Hola mi gente! Welcome to a new episode of Frill Talk. Today we will speak with Malika! We talk with Malika about how her faith and EGL makes the best of both worlds for her! You can find Malika here! https://www.instagram.com/malikakeepsmiling https://www.tiktok.com/@malikakeepsmiling https://www.youtube.com/@Malikakeepsmiling Introductions and get to know Malika 00:00:00 00:05:57 Can you share a bit about your journey with faith and fashion? How did you come to combine your Muslim identity, hijab, and Lolita fashion style? 00:12:15 Lolita fashion has its origins in Japan, and wearing a hijab adds another layer of cultural expression. How do you navigate blending these different styles in a way that feels authentic to you? 00: 15:29 Have you faced any challenges or misconceptions from people within the Lolita fashion community regarding your choice to wear a hijab or about your identity as a Muslim woman? 00:21:25 As a Black woman in the Lolita fashion community, what has your experience been like in terms of representation and acceptance? Do you feel that diversity is celebrated in this space? 00: 22:19 What advice would you give to other Black Muslim women or women of color who want to embrace alternative fashion styles like Lolita but may feel hesitant due to lack of representation? 00: 24:00 How does your faith influence your fashion choices, and how do you balance religious principles with expressing yourself through Lolita fashion? 00:24:45 Have you found supportive communities, either online or offline, that celebrate the intersection of being Muslim, wearing a hijab, and participating in alternative fashion styles? How has that impacted your journey? 00:33:29 What do you hope people will understand about the diversity and individuality of Muslim women, especially when it comes to self-expression through fashion and style? Malika's favorite coord 00:36:24 Malika's favorite coord in which she likes the process of creating 00:38:40 00:44:15 What has your experience been like as a Black Muslim woman in the Lolita fashion community? Have you felt welcomed and represented? 00:57:00 How could the Lolita fashion community become more inclusive and supportive of people from diverse backgrounds? Outro and goodbyes 01:11:46 🌸 Where to find me! 🌸 ♥ ○ https://www.marinakei.com/ ○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarinaKeidesu ○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinakei_/ ○Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinakeidesu ○Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/marinakei ○ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinakeidesu If you liked this video then consider supporting me~ Become a Patreon ♥ 🌈 patreon.com/Marinakei 🌈 Buy me a coffee or tip me! ☕ ♥ ☕ ko-fi.com/marinakei ☕ 🍵 buymeacoffee.com/Marinakei 🍵