My journey to being a part-time hijabi. Hijab isn’t just for the ‘perfect’ Muslim.
I never perceived myself as the type of girl to wear hijab. But over time, I realised that just like non-hijabis, sisters that wear hijab…
Pick of the Week
I don’t think I’ve ever splurged on a pair of heels and I feel like I never would because of the great ones I’ve found…
The Makeup Hack that Saves you Space and Money
The handy makeup hack that saves you space and money. What it means to depot in the makeup world is to remove your makeup product…
The Backpacks Smart Enough to Take to the Office
Whether you’re starting a new job or want to update your commuting bag collection, the backpack may just be what you need. We’ve chosen a…
NYFW: Abayas and Hijabs Taking Centre Stage
NYFW saw Indonesian Muslim designers come together and take centre stage at NYFW for the second time, bringing abayas and hijabs to mainstream fashion. Dian…
Let’s Talk: Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Ummah
Where does one begin? As a black, Muslim woman, it is undeniable that I’m at the intersection of many marginalised identities: Being Black = being…
The Best of the Mango Sale: Up to 50% Off
Mango may just be one of our favourite high street brands right now, especially for their bags and long sleeve maxi dresses. Check out our…
The World’s Reaction to Fenty Beauty and the 3 Products You Need from the Range
Fenty Beauty has launched and it may just be the biggest beauty launch of 2017. The makeup line by Rihanna was created with a vision…
The Asos Beauty Calendar Is the Cheapest Way to Try Some Cult Products
Now you may not celebrate Christmas but this Asos Advent Calender that has just released is a bargain for trying out some cult beauty favourites…
Twitter gets real about life #afterseptember11
Post 9/11 life changed for many, not just in the U.S but all over the world. The hashtag after September 11 saw over 50,000 people tweet…
The instagram account dropping daily recipes for self love
We all sometimes need a nudge to remind us to take better care. Recipes for Self Love is exactly that! A collection of intersectional illustrations…
NYFW: The Best Modest Streetstyle
September is always an exciting time for streetstyle inspiration, especially during all the Fashion weeks. It’s a time where anything goes and can be often…
Shop the Look: NYFW with @StyleDevotee
We love seeing modest street style looks, especially when they have high street touches that we can get our hands on too. Shalini from @styledevotee…
Shop Our Favourite Maternity Maxi Dress
We love this 70s style maxi dress which is perfect for those who need to dress up for something. The wrap design of this dress…
The RCMA No Color Powder is Perfect for Every Skin Tone
We love shining the spotlight on products we think are inclusive to all skin tones, this week we’re talking about the ultimate setting powder; The…
Don’t lose heart
This one’s for those who have embarked on a journey of some sort – a reminder that you should never lose heart, and if you…
Pick of the Week
If you don’t know already, the colour red is coming in full force to just about everything this season and wearing it “red to toe”…
Shop Now: It’s not too early to get your winter coat
It’s not too early to start browsing around for those key winter pieces. Right now, we’re seeing high street brands launch their AW17 winter coat…
#Afrohijabi the visual campaign celebrating diversity in the Muslim community
Amaliah spoke to the founders at Culturing Success Rikki and Rhianna who are behind the recent #afrohijabi campaign which was also visible during #blackouteid. It’s been…
Hana Tajima has just added more to her AW17 Uniqlo Collection
Hana Tajima has just extended her AW17 collaboration with Uniqlo and it’s perfect for the minimalists out there and a great update for your work…
Cut From The Same Cloth: A Collection of ‘Ground-Breaking Essays’ by British Hijabis
A group of British Hijabis across different races and ages, are seeking to reclaim the narrative surrounding hijab. Cut from the same cloth is…
What is happening? A Brief History of Rohingya.
Source: Instagram @Rohingya The plight of the Rohingya has finally taken flight on social media, highlighting the brutal persecution faced by Myanmar’s ethnic Muslim minority.…
Asos are about to release their own Makeup Line and it starts from £5
Is there anything Asos can’t do? We’ve just found out that Asos have created an affordable makeup line and it’s launching really soon. The mega-giant…
Modest Maxi Dress Of the Week
This week we’re loving this & Other Stories long sleeve maxi dress. It has a 70s feel to it with its print and high neck…
Eyeshadow Trend Alert: The Sunset Hues You Need in Your Palette
The most popular eyeshadow palettes out there right now are those with the best sunset hues. Think of the corals, magenta and deep oranges; they…
An Evening with Dalia Mogahed : Personal Reflections
I had the chance to attend a talk delivered by Dalia Mogahed, hosted by Al-Buruj press on the 4th August 2017 at the London Muslim…
We’re loving this Abayah from Anaya
This week we’re loving the grey Jasmine Abaya from Anayah, a UK modest fashion brand. Anayah was launched in 2012 and has been ‘determined to…
New In: Our Modest Picks from Warehouse
This week we’re picking our favourite modest finds from Warehouse. We used to turn to Warehouse particularly for workwear but lately we’ve been drawn to…
The Best Bargain Lookalike for Zara’s Sold Out Kimono
The kimono was this summer’s go to cover up and the one we kept seeing on everywhere was the high in demand £69.99 Zara floral…
Shop the Look: @Hajra_aaa
Pleats x Silk with @Hajra_aaa We love Hajra’s style and love the mix of pleats with a pj style silk top. Shop our similar…
#Blackouteid, The importance
Eid Mubarak #BlackoutEid #BlackoutEid2017 #afrohijabi #BlackGirlMagic pic.twitter.com/XOOkYpwBzB — Saraiya Bah (@SaraiyaBah) September 1, 2017 Blackout Eid has been running for a few years now and…
Modest Maxi of the Week
This week, we’re getting another dose of floral with our favourite long sleeve maxi dress from Zara. It’s a bold print but also one that…
The other side: My Muslim children were fostered by a Christian family
‘Forced’ into Muslim foster care: the uncomfortable truths behind that story. ‘Christian child forced into care with non-English speaking Muslim foster carers’ the headline that…
Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow Palettes are back in stock!
Juvia’s Place recently launched their range in the UK and not to our surprise, it completely sold out. Famed for their bright packaging and vibrant…
A Practical Guide for Hajj (Part 2)
Part two of this article is going to cover Muzdalifah, Eid day which includes the ritual of stoning the devil. You can read part 1…
New Term, New Backpack: Shop the Edit Now
September is approaching us which means it’s the start of another term for the students out there. We have curated our favourite backpacks starting from…
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