Portfolio

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HIGHLIGHTS

Teen Vogue: “How Muslim women protested in 2020”  

Vogue Arabia: “How pro-feminist books emboldened a Muslim woman’s confidence in her faith”

Vogue Arabia: “Why it’s time to break taboos around female sexual health in the Arab world”

Amaliah: “Why Millennial and GenZ Muslims are so passionate about Palestine”

The Guardian: Why I quit listening to hip-hop after becoming a mother

The Revealer: “The Muslim women using feminine pronouns for Allah”

The Independent: “As a Muslim feminist, I know what sharia really means” 

The Independent: “The women of the Norwegian handball team and modesty in sport”

Refinery29: “The women proving that Muslim feminism is not a paradox”

Refinery29: “The sex educators helping Muslim women reclaim their sexuality”

Stylist: “What Muslim women *actually* want from fashion brands during Ramadan”

Stylist: “Why Muslim women are finding the balaclava trend problematic”

Business Insider: “Modest, plus-size fashion is a lucrative market”

GQ Middle East: “The very modern fits of the modest crowd”

Luxury Magazine – “Durags and bandanas in modest fashion: appreciation or appropriation?”

Luxury Magazine – “Why I vowed to shop shopping for clothes for 6 months – and failed miserably”

Grazia Middle East: “Hafsa Lodi on the business of modesty”

Grazia Middle East: “Is it time to change the conversation around modesty?”

Arab News – “Middle Eastern millennials, social media & the evil eye”

Luxury Magazine – “Meeting the face of modest fashion, Halima Aden”

Ryerson Review of Journalism – “Dishonoured : How Honour Killing Coverage Shifted the Blame from Killer to Culture”

 

CULTURE EDITOR, MOJEH MAGAZINE

Mojeh Magazine June 2024 Cover (Mojeh Magazine)     

Lights, Culture, Fashion: Diwali Designers (Oct 2024)

Rabat, Rebirthed (Oct 2024)

A Stitch In Time: Aya Haidar (Oct 2024)

Finding my Faith (Oct 2024)

From Taboo to Transparent (Sept 2024)

High Heels, Higher Aspirations: Elisa Bruno (Sept 2024)

Love for Lapels: Nisa Tiwana and Sanah Yasin (Sept 2024)

Rebel with a Cause: Céline Semaan (Sept 2024)

A Lasting Impression: Zeinab Saleh (June 2024)

Prayers Answered (June 2024)

Yasmin Zaher’s debut novel explores fashion and fixation

8 New books to add to your summer reading list

Bag charms are back, and they’re all grown up

Henna artist Dr Azra releases first book

Meet the Palestinian restaurateurs creating community through cuisine

Palestinian authors sharing stories of life after the 1948 Nakba

Saudi diver Salma Shaker is raising awareness about ocean conservation

Bint al Yasmine is Dubai’s first Palestinian Women’s Society

Female-led book clubs to have on your radar

Haute Hijab founder Melanie Elturk on creating a community for Muslim women

Saudi 100: The Mentorship program shining a spotlight on Saudi designers

Why you should try journaling during Ramadan

This book documents Palestinian stories through vintage photographs

At home with Caravana founder Aurelie Durand

How to perfect the art of tablescaping 

 

COVER STORIES

The National – “The benefits and pitfalls of pop-up markets in the UAE”

The National – “Are hipster beards just a trend or here to stay?”

The National – “Five UAE fashion bloggers reveal what it takes to become a social media star”

The National – “The latest bling trend to hit the Emirates’ highways: foil wrapping

The National – “Whose design is it anyway? How UAE fashion designers have become knock-off victims”

The National – “Trendy Tradition: The Rise of Henna in Fashion”

The National – “Dubai World Cup Fashion: Out with the old, in with couture”

Gulf News tabloid – “Here Be Monsters”

FEATURES

Vogue Arabia – “Meet the Muslim women writing about marriage and the status of wives in Islam”

Vogue Arabia – “Islam doesn’t deny women education, so why does the Taliban?”

