The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective

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, and even smaller fashion businesses...
A VELA Hijab Party

A VELA Hijab Party

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not...
Crinkle Chiffon: Day to Night Hijab Looks

Crinkle Chiffon: Day to Night Hijab Looks

Always on the go with no time to switch up your look? VELA’s Crinkle Chiffon is your answer! Perfect for any occasion, day or night, our ready-to-wear fabric is finely pleated for a polished, effortless...
Hijab Tips for Hot Weather

Hijab Tips for Hot Weather

Salaam VELA fam! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Personally, I love summer but most people don’t consider it to be their favorite season due to the hot weather. For us hijabis, the hot weather...
Hijab Hacks To Try Now

Hijab Hacks To Try Now

In a world brimming with 'makeup hacks', 'skincare hacks', and even 'baking hacks', it looks like the internet seems to have left out one of the most crucial gems: 'hijab hacks'. To speak on behalf...
A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

Would you believe me if I said I made my college, lifelong friends through a VELA hijab? Bonding over a hijab may sound silly, but someone recognizing that I would look beautiful in a woven...
Hijabis in Healthcare

Hijabis in Healthcare

Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post is unique because it will be an interview style post featuring some hijabis who work in healthcare.  Alhamdulillah I began my hijab journey shortly after I came back from...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis III: Preventing Hair Loss

Haircare Tips for Hijabis III: Preventing Hair Loss

Welcome back! As you all know, this blog is part of a three-part series called "Haircare Tips for Hijabis. To recap, the first part discussed hair conditions that hijabis face along with their symptoms and treatments and the...
Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone

Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone

Have you ever experienced a situation where you had a complete image of your outfit in your mind, only to discard all the ideas and opt for a completely different outfit and hijab at the...