How to Show Up for Your Friends Without Losing Yourself
Friendships make up the seams of our lives. They are wonderful and messy and everything in between. I believe we need strong, stable friendships to survive the highs and lows...
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What Makes a Hijab an Original? Behind the Fabrics and Silhouettes VELA Brought First
Some hijabs follow trends. Others create them. For years, VELA has built its reputation not by chasing what's popular, but by introducing fabrics, colors, prints, and thoughtful details that have...
On Living Alone as a Muslim Woman: What Nobody Tells You
Are you unmarried and still living at home? Are you waiting for the day until Prince Charming takes you away to his castle so you can finally manage your own...
Hijab Tips for Travel: What I Pack, What I Wear, and What I Wish I Knew
Packing for a trip is one thing. Packing hijabs for a trip comes with its own set of rules, most of them learned the hard way over years of flights,...
Haircare for Hijabis: The Summer Edition (sweat, moisture, frizz)
Salaam VELA fam! The warm weather and longer days are a blessing for us to be able to plan and go about our days, but for hijabis, we also have...
The Best Modest Dresses for Summer
Summer is officially here, which means it's time for some sun fun, iced coffee runs, weekend getaways, and finding outfits that keep you cool without impacting your style. In the...
Back-to-Routine: Self-Care Rituals for a Grounded Summer
One day it's January. The next, the year is tipping into its second half, and with it comes a quiet pull to check in. Where have the last six months...
What to Pack: The Hijabi Travel Capsule for Summer trips
Summer travel is one of the best opportunities to explore new places and create lasting memories. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, an international vacation, or a road trip, packing...
How to Care for Your Hijabs So They Last Longer
Salaam VELA fam! The warm summers are perfect for flowy hijab styles, but they also can cause sweat and moisture to build up due to the heat. As hijabis, caring...
Travel Diaries: Summer Planning
The heat is here and the Out of Office calendar alerts are already set. It’s summer, girl! If you’re anything like me you might be a last minute planner. Sometimes...
Soft Productivity: Getting Things Done Without Burning Out
We live in an age of hyper-productivity. The days are filled the brim with to-do’s and calendar invites. Whether you’re in a stressful degree program or working for a chaotic...
Black Hijab with Color: Creating Standout Looks
A black hijab and a colorful outfit is one of the most flexible combinations in modest fashion, and also one of the most mishandled. When it works, the black hijab...
How to Style a Black Hijab in 10 Different Ways
A black hijab is not a boring default. It is one of the most versatile pieces in modest fashion because it pairs with almost any outfit color, suits any occasion,...
No-Pin Jersey Hijab Styles: How to Wear Them
No pins means a faster morning, fewer things to lose, and one less thing to adjust throughout the day. Jersey is the right fabric for this because its knit structure...
Shades of Red: Finding the Perfect Red Hijab for Your Skin Tone
Red is not one color. The distance between a cool burgundy and a warm rust is significant, and each sits differently against different skin tones. Most women who say they...
Red Hijab Outfit Ideas: How to Wear Red and Look Stunning
Red is not a difficult color to wear. It only becomes difficult when it is paired with too many other strong colors or treated as an accent when it should...