Vogue Arabia – “How modest fashion is evolving and being embraced by women all over the world”

Vogue Arabia – “Meet Somali Muslim football coach Iqra Ismail: ‘I’ve faced it all but nothing has stopped me yet'”

Vogue Arabia – “What the reunion of the GCC means for the Arab fashion industry

Vogue Arabia – “How modest fashion enthusiasts are putting their stamp on Barbiecore”

Vogue India – “Knock on oud: an Arabian aromatic delicacy”

Conde Nast Traveler: Abu Dhabi’s best homegrown design stores

Conde Nast Traveller Middle East – “A guide to shopping at Global Village in Dubai”  

Conde Nast Traveller Middle East – “9 expert-approved beauty products you need in the Middle East”

Mojeh Magazine – “The authors telling Palestinian stories through female protagonists”

Mojeh Magazine – “How sneaker culture is highlighting fashion’s double standards”

Mojeh Magazine – “Beirut’s designers are rising from the rubble”

Mojeh Magazine – “Inside the kitch-couture home of Jennifer Black”

Mojeh Magazine – “Pret-a-Cover: a new approach to modesty”

Mojeh Magazine – “Virtual Vanity: beauty meets tech”

Mojeh Magazine – “The evolution of Eastern beauty”

Elite Daily – “12 Bridgerton-inspired ‘fits you can wear for Ramadan”

Arab News – The convergence of style movements: modest fashion & sneaker culture

Arab News – Call to prayer ruling in Canada causes controversy

Arab News – Niqabi women speak out about the surge in mainstream face-covering

Arab News – Why Ramadan 2020 is a time to embrace going gray

Arab News – Viral Instagram challenges get modest makeover

Restless Magazine – Powerful, proudly-black women are the backbone of the modest fashion movement

gal-dem: Navigating the seas: Why Muslim women’s swimwear doesn’t define our faith

gal-dem: Wearing a niqab and identifying with queerness is not a paradox

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Jacquie Aiche”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Newby Hands”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Janina Wolkow”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Huda Al Nuaimi”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Dr Michael Apa”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Suzanne Kalan”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Dina Khalife”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Raghavendra Rathore”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Farida Khelfa”

Luxury Magazine – “Insider: Sarabeth Levine”

Luxury Magazine – “Retrospective: the sari”

Luxury Magazine – “Retrospective: the hand fan

Luxury Magazine – “Retrospective: the bum bag”

Luxury Magazine – “Retrospective: aviators”

Luxury Magazine – “NFT clothing and designer avatar skins: how fashion is being digitised”

Luxury Magazine – “Disneyana: how cartoon characters became the height of fashion”

Luxury Magazine – “Move over coffee. Tea is in fashion again”

Luxury Magazine – “Sneakers: the coolest collectibles for the modern man”

Luxury Magazine – “Subconscious modesty: Roksanda Ilincic”

Luxury Magazine – “America’s Cup: The Formula One of the Sea”

Luxury Magazine – “Name of the game: the truth behind celebrity endorsements”

Luxury Magazine – “Eight fashion-forward designers you need to know about for SS17”

Luxury Magazine – “Mineral-rich mud masks: the earthy base of upscale beauty products”

Luxury Magazine – “A step in the right direction: Ermenegildo Zegna”

Luxury Magazine – “More than meets the eye: Delfina Delettrez”

Luxury Magazine – “Penmanship made pretty: Megan Hess”

Luxury Magazine – “Advice from style icon Ines de la Fressange”

Luxury Magazine – “Luxury 3.0: Bringing exclusivity back” 

Luxury Magazine – “The grand scheme of things: Faraz Manan makes Dubai debut”

Luxury Magazine – “Tracking the denim trend”

Luxury Magazine – “The resurgence of fur in fashion”

