As you may or may not know, but we are always looking for unique and awesome gift ideas for you. Something that will hopefully get you a genuine big smile and possible hugs rather than horrible side-glances from your loved ones. Having been part of many a gift giving for bridal and other special occasions we have a very good idea what it feels like in both instances. Let’s just say it’s time to t ...

  Everyone, we have decided to share our favorite video finds by the many talented artists and creative individuals that we keep coming across with you all! In order to view our video picks, you can either click on the new category 'videos' (on the right bar under categories) or check the 'our favorite video picks' section under the feature slider on homepage. That said, our very first video p ...

  Our second 'Video Pick Of The Week' is of a tutorial by the very talented and creative UK based Youtuber BubbleGum Hijab. In her video we get to learn how to work on two creative and very easy to follow DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects. First we learn how to create a pretty head chain jewelry out of a pair of earrings and in the second part we learn how to sew a bobble tassel to a hijab. So if you'r ...

Ladies! There is a new cool e-shop in town that you may have heard of.  In case, you haven’t, we encourage you to check it out. Not only does it carry amazing trendy fashion items but it also brings to our attention an important awareness campaign on the topic of slave-labor. This online store called The MODSHOP was launched earlier this year by the lovely style editor and owner of Sweet Modesty, Sadeel ...

  Friends, one of the very great aspects about planning wedding events is that you get to see a lot of amazing creative ideas come to life. The most exciting and perhaps the craziest part of the whole thing though is how a team of individuals ( friends but majority strangers) will do anything in their power to make a bride's grand ideas become reality. Basically, if you can dream, come up with awesome ...

  Every season we request a beauty expert to share with us some of their favorite products they would recommend for a specific season and maybe even year round. For winter we checked in with the very popular, one of the most beloved and sought after makeup artist in Detroit, Michigan, Amanie Mokdad to share with us some of her makeup must-haves for this season. Our personal tip after having makeup done ...

  Have you ever noticed how challenging it is for hijabi brides when they have to incorporate both a hijab (head scarf) and a traditional long veil (depending on the ethnicity) into their bridal outfit? From being around and having the pleasure of helping or just staring at these brides in a worry, we have observed two things. One, either the bride will take off the head scarf and just focus on the lon ...

  Every season calls for a different set of makeup essentials and just like Summer we decided to bring you some more professional makeup must-haves.  For Fall, the makeup must-have recommendations comes from one of the most sought after and beloved Chicago makeup artist, Saleha Abbasi.  Fall Makeup Must Haves By Saleha Abbasi  1. Moisturizer Recommendations: •Shiseido's 'The Skincare' Find it at S ...

  A few months ago, we came across this wonderful exhibition (virtually) that took place at the Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha, Qatar. We had so many great pondering moments that we thought why not let you all join in the fun as well? So the topic of the exhibition was 'The Arts of Giving: Visual stories of Islamic generosity from the seventh century to today.' One particular section that caught our ey ...

  We are so excited to share with you the beautiful wedding events of Reema and Asir that took place in Houston, Texas. In this first post, the bride Reema shares with us some words and detail shots of her henna and decor from her Mayoun event. A traditional South Asian cultural wedding event that takes place before the Nikah and main wedding reception. The event traditionally marks the official beginn ...