footwear, when I am unsure about which shoes to wear with an outfit. I know I will feel confident in neutral because attention won`t be drawn to the shoes, so it won`t be an issue - does that make sense?

MILITARY BOOTS

I don`t really have military boots simply because its not my style and I`m 5ft, so they don`t really suit me. However, I do have these trendy/edgy/studded boots, which I feel work as a substitute and I would use these to attempt the military trend this fall/winter.

What are you wearing this fall/winter?

xo

MW's Bright Lights and City Lights OOTN

Whirlers, 

If you follow my blog, then you will know I went out for dinner with Lilmissrosh earlier this week, where Rosh was kind enough to take photos of my outfit to share with you:

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I wore black chinos, black shirt and an oversized tailored blazer in hot pink. By keeping the accessories muted, I was able to ensure the hot pink blazer stood out!

OVERSIZED BLAZERS

I am kind of in love with oversized blazers at the moment - I think that`s because its so simple to throw on over an outfit and it will just round it up - and still be on trend! Especially, as I went to dinner straight after work, so needed something office friendly, yet could pass as 'going out' afterwards. To keep it casual, I rolled up the sleeves and ensured my black shirt sleeves were poking out.

Shirt - H&M

Chinos - Zara

Blazer - Forever 21

Clutch - New Look

Shoes - New Look

Belt - Zara

Hijab - eBay

What do you think? Yay or nay for oversized blazers? 

xo

MW's Fuchsia Flow OOTD

Whirlers! 

Another OOTD! 

Had a wonderful catch up with my belles and this is what I wore when we had dinner at Las Iguanas:

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Shirt: H&M

Waistcoat: Miss Selfridge

Skirt: Dhaka

Loafers: Forever 21

Belt: Primark

Hijab: Gift from FrootiBeauty

Accessories: H&M

Here is a few snapshots of the girly catch-up:

Hope you enjoy the pics as much as we enjoyed the evening! :)

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xo

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MW's I SEA Your Outfit & I Raise Mine OOTD

Whirlers ;)

How is everyone doing?! 

Basically, three weeks ago, I uploaded this skirt onto Instagram and asked for helped from the ladies on my IG to make an outfit with this skirt, as I was SERIOUSLY struggling and hadn`t even worn the skirt as I couldn`t find ANYTHING to go with it: 

I had so many girls give their opinions, and here a list of the outfits they thought would look good with this skirt:

@fujjywujjy - black t-shirt, black blazer and black leggings OR long white shirt

@sweetchums - nice bright top (coral/mustard) and toned down hijab

@bonitasusie - plain white t-shirt tucked in, plain colour hijab - black/grey

@yousras - red silky top, or bright pink or fuschia top

@thursdayslovechild - orange top, fuschia hijab

@jannatul_ferdusi - bright colour blouse and nude hijab

@black_mamba8 - to call him before I buy something as this looks like his mums curtain -.-

@crysiona - black or white blouse

Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice ladies, and mamba (-.-)

I now have MANYYYYY ways to wear this maxi skirt!! 

And, this is how I decided to style it:

 

 

T-shirt: H&M

Skirt: H&M

Blazer: H&M

Sandals: Zara

Handbag: ALDO

Hijab: Green St

Accessories: F21/H&M

Not entirely sure what I`m doing with my feet in the bottom pic??

But, thats how I decided to wear the skirt! 

What do you guys think??

And, how amazing was my view that day?!

AMAZEBALLS.

xo

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MW's OOTD: Peachy Paisley

Hellloooo Whirlers!!

I went out for lunch with my friend, we went and ate at Las Iguanas. One of my favourite places, as they do the best Apple Mojito! Mmm.

Here are a few snaps from the day:
1. Happy Hour!! <3
2. What my friend ate, Blazin` Bird with chips and coleslaw.
3. My dish, Chicken Fajita`s! Mmm.
4. Dessert, Chocolate Fudge Cake.

I took a few pictures of my outfit, and this is the usual attire I would wear for a lunch out with a girlfriend. A blazer thrown over a blouse and heels.

  

What I wore:

Blazer:  Forever 21

Blouse: H&M

Bodycon Dress (as the blouse was short):H&M

Chinos: Zara

Shoes: New Look

Accessories: H&M

Hijab: Dhaka

What do you wear when you go out with your girlfriends?

xo

MW's OOTD: Man(go)Made Maxi ;)

Whirlers!

I had a project at the back of my mind for a while, but the other day, a friend of mine totally inspired me to get creative and get on with it, soooo, I proceeded with and ended up sewing myself a maxi skirt out of my Ma`s kameez.

I shaped  the panels, so it would flow out towards the bottom and  I added a piece of elastic at the back, to form a shape, and to basically not fall off my hips.

I took a few snaps of me sewing it and then OOTD (duh) of it, check it out!

Ohhhh, its finally coming together!!

 

 

I think its not bad for a first attempt of making a skirt!

I had two TINY slits at the bottom, just to make it a little different. 

Vest: H&M

Blazer: H&M

Maxi Skirt: MangoWhirl (lolll)

Hijab: Zara

Accessories: H&M/Forever 21

What do you guys think?

xo

MW's OOTD: Summer Lovin`

Whirlers :)

Hellllooo, 1st of June! Its the first time in SO long that I don`t have exams around this time of year, but I still have the butterflies in my stomach for my friends who are all in exam-mode at the moment! So, I hope everyone that has exams currently are revising hard and are only checking this page out on a well deserved break! :p

On with the post, I got given this gorgeous light dip hemmed maxi cardigan from F21, and I just had to share! Its perfect for summer!

Because it is SUCH a bright tangerine colour (which cant be seen in these photos) I kept it simple with black and nude. 

  

Black t-shirt: H&M

Black trousers: Zara

Maxi cardigan: F21

Shoes: New Look

Clutch: New Look

Accessories: F21/H&M

Hijab: eBay

What do you think? How else would you wear this cardigan?

xo

HFW 2011: Day 6 - Date Night

Salam :)

If I were to go on a date, I would opt for a maxi dress, a pretty blazer and scarf to go with it. That way I can be elegant and modest at the same time:

Maxi Dress - Warehouse

Plum Blazer - Forever 21

Hijab - Shoppers World in Dhaka

Necklace - Dorothy Perkins

Bangles - H&M

Big Ring - Forever 21

Clutch - Mama Bear's Closet

Shoes - M&S

xo

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