Luxury Magazine – “Beauty and the gentleman: a look at men’s grooming trends” 

Luxury Magazine – “Bulgari Serpenti Eyes on Me” (advertorial)

Luxury Magazine – “A.Lange & Sohne” (advertorial) 

Luxury Magazine – “Van Cleef & Arpels” (advertorial)

The National – “Meet the duo putting a modern spin on the traditional Qawwali”

The National – “Hijabi model Aminah Ali on her cameo in the new Barbie film”

The National – “How ballet workouts offer a softer yet successful approach to fitness”

The National – “Man caves for women: Why you should build a ‘she shed'”

The National – “Can the balaclava catch on as an alternative head covering?”

The National – “Homegrown brands in the UAE championing clean candles”

The National – “Are fashion collections for Ramadan missing the mark?”

The National – “‘Yes to the headscarf!’ Why a Vogue France Instagram post has angered Muslims”

The National – “Meet Asma Elbadawi: the hijabi athlete making basketball accessible to Muslim women”

The National – “How sweater vests are making a comeback, even in the UAE”

The National – “Why these women are taking modest fashion in a new direction online”

The National – “Dubai modest fashion week convenes with chic, conservative designs”

The National – “UAE burkini brands aim to be versatile and inclusive”

The National – “The rise of Muslim YA fiction: tales of hijabs, high school and halal marshmallows”

The National – “Changing the narrative: Pakistani authors discuss recent femicide cases”

The National – “Meet the women making nude lipsticks truly diverse”

The National – “How Covid changed our wardrobes: basics are booming”

The National – “Timing is everything: how the pandemic impacted toilet-training” 

The National – “How fashion rentals became 2021’s top style trend”

The National – “Cultural Appropriation: What does it mean and why is it such a sensitive subject?”

The National – “How Arabic calligraphy is weaving its way ino the UAE fashion industry”

The National – “Malala in Vogue: A step forward or a sign of tokenism?”

The National – “The rising trend of Ramadan journals”

The National – “Muslim Women’s Day: 10 books on females of faith”

The National – “Curly hair makes a comeback: why women are embracing their natural texture”

The National – “Hijab-wearing French influencer reflect’s on France’s hijab ban for minors”

The National – “Flick: the Dubai start-up reviving the disposable camera for modern-day snappers

The National – “10 hijab-wearing women you should be following on Instagram”

The National – “Matrimonial apps are changing the arranged marriage tradition, during a time of social distancing”

The National – “American-Pakistani singer Aneesa Sheikh on her single, New Normal”

The National – “Pony beads and smiley face charms: why kitschy jewellery is on the rise”

The National – “Meet the UAE entrepreneurs seeking to make Islam more relatable to children” 

The National – “Churails: the new Pakistani web series that challenges stereotypes of the niqab”

The National – “Getting to know Zehra Abukar: the winner of Miss Muslimah USA 2020”

The National – “How sports hijabs raced into the mainstream”

The National – “The UAE beauty brands that launched during the pandemic”

The National – “How Instagram can help restaurants revive their businesses”

The National – “Danish label faces cultural appropriation backlash”

The National – “Under the Abaya: the new era of female empowerment in Saudi fashion”

The National – “6 hijab accessories that will make your life easier”

The National – “How Ramadan collections have evolved over the past 6 years”

The National – “Dubai henna artist’s modern take on the traditional custom”

The National – “Zusaura: the modest swimwear brand for men”

The National – “How quarantine during Ramadan has revitalised demand for hoodies stamped with spirituality”

The National – “The long game: everything you need to know about eyelash extensions”

The National – “More than Bollywood: an interview with Sonam Kapoor”

The National – “The evolution of the abaya”

The National – “Unveiled DXB: a new kind of ladies’ night”

The National – “Dulce by Safiya: modesty that’s a la mode”

The National – “Veiled and Vocal: niqab-wearing influencers”

The National – “Is giving up the hijab cause for controversy?”

