Here at The Modest Life we are passionate about supporting local businesses, women-run businesses, ethical-minded businesses... basically businesses that kick butt 🙂 Baraka Women is one such business. Designed by Eisha Saleh, an all round incredible lady, the clothes are made with the modest dresser in mind, with the most beautiful fabrics, made right here…
The hijab has been getting a lot of attention lately. Women who wear the hijab (Islamic head covering) are becoming more vocal, asserting their existence in a world that has attempted to define them. Women who wear the hijab are speaking, shouting, writing, running, jumping, strutting, fencing, dancing and singing their way to recognition, in an…
It's been a big week in the world, with much to ponder on. Here are a few inspiring, positive and thought-provoking links to make this week that much better... A beautiful new children's book compiles tales from Syrian refugees. Carla Zampatti designed a uniform for Westpac and included a style for hijabis. Check out this…
'Modest Fashion' has become a catch phrase that is used to refer to a broad spectrum of clothing, generally in the milieu that is considered to be 'covered up'. It may or may not include a head covering. In the past five years, with social media platforms accelerating as popular bases for self-promotion, 'modest fashion'…
I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are ready for the new week! Here are some lovely, positive and uplifting stories to make the start of the week that much easier... 30 Captivating Historical photographs that need to be seen. What a teen girl's magazine cover looks like when a graphic designer gets…
Written by Subhi Bora. When in Dubai, I wanted to buy gifts for people as well as something blingy for myself as a souvenir. I wanted something meaningful, beautiful, preferably made in the UAE, and with good ethical standards. This seemed near impossible amongst the endless imported designer stores and H&M-like options. BUT THEN I…
Finding comfortable yet stylish clothing whilst pregnant can be difficult, and inevitably, regardless of what you wear, you are bound to look like you swallowed a large watermelon by the time you get to the end of your pregnancy. Nonetheless, it is definitely a lot easier to find stylish and comfortable maternity wear what with…
I'm excited to bring you this "In the Studio with..." series as we sit down with, converse with and go behind-the-scenes of some of our favourite creatives who inspire us here at The Modest Life. For our first post in this series, our Editor Saltanat sat down with Eisha Saleh, creator and head designer at…
Let's admit it. We have all been caught up in the hype of ZARA, and H&M. Personally, H&M never appealed to me. Their clothing always looked cheap and poor quality. But ZARA? Yeh, sure. I've been totally duped by them several times. Although I have to say that for a while, I've also been dissatisfied…
Continue reading ➞ I REALLY like ZARA’s new “Green” collection but…
When it comes to children's clothing I have a strong belief that they should be dressed age-appropriate. I don't like the current trend of kid's clothing that simply mimics adult's clothing. Don't get me wrong, I love a trench coat on a kid as much as the next person, but body-con mini-dresses with cut outs…