Building bridges of faith in China
Inspired by the teachings of Islam from a young age, Mariah Mah has dedicated her life to boosting standards of living, nutrition and education for Chinese Muslims, spreading silaturrahim in the...
View ArticleHow to wear animal prints (without overdoing it)
Yes, leopard prints are still in fashion. Maryam Yusof brings you on a discovery journey to wearing those animal prints the right way. While shopping last week, I spotted a girl wearing a leopard print...
View ArticleCutting back on gossip: 10 tips to block backbiting
Maryam Yusof says the time is ripe to put a gag on gossip. Less talking, more listening The act of gossiping is second nature to many of us. When we have a juicy story about someone, our first instinct...
View Article9 tips for a fabulous flea market experience
Make the most of your flea market foray with these helpful nuggets of advice. By Maryam Yusof. Two hijabis pose at an outdoor clothing market in this file photo. Like every seasoned bargain hunter, I...
View ArticleFashion solutions for a lazy day
Dressing up on lazy days doesn’t have to be dreadful. Maryam Yusof shows you how to keep it simple yet stylish with the least amount of effort. Though I write a lot of fashion articles, I must admit...
View ArticleHow to wear printed pants without looking like you’re in your pajamas
They’re not the easiest articles of clothing to get right, says Maryam Yusof, but the variety that they provide can add depth to any wardrobe. Recently, a friend turned up to class wearing pretty...
View Article5 must-own hijabs that every hijabi’s wardrobe needs
Like any other item in your wardrobe, there are also staples for hijabs. Maryam Yusof shares some of her go-to scarves. (Image: Hijab House) Once a woman starts wearing the hijab, a desire often...
View Article16 outfit basics for all occasions
Have you got these fashion cornerstones in your wardrobe? Maryam Yusof shares 16 of her go-to goodies. It should come to no one’s surprise that I love clothes. Yet most of the time when putting...
View ArticleDIY: push your tote bag to go galactic!
Maryam Yusof shows you how to create your own personalised galaxy-print tote bag. There was a time when I was so obsessed with images of the galaxy that I convinced a committee at my school to assign a...
View ArticleA Whimsical Spin on Traditional Malay Wear
Traditional doesn’t have to mean boring. Maryam Yusof shows us the latest trends to the classic Malay baju kurung. For many families in Singapore, a significant amount of preparation is done to ensure...
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