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A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party
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A VELA Graduation: VELA themed grad party

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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
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Hijabis in Healthcare

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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...
Navigating Halal “Dating”
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Navigating Halal “Dating”

By VELA Team

To be clear, there is no such thing as dating in Islam, but in the Western world, approaching love and marriage in a halal manner can be difficult and confusing for many younger generations—especially reverts....
Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone
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Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone

By VELA Team

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...
When to cut off a friendship?
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When to cut off a friendship?

By VELA Team

I recently removed a friend from my life since she was a major backbiter which led me to reflect on her character – I realized that this is not how I want to be. I...
HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
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HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up

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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 of your favorite Muslim-owned brands,...
Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names
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Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names

By VELA Team

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 promoted on social media. This...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

By VELA Team

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 show my face in public...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
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Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs

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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 in for years. But leaping...