tudung mojo
November 28, 2013Wearing Tiffany scarf from Sugarscarf at FV.
I’m not kidding when I say I didn’t know why I don’t don the headscarf a long time ago. It’s really an amazing feeling covering up. Every morning I get quite excited trying to plan my outfit and which headscarf to match. I’ve never had this much fun dressing up, and even though I still haven’t perfected the hijab, it’s so nice knowing that I’m a step closer to it at least. Alhamdulillah, I think God is making it easy for me because I really don’t miss styling my hair anymore. And choosing my clothes isn’t as difficult as I made it out to be.
Now it’s all about styling the headscarf!
And I love it!
Everyday I’m experimenting new looks and I realise I have a favourite which is the one-sided headscarf (not really sure what to call it). I get a lot of comments on my Insta and blog now about doing scarf tutorials but truth be told, I can’t remember how I styled it! I watched a few scarf tutorials on YouTube, but you can never really follow a set one because it all depends on what outfit you put together. If the outfit is edgy, you want a scarf style to match. If the outfit is simple, you might want to put on a printed scarf. If the outfit is classy, you might want a more sophisticated scarf style. So it all boils down to what you wear.
It’s so amazing how every morning, I get dressed, then I wrap the cloth around my head and voila, I’ve discovered a new scarf style. Whereas, a year ago, you could give me a piece of cloth and I would be struggling in front of the mirror with pins and stuff. And in the end, I give up because no style is nice to me!
I guess it’s really true. If you do it with sincerity and you want to do it, God doesn’t just make it easy for you, He also makes it enjoyable for you. I feel so liberated and ironically, I enjoy fashion more after donning the headscarf.
But you know… you can’t have everything….
At some point in your day, reality will hit.
In my case, its name is Daniel.
Ish. Stop. Pulling.
Totally spoiling my tudung mojo, baby boy.
Hi duck! Have you tried maria elena’s tudung style? I love love her style for relaxed look. You can find it on her YouTube channel 😉
Been nodding my head all the way through this entry,haha.. I must say, the way you described your experience as a newbie hijabi..GIRL, I totally get it!! Wonderful feeling isn’t it?! Couldn’t agree more on the hijab styling situation, you can never achieved the same style most of the time but that’s the beauty of it no? No need to do tutorials la vivy (cause I know there are tons of demand for it). Let people explore their own creativity. It’s fun muggles, it really is! well, once you get the hang of it, hehe. Let vivy be vivy 🙂 .. I adore your simplicity btw! xx
hihihi. memang bila ada baby, susah nak bergaya. Not I want to stop u from bergaya.. U memang sgt bergaya… Tapi baby memang mcm tuh, my baby pun..wpun pakai tudung bawal atau instant..tetap, tak cun bila baby start didukung. hehe. been here. super LIKE your face reaction.. and of coz, the cute face Daniel!
Vivy , is it possible if you guys can make a mobile apps for FV?
Hi V. Can you please label this post under headscarves as well? It saddens me whenever I see there’s only 5 posts under headscarves label. Thanks.
Hahaha totally feel you. If I dress up and style my tudung especially yang lilit2, my head will freeze sebab nak tahan daripada jatuh bila kena tarik by my baby LOL..
So cute laa Daniel, looks just like you!
Vivy, I lvoe all yoru posts related to covering up or headscarves. They are all very inspiring and I hope your readers who have not covered up will be inspired by them insyaAllah. Covering up is indeed fun!
Your last sentence cracks me up, and I totally relate! Your styling of the headscarf is admirable, as I am stuck in the express head veil limbo, what with school runs and breastfeeding…
You rock on, V!
Go baby D go, u r d most adorable lil cute boss to mummy kan..hihi
As someone who had just recently donned the hijab, I have the same sentiments as well! “Why didn’t I put it on even sooner?!”
I have to admit dressing up is honestly a lot more fun now! Youtube has definitely helped me a lot in the styling (although have to admit almost strangled myself while trying out one of the many tutorials with the lilit here and lilit there!)
Regardless, your looks are effortless! xx
I think motherhood has made it easier for you to embrace hijab. Nevertheless, good job as you have become an inspirational to many others out there. Keep it up.
Daniel needs to sit in a car seat for his own safety, mama! Anyhoots you look good!