Modest models: The hijab-clad it-girls you need to follow for serious style advice

DUBAI: Instagram is a veritable treasure trove of sartorial style advice, full to the brim of fashionistas ready to be followed for inspiration.
However, there is a certain set of style bloggers making a name for themselves as the pioneers of modest fashion – Instagram’s hijab-wearing it-girls.
Read on for a bitesize round-up of these role models of modest fashion.
@summeralbarcha
This US-based style influencer is known for her love of layering and is followed by 379,000 avid fans.

a little pink in your life

A post shared by SUMMER ALBARCHA (@summeralbarcha) on Mar 15, 2017 at 10:22am PDT

@hautehijab
Designer and CEO of Haute Hijab Melanie Elturk posts about food, travel and fashion and is followed by 148,000 users.

I'm super excited to announce I'll be speaking at @aifw2017 in Malaysia next week alongside @dianpelangi & @officialmizznina where I'll be discussing Islamic Fashion Industry Standards - Do They Exist? Should They Exist? What do YOU guys think?? Can't wait to be back in Kuala Lumpur - my home away from home!! #HHaroundtheworld #Malaysia #KualaLumpur

A post shared by Melanie of Haute Hijab (@hautehijab) on Mar 23, 2017 at 11:52am PDT

@heba_jay
This Arab-American fashion blogger posts to her 158,000 followers about everyday outfits anyone can emulate.

Let me tell you how long it took to get this money shot ...bag flying at a perfect angel, no one in the background, and a perfected pose... my blogger friends out there, you feel me??!! #TheBloggerLife #PictureDirectedByFarahJay #TheStruggleIsSOOReal http://liketk.it/2qJNT #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKBag #LTKShoeCrush #LTKUnder100 #LTKUnder50

A post shared by heba jay (@heba_jay) on Mar 17, 2017 at 11:13am PDT

@basma_k
This London-based beauty blogger boasts 382,000 followers and has her own unique style.

Weekend vibes

A post shared by Basma K (@basma_k) on Mar 5, 2017 at 9:42am PST

@ascia_akf
With 2 million followers on Instagram, this Arab American has a lot to smile about. Her account features her show-stopping casual style and trips around the world.

Pretty print ting.

A post shared by Ascia AKF (@ascia_akf) on Mar 23, 2017 at 4:33am PDT