Who says you can’t be fashionable just because you’re in the medical field? By Shea Rasol. 20-year-old Leena is mad about science. Pursuing a nursing degree, the hijabista of American-Palestinian descent hopes to one day provide medical care for women. Hailing from a small town in Texas, the recently engaged fashionista began fashion blogging at With Love … Read more
Many favour square scarves, but they can be tricky to style. Here are some hijab tutorials and ideas compiled by Shea Rasol. Basic Square Scarf Tutorial by Lovethinkdream Simple and direct tutorial for hijab newbies who are looking for an easy updo, or for anyone looking to try out the Turkish hijab wrap. All you need is … Read more
Sabrina Marican and Wirda Elliesa are young Muslimahs who are breaking the taboo around lingerie with their brand – Luxegerie. Shruti Gattani rounds up both ladies and finds out how they are encouraging women to look good, while sticking to their beliefs. Asia is still considered the conservative cousin of America and Europe, despite Muslims’ efforts to break taboos … Read more
What’s under my headscarf matters to me, say Muslim women with alternative haircuts and fashion styles. Elest Ali is but one of them. Whether or not you approve, the current fad of hijabi fashionistas and make-up tutorials seems here to stay. Yet with so much attention being given to the public facade, one wonders if there’s anything … Read more
It’s not always easy to live by your principles – but it’s always worth the effort. Aqilah Nizar, a Malaysian-born photographer who now works in Brisbane, Australia, knows just what this struggle is about. After studying architecture, she decided to work on her passion in photography instead. As a young Muslim woman of color who finds … Read more