BEAUTY

15 March 2021

RAMADAN GIFT IDEAS

Are you needing gift ideas for Ramadan but not sure where to start or what to buy? I have searched high and low for the coolest instagram businesses (because supporting small is so important!) to bring you my favourite gifting products for men, women and children. Check them out below and be sure to give them a follow on their socials.

First things first, have you ordered your Ramadan dates? Whether you have or not, you must order a box (or two) from The Date Project. Each box is £10 and filled with the juiciest ethically sourced medjoul dates from Jordan. But what's great about this company is that every time you buy a box you are donating to one of these amazing causes:


DatesforOrphans: Each tin helps towards providing education for orphans residing at SKT Welfares Springs of Hope Centre

DatesforPalestine: Each tin provides 500 litres of water

DatesforRohingya: Each tin helps towards providing vital food and aid

DatesforSyria: Each tin provides 50 loaves of bread

DatesforYemen: Each tin helps towards providing vital food and aid

Instagram: @thedateproject


CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

The Modest Closet

Modest-wear, luxury hijabs and hijab accessories.

Saphayya

A beautiful collection of viscose and chiffon hijabs.
Instagram: @saphayya

Home & Gift Co

Personalised clothing, accessories and homeware.
Instagram: @homeandgiftco

NARA

Personalised clothing, stationary and homeware.
Instagram: @nara_uk

Z.Organica

Personalised 100% organic cotton clothing for kids and adults. Use code naheeda5 for £5 off your order!
Instagram: @z.organica

Hadaya London

Two mama's specialising in personalised clothing and accessories.
Instagram: @hadayalondon_


BEAUTY + FRAGRANCE

Dukhni Fragrances of Arabia

Connoisseurs of Arabic bakhoor incense, the finest fragrances and artisanal attars.
Instagram: @dukhnibakhoor

Zawadee

Lush oud candles, wax melts and diffusers for your home.
Instagram: @zawadee_uk

Noor Aromas

Luxury wax melts and candles inspired by faith.

Parfum Lab

Highly scented Qu'ran verse candles, hand-poured in the UK.
Instagram: @parfumlab.co

Mirage Mists

Concentrated halal perfume oils and attars. Get 10% off with code Naheeda10 until Mon 22nd March 2021.
Instagram: @miragemists

Sisters Chapter

Handmade soaps and wax melts.
Instagram: @sisterschapter

Elefant

100% natural haircare and skincare for men, inspired by nature.
Instagram: @theelefantco

Muslim Box Company

Creators of the 'Sunnah Box' the perfect gift for the modern muslim man.


HOME DECOR

Ziba Arts

Bespoke personalised rose domes and floral frames.
Instagram: @zibaarts_

Eternally Bunched

Beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets using forever flowers.

Aniqa's Art

Personalised henna designed gifts for the home.
Instagram: @aniqas_art


KIDS TOYS + ACCESSORIES

Hiba

Gorgeous personalised gifts for kids and adults.
Instagram: @hiba.gifts

Ramadan Legacy Kids

The makers of Ramadan Legacy bring you their newest launch: My Little Ramadan Legacy kids journal and activity book.

My Salah Mat

Educational interactive kids prayer mat.
Instagram: @mysalahmat

Desi Doll

Worlds leading islamic toy designer including the iPray Salah Pad and My Ramadan Dua Book. 
Instagram: @desidollcompany


BOOKS + STATIONARY

Crochet with Shan

A non-profit business selling cute 'punny' cards with crochet designs.
Instagram: @crochetwithshan

Design with Soph

Islamic themed prints and stationary. Personalised dua books and dhikr bags.
Instagram: @designwithsoph

MINE Ldn

Refillable A5 personalised resin notebooks.
Instagram: @mine_ldn

Claritas Books

A range of Islamic books for kids and adults.
Instagram: @claritasbooks

Ibn Daud Books

Check out the newly released Handbook of Spiritual Medicine.
Instagram: @ibndaudbooks

