So, this blog will be slightly different today. I have a song and things on my mind I have to say. Oh Winter, Oh Winter…you have got to go. You’ve stayed for too long bringing cold air, rain, and snow. Although sometimes I welcome the sight of your presence. Your welcome has worn out and... The post An Ode to the Cold appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

You ever look back laughing at old photos of yourself and question, “What was I thinking wearing this?”. It’s so hilarious looking back at old photos and reminiscing that at that particular point in time you thought you were the baddest thing walking lol. Honestly, I just knew some of my old Holiday outfits my... The post Channeling Vintage Vibes appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Gone are the days for me when I buy some extravagant Eid (Holiday) outfit I wear for only one occasion and then sits in the back of my closet collecting the dust of Eid’s past. After finding myself wearing an outfit one time and simply not wearing it again, I decided I had to reconfigure... The post Winter Green appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Turning Your Old Leather Boots Into Fly Leather Earrings  Hey you guys!! *Waves* I’ve been struggling to get more refashioning projects up on my blog when I realized it was because I hated taking pics every step of the way so I was always putting it off. That’s when I realized videos were the way... The post Leather Boot Refashion appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Hey yous guys…it’s been awhile but I’m finally baaaack!!! *Waves* I hope you all missed me lol. I really needed a quick end of the year breather so I took a little break, went for a nice trip back home and got some much needed r&r to recharge myself for this new year. Nothing like taking a little time to catch... The post Fuschia Infused Winter Blues appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Clothes come and go as seasons pass and fade away. Fashion trends evolve with the changing of times only to come back around in another decade or so.  Although there are some fashion trends we’d like to burn to complete utter ashes, lock away in a time capsule and sink into the darkest deepest abyss... The post Not Your Grandma’s Mu Mu…An Oldie but a Goodie appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

  So if you follow my page on FB you probably already know that I celebrated  Eid Al-Fitr, the holiday following Ramadan, just a few weeks ago and told you all how thrifting played a big role in pulling my outfit altogether. Well…I didn’t want to leave you all hanging and not talk about the... The post When Thrifting and Refashioning Saves The Eid Day!! appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Hey you guys!! *Waves* So I’m back with another awesome refashioning /upcycle DIY from another thrifted handbag. If you read and loved my first blog about the loads of jewelry I made out of a few of my old and thrifted handbags then I have another goodie in store for you!! I’m telling you I... The post Upcycling, Refashioning and Home Decor on a Dime…Times Five!!! appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

So it’s sundress season, you love the look and feel of these lovely revealing dresses but you don’t want to necessarily show skin. So what’s a girl to do…Hmmmm??? Whether it’s because you want to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, prevent the heat from beaming directly onto your skin or you just don’t... The post Soft Fabrics and Simple Colors appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more

Stepping a little outside of my comfort zone I decided to purchase a leopard printed blazer/ jacket some months ago. Now, I must confess I am no avid leopard, cheetah or any other animal print fan for that matter so this was a real reach for me lol. Sure, I’ve worn small accessories and such... The post Taking a Walk on The Wild Side appeared first on The Thrifty Hijabi ..read more