Understanding the Hijab
Salaam VELA fam! This blog post will focus on the meaning behind the hijab. With the warm June weather, VELA’s Summer Resort collection has provided women with colorful and stylish...
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The Power of Womanhood: Importance of Female Friendships
In a world that often demands so much of women—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—there is a quiet, profound power in the company of other women. Women friendships are more than shared...
Hijab: A Choice, Not a Burden – Self-Discovery and Reflection
In a world that constantly pressures women to conform to ever-changing standards of beauty and identity, choosing to wear the hijab can feel like both a bold stand against societal...
Hijab: A Shield of Modesty and Honor
In a world where self-expression takes many forms, the hijab stands as a profound symbol—of identity, strength, and grace. It’s more than just a piece of fabric. It’s a statement....
How Hijab Becomes the Source of Confidence and Self-Esteem
Did you know that research conducted by the University of Westminster and later published in the British Journal of Psychology indicates that the majority of muslim women who wear hijabs...
The Hijab: A Connection to God
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily...
Finding Peace and Purpose in Wearing the Hijab
"O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves part of their outer garments (jilbab). That is more suitable that...
Ramadan Solidarity: Islah LA Vx VELA
Ramadan is approaching and it is a time of reflection, generosity, and community. This year, VELA is proud to partner with Islah LA Academy to bring the spirit of giving...
How To Build Better Relationship As a Hijabi
Making friends and keeping those friendships alive can be tough, whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. It gets even trickier when you start taking your faith seriously. You may...
World Hijab Day: Debunking Misconceptions About Hijab
“Aren’t you hot in that?” “Are you forced to wear that thing?” “Do you ever feel like taking it off?” “So men can’t see your hair? Like ever? What if...
Hijabs for Work: Professional and Modest
As someone who works in an office, I find wearing the hijab pretty simple. We can wear trousers with a cardigan and a hijab and call it a day. However,...
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...