For the nights I can't remember

Salam!

(Hi Ama! Hi Misliana!)

I will gladly admit that I love those victorian era inspired dresses. If I can choose a time to live, I will choose that. Just because of the lovely dresses, the elbow-length gloves and small quirky hats. Oh, who can forget the small mini umbrella?

But here in sunny Singapore, you wear that because a) you just went to a prom, b) you just went to a costume party and you're dolling up as Lady Bella (I just finished a Julia Quinn book. Hence the name.) or c) it's halloween. :D So I had to make do with dresses of all sorts and I have a few too much but I love them all! Will show them to ya, inshaAllah. (:

But here are some of my favourite photos of dresses from veiled lady's photostream. (pssst: Check out her page!!)

I spy with my little eyes something yellow and black. This might not be like a victorian dress but i like the simple effect of this dress. It made me think she's some kind of a spy. Just look at the cuffs! Simply stunning. Get this look with a black straight dress, a thin (faux or not) leather belt and a very stunning hijab to complete the look. Bags of any shades of black to grey (but not white!) or the colour of the tudung you're wearing will be fine. Now you can be more excited to play "I spy".

What's more girly than ruffles? The pleated ruffles did a stunning job to what might be an ordiary dress. I honestly am not a fan of white apparels because of it's insanely tedious how-to-take-care-of-this but this kind of things just make me want to buy everything in white. (Though it does feel like a not-so-fancy wedding dress). Will be a great dress for formal occasion with that pearly clutch in hand. Grab this look for your prom or dinner events!

Maxi dress. I am guessing the material for this dress is satin and it'll make you comfortabe just holding it. You'll want to buy it. This kind of maxi dress is an all range here in Singapore since it's not heavy and bulky. Makes shopping, school and your working days easier. There is a shop in Bugis Street which sells all kind of Maxi Dress and it's like a shopping heaven in there. The prices are on the expensive side rangin from $30 to $50 but it's all worth it since the material is good. Pair it up with your favourite cardigan or inner long-sleeved shirt, put on your hijab and you're all ready to go!

Both the above dresses are what mae me wants to turn back time and go back to that victorian era. Just look at the princess cut and all the ruffles, accesories, embroideries and such. It is really a suit for the royals. The upper part of the dress is tight but if you look caefully, this seem like a two piece dress. Therefore, I advice you to take a size (or even two!) bigger. The bigger the better, I say! Love the rich dark maroon colour on the first dress. And the pink one is just too cute to be ignored! Well, you can snatch this look for your prom or wedding day! You'll be the most gorgeous hijabi bride! :D

Will you be bold and try? We should really do a photoshoot of our own! I'm quite well-versed with the camera. We can just have a picnic, you know? :D


Lots of <3, Nabilah.