Hijab Hoops and Magnets: Accessories for All
Accessories can make a huge difference in your overall look. Thankfully, VELA offers practical accessories that make wearing the hijab even better. For one, hijab magnets are a game-changer, providing...
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Hijab Undercaps and Accessories: A Foundation for Your Look
When it comes to wearing your hijab, it can get tricky navigating the hundreds of looks and styles that are all over social media. Some styles look impossible to recreate,...
Mastering the Hijab: A Beginner's Guide to Common Styles
Embarking on the journey of wearing the hijab is a deeply personal and empowering experience. For many, it’s a reflection of faith, identity, and self-expression. As a new hijabi, finding...
Hijabs for Casual Wear: Comfortable and Stylish
Let's talk about the hijabs that leave me worry-free. This might sound odd, but I truly believe in trusting my hijab. On days when I know I'll be busy, the last thing...
Hijabs for Sports: Active and Functional
Salaam VELA fam! Today we will be discussing a commonly asked question regarding “How Does One Style Your Hijab When Playing Sports?” We have seen famous hijabis such as Ibtihaj...
VELA’s Jersey Hijabs: Stretchy and Lightweight
Let’s be honest—finding the perfect hijab can feel like a never-ending mission. We all want something that’s an all-in one solution - lightweight, flowy, and stretchy without compromising on style...
Chiffon Hijab: Lightweight and Flowy
Ahh, chiffon hijab. The classic, the OG and the it-girl of all hijab materials. Most hijabis probably go through a chiffon phase that’s hard to beat. The love for chiffon...
Unveiling the Hijab: A Comprehensive Guide to Different Types
Over the centuries, hijabs underwent their own evolutions and styles from Islam and various cultures around the world. Many people can tell where you're from simply by your hijab style...
Hijab 101: Beginners Guide to Different Styles
Building your hijabi wardrobe is like designing your dream closet where every piece is both stylish and versatile. For me, the ideal wardrobe is one where each item can be...
How to Style Bold Prints: Navigating "Scary" Fabrics
Many people associate Halloween with a night of fears, but in the hijabi world, one of the most common fears is wearing a printed hijab. Printed hijabs have become popular...
Supporting your hijab journey: Tips for wearing hijab
Everyone meets the hijab, but not everyone knows the hijab. Whether you learned about the hijab from your parents inspiring you to put it on or on the news from...
6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation
Times have changed. The days when children would sit quietly, flipping through the pages of picture books for education are behind us. Technology and gadgets have significantly transformed our children's...
New Season, New VELAs: A Sustainable Approach
Of course you can never have too many VELA hijabs! …or can you? We have all been through our phases of setting a timer for a new collection to drop...
VELA F/W’24 Spotlight
As the crisp breeze of fall starts to whisper, it's time to transition from the warmth of summer to the cozy charm of autumn. VELA Fall/Winter ‘24 collection welcomes you...
Building a Capsule Wardrobe with VELA
Building a capsule wardrobe is like designing your dream closet where every piece is both stylish and versatile. For me, the ideal wardrobe is one where each item can be...
The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective
Five years ago, being caught buying knocked-off products would have resulted in public backlash. Today, the practice has become nearly instinctual for consumers worldwide. Almost every fast-fashion app, e-commerce platform,...