Limiting Your Bad Hijab Days with Magnets
One of the trickiest problems with our hijabs is having them lay correctly. Whether it's adjusting during an exam or trying to think of a new style in the car...
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HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
Get excited, Dallas! An event you have been asking us for is finally happening in your Downtown on May 18th, and you won't want to miss it. A collaboration event...
Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names
It looks like the issue of marriage has become one of the main concerns within Muslim community. Especially in this generation where the concept of marriage and weddings are heavily...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
I have a secret. It’s one that I’ve hid from my readers for years. It’s the type of secret that makes me want to close all the curtains, and never...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
The day I became Muslim was the day I became a hijabi. I couldn't have made that decision if it weren't for the healthy environment I surrounded myself with through...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
Transitioning from our black hijabs to colorful ones requires a kind of courage similar to bravery itself. It’s a step outside our comfort zones, one many of us have been...
How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump
We spend quite a lot of time psyching ourselves in the months leading up to Ramadan (Rajab & Shaaban), and once Ramadan arrives, we exert our best efforts, focusing on...
What Does VELA Mean To Me?
When I think of VELA, the words hijab, modesty and femininity instantly come to mind. Prior to practicing my deen, femininity was not something on the table. I used to...
How to Host the Perfect Iftar During Ramadan
Whether you're a born Muslim or a revert, hosting the perfect iftar may seem daunting but can be done with the right preparation and intentions. افطار (Iftar) means “to break” in...
VELA Stands With Sudan
THE CAUSE During the month of Ramadan, all Blossom hijab proceeds will go towards HHRD’s Sudanese Refugee Relief. From providing clean water and food to distributing hygiene kits and clothes, Helping...
Balancing cultures, one abaya at a time
I've always dreamed of seamlessly blending the life I've grown up with the one I desire. Being able to dress modestly while still reflecting my full personality has been a...
Women’s History Month: Honoring the Muslim Women in Our Lives
Some days when I put on my hijab and walk out of the doors of my house, I can't help but feel immensely grateful for the plight of my ancestors,...
Prepping for Ramadan as a Revert
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, self reflection, and spiritual growth for Muslims globally. However, for many reverts, this can be a time of challenge and courage. As a...
VELA’s Ramadan ‘24 Collection: Shop the Drop
Embracing modesty in our daily lives can be challenging, yet during Ramadan, it brings out the best within us. At VELA, our new collection of abayas aims to reflect the...
Welcoming Ramadan With VELA X Nominal Collection
In a stunning partnership that weaves together the rich tapestry of cultures, aesthetics, and the essence of Ramadan, VELA scarves and Nominal jewelry have teamed up to celebrate the start...
The Enduring Tradition of Palestinian Embroidery
A craft brought to life by village women, the rich embroidery of Palestine has become one of the country's main ways of identity. Passed down through generations from mothers to...