This freelance makeup artist translates her creative talents into elegant looks. Spotted by Shea Rasol. Discovering her own fashion sense and style after a year of blogging, fashionista Aisha Bashir from Northampton creates looks that are stylish without compromising modesty. While she does not look up to any particular fashion icon, she adores elegant, loose and … Read more
Struggling through hijab issues is what has brought Reef El Zein to where she is today. By Shea Rasol. When Reef made peace with herself after struggling with the hijab for almost five years of her teenage life, she realized that the hijab was the strength that she’d been looking for. This Lebanese girl residing in the … Read more
From filters to follows, Maryam Yusof loves her Instagram. Here she shares a few of her favorite Instagrammers. I must admit that I’ve become quite addicted to Instagram lately. I like being able to share the happenings in my life instantly through images. Adding filters to my pictures to make them look ‘vintage-y’ and ‘artistic’ makes … Read more
Buying illegal wild animals in Kuwait is, as one local put it, “as easy as acquiring a cupcake.” Pets have long been used as status symbols the world over, but citizens of the Gulf take the prize when it comes to keeping the most exotic, controversial species—most commonly, “big cat” cubs. International law governing Kuwait … Read more
The British boxing hero is now more than a fighter – he’s a married man with a beautiful baby daughter. He spoke to Omar Shahid about fatherhood, faith and fighting. The meteoric rise of Amir Khan – from a young, talented streetwise kid hailing from a working-class Pakistani British family to one of Britain’s top sports stars – … Read more