Layla El-Qadi

What to do if one of your children is overshadowed by their siblings

Motherhood isn’t an easy job. It has a load of responsibilities and obligations involved. The difficulties are even greater when you have more than one child. Not only do you have to look after them as individuals, you also have to oversee their relationship as siblings, so that everyone feels like they have a space…

A new angle at videography with Al Pingüino’s Mahy Sherif!

Nowadays videos are everywhere we turn, being used for almost everything, from advertising products; to spreading information; to telling stories. But how are these creative and often innovative videos made? We wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes, so we met up with our favorite videographer, Mahy Sherif, founder of ‘Al Pingüino’ production…

Egyptians taking over the vlogosphere!

In the 21st Century, with YouTube taking over our lives, vlogging (video blogging) is the new ladder to the world of fame. Young people all over the globe are pushing the boundaries of hilarious comedy, sharing their opinions and reviews, and even using videos as an educational platform. Egypt is no different, with many Egyptians…

It is time to rock the sand with your sandals!

The summer heat waves have left us all exhausted, sweaty and our feet blistered. That is why we have decided to exhibit the best collection of comfortable, open footwear so that we can give our feet a break whilst still looking super stylish on the beaches of Sahel. So here are our favorite sandals for…

The Ultimate Fashion Brands for Women Empowerment in 2017!

Ever since time began, marketing and advertising especially for products targeting women have used stereotypes of the “pretty” lady. The models would usually be fair-skinned, blonde, slim, tall and without a single visible flaw. Essentially, they may as well be a perfect angel. The actual model used for the photographs might not have fitted all…

Secret spots to enjoy this Summer if you are veiled!

A veiled woman has many hardships and difficulties to face during the summer season, the biggest of which being tolerating the heat with all the layers that they must wear to observe their veil and modesty. But this is definitely not the only hardship being faced during the sun and swimming season. The other major…

Halal Nail Polish, is it even true?

A new millennium where practicing Muslim women are able to apply nail polish freely seems to be on its way! Some practicing Muslim women have had issues previously with applying nail polish not only since it is a form of decoration that could be considered impermissible when it is seen or done for non-mahrams but…