The National – “Modest modeling pioneer Mariah Idrissi on faith and fashion”

The National – “Istanbul Modest Fashion Week: clothes for every woman”

The National – “Dubai Modest Fashion Week: modesty that’s meaningful”

The National: “Salam Girl: the podcast by two American converts to Islam”

The National: “Haute Hijab: the headscarf brand from Ajman to America”

The National: “The rise of the burkini: modest swimwear goes global”

The National: “Happy Birthday Hello Kitty: fashion’s favourite feline”

The National: “How Birkenstock went from clumpy comfort to fashion forward” 

The National: “Are logos no longer off limits for streetwear brands?”

The National – “Paintball meets laser tag: first look at Xstrike, Dubai”

The National – “Extending the #eatclean movement to children”

The National – “Meditation pipe Lovetuner launches in the UAE”

The National – “Picture perfect: social media fuels parenting insecurities”

The National – “Nanny versus nursery: which is the better childcare option?”

The National – “The rise of the ‘mumpreneur'”

The National – “How do I get my baby to sleep?”

The National – “Salafi Cowboy merges street art with Islam”

The National – “Law Roach on the law of style”

The National – “Lilit Caradanian on building her beauty empire”

The National – “Striking oil: follow an ethical haircare routine”

The National – “Mummy blogging: is the trend helpful or harmful?”

The National – “Kristina Karlsson: The write way to dream”

The National: “Baby spas rise in popularity but are newborn massages safe?”

The National – “The healthy way to lose weight after pregnancy”

The National – “Bollywood body-shaper Yasmin Karachiwala comes to Dubai”

The National – “Emirati sisters launch abaya brand, The Orphic”

The National – “Seek Refuge: blending millennial streetwear with modesty”

The National – “Oversized and on-trend athleisure by Under-Rapt” 

The National – “Bucket hats: an unlikely style trend and ‘hijab hack'”

The National – “Panda, the oldest card game in the world, is revived in Dubai”

The National – “Solar-powered shipping containers aid young children in crisis countries”

The National – “Facial yoga: Face up to a new workout”

The National – “A date with Jacey Duprie, the Damsel in Dior

The National – “Dubai meets L.A. in the new Les Benjamins collection”

The National – “Kuwaiti Sheikha launches uplifting fine jewellery line”

The National – “Ingie Chalhoub: The Middle East’s fashion powerhouse”

The National – “Hautletic finds its niche in fitness fashion”

The National – “Fashion Forward: tracing a decade of fashion design in the UAE”

The National – “The future of online retail: from desktop to mobile-only”

The National – “Racil Chalhoub and her iconic muse: the tuxedo”

The National – “Is modest modelling an oxymoron?”

The National – “Is Instagram’s popularity declining with new algorithm?”

The National – “Desert Mannequin: a fashion blog with a difference”

The National – “The Nou Project: Works of art you can walk around in”

The National – “Khadijah Shah brings Elan to Dubai”

The National – “A new generation of young Arab perfumers” 

The National – “Is normcore the new luxury?”

The National – “Modest fashion takes a turn on Italian runways”

The National – “Could comfortable heels be within our grasp?”

The National – “Alana Hadid on her new eyewear brand”

The National – “Lama Jouni and her new-season muse: Lebanon”

The National – “Dubai’s Comptoir 102 launches jewellery collection”

The National – “Tracking the fashion rise, fall and return of the tracksuit”

The National – “A grand-daughter’s tribute from Donna Hourani”

The National – “More than skin-deep: natural skincare hits the UAE”

The National – “From Pakistan to Paris: Muslim model Sana Ansari”

The National – “Swarovski opens a free creative centre in the Middle East”

The National – “One-piece swimsuits: modest, modern and flattering” 

The National – “A lesson from Sodashi on essential oils”

The National – “Arwa Al Banawi: street wear for the Arab girl”

The National – “Meet the female barber challenging cultural norms in the UAE”

