Giveaway! - $25 Gift Card to Zeba Ramos

Salaam everyone and welcome to all our new readers!  It's always exciting to see the numbers jump on new blog subcribers and fans on Facebook.  I'm excited to jump start Greater Lengths, a bit later in to the year than expected.  The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of events, the final culminating one being my my wonderful father's passing.  We're making it through as a family and alhumdullilah, have been experiencing more comfort and joy than I expected for such a loss.

My comfort clothing is generally a sweatshirt, and this Zeba Ramos sweatshirt hoodie has consistently been one of the most popular Greater Lengths' posts the past few weeks.

Our lovely friend and boutique owner, Zeba Ramos, has partnered with Greater Lengths to give away a $25 gift card to her store!

Here are the rules:
1.  Contest is only open to residents within the US
2.  Entrants must be fans of both Greater Lengths and Zeba Ramos on Facebook (i.e., must "like" both pages)
3.  Post on Greater Lengths Facebook page with an ending to this sentence, "Modest style is..." and tag Zeba Ramos in the post

Simple!  The contest is open from Friday, February 15, 2013 until Thursday, February 21.
We will announce the winner on both Facebook pages and on Greater Lengths on Friday, February 22!

Inna Illahi Wa Innali Ra'jaioon

Assalaamalaikum and/or hey.

Thank you to everyone for the patience between blog posts.  The last few weeks have been a tornado of emotion in my household.  My father had been suffering through a battle with stage IV lung cancer, which had launched a heavier attack on him at the start of January.  He succumbed to the enemy within his body just after midnight this past Saturday.

Naima, the co-writer on Greater Length, and I have been best friends for literally our entire lives and among the many things we've shared has been this experience with losing our fathers to the same illness much too early in our lives.  Naima's father similarly succumbed to his illness just a few years ago.

Please make duas (say prayers) for both her father and mine.

We will begin posting again soon, insha'Allah, and look forward to hearing from you on the blog, on similar experiences in your lives, and so many other things.  Please leave us messages on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gotoGreaterLengths) or email us (gotoGreaterLengths@gmail.com).

Thank you for your patience.

Reader Request: Striped Sweeper Skirt from The Limited

Thanks to our reader Maryam, we found this boldly striped maxi skirt on sale during The Limited's 40% off sale this weekend.

We love the sweeping floor-length skirt and the contrast of crimson and navy.  It's the perfect skirt to add to your closet for that winter to spring transition (it's closer than it feels, I promise!)  And remember, everything at The Limited is on sale for 40% - this includes regularly priced and sale items.  This skirt, at the markdown price, will come in around $48!

Shortsleeve Tops
Cashmere Sweaters

We've found a few additional items for you to figure out how you'd like to wear it.  Personally, I love the tough, rocker appeal of the peplum top - a great edge on a feminine look!

FAVORITE FIND: Cassidy Slim Tuxedo Pants from The Limited

Featured in the the November 2012 People Style Watch, these tuxedo pants play on a big fall and winter 2012 fashion trend.  Skinny pants are great for Muslim women wardrobes as they enable us to wear the larger, oversized tops (tunics, chunky sweaters, and other loose and flowing tops) without overtaking our bodies and still maintain demure and modest style.

These are on sale in store and online using the code SAVE40 for an additional 40% off this weekend!

Need ideas on how to style skinny pants and still maintain Islamic dress?  Here are our ideas.

Cassidy Slim Tuxedo Pants

FAVORITE FIND: Classic Cardigan from The Limited

Cardigans - the "goes with anything" closet staple - which make a Muslim's women closet complete.  Here are a few tunic-length cardigans on sale at The Limited this weekend.  Shop in store or online with code SAVE40 for an extra 40% off!

Check out our post on The Limited pants for the perfect professional office look!

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Belted Cardigan	Belted Cardigan