By Ahlam AbdelkaderI usually don’t get hyped up about makeup at all, until I realized that I watched the teaser for Fenty Beauty about 10 times. Here’s why we’re excited for the launch of Rihanna’s makeup line: Halima Aden is one of the faces of the brand — blink and you’ll miss our favorite hijabi supermodel slaying and…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderAuthor’s note: The following is a spoiler-free review. Spoilers ruin the fun, so I got you! Back in February, I interviewed director, writer, and producer Amatullah’Muhyi Ali on representation, “Hamilton: the Musical,” and her musical film “Undefined.” On Monday, I had the privilege of attending a private screening of the film along with my colleague…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderIt has been reported that Disney is struggling to find stars for the live-action remake of Aladdin. Since March, director Guy Ritchie, casting director Randi Hill, and the studio have been conducting a worldwide search to find the perfect Aladdin and Jasmine. The Hollywood Reporter claims that, “[F]inding a male lead in his 20s who…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderOkay ladies, now let’s get in formation because we slay even on Eid! #BlackOutEid was created and founded by Aamina Mohamed (@krennylavitz) to sprinkle some Black Girl Magic into our most anticipated holiday of the year for Muslims. So here’s a roundup of our favorite #BlackOutEid looks! 1. @cripcasso 2. @musegold 3. @riyaanxx 4. @ShahdBatal…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderEid is one of the happiest moments of the year and, although it shouldn’t, can sometimes be stressful. Here are some tips to try this Eid so you can celebrate the end of Ramadan with a bang! 1. Clean the house. Nothing is more satisfying when everything is neat and organized. 2. Put in your…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderToday’s outfit is for our lovely plus-sized readers! Lately, I’ve been a fan of floral on white and I thought a palette with a dash of blue would be nice, simple and chic for the summer. All you need is a floral duster, a white top and bottom, and a hijab from the Chinutay &…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderDay 11’s outfit is perfect for Iftar and Taraweeh and is for anyone who has been meaning to try earthy tones. Start off with a grey top and bottom and finish it with a brown kimono. You can top it off with a brown hijab and a pair of comfy flats. Everything is from Inayah except…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderI’ve been watching Nabela Noor for a good long time now and you need to check her out! For those who don’t know, she is a Bangladeshi-American Muslim YouTuber who does makeup, DIY, and comedy videos. In one of her recent videos, she does a skit with her husband where they share their first Ramadan together…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderToday’s outfit is perfect for spring and summer months! For Day 8, we picked a white floral dress from and a pine green hijab both from Poplook. You can pair it with a basket bag from our very own Eman Idil and finish it off with some sandal wedges. Shop the look below! 1. Aida…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderIt’s Day 6 and we’re back at it again with another outfit idea! Emirates Dressing has gorgeous abayas on sale right now. Today’s outfit inspo is based off of the photo above. The blend of pink and white is great for the summer and has a girly vibe. The abaya has flared sleeves which has…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderSalam Walaikum Halima, When you competed in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant and proudly served looks in a hijab and a burkini, I was like, “Yass queen!” When you were signed your way into supermodel stardom, I was like, “Yasss QUEEN!” Now that you’re the very first hijabi in history to grace the cover of…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderOn Day 4 of this ongoing fashion series, we’ve picked an outfit that plays on a trend and is appropriate for Iftar and Taraweh. Look no further than the pleated skirt! Pleated skirts are in-season right now and they feel lightweight so you can be comfortable yet stylish. Check out this ivory pleated satin skirt…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderWelcome back to the second installment of MG’s 30 Days of Ramadan Fashion. Today’s outfit is inspired by the Ramadan collection from blogger Soha MT’s collection. This outfit can be casual, yet simple and chic. It’s also great as the nights during Ramadan get warmer. The second outfit features the Angelic besht from the collection….
By Ahlam AbdelkaderWhen Muslims are blamed for a terrorist attack, society puts the responsibility on our shoulders to “be on the front lines” in the war against terror, where just because we’re Muslims we have to be hyper-vigilant and report potential threats, as if we all receive some kind of secret memo. But here’s the kicker — when we…
By Ahlam AbdelkaderTRIGGER WARNING: “This show is meant for both Black and White audiences and every other color imaginable” as Variety magazine critiques. If discussing race makes you uncomfortable and you want to just comment below without reading this or watching the show, don’t waste your time. You have been warned. When the release date for…
