About This Blog, and About Me: Susie of Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
Please be sure to also visit my other blog, SUSIE OF ARABIA (formerly SUSIE'S BIG ADVENTURE), which relates my experiences, thoughts, and observations about living in Saudi Arabia.
Join our Facebook group:
Susie of Arabia/BlueAbaya.
EMAIL me at :
susieofarabia@gmail.com
Tag Archives: women
Jeddah Variety of Women’s Wear
Saudi women generally pray at home. Usually they put on a prayer dress on top of what they are wearing. The prayer dress is a loose long simple dress that extends down to the floor, has long sleeves, a high … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia Graphics
Saudi Arabian National Day is tomorrow, and this first sign in a shop window is in reference to the holiday. Many shops are having big sales to celebrate. This photo is at an open air mall here in Jeddah and … Continue reading
Posted in Photo
Tagged Arabic, Celebrations, holiday, Jeddah, mall, Saudi Arabia, shoes, signs, women
Leave a comment
Embellished Traditional Women’s Outfit #JDP
This highly embellished outfit in a Jeddah shop window caught my eye. There is gold and silver trim on the bodice and hundreds of small gold and silver metal embellishments all over the garment. The sleeves are belled, the … Continue reading
Posted in Photo
Tagged Clothing, dress, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Shopping, traditional, windows, women
Leave a comment
Unusual Hair Product #JDP
I often see many products offered here in Saudi Arabia that I really haven’t ever seen for sale in the US. This one is a product specifically for women who cover their hair. I had never really thought about the … Continue reading
Cosmetics Culture in Saudi Arabia
Cosmetics are a huge business here in Saudi Arabia. Historically, culturally, and religiously, a female in Saudi Arabia had only one chance to make a good impression on a potential suitor – and it has always been largely based on … Continue reading
Posted in Photo
Tagged beauty, cosmetics, Culture, Jeddah, marriage, Saudi Arabia, women
Leave a comment
Face Mask Truths
I think with everyone wearing face masks in this time of Covid, people who previously leery or apprehensive about Muslim women who wear veils may have changed their tune a bit. One big complaint I used to hear was how … Continue reading
Women’s Fashions – Shop Windows in Jeddah
Today’s post consists of an array of photos of various women’s wear shop windows that I liked as I walked by. The first one is from a maternity shop, and I just really loved the top on the left – … Continue reading
Pixiliated Woman
It’s gotten better over the years, but censorship of women’s faces and exposed skin still happens in Saudi Arabia. It’s common to see women’s faces pixilated as shown here, or totally blurred out, or blacked out with marking pens, or … Continue reading
Janadriyah Pics from 2014
Janadriyah is an annual cultural heritage festival celebrating the regions, history, arts, and culture of Saudi Arabia. It is held in an area on the outskirts of Riyadh for a period of several weeks during the winter months, with many … Continue reading
Jeddah Art Festival Display
Because we are still isolating due to the virus, I am going through my old photos, since I am not out and about taking photos. Today’s pick is of an artist’s entry in Jeddah Art Week in February of 2014. … Continue reading