The National – “Manish Arora: an exclusive interview with ‘The Indian John Galliano”

The National – “UAE designers on creating modest fashion for Ramadan” 

The National – “Men’s spring/summer 2018 fashion week roundup”

The National – “Three Turkish designers making a mark on the international fashion scene”

The National – “Pretty food: Making meals photogenic”

The National – “Futuristic Fashion: 7 trends that show how clothing is going high-tech”

The National – “Eljammi Gozalli on how to organise your vanity table”

The National – “Capturing the essence of Emirati perfumer Amna Al Habtoor”

The National – “Lorenzo Castillo on Madrid and his collaboration with The Rug Company”

The National – “Discover Dubai’s new homegrown fashion brand: La Come Di”

The National – “Beautyblender’s Rea Ann Silva and Mario Dedivanovic in Dubai”

The National – “Glamour from east to west: Maheen Karim”

The National – “Egyptian fashionista’s clothing line SemSem is a labour of love”

The National – “Made in Dubai: Stationery label Bumble & Mouse”

The National – “Indian designer Ritu Kumar talks trends and traditions”

The National – “From real estate to runway: Kanchan Kulkarni”

The National – “Exploring The Outlet Village in Jebel Ali”

The National – “A guide to buying fabric in the UAE”

The National – “On trend and online: Prada to launch latest collection on MyTheresa.com (regional exclusive story)

The National – “Made to measure: getting a jalabiya tailor-made for Eid”

The National – “Harry Potter’s newest magic catches Dubai by storm”

The National – “The pros and cons of fitness-pass packages”

The National – “Revealing the real appeal of Yas Mall” 

The National – “Profile: Fashion blogger Nadia Aboulhosn”

Velvet Magazine – “A pilgrim’s diary – The holy cities of Makkah and Madinah”

Velvet Magazine – “Covered-up culture on the catwalk: Abaya-inspired designs at fashion weeks”

Velvet Magazine – “Sole man: Giuseppe Zanotti in Dubai”

Velvet Magazine – “Hippie chic: Reemami”

Velvet Magazine – “Chanel transforms the ‘tikka'”

Velvet Magazine – “Culture clash: Modest Muslimahs meet the blogosphere”

Velvet Magazine – “Hanaa Ben Abdesslem: A rose uprooted by the Arab Spring”

Velvet Magazine – “Confessions of an emerging designer”

Velvet Magazine – “Adopt-A-Camp: A different kind of motherhood”

Illume Magazine – “A modern transportation system in Makkah: Safety precaution or threat to spirituality?”

Daily Times Sunday Magazine – “How to channel your Inner Lady Gaga while dressing in Pakistan”

COLUMNS & OP-EDS

The New Arab: I was a McDonald’s megafan. For Gaza, I’m ditching them for good

Insider: I was trolled by pro-Taliban extremists after writing about Muslim feminism

Glamour UK: The reaction to Rihanna’s post-partum body shows that snapback culture is alive and well

The Independent: This is what Andrew Tate means for Muslim women like me

The Independent: The death of Mahsa Amini and the Truth about the Hijab

The Independent: Mosques have become “boys’ clubs, despite what Islam really says”

The Independent: The Albuquerque murders are a wakeup call for American Muslims about our own communities

The Independent: My non-traditional Eid includes a Secret Santa tradition

The Independent: Are Rihanna’s barely-there pregnancy outfits really ‘trendsetting’?

The Independent: Bella Hadid’s statements about the hijab come at a pressing time for Muslim women 

The Independent: Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week face mask violates France’s niqab ban – so where is his fine? 

