Hijabs for Travel: Versatile and Packable
Destination, check. Tickets, check. Outfits, check. Now, all that's left is to find the perfect hijabs to go with your travel looks. Honestly, it’s way easier to picture the whole...
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Hijab 101: Essential Tips for Beginners
Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post will feature a few different hijab tips which include styling, accessorizing, along with some tips on maintaining hair care for hijabis! The best thing...
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...
Transform Your Look with VELA's Abayas
Abayas are more than just garments; they are a timeless symbol of grace, elegance, and cultural heritage. But what if you could take that classic appeal and transform it into...
Underconsumption Core: Islamic Perspective
Consumerism addiction is nothing new but it has evolved into a complete normalization in today's society. We all have our own personal spending habits and perspectives on money. There are...
How To Experiment With Hijabs and Abayas
If there is one thing I’m eternally (and externally) grateful about being a Muslim woman is that the commandment given to cover our bodies and embrace the idea of modesty...
Time Management: Balancing Faith, Work, and Family
Salaam VELA fam! August is almost ending and for some people, classes are in full swing. As a first year medical student, I can personally attest to the challenges in...
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...
Effortless Hijab Styles for Busy Mornings
Mornings can be a whirlwind, right? It's a rush from when you wake up, from getting ready for work or school to ensuring you don’t leave your car or house...
The Abaya Trend Is Here To Stay: Modest Styling
Have you heard the new fashion buzz? The abaya trend is making its way back to our world of modest fashion, and it's absolutely stunning! Whether you're a seasoned abaya...
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...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis II: Sunnah of Hair Oiling
Welcome back! As you all know this blog is among a three part series called "Haircare Tips for Hijabis." The first part discussed hair conditions that hijabis face along with their symptoms...
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...
Haircare Tips for Hijabis I: Understanding Hair Conditions
For some hijabis, haircare isn’t a top priority like skincare; however, after reading this, you may come to realize why haircare should be a top priority. This blog is part of...
Traveling in Modesty: Essential Tips for Muslim Women
And here we are again! Summer is approaching quickly, and it is time for us to put our savings into a getaway trip! Traveling as a Muslim woman can be...
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...