demure look sent me the following two hijabs for review purposes:
first cab off the rank is the thai silk scarf classic which costs £15.95 (approx $25 USD/AUD - the aussie dollar is awesome at the moment!). it comes in many gorgeous colours. i was sent the gold version.
how does it look and feel on?
this was definitely the favourite of the two i was sent. i love rectangular scarves as they are a lot easier to style because of their shape. it is a lot more versatile than any square scarf.
at first i wasnt too sure about the soft gold colour on my fair complexion (thinking it would drain out my face) but i wore it to work and had one girl compliment me on it, so it couldnt have been that bad. i matched it with a black and gold abaya and it suited it to a tee.
it feels very soft and i love the way it gently folds and falls around the face.
what is the material like?
it is made of 100% thai silk in a very light, natural weave. the material itself shimmers in sunlight - which is one thing i didnt notice when putting it on indoors. it wasnt til i was outside that it really started to shine.
i love that this hijab is extremely lightweight - a very important factor when buying hijabs for a hot australian summer.
what are the cons?
because of the natural weave (which i prefer) it is prone to holes due to pinning. after taking it off after a long work day, i noticed that there was a tear where my under-the-chin pin kept it in place. same goes for the tiny pins to hold it in place BUT considering it is a natural weave AND made of silk you should kinda expect that.
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the second hijab i was sent was a silk square scarf from the turkish karaca brand. currently it isnt on the demure look website but they do have many other gorgeous square hijabs that retail for about £29.95 (about $48).
how does it look and feel on?
its very smooth to the touch but slips around a bit due to the silk fabric - definitely one that needs an underscarf. the colours are amazing and very bright. its a very urban style patterned scarf - reminds me a bit of jackson pollack.
what is the material like?
100% tight weaved silk. its very smooth, not too shiny and made of excellent quality.
what are the cons?
one thing regarding styling issues:
one - im not a fan of square scarves. i find them a lot harder and less versatile to style and to be honest you have to have a certain shaped face to be able to wear them properly in the traditional turkish style. i have a fatty round face and these types of scarves just do not suit me.
also with most square scarves, they are not really long enough in the coverage department. a rectangular hijab can always be styled to cover more but usually square scarves can not (especially the turkish ones that tend to be a lot shorter). also i find that they tend to create that weird loopy arc above your forehead when folded - not a fan - but i guess that is more of a personal issue rather than a product con.
also with most square scarves, they are not really long enough in the coverage department. a rectangular hijab can always be styled to cover more but usually square scarves can not (especially the turkish ones that tend to be a lot shorter). also i find that they tend to create that weird loopy arc above your forehead when folded - not a fan - but i guess that is more of a personal issue rather than a product con.
have you tried anything from demure look recently? check them out now and for a limitied time you will get a special 10% off your first order by using the code SILK in the checkout!
now for the hijab comp!
visit the HR facebook page - head to the discussion tab and look for the latest post "karaca hijab comp" and leave an answer to the question "where would you wear this fun hijab to?" if your answer is chosen then you will be sent the awesome turkish silk hijab above!
get your answers in by thursday, 11th nov to enter!
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