Jersey Lite: Made for Summer Heat
It’s August. The sun is high, the days are long, and your hijab needs to feel as light as your summer mood. VELA’s answer? Jersey Lite - a new release...
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Will I still get married if I wear hijab?
The pressure to be beautiful is real. I feel this every day I scroll through Instagram and TikTok. The celebrities and influencers peddling new skincare, makeup and clothing are endless....
Want to leave your comfort zone?
Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t always mean booking a flight or starting a new job. Sometimes, the most powerful growth happens within. As Muslim women, we are constantly...
Hijab: Beyond the Stereotypes
Concealing our Beauty to Showcase our Personality When people see a woman in a hijab, assumptions often follow. For many, the hijab is immediately associated with conservatism, oppression, or a...
Hijab: Empowering Women, Not Oppressing Them
When you think of the word "hijab," what comes to mind? A flowing scarf? Cultural tradition? Restriction? Empowerment? Well, let’s flip the narrative a bit. The hijab isn't a symbol...
How Your Hijab Choice Can Affect Your Mood
Did you know there’s something powerful about the way we choose to dress, especially when it comes to our hijab. While its roots are deeply spiritual and personal, the hijab...
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...
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....
Positivity for Muslim Women: 5 Daily Affirmations Every Muslim Woman Needs
Salaam VELA fam! With the busyness of daily life, it's important to recognize the countless roles women take on — from early mornings preparing for the day, to caring for...
Ethical Hijabs: Making a Difference with Your Choices
If you own more than 40 hijabs of the same shade, you should make it a goal to purchase from an Islamic sustainable perspective when shopping for hijabs or modest...
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...
Creating a Peaceful Morning Routine Rooted in Faith
Mornings can feel more like a sprint than a sacred ritual and let’s face it, it’s a struggle. Between hitting snooze just one more time, juggling a mental to-do list...
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...
Hijab: A Symbol of Faith and Submission
Do you ever get questions from non-Muslims as to why some women wear the hijab and some don't? Or why it may be important to wear a head covering? Sometimes...