SunnahStyle's Abayat Is Another Favourite of Mine

Assalamualaikum and Ramadhan Mubarak.

Just to share some news. I've just read that for this Ramadhan, SunnahStyle.com is having a sale and they have so many gorgeous butterfly abayat. Ever since I experienced this abaya, I wanna say that, you have to have these:

Satin Black Butterfly Abaya With Turquoise Trimming

Extra Large Shayla With Black Satin Trimming. Size: 90" x 45"

Silver Star Sleeves Butterfly Abaya

For more interesting offers, let's visit SunnahStyle.com

I've bought a second butterfly abaya and they named it after me.

Assalamualaikum and good evening to all dear friends and readers.

How's everyone these days? I'm doing fine except for being a bit tired because of so many businesses to tend to. Insyaallah overall, everything's great especially since Ramadhan is just around the corner. I'm so nervous.

Just to share with you, my abaya business is doing very good this past two months and I believe that until the second week of Ramadhan, more orders will be coming. I'm amazed that many local Muslimahs are buying abaya to wear during Ramadhan and Eid and my sincere hope is they'll wear the abaya as their daily dress after this. I hope my partner will be happy with this news too.

And you know what, I think I've found the best local abaya maker who can custom made a gorgeous butterfly abaya. Remember, I've written about my first purchase from her in this blog. And since I love that abaya so much, I wear it almost every week. Washing is by hands but I won't mind at all.

A friend who saw me wearing it ordered one for herself and I also ordered another one. Already worn the new butterfly abaya during my booksale at Open University Malaysia Open Day last Saturday. It feels great and I am going to promote and sell this abaya at my shop soon.

The greatest news is, the abaya maker has named the abaya after me, it is now called Butterfly Abaya Haniza. Isn't it great? Mashaallah... I don't deserve it but still I want to thank her for her kind action. So, for your view, this is Butterfly Abaya Haniza and me wearing it.

Butterfly Abaya Haniza

I don't really know how to pose nicely.

Anyone interested to order, please email me your measurement and a bit info about yourself to me. This is only available for anyone from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. My email is: hanniaziz@yahoo.com

Wassalam.

Mishlah Abaya

Mishlah

The 'Mishlah', is a cloak like abaya, which drapes the whole body. it doesn't have defined sleeve or waist shape, thus giving it a very modest look. The cuffs light embroidery, which on this display model is black but can be changed to a colour of your liking, just choose a colour from the options box.This abaya does not require bust size as it does not have any side seams.

You can buy this abaya from Tahura.com

Price: GBR Pound Sterling 50.00 / USD78.02 (Sorry I don't sell it, this is only for sharing.)

You can choose size according to your length between 48 inches to 64 inches.

And there are 12 colours to choose.

SunnahStyle Bisht Abaya

Assalamualaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh.

Do you know what is bisht abaya? Have you ever heard of square cut abaya? Maybe you've read about butterfly abaya in my previous post. Actually bisht abaya, square cut abaya and butterfly abaya arae basically the same kind of abaya. Bisht is actually a traditional jilbab for Middle Eastern men. They are usually worn in formal ceremony. It is usually a black square cut robe with gold trimming.

However, today, I'm going to share with you some information about bisht abaya for women which is very modest and particularly follow the sunnah style. As I am not very knowledgeable about this abaya so I have borrowed a very good post about bisht abaya from SunnahStyle Blog.

Please read here,

Beauty of the Bisht

Posted by SunnahStyle Admin on 10/20/09 • Categorized as Featured Styles

as salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Beautiful bisht abayat

Design

The Bisht abaya style has a similar to design to the full butterfly style but unlike the butterfly, it has no seam to define the body or sleeves. This gives the abaya an open width which allows it to fit loosely on every body type. The style is actually very similar to the traditional overhead (without sleeves) but instead of being worn on the head, it is worn on the shoulders. Compared to other shoulder abayas, the bisht provides superior coverage which is almost equivalent to an overhead.

Sleeve design

Sleeve Design

The side edges of the bisht abaya can be shaped in two ways - they can be gradually tapered in towards the bottom of the garment or they can be square shaped. The tapered sides reduce the amount of excess fabric which makes the abaya more manageable when worn. The tapering also prevents the sides from dragging below the actual length of the garment. As for the square sides, this design does provide more coverage since it includes much more fabric. However, the square sides can be impractical depending on where the abaya is being worn since the sides have a tendency to drag.

