Your First Abaya: What to Know Before You Buy
Salaam VELA fam! As you all know, Ramadan is just a few weeks away and for some ladies, this is the start of the official "Abaya Season!" The word "abaya"...
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Draped in Intention: Introducing VELA’s Ramadan Collection
Ramadan is a season of togetherness. What does that mean? It is the best season of open doors, long tables, and evenings that stretch into meaningful conversations and strengthen our...
Caring for Your Mental Health Before Ramadan Begins
Let’s address mental health before Ramadan begins, shall we? Because even before the blessed month starts, many people are already feeling tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally stretched thin. The preparation for...
Loving the Hijab in a World That Questions It
Choosing to wear the hijab is a deeply personal decision. It is one rooted in faith, identity, and intention. Yet in a world that often misunderstands it, the hijab is...
World Hijab Day: Beyond Visibility - What Hijab Really Means
World Hijab Day was created to foster understanding, visibility, and solidarity with Muslim women around the world. And while visibility matters (especially in a world where Muslim women are often...
How to be an Artsy Gal
Have you ever wanted to be an art lover? You know those girls that carry around a tiny canvas and a set of watercolors in their purse? Or what about...
One Hijab, Two Moods: Why Ombre Works for Day-to-Night Styling
Salaam VELA fam! As you all know, VELA has released its Ombre Capsule featuring some of the most beautiful shades with their light and dark counterparts. Just like how Ombre...
Book Lovers Unite! How to Start a Women’s Book Club
A good book club is the jewel of every literary girly’s heart. Book clubs aren’t just spaces where people gather for potluck brunches or gossip teas, they’re a space where...
Career, Calling, and Qadr: Navigating Uncertainty as a Muslim Woman
For many Muslim women, the question is never simply “What should I do with my life?”It is layered with deeper inquiries: What is my purpose? What has Allah ﷻ written...
The Quiet Power of Consistency: Small Deeds Loved by Allah
One of the most beautiful Names of Allah is Ash-Shakur, The Most Appreciative. He is the One who recognizes and rewards even the smallest effort done sincerely for His sake....
Abaya 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Wearers
For many women, wearing an abaya for the first time is more than just putting on a new garment, it’s stepping into a new expression of modesty and identity. Whether...
Effortless Winter Hijab Styling That Actually Works Day-to-Day
Salaam VELA fam! Now that we have officially transitioned to winter, most of us have made some major modifications to our wardrobes. Flowy maxi skirts have been replaced with sweaters,...
Finding Balance: Faith, Ambition, and Burnout in Muslim Women
In today’s fast-paced world, Muslim women often find themselves walking a delicate line by placing one foot in faith, and the other striving toward ambition/goals. Between careers, family responsibilities, community...
Beauty of Transition: Introducing the VELA Ombre Capsule
The beauty of an ombre is in its movement. It is never static, never one-dimensional. With the VELA Ombre Capsule, we explored softness, intention, and versatility through color that flows...
Dua & Intentions: Entering the New Year with Barakah
A new year doesn’t need grand resolutions to be meaningful. In Islam, true renewal begins quietly with intention (niyyah) and sincere dua’a (prayer). Before planning what we want to achieve,...
Reset & Recharge: Muslim Self-Care Rituals for the New Year
The new year is upon us! And that means it’s time to clear the cobwebs and make room for new things– and I’m not talking about a new wardrobe. I’m...