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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…

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New Hijab Fashion Line “Indifference” Celebrates Diversity

Starting a fashion line for Muslim women has always been a dream of mine; as a young Muslim girl, I’d have trouble finding the perfect hijab or the ideal shirt in terms of sleeves, length, color, or style. All the Muslim-owned stores were the same — solid colors, jilbaabs, maybe even a few shalwar kameezes….

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The Torchbearers of Islam

Every family has that shelf in the living room or family room or basement that’s home to a row of books collecting dust. Whether it’s a story from childhood the family thoroughly enjoyed and forgot about, or a crisp unopened gem straight out of the Amazon packaging — we’ve all got some books stacked away on…

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What’s in your bag?

Bigger is always better! At least, for me it is. Before we dive into what is essential, we have to first get that perfect bag! Most of the time, I always prefer a bigger bag — especially to carry all the items I need for the whole day. I used to always buy bags that…

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7 Looks for Ramadan

Alhamdulilah, Ramadan is almost here! I am so excited to get together with all my family and friends for worship, and have delicious food with some amazing company. I wanted to do a topic that would be relevant for all Muslim girls reading this post. During Ramadan, I have seen various types of people dressed…

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What to Wear: Summer Edition

“Aren’t you, like, hot under there?” “It’s like, 100 degrees, can you breathe?” “Can’t you just take it off, I’m sure you’ll be forgiven!” These are just few of the comments that come our way. The weather begins to get warmer, the days become longer, and our struggle continues. For all muslim girls who wear…

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10 Ways to Wear a Scarf

Scarves, scarves and more scarves! We all have a ton of them in every print, color, texture and even size! It’s hard not to buy them especially when they are available everywhere. Scarves are a great way to add character, color and coziness to your look. Sometimes I’ll love a certain print but I feel…

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Be Bold in a Blazer!

First off, I am very excited to be part of the amazing MuslimGirl team! I hope my own fusion of hijab and fashion will inspire you to find your own sense of style. A blazer is an absolute essential in every hijabi’s closet. Whether you’re going out for dinner, a holiday party, or a job…

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Sisters, We Need ‘Mood Hijabs’

This is the story of an average everyday Muslim girl professing her need — as well as the hijabi world’s need — for the absolute invention of… Mood Hijabs. Yes, you read that right. Mood Hijabs. It starts like this. One day, I wasn’t in such a great mood. In fact, I was in a…

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The Quick & Sophisticated “Hana Hijab”

Hana Tajima-Simpson of StyleCovered has a very sophisticated and high-fashion style, and she especially reflects that style when it comes to her hijab. In this video, she shows us how to wrap her signature asymmetrical style in a very quick and easy way.

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Beautifully Modest

A combination of lose shirts, cardigans, and skirts can make any dress modest in no time. Right: Put to use a mini-skirt! How many have you skipped through your shopping endeavors? Not anymore. Find some that cover your thighs, match it with a lose shirt, and accessorize to pull it all together. Be sure to…

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A Trendy Saturday

Sometimes you have to turn things down a notch and go to an informal gathering. Mixing up the trend of skirts and making it hijab friendly with a pair of jeans can take you right out of the mall into the mosque for prayer. Add a few flashy accessories and finish with a patterned hijab…

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Formal suit, frilly dress!

Lately, a lot of runways and notable female celebs have been rocking “feminized” mens’ suits. It definitely works for a classic look, and there is no better time to wear the get-up than on a night out with friends and family. With a few extra touches, it’s easy to make the outfit modest. Check out…

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Ethnic Flair: the Tunic

Although I have nothing against the very best of sensible Western clothing (after all, turtlenecks are indispensable during harsh New England winters), there’s nothing I like more than a dash of ethnic flair in my wardrobe. And for me, the perfect combination of ethnic-inspired style, comfort and modesty is the tunic. The tunic first came…