Archive for April, 2012
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Aquila's Picks
In Entrepreneurial Fashion
A young lady shows us what it means to walk the talk as a budding fashion entrepreneur. Read More →
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C’est La Vie
Fixing a Broken Heart
It’s tough when relationships don't work out. But remember, when you are down, the only way left to go is up. Read More →
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Vanity
Care for Your Hijab
As our best friends, our hijabs deserve the best treatment — even when we give them a wash. Read More →
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Videos
Life for Women in Afghanistan by Farzana Wahidy
Farzana Wahidy photographed women in different life and work situations in Afghanistan, capturing the full breadth of their experiences. Read More →
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Videos
How-to Video | Scarf Gift-Wrapping + Make a Tote Bag
Wrap your gifts with scarf or reusable fabric, furoshiki style. It's easy and have fun! Read More →
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Videos
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Aquila's Picks
From Sketches to the Streets: Indah Nada
Berlin-based Indah Nada Puspita brings her sketches to life with her passion for fashion. [ Credits: Indah Nada ] Read More →
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C’est La Vie
Finding Love in Bali
Two Muslim women live on the beautiful island of Bali—one is there to get away from her family, while the other is there to raise... Read More →
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Global Snapshots
Empowerment in Motion
Just a year after launching, the New York-based Women’s Voices Now has garnered respect for empowering women with a platform and a global audience. Read More →
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Global Snapshots
The Call of Duty
Once the accepted norm, traditional forms of filial piety are becoming a remnant of the past. Yudith Ho revisits an ancient Chinese virtue. Read More →
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Mighty Muslimahs
The Runner Who Could
With the 2008 Olympics came tales of glory and setbacks. Inspiring ones are aplenty—but few match up to the one of an underdog, Samia Yusuf... Read More →
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Aquila's Picks
Ami the Amazing
This brave hijabella fashionista — now that's TWO labels for the one deserving person — inspires us with her bright, colourful style and plucky attitude. Read More →
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Videos
Cover: Acoustic Version of Linkin Park’s ‘Numb’
We are simply blown away by this Indonesian-German hijabella’s rockin’ singing and guitar-playing. Hoo-boy! Take it away, Silvana! Read More →
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Videos
How-to Video | 6 Ways of Wearing a Vest
Fadila Anindeta shares 6 innovative ways to style a cardigan. Be invent to create your own! Read More →
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C’est La Vie
Web of Deceit
Though it may form on a virtual platform, cheating on your spouse with someone on the Internet is still just that—cheating. Read More →
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Aquila's Picks
Girl Next Door: Irna Dewi
A young hijabella dresses her age by pairing classic cuts with contemporary patterns. Read More →
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Global Snapshots
Love, InshAllah
Lina Lewis picks up a book about the usual romantic and sexual situations that any woman goes through—as told by Muslims. Read More →
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Spirituality
The Power of Being Grateful
In an increasingly complicated world, it is essential to revisit our core values. One of them is about being unconditionally thankful, writes Murshidah Said. Read More →
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Vanity
Tips for Gorgeous Hair
Every woman (and we suspect many men, too) wants a full head of healthy, gorgeous hair. Here's how you can bring back your glory days. Read More →