I'M BACK :D

Salaams :)

I feel like i have been away for like forever!!!

A lot has gone on recently but hey we wont get into that...bit tooo personal for a blog :D

So whats new for 2012 you ask...... WELLLLLL....

There will be make up reviews...make up tutorials...hijab tutorials (although i will have to figure that one out as i am used to doing videos)..and just general stuff :D

much loveage <3

Depression

Salaams,

I just wanted to cover a topic which is very close to home for me.
Im currently battling bad depression which i've had on and off since i was 15.

I've not had the best of upbringings and when my parents split and divorced when i was 15 i guess thats when it all started.

It always takes something bad or traumatic to trigger my depression off and i can remember the last time i had it was after i had my son but back than it was post natal depression.

Now, im no doctor but i'm speaking from experience here so below you'll find some handy tips and insha'Allah it will help you :)

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Many people say "im feeling depressed" and in most cases these "feelings" disappear but sometimes they remain with you and start to affect daily life.  It's a feeling of hopelessness like "im nt good enough" "i cant do this"

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

There are quite few symptoms so i'll only name a few and at the end of this blog i'll put up a website where it will give you a more in depth description
~agiatation
~crying a lot
~forgetfulness
~lack of sleep or finding it difficult to sleep
~ loss of appetite or finding you eat more
~you distance your self from other
the list goes on

WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?

It's not just one cause that causes depression..there are many things that can trigger it off. It could be someone close to you has passed away, a trauma has happened, a life change. Again the list goes on.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOURSELF?

The main thing you have to ask yourself is "Am i really depressed or is it just one of those days?"
If you feel like the symptoms have gone on for  while and you feel like yes, you do need help than there are some charities that can help talk. You may feel like talking doesn't help (and ive thought that many times, and still do now) but it des help. You need to open up and speak what is on your mind in order fr you to get the right help. Who cares if you get emotional and cry, that's part of getting it all out and blimey, the amount of times ive cried, i'm surprised i still have tears left!! I'll list below a charity that can help you talk things through and give you guidance.
If you feel like you need to see your G.P than do it, they will also help you figure out what route to ake whether it be medication or councelling adn they to will help put you in touch with proffesionals :)

Insha'Allah this has helped and any questions, please leave a comment and i'll get back to you ASAP.

SITES:

The site below is very beneficial and has other links on their page to help you out
http://www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/depression#what

This is another site where you can talk to trained people who will help you out and talk to you :)
http://www.samaritans.org/

Keep It Hijabified Chickas

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Leopard Eyes

Where did the inspiration come from?

I'm actually a huge MUA fan. For those of you who don't know MUA they are a UK based company who sell make up (Make UP Academy). They are really cheap but excellent quality.
Well one of the make up artists done this look and I was like WOWWWW I HAVE TO DO THIS!!! im a huuuuge animal print fanatic so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this look :)

Here is what the outcome is. Now, I'm no make-up artist but I gave it my best shot :D

 Apply false eyelashes.....Ive used some from Primark £1,
 Coat ur eye with MUA eye primer £2
 Apply the lighter shade of the Innocence trio all over the
 eyelid and up to the brow bone.....Apply generously :D

Using an eyeliner brush, apply the darker shade (top left) in small circles around the eyelid and also on the brow bone

This pic isn't all that clear but I guess you can make out what I've done :D

Next step is to use an eyeliner brush again, and For this bit I used eyeliner gel that I got from Ebay and create C shapes around the circles

Once you have done the all the steps than Voila!! You have your leopard print eyes..If you have more time than you can experiment more, where as me....I rushed!!! And go as wild as you like ;D

Hope you enjoyed


Much Loveage :D

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How did I come to Islam?

 I'd always had a strict upbringing...no staying out late, homework had to be completed the day we got it, house chores, no b.f's etc etc...than the day came when my mum and dad divorced and myself (and my 2 younger sisters) stayed with my mum. It was at this time that I got my first taste of "freedom"...I was allowed out until late, I was allowed b.f's, I started drinking pretty much every weekend, smoking, skipping school............
I fell pregnant at the very young age of 16 and later went on to miscarry...I just had no respect for myself.

The only subject I was really interested in at School was Religious Studies. I had been brought up as Roman Catholic, although I had never been to church or even read the bible..so you can say, that my mind was open for any religion really.

I than met my husband when I was 15 and we became really good friends. I guess I saw him as the big brother I never had. He was there for me when I needed a good cry, someone to talk to etc (although he was 3 hours away from me!!!)
He told me that he was Muslim (although I kind of guessed that already) and I knew nothing about teh religion as it was never really covered in school.

I started reading about Islam but than college got in the way and I never really had time. Itw asn't until we got together and moved in when I was 16 that I really wanted to know what sort of religion he practised so I started reading and becamse really engrossed in books, videos, talks etc.

I realised at that point what had been missing from my life...Allah :D

I started to read more and more and decided this year on the 6th February that I was going to take my Shahada...ʾašhadu ʾan lā ʾilāha ʾilla (A)llāh, wa ʾašhadu ʾanna Muḥammada(n) rasūlu (A)llāhI must admit before I took it, I was soooo nervous but than after I recited it, it was like my prayers had finally been answered. I felt a sense of calm wash over me and the hairs on my body were just standing up..It was a very strange but uplifting feeling.

Since that day I have never looked back and I would not change who I am for the world.

Yes being a Muslim had meant that Ive had to make big changes to my life...like no tight, revealing clothing but than when I look at myself in the mirror, I see someone who takes pride in herself and wears it on her sleeve.

I've met some fantastic sisters in my journey and without them, I wouldn't of had a clue what to do and for that I'll be ever greatful and may Allah reward them for their Kindness

Much Loveage <3

New Blogger :/

Errrmmm...sooo...okkk...Im not too sure about this whole blogging thing or how its going to pan out buuuttt...i'll give it my best shot :D

Suppose I best start with a little bit about me than :D

Called Kirsty (Kiki, KK,Kirst...what ever you wanna call me) 22 Years old and live on the south coast of the UK with my wonderful hubby (of 6 years but married for 7 months :D) and our very beautiful son Kalum who is year and half old <3

I'm a full time Mom/Housewife, spending what spare time I get (which is a rare occasion nowadays) creating new make up looks, new hijabi looks, shopping, eating....blah blah blah :D

I created this blog as a place where I can share all my new make up looks which you can all re-create, New hijabi looks which will be easy to copy and basically as something to do in my spare time...so.....lets see if I can keep up


Much Loveage <3