THE NEW HIJAB CRAZE IS HERE :)

 

Sweet Love (Bangi Cut)





Its here again. That crazy moment when I start buying whatever trashy thing just because everyone else is doing the same too.
A couple of years ago, I managed to dig a deep hole because of my fondness for bawal with crystals. There were many patterns like KLCC, Spa-Q and the all famous RM200+ Tudung Angkasawan. Those damded things blew a big hole through my pocket, enough to make me still hold on to them even though 7 years have passed (it is said that bawal will make a comeback and I am still waiting).

Well, now we have Fareeda. A very yummy colourful, fun, frilly and comfortable slip on hijab make of crepe. There are of course many types under the brand, but the 3 layer crepe has landed a place in my heart.

It is more chic' to wear short ones, but I have discovered that wearing anything below 11 inches a bit memalukan. It just hangs on top of your chest, the long ones that don't are sort of baggy but I DO NOT CARE.

3 layer crepes come in many cute designs like Sweet Love, Maple, Leopard, Ribbons, Polka Dots (which I detest, but bought for the sake of trend) and many more. It also comes in 2 cuttings, Bangi with is shorter and has a sharper cut. And Utara which is longer with a rounder cut...but larger and softer curls. Utara is my fave, though I makes chills through my bones when I hear people say its sexy. Hijab are not supposed to be sexy dears.

When I 1st saw a friend wear it, it didn't really make me want to rush in and buy one. For the sake of trend, eventually I did look for a cheap replica which was many times the price of what I usually spend on a scarf. It was very uncomfortable. Hot, scratchy and ill-fitting. Awning didn't feel right. Made me feel miserable. But everyone else kept wearing it. And until everyone started wearing it did I think I needed to try it.

There are no Fareeda boutiques in Sabah. There is only 1 reseller that I know, Zuhrah at 1 Borneo KK's basement and that also I only discovered last June. Back in Sandakan, there is 1 boutique that sells comfortable 3 layer chiffon scarves of a different design under another brand, De' Noorish Elegance. The KK boutique was mahal. They jackeh up the prices between RM50-100 but still well worth it if it means I don't have to pay for a KL flight ticket!

Bubbles (Utara Cut)

 

I bought my 1st scarf last June. RM199 was a steal I thought as I remembered my friends telling me that resellers sell it on the internet for RM300 onwards. 2nd hand scarfs called pre-loves cost at least RM150 but sometimes are dirty , smelly, torn or the stones on the brooches have fallen off. Scary thought. Plenty of rip off cases too, which I had some unfortunate experience with afterwards.

 

That month I noticed the scarves were cheaper. No, they are not cheap. But MUCH cheaper than usual. A new scarf could fetch a price as low as RM120.... a brand new one. The utara cuttings are as cheap as RM150, except the popular ones like Polka Kings and stuff.

 

Went on a binge. A nasty one. So, here it goes.....



 

 

This is my latest shame. The shocking part is I collected all this in just 1 1/2 moths between

 

June and August ( I stopped during Ramadhan). Crap it was an exhilarating experience waiting for the Pos Laju van ;)  I had managed to stay away from shopping craze for a long time...so it was sort of fun when it get going again. Met some cheaters on the way however. Paid for one thing, got another because the original one got ripped. Had to top up some more, then I got a scarf which had its curls tampered with so that it would pass off as a 12 inch but UGLY scarf. I also bought one that had no Fareeda tag at the back with rough-ish fabric. Hmmm....

 

I was going to quit cold turkey last week until a friend bought in an unwanted scarf (because it didn't match her baju) at RM20 off....and I bought it anyway. Truth is... I also don't have a baju to match that but it looks good in the dresser. LOL. Eye therapy. OK, I won't buy anymore.... (fingers crossed). Hahahah......