The Independent: If you’re angry about Malala’s wedding, the problem is you

The Independent: Why Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid’s breakup hits different for Muslim fans 

The Independent: American feminism doesn’t include Muslim women – especially not their hijabs

The Independent: As a Muslim woman, I found Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit bizarre and distasteful 

The Independent: How not to be a ‘white saviour’ when you talk about women in Afghanistan

Hyphen: From the high street to high fashion, brand boycotts are here to stay

Hyphen: Start the new year in sustainable style

Hyphen: Red is this year’s surprise fashion hit

Hyphen: The keffiyeh is a symbol of resistance – and of hope 

Hyphen: How charity shops are taking on big fashion 

Hyphen: From Marvel to Barbie, hijabis are making their mark on the cosplay scene

Hyphen: The Muslim streetwear brands reclaiming Quranic Arabic

Hyphen: Oud: The ancient fragrance that’s taking over the world

Hyphen: Muslim sneakerheads step out in style

Hyphen: From the catwalk to the high street, “quiet luxury” is making big noise

Hyphen: Henna isn’t just for Eid

Hyphen: Modest designers look beyond the tried-and-tested fashion week format

Hyphen: Modest fashion shouldn’t just be functional, but stylish too

Hyphen: Put together an NYE outfit that’s as modish as it is modest

The National: Diwali shoes from Christian Louboutin? I prefer traditional Indian juttis

The National: Why are we still idolising Disney’s anti-feminist princesses?

The National: France’s burkini ban impacts all women – not just Muslims

The National: Why Bollywood has become my escapist parenting passion

The National: Why Halima Aden’s return to modeling sends an important message about modest fashion

Khaleej Times: Empowering women through modesty

Mojeh: Why co-ords are about more than just convenience

Mojeh: Hafsa Lodi explains coronavirus’s impact on the modest fashion industry

Mojeh: Hafsa Lodi on what’s fueling the modest fashion movement

Gulf News: Why I wrote a book on modest fashion

The National – “Viral property video ad debunks the stereotypical Dubai Dream”

The National – “Escape rooms are a must-try social trend”

The National – “Why we shouldn’t celebrate this 10-year anniversary”

The National – “Branded watch culture in the UAE can be bewildering”

The National – “The UAE may be safe, but crime podcasts offer a reality check”

The National – “Pressed for time yet intrigued by printing machines”

The National – “Bring back board-game culture, it’s addictive”

The National – “Since when has splitting the bill been considered a stingy act?”

The National – “Speedy delivery services take the magic out of the wait”

The National – “Forsaking prayer rooms for peace”

The National – “Find a collector’s niche in a world where hoarding isn’t practical”

The National – “Why I’m not ready to turn the page on stationery”

The National – “There’s no shame in choosing not to cook”

The National – “Haggling: when to bargain and when to concede”

The National – “My friends are far too photo-obsessed”

The National – “Flower-giving is a tradition we shouldn’t lose”

The National – “Easing into a fitness regime with the help of a hammock”

The National – “Give into the lifestyle and hire a cleaner”

The National – “A trip to a Lost and Found in Dubai”

The National – “Wedding season is here and that means ‘showtime'”

The National – “How a trip to the beauty salon brings out the ugly side in some people”

The National – “With the desert on our doorstep, s’mores are just a short drive away”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The new way to wear your old T-shirt”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Achieve a bright-eyed look”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make the most of maxi skirts”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Layer and stack jewellery”

The National – “Fashion Notes: How to wear a kimono”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t be a one-trick pony with your big-ticket spends”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Time to play up the layers”

The National – “Fashion Notes: An androgynous look is all pretty black and white”

The National – “Fashion Notes: A few tricks to pull off pastels”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Pack light for a weekend away”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Be bold and pin down a new look”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Lace makes a lovely return”

The National – “Fashion Notes: It’s time for a trendy chop”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Dare to wear deconstructed shirts”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make it suit you down to a logo tee”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The hoodie is your new staple garment”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Life lessons on lip care”

The National – “Fashion Notes: These boots are made for wearing”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Cardigans are right back in vogue”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Get ahead on summer prints”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Dress to impress only yourself”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Enlist new ways to wear leather”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The sweater dress and how to wear it”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Branded argyle? You’ve got to be kidding”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Purses make for safe splurges