Kube Publishing

A range of Islamic books for kids and adults, shipped worldwide.
Instagram: @kubepublishing

My Musa Stories

Come and join Musa on his adventures through his story books.
Instagram: @my_musa_stories


FOOD + SWEET TREATS

Dates by Bee

Hand decorated chocolate coated medjoul dates from Palestine using only Fairtrade chocolate.
Instagram: @datesbybee

Oh My Barfi

Post box friendly fresh barfi boxes in a range of delicious flavours.
Instagram: @ohmybarfi

Baker Mij

Luxury gifting macarons, cupcakes and hot chocolate bombs.
Instagram: @makermij

Bake Away

'Baking people happy' with their classic school cakes and milk cakes.
Instagram: @bakeaway_ldn

The Baklava Company

Luxury artisan baklava in a variety of mouth-watering flavours.

The Bake Box Company

Gourmet bakes, treat boxes and postal brownies.

Mari Poppins Bakes

'Baking the world a better place' with their delicious doughnuts, cheesecakes and filled cream rolls.

Halapes

Homemade mini delicacies for all occasions.  
Instagram: @halapes_ltd

Mailbox Treats

Mailbox friendly chocolate boxes for all occasions.
Instagram: @mailbox_treats

Spice Wali

Fresh homemade blends of chai spices and marinades.
Instagram: @spicewali

Dates & Honey

The luxury grazing company.

Honeydukes Co

100% Organic Spanish mountain honey and Portuguese multi floral honey.
Instagram: @honeydukesco



I hope this post has given you some ideas and inspiration for Ramadan and all-year-round gifting. Treat a loved one and make their day.

Love, Naheeda x


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15 March 2021

RAMADAN GIFT IDEAS

27 December 2013

NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CREAM SWATCHES

I am so excited about NYX's Soft Matte Lip Creams that I had to by all 13 shades. They are highly pigmented, apply smoothly onto the lips and have a pleasant scent to them. Neither lip gloss nor lipstick, these lip creams are so moisturising and creamy - it's like you're applying butter cream onto your lips! 
From swatching them on my arm I instantly knew that the lighter colours wouldn't suit my tanned Asian skin tone. Have a look at the lip swatches below:
Monte Carlo - The darkest of the two reds which reminds of Limecrime's Red Velvet or MAC's Prolong. It's a really bold and show-off colour and ideal for a night out.
Amsterdam - A beautiful scarlet red. Easy to wear and suits all skin tones.
Addis Ababa - A fun, girly and vibrant fushia pink.
San Paulo - My favourite shade of all, a beautiful dark pink well suited to my skin tone.

Antwerp - Very similar to San Paulo but a shade lighter. Very pretty and perfect for everyday wear. It's almost like a tinted lip balm.
Milan & Istanbul - Both of theses shades look identical on my arm swatches but are different when applied to the lips. Istanbul is slightly paler and looks a little too light for my skin tone. Milan is a pretty 'can't go wrong' pink.
Sydney - This is a very pale pink and looks terrible on me! However if I apply it lightly and go over it will clear lip gloss it could actually look very nice. It reminds me of pink roses.
Tokyo - Another pale pink that would suit better with clear gloss or could be mixed with a darker colour!
London - The lightest of all the nudes and looks quite chalky but will look great with a 'bronzed' look.
Abu Dhabi - Darker than London and a perfect neutral shade for skin tones darker than mine.
Stockholm - A nude with a hint of pink. Perfect for everyday wear.
Buenos Aires - Looks like peachy orange colour on my arm but looks nude when applied lightly. I can imagine it would look great on pale skin tones.
NYX lip creams retail at an affordable £5.50 (hence me buying all the colours) and are apparently now available in Next stores! My sister bought me some shades from America and I purchased the rest online direct from NYX.

Have you tried NYX's lip creams and what colours do you like the most?

PS. I just noticed that I spelt Istanbul wrong on ALL the pictures!!! I honestly thought it was INstanbul!

Love, Naheeda x
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27 December 2013

NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CREAM SWATCHES

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