Your boss has approved your leave, you’ve booked the plane tickets, scored the perfect AirBnB and found a great tour package. Now there’s nothing standing in the way of you and that long awaited holiday! Well, except for one thing: PACKING. Love it or absolutely hate it, this activity is bound to put a bit of stress into your trip. To simplify the process and reduce your headache, here are our top tips on how to pack, so you can get it out of the way and get back to focusing on having fun as soon as possible! Make a packing list Making a packing list is the first step…

New Years is a time of rebirth and a lot of sisters out there are taking their first hijrah steps towards hijab. It’s a big step and first of all, we applaud and congratulate you on your courage and determination! May Allah continue to guide you and keep you steadfast, ameen! Making a change in your appearance as an outward manifestation of a change in your heart is a scary step. Here are some tips on how to make your journey fulfilling and long-lasting, inshaAllah. Set realistic goals and action plans When first starting out, it’s easy to get carried away with big ideas and dreams. There’s nothing wrong with…

Square hijabs made a huge comeback recently in fashion circles – evoking luxury brands in prints and style. But besides printed squares, plain square hijabs have a loyal following all over the world. They’re no longer seen as frumpy head coverings only worn by makciks – now the fashion forward wear them with style! Here’s an introduction to our collection of plain square hijabs (or bawal as they are known in Malaysia) Wondering how to style your square hijabs? Check out our fav square hijab tutorials here!

For a lot of bride-to-be’s the perfect bridal hijab becomes something of an afterthought. After all, there’s just so many other things that take up our attention – the wedding dress, the decor, the venue, the cake, photographer, shoes, you name it! But choosing the right hijab for your big day should be as big a part as any, it’s what will frame our glowing face on that special day, and will almost definitely be in any photos of the beautiful bride! An evergreen style in any wedding is delicate lace and intricate embroidery work. Whether you have your dress custom made or are renting it from a bridal parlour,…

Yep, we’ve all been there. Late nights that turn into overslept mornings, or insane Monday blues and horrible hump days. There are some days where you just can’t be bothered/don’t have the energy/don’t have time to perfectly iron your whole outfit. You throw on your favourite abaya, because who has time to pick out a whole look, right? We totally understand! Here’s our ultimate cheat sheet for the lazy hijabi to get you out the door in a flash 1. Hang up your hijabs While folding hijabs maximises space and probably lets you organise them better, we prefer hanging them up, especially right after washing. Leaving your hijabs to hang…

When you’re pressed for time and need to get out the door in a flash, there’s nothing more time-saving than not having to iron your hijabs. Just grab them off the hanger, out of the drawer, or even right out of the laundry! Here’s the lowdown on our top ironless materials. Cotton Lycra Known also as spandex knit, jersey, or just lycra, this fabric comes in as many grades as it does names. From heavy sweatshirt-like materials to lightweight and cooling fabrics (think your fav underwear, lol!) For hijabs, a medium lightweight lycra with a little bit of stretch is what we found to be the best choice. Iron-free and…