Choosing Hijab According To Your Skin Tone
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...
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Haircare Tips for Hijabis I: Understanding Hair Conditions
For some hijabis, haircare isn’t a top priority like skincare; however, after reading this, you may come to realize why haircare should be a top priority. This blog is part of...
Traveling in Modesty: Essential Tips for Muslim Women
And here we are again! Summer is approaching quickly, and it is time for us to put our savings into a getaway trip! Traveling as a Muslim woman can be...
When to cut off a friendship?
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...
Limiting Your Bad Hijab Days with Magnets
One of the trickiest problems with our hijabs is having them lay correctly. Whether it's adjusting during an exam or trying to think of a new style in the car...
HALA! DALLAS: VELA x Nominal Pop-Up
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...
Seeking Marriage: Invoking Allah's Names
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...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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...
Earth Day: Environmentalism in Islam
Happy Earth Day! Did you know that Earth Day was first established on April 22, 1970? However, Islam has stressed the importance of Earth Day since the seventh century, teaching...
Hijab: Is the struggle from you or your environment?
The day I became Muslim was the day I became a hijabi. I couldn't have made that decision if it weren't for the healthy environment I surrounded myself with through...
Embracing Prints with VELA Hijabs
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...
How To Deal With Post-Ramadan Slump
We spend quite a lot of time psyching ourselves in the months leading up to Ramadan (Rajab & Shaaban), and once Ramadan arrives, we exert our best efforts, focusing on...
Celebrating Eid and Remembering the Ummah
Eid is not just about new clothes, delicious food, and exchanging gifts/eidi… It's also a time to remember the Ummah—the whole Muslim community—and reflect on our shared values of compassion,...
What Does VELA Mean To Me?
When I think of VELA, the words hijab, modesty and femininity instantly come to mind. Prior to practicing my deen, femininity was not something on the table. I used to...
Marwa’s Top Ramadan and Eid Gifts
As the last ten nights of Ramadan approaches, it's time to start planning thoughtful gifts for your nearest and dearest. Whether you're celebrating Ramadan or preparing for Eid, these hand picked...
How to Host the Perfect Iftar During Ramadan
Whether you're a born Muslim or a revert, hosting the perfect iftar may seem daunting but can be done with the right preparation and intentions. افطار (Iftar) means “to break” in...