The National – “Fashion Notes: Give ruffles a glorious edge”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Go all out to dress up your denims”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t be scared by a silky sheen”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Embrace the new military chic”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Impress in a little white dress”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Crop it like it’s hot”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make your maxi a marvel”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Get neck-heavy this season”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Indulge in a workwear revamp”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Learn to love the bomber jacket”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Let’s not abandon all things pretty”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Comfort and style finally combine in new shoes”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t turn into a social media monster”

The National – Fashion Notes:Release your roots and take style risks”

The National – “Fashion Notes: How to perfect the power trouser”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Why wood has become the ‘it’ accessory”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Avoid holiday handbag hassles”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t hesitate to wear jewels in the day”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Perfecting laid-back travel looks”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Maximising summer minimalism”

The National – “Fashion Notes: How to don the dubious summer slides”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make way for a new summer wardrobe”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t get caught in a chokehold”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Leisuree is a new lingerie obsession”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The new trending term is athleisure”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Attempt to control the call of the new”

The National – “Fashion Notes: A touch of grunge never hurt anyone”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Is fishnet really back in vogue?”

The National – “Fashion Notes: How to achieve 3-D femininity”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The pick of fashion week looks”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Dull your sparkle with earthy rings”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Wear the print, don’t let it wear you”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t let lazy dressing drag you down”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Shop for shades that suit your face”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Bohemian chic done the white way”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Give silver accessories a second look”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Take care to preserve your precious buys”

The National  – “Fashion Notes: Make your DIY attire stylish and wearable”

The National – “Fashion Notes: A guide to revamping your handbag”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Flats are fab, but don’t get too comfy”

The National – “Fashion Notes: It’s time to get photo savvy on the beach”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Guys, don’t let gifting get too complicated”

The National – “Fashion Notes: ‘Tis the season to don cozy knitwear”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Tips and tricks for wearing faux fur this winter”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Polish up on this season’s nail trends”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Try to be subtler with your selfies”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Pull yourself out of a colourless rut”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make your scarf-tying more stylish”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Whole lot of fluff, or fashion forward?”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Get with the geek-chic runway trend”

The National -“Fashion Notes: Keep your leopard prints in check”

The National – “Lessons on wearing pink from NYFW”

The National – “Get in tune with the laid-back fan girl look”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Let your accessories do the talking”

The National – “Better weather in the UAE calls for a fashion facelift”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Trousers as evening-wear conundrum” 

The National – “Fashion Notes: Ditch the towering teeter-totters for flats”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Buy genuine pearls and real gold, girls”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Petite purses are just impractical” 

The National – “Fashion Notes: Make farm girl chic less agricultural” 

The National – “Fashion Notes: Be seen in a voguish knot of your choice” 

The National – “Fashion Notes: A lesson on traveling light and in style” 

The National – “Fashion Notes: Revival of 70s flair with a bit of fine tuning”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Deliberately mismatched prints are in”

The National – “Fashion Notes: The mane event is changing your hair this summer”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Preparing for a month of modesty”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Get your guy to embrace new trends”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Brow kits and beauty blenders”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Everything you need to be part of the fashionable brunch club”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Sports luxe isn’t just for active types”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t spend big on cheap materials”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Honing in on home-grown talent”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Don’t blast off into orbit with this trend”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Greys aren’t just suited to rainy days”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Denims will be ‘in’ for the long haul

The National – “Fashion Notes: And the best hat award goes to…”

The National – “Fashion Notes: It’s a wrap from the Runways of Paris, with love”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Resist the urge to wear reds this Valentine’s”

The National – “Fashion Notes: An all-white plight”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Turtlenecks turn heads at NYFW”

The National – “Fashion Notes: Bring on the beachwear this summer”

McClungs Magazine – “Unclothed on the catwalk”

