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There is More to Marriage, than Marriage
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There is More to Marriage, than Marriage

By VELA Team

Marriage has become a trending topic in the Muslim community, particularly the pressure to marry young. This idea often foregoes the completion of one’s education, finding a stable income, or even fully maturing as an...
How to Cope with Stress
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How to Cope with Stress

By VELA Team

A return of Fall doesn’t just mean a return to pumpkin spice everything: it’s also a signal that the end of the year is coming. Even if you’re no longer wrapped up in the back-to-school...
6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation
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6 Children's Book With Hijab Representation

By VELA Team

Times have changed. The days when children would sit quietly, flipping through the pages of picture books for education are behind us. Technology and gadgets have significantly transformed our children's daily lives. As Muslims, we...
New Season, New VELAs: A Sustainable Approach
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New Season, New VELAs: A Sustainable Approach

By VELA Team

Of course you can never have too many VELA hijabs! …or can you?  We have all been through our phases of setting a timer for a new collection to drop and purchasing more than necessary...
W’24 Spotlight
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VELA F/W’24 Spotlight

By VELA Team

As the crisp breeze of fall starts to whisper, it's time to transition from the warmth of summer to the cozy charm of autumn. VELA Fall/Winter ‘24 collection welcomes you with a palette of rich,...
Let’s Talk About Poly
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Let’s Talk About Poly

By VELA Team

In every community across the U.S, there is a married Muslim man on the hunt for a second wife. Though it’s still a bit taboo to openly discuss, there are husbands that believe it is...
Building a Capsule Wardrobe with VELA
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Building a Capsule Wardrobe with VELA

By VELA Team

Building a capsule wardrobe is like designing your dream closet where every piece is both stylish and versatile. For me, the ideal wardrobe is one where each item can be easily styled in multiple ways....
Integrate Sunnah Foods Into Your Diet
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Integrate Sunnah Foods Into Your Diet

By VELA Team

Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post will focus on certain foods that we should incorporate into our diet. Before we dive into this topic, we should familiarize ourselves with the sunnah of eating. Before eating...
The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective
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The Toxicity of Dupe Culture in Islamic Perspective

By VELA Team

Five years ago, being caught buying knocked-off products would have resulted in public backlash. Today, the practice has become nearly instinctual for consumers worldwide. Almost every fast-fashion app, e-commerce platform, and even smaller fashion businesses...