For many Muslim women, getting dressed for work is about more than simply choosing an outfit, it's about finding a balance between professionalism and staying true to their faith. As...
Building a modest wardrobe from scratch can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Especially when you’re constantly seeing perfectly styled outfits online. Such as, loose trousers paired with a perfect overshirt, an effortlessly...
The weather's turning, and your first thought is probably how to build a whole new hijab rotation for fall. Instead of spending on a new collection, take a closer look...
Salaam VELA fam! One of the best things about summer is the variety of modest clothing options for hijabis. From choosing the right hijab fabrics to the right top and...
So you’ve landed your dream job? Congratulations! You did it! But wait– it’s time to negotiate. That’s the sneaky hard part. Most of the time people (especially women) are afraid...
There's something different about the world before everyone else wakes up. The notifications haven't started. The errands haven't piled up. The group chats are quiet. For a few moments, the...
Salaam VELA fam! The hot summer days are one of the things that every hijabi hates, primarily because of the state our hair would be in, due to the sweat,...
I believe people in their twenties fall into two different buckets when it comes to navigating the twenties. Bucket A are the people who think their twenties is a time...
As Muslim women, we’re often taught to give—to our families, our children, our husbands, our careers, our communities. But somewhere along the way, we can forget that we are also...
Islam never asked anyone to swallow grief and call it faith. Still, many of us grew up with a version of sabr that looks like a straight face, a quiet...
For many Muslim women, getting dressed for work is about more than simply choosing an outfit, it's about finding a balance between professionalism and staying true to their faith. As...
There are some kinds of loneliness that are easy to recognize. But there's another kind that often goes unnoticed, which is the loneliness of constantly feeling like you have to...
Black Modal works well for everyday wear because the fabric's soft, fluid drape creates less bulk at the neckline than a knit or woven cotton. If you already own a...
Jersey and woven modal hijabs offer different styling experiences, but the terms describe different things. Jersey refers to a stretchy knit construction, while modal is a plant-derived fibre that can...
A jersey hijab is a practical choice for turban styles because its stretch and natural grip make it easy to wrap and tuck without creating fabric bulk around the neck....
Red reads as celebratory and formal at the same time, which makes it a practical choice for events without requiring much additional planning. The outfit you pair it with does...