My Twin Sister: Peas In A Pod, Poles Apart

Not all twins are perfect symmetries! Dina Toki-O shares how she and her sister are sometimes perfectly poles-apart. The perfect pair of twins – they have identical shoes, matching outfits, the same smiles and similar personalities. They can read each other’s minds, feel the other’s pain; two peas in a pod. They are the best of friends. … Read more

Fashion Fades, but Style is Eternal

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

Muslimah Bloggers of the United Kingdom

Zinah Nur Sharif talks to five UK-based modest and fabulous Muslimah bloggers – Hana, Jana, Basma, Dina and herself – on the hows and whys behind their blogging stories. Bloggers. They are passionate people who write about the things they love and share it with the rest of the online world. It is a full-time job, … Read more

Reflections on Being Bicultural

Having two distinct cultures presents both complexities and thrills, says Dina Toki-o. People constantly ask me where I’m from. I answer, ‘from England’. Sometimes I answer with, ‘from Wales’. Then I am asked the same question again. ‘No, where are you really from?’ Or, ‘Where are you from, like from?’ If you haven’t already guessed, these questions usually hint … Read more