This is a journal dedicated to celebrating body and fashion, specifically for those who have broken away from Islamic modesty requirements. It contains personal narratives, many of which are accompanied by photographs (alas too many are not, for safety/in-the-closet reasons).

Featuring ex-hijabis with awesome hairstyles and tattoos and piercings. Ex-hijabis in bikinis and little black dresses and cargo pants and hiking boots. Ex-hijabis who are femme and ex-hijabis who are butch. Ex-hijabis who are women and ex-hijabis who are men. Ex-hijabis topless and legsome and all decked out and minimalistic and with long hair and buzzcuts and everything. EVERYTHING.

Basically, ex-hijabis choosing how THEY want their bodies to look.

Some photos are NSFW. Photos will include a small story on the contributor’s background and their thoughts on the shift from a life of obscurity to one where they can model and fashion their own bodies as they please.

I should note that this blog is not about the male gaze. It is about people celebrating and taking joy in their bodies and how they choose to array them for themselves, and celebrating fashion and versatile human beauty. Comments objectifying any contributors are not welcome and will not be hosted or approved.

Your body is awesome and not a shame!

Visit the FAQ page for details on contributions and submission guidelines!