FAVORITE FINDS: DC Fashion Week Haute & Modesty Fashion Show

Friday evening, I had the pleasure and honor to attend second DC Fashion Week's Haute & Modesty Fashion Show, sponsored by Areej Fashions. I attended the inaugural fashion show back in the fall and was happy to be there again on Friday. This was the second time DC Fashion Week held a Haute & Modesty Fashion Show, a fashion showcase dedicated singularly to modest styling.  It has since been picked up by Philadelphia Fashion Week as well.

While I love the concept of the show, much remains for content. There were plenty of eye-catching designs and unique flairs, which stood starkly in the face of those who believe modest fashion is akin to Amish style. For a girl who loves colors, there were plenty of them to go around, with texture to boot. However, very few of the outfits felt wearable for the every day. Don't get me wrong - I like my fair share of dresses and maxi skirts, but as a working American Muslim woman, I need something that I can wear to the average American women's occasion - a business meeting (or heck, an office job), a concert, an amusement part - and most of these clothes, save a few, could I not see in a normal American setting.

That aside, one showcase stood out - that of my friend Hakeemah Cummings, of LoveCMB. Her first stylecase, if you will, consisted of fashions from a number of designers that have been featured here on Greater Lengths. Her styling was spot on - high fashion for the American woman.

My most favorite outfit was the one she actually wore! This emerald green dress from Artizara was one I saw at ISNA 2013 and almost featured as a Favorite Find. The color was so lively and the floral hijab from Veilure Couture was a nod to the spring event. The front pleats reminded me of Kate Middleton and her penchant for Jenny Packham pleated gowns.

Artizara Dress // Veilure Couture 'Eden' Scarvf

Fill your closets with Zeena tops!

One of the hardest things about the summer is finding cool, crisp tunic-length modest tops to bear the (especially if you're in the DC - aw hell, entire east coast - area) scorching summer heat.

One of our favorite up-and-coming (though I might even argue they've arrived!) modest style shops, Zeena, is offering up a seasonal sale that's sure to keep your closet hot with style, but wallet cool with savings.  And I don't just say this because I've been working with them. (That's me!)

We've picked out our five most favorite tops currently on sale.  Can you tell by the size that the mint green smocked blouse is our favorite?  The white Essential Stretch Button down is great for a professional business look without skimping on...well, anything.  We love the long lines and loose fit, great for modest summer style.  All of these pair well with skinny jeans or tucked into a maxi skirt for ultimate modest summer fashion.

Click on any of the items below to purchase directly from Zeena - and tell them Farrah sent you!

Greater Length's Zeena tops on sale by farrahkhan83 featuring blouses