Illume Magazine – “Keffiyeh: The ‘war scarf'”

Illume Magazine – “No Muslim reality show needed in Canada”

Kohl Magazine – Big Question page

REVIEWS (Books/Film)

The Juggernaut: In Ms. Marvel, culture and faith are finally seen as superpowers

Vogue Arabia: Saudi activist Muna Abusulayman pens moving message on female empowerment

The New Arab: Feminisms of our Mothers: Unpacking Generational Rage

The New Arab: 30 Rights of Muslim Women by Daisy Khan

The New Arab: Who is Muhammad? by Michael Muhammad Knight

The New Arab: No Funeral for Nazia by Taha Kehar

The New Arab: Playing Games by Huma Qureshi

The New Arab: Someone Like Her by Awais Khan

The New Arab: The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi

The New Arab: An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib

The New Arab: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

The New Arab: Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie

The New Arab: Amina Wadud’s Once in a Lifetime explores Islam’s Five Pillars from a progressive perspective

The New Arab: Journeys Toward Gender Equality in Islam by Ziba Mir-Hosseini

The National – River Spirit by Leila Aboulela

The National – White Torture edited by Narges Mohammadi

The National: The End of Summer by Salha Al Busaidy

The National: Discretion by Faiza Guene

The National: Head Above Water by Shahd Alshammari

The National: Good Intentions by Kasim Ali

The National: Brown Girl Like Me by Jaspreet Kaur

The National: The Go-Between by Osman Yousefzada

The National: The Henna Artist series by Alka Joshi

The National: (M)otherhood by Pragya Agarwal

The National: Man in Motion by Alexander Thomas

The National: That Suburbia Lady by Mariana Missakian

The National: Dream Du’a Do by Ruzina Ahad

The National: The Image of Her by Sonia Velton

The National: No Honour by Awais Khan

The National: From Women to the World by Elizabeth Filippouli

The National: Cut from the Same Cloth? by Sabeena Akhtar

The National: Are You Enjoying? by Mira Sethi

The National: My Hair is Pink under this Veil by Rabina Khan

The National: The Colour of God by Ayesha Chaudhry

The National: A Pure Heart by Rajia Hassib

The National: Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim by Leah Vernon

The National: Big Little Steps by Mathilde Loujayne

The National: The Greater Freedom by Alya Mooro

The National: My Past is a Foreign Country by Zeba Talkhani

REVIEWS (Services / Fashion Shows) 

The National – Evo gel nails 

The National – In the thick of it: eyebrow microblading 

The National – Marc Jacobs Beauty masterclass

The National – Jose Eber La Loge salon

The National – Designer 24 dress rental 

The National – Winter beauty products

The National – Cook-a-box

The National – Zareena runway show at FFWD Season 5

The National – House of Nomad runway show at FFWD Season 5

Velvet Magazine – “Ready…Set…Minx!”

MISC

Ahlan Masala! Magazine- Fashion Police page

Ahlan Masala! Magazine- Trend of the Week page

Ahlan Masala! Magazine- Staying In page

Ahlan Masala! Magazine- Staying In TV page

Boutique 1 Newsletter – White is the new black

Boutique 1 Newsletter – New In: Alessandra Rich, Shourouk, DVF and more at Boutique1.com

Boutique 1 Newsletter – New In: Faith Connexion, 2nd Day, The Row and more at Boutique1.com

Boutique 1 Newsletter – New In: Mary Katrantzou, Missoni, Wildfox and more at Boutique1.com

Savoir Flair- Style Watch

Savoir Flair- Introducing Darmaki

Savoir Flair- Jewelry Files

Savoir Flair- Rami Al Ali FW11 Collection

Savoir Flair- Most Wanted: Seven Minutes Trigger Collection

Savoir Flair- Net-a-Porter Shoes

Savoir Flair- The Blogger Edit

Savoir Flair- Accessories Editor’s Scrapbook: Chain Reaction

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