Tapered vs. Square Sides - See the difference?

Pros

The design of the bisht abaya makes it super modest and useful for wearing over fancy and glittery garments. The style is also great for the summer since the loose fit allows air to flow through easily and is just as wearable in the winter when it can be worn over warm bulky clothing.

The cut of the abaya allows it to fit comfortably on expecting sisters, even in the later stages of pregnancy. Better yet, it can still be worn after birth without looking like maternity wear. All of our current bisht abayas at SunnahStyle.com also include a zipper opening at the neck to accomodate nursing mothers.

Sizing

Our favourite thing about the Bisht style is that it is naturally one-size-fits-all. Since the style has no defined body or sleeves, it provides a loose and flowing fit for all body types, including plus and petite.

When choosing your size for a bisht style abaya the only two measurements you need to look at are the length and the sleeve span since the width will fit regardless. The sleeve span measurement is important since it affects the way the sleeves and shoulders fit. To measure your sleeve span, take an abaya or top that you currently own and fits you well. Lay the garment on the floor with the arms spread straight out in the shape of a ‘T’. Then measure from the start of one sleeve, across the front of the garment to the start of the other sleeve. Your sleeve span should be equal to or close to the actual sleeve span of the abaya for a similar fit.

Actually if you have the nick for sewing, you can easily sew a bisht abaya for your own self because it is quite easy. But if you are a busy person like me, you can have someone else make the abaya for you. Remember my butterfly abaya? It was a square cut bisht but I have tapered the end a bit to make it easier for me to walk without the end of the abaya sweeping the floor.

Well, it depends on where you wear it.

Butterfly Abaya + Niqab + Me: Review for Saharayusuf

Assalamualaikum dear friends, visitors, blogwalkers and readers.

As I've promised before that I'm sharing a photo of me wearing my new butterfly abaya which was bought from Saharayusuf's blogshop (find the link under ABAYA). Here I am! This picture was taken tonight before I went to my bookshop. Last week, I already worn this beautiful abaya also to go to my bookshop and someone followed me to ask where I buy it.

Sahara, you better get ready for more orders for this abaya. I am already thinking of helping you promoting it. I love the material. Really. It's a bit heavy especially when the cutting is like that but I feels good wearing it. It looks like a caftan too only that it's much bigger. And who says petite person like me can't wear a butterfly abaya?

Readers, do you think I look odd? Husband said, I look ok. My hectic mind is working, ticking. I might be emailing Sahara again soon. Ohhh... I like this abaya. But ONE THING you need to remember, this abaya is not very practical for office job or if you want to go 'kenduri-kendara' (attending wedding feast).

Another thing that I want to mention is the single layer niqab that I'm wearing. Also bought from Saharayusuf's blogshop. I've bought 2 pieces and Sahara, I tell you what, you really are good sis! Your skills in sewing the niqab is very neat, the material is soft, very breathable, very comfortable and I have been wearing it since the second day they arrived.

Do you think we can deal a business for both items? And... sorry, I have to alter a little bit of the lowest end for both sides of the abaya to make it easier for me to walk. One SUGGESTION, please change the button at the neckline because it's a bit difficult to attach or reattach especially when I'm in a hurry. Maybe you can use a plastic/metal buttons. I think it'd be more sturdy.

Apart from that, Alhamdulillah I like your workmanship. Very neat and the cutting is good. Satisfied. Thank you.

Pure Pixie

Everything in this collage I really own except for the patent heels---those are flats in my day to day as I walk a few kilometers every night and every morning. The abaya with ruched satin sleeves is from http://www.sunnahstyle.com/product_info.php?pName=ruched-satin-sleeved-butterfly-abaya&cName=abayas-butterfly for $49.99 USD and it is soooooo easy to wear. I like to wear maxi dresses or coloured jeans (grey, pink, purple, green and yellow). I have a crummy scratched up pink motorolla cellohone and white rimmed sunglasses, and always keep my earrings on the big and dangling side under my hijab. I just bought this Betsey Johnson purse today (for about a quarter of its current retail value) and a matching pink keffiyah ($10.00 bucks that CAD). My beauty regime: I like mousse concealer in ivory, chocolate scented shampoo, pink eye shadow, sometimes an eyebrow pencil and that is it for day. Not the most awesome outfit, but something I like and am comfy in.