Roshan ~ Soulful, Inspiring, Modest

A SUITCASE STUFFED WITH DREAMS

The year started as every other does; a suitcase of routine and dreams: meet the teachers, cover school books, last minute back to school shopping, and an eagerness to take on the new year. My eagerness[…]

A DASH OF 80s INSPIRATION

Not sure if we were highly confused or just messed up. In the 80s, I wore floral pants and stripe jerseys – no one complained – no one called the fashion police – fortunately NO[…]

LIVING NINE LIVES IN ONE LIFETIME

ç At the age of 19, I recall my cv being read out during a Humanology course. The lecturer pointed out that; “This young lady has done more in her life than a 40-year-old.” Now[…]

BEAUTY THAT’S HOMESPUN – PURE, MINIMALIST HANDCRAFTED

Homespun is an independent ethical skincare formulator offering luxury natural skincare and holistic products. I was introduced to this awesome brand on my visit to Workshop Modesty; a modest fashion boutique in Cape Town, South[…]

ON MY RADAR: DESERT COVE FASHION

Desert Cove Fashion from Dubai, UAE, is all about the hottest trends being hijabi-fied to suite the wants and needs of all women who wish to dress modestly, yet fashionably. Designer Mosika Zeid took[…]

FINDING YOUR MOJO

Ever feel like you’re in a slum and can’t seem to get out of it. Procrastinating rather than focusing on what requires urgent attention. Well…. Let me tell you… you probably just lost your mojo.[…]

MODEST FASHION CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION – AFRICA

On Tuesday 16 October 2018, the Africa chapter of the global Council of Modest Fashion (COMF) will debut at Africa Halal Week. In partnership with Wesgro, COMF intends to be at the forefront of conversations[…]

EXPECTED WEIGHT GAIN – 5 TO 10 KGs

I’m probably the typical yoyo dieter. I move from balanced to un-balanced. You may have noticed my weight fluctuating through the years. In 2015 I lost 16kgs in 4months. It wasnt’ difficult and didn’t take[…]

CONFIDENCE, COLOUR, COMFORT – THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF THE 3C’s

We are too critical of ourselves when we look in the mirror. Why do we look in the mirror? To see if we are pulled together properely? To see if the image before us is[…]

I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO… OH DO YOU REALLY ?

As cooler days and the much needed rain has blessed us with its presence, the only cold I can’t seem to shrug off, is that of people who don’t acknowledge others. Too many a times[…]

IDENTIFYING YOUR INDIVIDUAL STYLE

Individual style can be described as; relating to, characteristic of, or meant for a single person or thing. separate or distinct, esp. from others of its kind; particular. characterized by unusual and striking qualities; distinctive.[…]

PAINT YOUR LIFE – NEVER STOP DREAMING

Pick up the brushes and paint your life. Add as many colours to enhance every facet of your being. We can choose to live the mundane, routine, and expected life or experience the reality of[…]