Awesome Headscarf Wrap

Wholy crap it’s December. Finished your holiday race, elbowing through the others in the herd yet? Ah well, there is still 20 days left I guess. Personally I usually attempt to be out of the malls for the entirety of December. My risk of being trampled is significantly decreased. But there are always a couple of last-minute candies to pick up. I have a sweet tooth and they’re the only things worth buying.

Enough of the rant. On with the Urban Wrap. This is also a good one for you ladies wanting to try covering without drawing unwanted attention. You’ll more likely get a, “Nice head scarf!” than scary questions.

Cold Weather Survival

Winter is either here, or fast approaching. It is always a bit easier to find something conservative to wear in the fall and winter but here are my essentials.

Winter Survival by CanadianUndercover featuring wellies boots

Boots

• Kamiks. Knee and calf length. If you have to deal with rain, these will get you through.
• Sorels. I don’t see a lot of snow but when I do these things keep me warm and toasty. I can walk anywhere and be comfortable.

Long Johns

Silk-weight, boot-cut long-johns.  Worth every penny. Why silk-weight? They fit underneath my cotton tights. You could go for the merino ones. I haven’t found them in the shorter length and since I wear boots while wearing my long-johns I went for the cheaper, shorter alternative.

Woolies

You’re likely not allergic. You might have sensitive skin. There is also a good possibility that you’ve only ever touched the crappy stuff. Embrace it.

• Hand-knit, knee-high wool socks. These are my number one survival item. If you don’t know how to knit but know someone who does go suck up – now. A pair can take 20-45 hours. If you’re a beginner knitter, socks aren’t that hard.
• Sweaters or cardies. If you can get a hold of a vintage wool cardi they’re awesome. They’re very thin and light but very warm. I can fit mine underneath my blazers.
• Toque! Get one or two in wool.
• Mittens of course.

Outer Wear

• Heavy, woolen overcoat. I have a hip length one and one knee-length one. The most useful one is the knee-length coat I picked up at the second-hand shop for $30.
• Pashmina. Not “pashmina styled” scarf. Pashmina. This would be my number 2 item. Pashmina is another word for cashmere. Look for deals. Pick them up at the end of the season with all the sales. When I was Greater Vancouver I got 2 for $40. I wrap these up over my toque and around my neck, similar to hijab, when it’s cold and blustery.

So get out there and embrace the weather!

My Scarf Wrap

Yes Fashion Friday has had a distinct head wrap theme as of late. And today will not be different.

This is a great style to try covering. It really just looks like a classy version of a bandana to the casual observer. It’s my all time favourite. This woman wraps her scarf almost exactly like I do. There are two major differences.

1. I don’t use bobby pins. I keep my scarf in the same position by putting a bit farther forward to start. It covers my hair-line and the line of force is such that it isn’t slipping back. This is helped by using cotton instead of synthetic scarves.
2. I too have a miniscule bun when all is said and done. I don’t use the scrunchy. I’d never thought of it. I find that if my bun is wrapped less flat and more out, with a cotton scarf this can usually be enough to keep it put the entire day. If I’m worried or it’s a slippy scarf, a long hat pin will fix your problem. Weave it in and out of your wrap and make sure to get under your bun hair tie. You’ll never have an issue.

Hijab for Earings

The non-Muslim hijabi shows how she wraps her hijab to show her earings here.

Simple Head Wrap

Quads

I ice skate and I also live for my Quads (geek for roller skates).

Quads by CanadianUndercover featuring a long sleeve tee

Extra Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee
$38 – candccalifornia.com
Long sleeve tee »

 

Mango Ruffle Mini Skirt, Mauve, 16
15 GBP – johnlewis.com
Mango skirt »

 

Quiksilver Corpo Ankle Sock
$7 – swell.com
Ankle socks »

 

True Religion – Sadie Skirt in Dakota Sky (Dakota Sky) – Apparel
$129 – zappos.com
Print skirt »

 

lululemon athletica – Wunder Under Crop
$68 – lululemon.com

 

Riedell 695 Black Widow Quad Speed Roller Skates
rollerskates.com

 

Evans Cycles | TSG Evolution BMX Helmet | Online Bike Shop
evanscycles.com

 

Ice Skating

I went shopping on Sunday so I could go iceskating as well as to the gym. This was the outfit I wore (more or less) skating on Sunday. I’ll just wear the same thing minus the sweater and warm toque to the gym. I’ll cover my head with a running toque.

Ice Skating by CanadianUndercover featuring a brown tee

Chinti and Parker Cashmere cardigan
$430 – net-a-porter.com
Cashmere tops »

James Perse Crew neck t-shirt | Browns Fashion
85 GBP – brownsfashion.com
Brown tee »

lululemon athletica – Groove Pant (Regular)
$98 – lululemon.com
Activewear pants »

Cashmere hue
$200 – youheshe.com
Cashmere tops »

Girl’s American Tricot Lined Ice Skates – White (3) : Target
$30 – target.com

An interesting video about a star high school athlete who is also a hijabi.

Smoking Lily Find

For any of you who don’t know the Smoking Lily it’s all kinds of dangerous, expensive fun. Beautiful screen printed garments and accessories – And local to boot.

While at Smoking Lily this past Sunday, my friend, Skate Coach, and I had a lovely chat with the woman working there. It turns out you can get any print you like on any shirt you like at no extra charge. I didn’t ask but I’m hoping that this means I can get the singular large prints that usually appear on the front on the back.  How fantastic would that be? Beautiful prints and no one staring at my torso!

Anywhoo, that is somewhat besides the point. While in the tiny pit that has long tried to lure vast sums of money from my wallet, Skate Coach happened to find a bin of scarves. $8 scarves. Below are the two that I followed me home. I went to Smoking Lily, bought two things, and spent only $16. Miracles occur everyday people. You just need to know where to look. On Sunday, that miracle could be found in my bank account balance.

Fashion Friday

Office Wear by Lindsay X Doe featuring Splendid dresses

Doubling up the dress means you’re not fighting to keep your tank down and your slip down. The under-dress, being sleeveless, makes it far more comfortable when underneath a jersey dress.