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Five New Buys for the New Year

As the new year begins, new fashion trends should start to make their way into our closets. I sometimes find it hard to gauge how long, or little, certain trends are here to stay. I don’t know about you all, but I like to invest money on items that I can actually wear for the…

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What do a Queen, a Lawyer, a Rapper and a First Lady Have in Common? Fashion.

Elite Daily wrote a post about how the successful are known to have uniformity with their outfits. Of course, on the top of their article, they have pictures of both FaceBook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Steve Jobs. “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity” they say. Of course, as a fashion enthusiast, I say NO.  I think fashion is an important…

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Our New Favorite Flashy Trend

These days the fashion world is constantly changing, at a faster pace than ever. That means more and more trends are coming in just as fast as they’re going out of style. So it’s important to seize the opportunity once it lands in the impermanent world of fashion. The newest trend that has swung by…

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#MGBurritoLife: How to Look Cute Wearing a Blanket in Public

Salaam chicas! Okay so for those of you who haven’t noticed, it’s gotten cold. Like really, really, really cold. The perfect time to cover up modestly without sacrificing fashion and comfort. So layer, drape, and wrap up all you want to keep warm. Here I am again to show you my cute and fashionable solution to…

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Hijabi Holiday Ideas: Thanksgiving Edition

Looking for some last minute inspiration for Thanksgiving? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This has to be one of my favorite holidays. Even though it’s getting pretty cold, there is a certain crisp in the air that I just love. Along with the weather, who doesn’t love some fall fashion? My favorite part…

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Four Words: Mom Jeans Are Back.

I know what you all must be thinking. Ew, no, those are so ugly, my mom literally wore those a million years ago and thought they were totally cool. Well, guess what — like most interestingly old “ugly”trends, this one is back and it’s hot! Real talk: I totally understand why these jeans were so…

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Contrast: A Halloween Makeup Look

Halloween is here! Whether you think it’s stupid, or it’s your favorite time of the year, it is a chance to bring out the dramatic look in you! You don’t have to dress up as a ghoul to embrace the dark look. All you need is a dark lip and some eye shadow. I worked…

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Stop Thinking that Wearing Hats with Hijabs Is Taboo

Hats and Hijabs. I know you’re thinking that it might be a little weird. I definitely thought so. However, recently I’ve learned to embrace it. Hats have their own personality and add so much to a simple outfit. They’re easy to wear, especially in the summer under the sun. I personally enjoy wearing them in…

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Fake Beard Trend? Pause. What the Muslim Dudes Think

If you’ve seen the newest season of America’s Next Top Model, you’ll know that there is a new type of “TyOver” (read: a Tyra Banks makeover) in town for male contestants: Lace Front Beards. Yeah, you read that right. Fake beards. It’s an interesting concept in it’s own way. I mean, a beard supports that…

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The Bold Lip

A bold lip takes courage. It stands alone–strong and proud!  You don’t need to fancy up a bold lip with more makeup or vibrant clothes; you don’t need to do anything really to work a bold lip. Just have courage! You maybe thinking, “Why do I need courage to wear a bold lip? It’s just…

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Fashion Tip of the Day: Double your Fashion Statement!

Statement necklaces have boomed in the fashion industry over the last two years. A great way to double your fashion statement is by wearing more than one statement necklace! Choosing different colors and shapes grab the eye and will draw more attention to your overall look. The key to successfully layering necklaces is to have two…

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Fashionably Freezing

Yes, I know, it is absolutely freezing! If you’re like me, you are not a fan of this weather. However, just because it is cold outside, it doesn’t mean we don’t put effort into our appearance. We actually have more options in the winter. My one and only favorite thing about winter is finding new…

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Product Review: Asal Natural Beauty Products

With brands like LUSH on the rise in the natural cosmetics and skincare industry, I was intrigued about this new company, Asal, that claims to be absolutely organic in all of their products. According to the company, Asal — the Farsi word for honey — is “rooted in the belief that nature is our best…

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Hijabi Fashion Essential: Black Maxi Skirt

We all have that one huge essential in our closet, whether it’s a bag, scarf, or dress. Mine is a simple black maxi skirt. I don’t know what I’d do without it — I wear it so many different ways! So I thought, what’s a better way to show you all how I styled it…

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4 Types of Versatile Eid Outfits for Day or Night

It’s almost that time! The time for Eid a beautiful celebration that I cannot wait for every year! Amazing food, vibrant clothes, and most important spending time with our family and friends. The most exciting part growing up was the new outfit I got to wear on Eid–and it still is! It is our one…