By Guest BloggerI often forget how important image is to some people — and then it came creeping back to me today. I was told not to wear black to work because as a Muslim woman it can look “too extreme.” When a non-Muslim wears black it’s seen as smart, sleek and stylish, but when a Muslim…
By yusra“Aren’t you, like, hot under there?” “If I were be you, I would be sweating.” “I don’t know how you survive.” Trust me, you don’t know how many times I’ve had to hear all that in just one day of walking around school — it’s brutal. But there are ways to avoid the extreme heat,…
By Sara MaherTurban-style hijab are perfect for the summer, and they’re always so fashionable! Don’t let turban tying scare you; it’s much easier than it looks! A simple turban style requires no pins, only wrapping and tucking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9wZ03aRmzk 1. “Do-Rag” It Up Make sure your scarf is at equal lengths over your head. Take the two…
By Sara MaherGlasses are one of my favorite accessories — especially if I don’t have the time or energy to put on a little eyeliner. There are all kinds of incredible styles that can be worked if you just give them a chance! My favorite glasses are definitely the ClubMaster styled glasses because they just work with my face…
By Sara MaherEyebrow care is super important. So important, they made a saying for it — “Your eyebrows are on fleek, dude!” …Well, maybe people don’t say “dude” anymore, but “on fleek” is pretty popular nowadays! Now, we weren’t all born with the perfect arch or the fullest set of brows, but we live in a time and…
By sobiamasoodSalaam ladies! Sobi here with your spring/summer must-have footwear! #freaksandgeeks 1. Mules Let’s be real, stilettos are painful. Luckily, chunky heeled peep toe mules are comfy and just as cute! Find them here. 2. Slip on Sandals Irresistibly comfy and easy, ’nuff said. Check out this pair. 3. White…
By SaniaAre you tired of wearing the same hijab routine every morning? Do you want to try to a new style but too afraid to take a risk? Well, we have the answer for you! Okay, all jokes aside. I know we all get stuck in the same hijab routine because it’s easy, comfortable and most…
By SaniaThere are definitely those days where I just want to throw on a sweater and some skinnies. When I have those days, I’ll usually add a necklace and some jewelry to change it up a bit. There are many types of necklaces and styles to wear but these are by far my favorites. A girl…
By Sara MaherYour face goes through a lot, and it’s important to take care of it at the end of each day! If you’re a makeup enthusiast like me, your skin especially needs to be tended to at night. As fun as makeup is to apply, it suffocates your skin, digging into your pores. Exfoliating and moisturizing…
By sobiamasoodI think we can all agree that New York Fashion Week was quite a breath of fresh air, right? But after seeing all these amazing outfits, it can become quite overwhelming. Oftentimes, what we see on the runways is difficult to translate into how we might see it in stores or on the streets in…
By Sara MaherSelfies are everyone’s guilty pleasures, and we take them everywhere we go. On car rides, in our rooms, or even in the back row of class — if we’re feeling rebellious — we stay posing at our own cameras. Some of our favorite fashion bloggers are constantly putting up pictures, and we are left with…
By yusra“You could never pull that off.” It’s nice to see trends on the runway; the fashion world is constantly evolving. But sometimes there’s a trend or two that make us go, “Oh my God, I really want to try that!” and “Oh my God, I could never pull that off!” at the same time. So,…
By Sara MaherIf you’re down with the makeup scene, you’ve probably been hearing so much about these “liquid lips.” Anastasia Beverly Hills’ new Liquid Lipsticks are the most popular pieces of makeup out right now, ranging from nude to DARK (and I mean almost-black-DARK). When I first heard of them, I felt skeptical about them. Liquid lipsticks…
By sobiamasoodI’m here to let you know that it’s time to switch up your wardrobe by finally incorporating that pencil skirt that you have stuffed in the back of your closet. Pencil skirts give off that sleek and sophisticated look no matter how you choose to wear them. They can so easily be worn casually or…
By Sara MaherThere’s nothing more head turning than a flash of color on a palette of black or gray. Sure, a black outfit is always easy, and almost always elegant, but black is safe. Fashion is bold. Add a stroke of color to those neutral outfit choices, and you’ll see a huge difference! Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! And it’s easy for…
