Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Style sister @ Venusbuzz.com

I'm loving the "hijabista" movement that's happening online, and I'm celebrating it through this article I wrote  for Venusbuzz.com. As a Muslim woman who has just started to embrace the hijab, I have come across all manners of opinions on the hijab from Muslim and non-Muslim acquaintances. Negative comments on the hijab and how a woman chooses to wear it can come from both quarters. I wish people with rigid  perceptions, as well as misconceptions on the hijab will just let us be.

People can make such a big fuss over a piece of cloth over a woman's head, but no one seems to be raising alarms over pop stars showing little girls that to get noticed, you need to prance around in your undies and let your boobs hang out. It's clear we have differing ideas on what "liberates" women, so let's just agree to disagree.

If you've ever wondered about Muslim women's fashions of today and the importance of the hijab/tudung to our daily lives, do check out my article and the links within.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Market Source's new website

Market Source, the publishers of Essenze magazine, which I've contributed to since 2005, has just launched a new website! Check it out, you can even read a few past issues of Essenze online!


Thursday, February 10, 2011

Nov-Dec 2010 Best Buds magazine

Hey there everyone, how have you been? I've been feeling down these past few days to be honest, but I'm doing much better now. I'm truly blessed to have such an understanding and supportive husband, as well as close friends who are always there for me. My son, of course, is a great source of inspiration and strength - my little guardian angel! I'm also extremely grateful to the Almighty for always listening to my prayers and answering them - He is my source for peace.

Sometimes, when you're not feeling yourself, you forget just how special you really are inside and you start beating yourself up. I tend to do that a lot. Then your loved ones come along and they remind you of the "real" you and show you unconditional love. Then, slowly, you find the will to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and face the world with your chin up once again.

If you've been having a hard time these past few days too, just remember that this too shall pass and do bear Dr Seuss's words of wisdom in mind - Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind :)

With all that's going on, however, there's still a lot for me to be thankful for, like the publishing of these articles in Best Buds back in November/December 2010:

1. The Man Behind the Magic
2. Discovering Disney
3. Malaysian Icon - Elaine Koon
4. Rhythmic gymnastics
5. What is Hari Raya Aidiladha
6. Origins of AidilAdha
7. Destination - Pulau Pinang
8. Destination - Langkawi
9. Destination - East Coast beaches
10. Destination - Taman Negara
11. What is Boxing Day?
12. Who is Santa Claus?
13. What is Christmas?
14. Fun facts about Santa and Xmas
15. Be a Fit Kid

Do take a look at them if you have the time, and let's let the sun shine inside of us once again!

Best Buds Nov-Dec 2010

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