Two of the world’s most recognizable Islamic fashion and lifestyle personalities share their struggles – and ultimate victories – with their body image and weight. Written by Yasemin Kanar and Dina Toki-o. Eat well, look great! We call YazTheSpaz a “creative powerhouse” because of her countless creations in the realms of fashion, beauty, baked goods and art. Yet it is her bubbly … Read more
They’re not the easiest articles of clothing to get right, says Maryam Yusof, but the variety that they provide can add depth to any wardrobe. Recently, a friend turned up to class wearing pretty awesome acid print jeans. While I complimented her on her sartorial chops, a male friend of mine – characteristically I might add … Read more
There will be times when women will face doubts and insecurities in wearing their hijab, says Dina Toki-o. Photography by Alessia Gammarota. While it’s been a fairly easy ride, it would silly of me to deny that, even recently, I’ve been experiencing my own struggles over whether to keep the hijab on. I could go on forever, … Read more
Saira Arshad hails from Toronto, Canada, and currently resides in Kuwait, teaching primary school children and dividing her time between Toronto, Kuwait and London in the UK. With her taste in fashion, Saira brings smiles to others – on a casual day, besides teaching, she serves up colourful inspirations and style ideas for the readers of her blog … Read more
Who decides what is considered ‘stylish’? Dina Toki-O believes that everyone’s style is unique and it is yours to define. ‘Fashion fades, but style is eternal’ If you’re a blogger, fashion fiend, lover of all things pretty, and/or a social networking enthusiast, you’ve likely come across that wise little quote at some point. It makes a … Read more