10 Profound Films That Just Happen To Be By and/or About Women Of Color
Women of color have repeatedly been used by directors to create a drama/traumatic filled narrative that will do well in the box office. Their main focus being to showcase the otherness and hardships in a colored woman’s life so that…
King Tut Giveaway // Experience the Discovery of King Tut Exhibition Before It Opens to the Public!
Hey Doosts! Next week I’m going to attend “The Discovery of King Tut” exhibition in NYC — I’m beyond excited — and want to share the same experience with you! So it’s #GiveAway time! You may have heard all the…
Afternoon Energy Booster Smoothie Recipe
Good Afternoon Luvies! It’s almost that time in the afternoon when you start dozing off at your desk day dreaming about 5PM. Dozing off can be a pain in the butt especially if you have a lot of work to…
Why Your Last Name Matters & How You Can Carry It With You After the Name Change
Happy Friday DOOSTS! With the seasons changing, so does my wardrobe and as much as I love beach mode, the cold brings to life my excitement for oversized sweaters & hot chocolate // This season, I’m adding a special touch…
But You Don’t Look Afghan?
Oh, that skin-crawling, gut-wrenching, piss-off of a statement myself and my countrymen get from time to time. One time, I got, “But you’re not dark.” Ok moron. Look, I know the media makes us all look the same. I know…
You Won’t Believe What Lives Inside Your “Clean” Blender // My Day With Dr. OZ!
Hello Luvies! Unless you have been hiding under a rock most of you know I made an appearance on the Dr. Oz show this past Monday October 26,2015. It was by far one of the most thrilling experiences of my 2015. …
A Bridal Collection Inspired by Indian & Middle Eastern Roots // Naveda Couture by Amy Devan
Amy Devan is bringing the culture of India & The Middle East back into the Westernized fashion world with a purpose — and this time it’s for the brides! For centuries, the Westernized world has embraced and adapted the glitz…
The Mean Girls of Afghanistan by Madinah
Last month I came across a PHENOMENAL & INTELLECTUAL writer Madinah from www.BurqasAndBeer.com. She’s a “first generation Afghan-American living in Los Angeles.” and she’s mastered the way of thoughtfully expressing herself. I love how she has kept an open mind and heart with all subjects…
A Rose to Help the Children // Kate Stoltz Gift to You
I admire the direction that the leaders of our generation are evolving towards. A direction where inspiration thrives and more and more people do things out of passion, for a cause, and for the long term effects rather than doing it the quick…
A Conversation About Afghanistan, Intention and Life With Musician Qais Essar
The first time I heard about Qais Essar was when my cousin in San Francisco gave me a rare, once-in-a-blue-moon phone call. We talked about how we legitimately believe all moms are magical and about the frivolities in our lives when she…
Halloween Tips ▼ A Time To Play
We all like to say Halloween is for the kids but if we’re being honest it’s really for us. It’s the one time of the year we get to “play” again. I suppose we could all dress up like Snow…
The New York Yankee Steak house
For 9 innings at a time, baseball rules New York The Mets are riding high and Yankee fans are watching from afar, so in light of the baseball fan within us all — One of my top steak recommendations in…
Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Furry Friend // LazyBonezz’ Howl-o-Ween Pawty for Pups & Dogs
Wondering what to dress your furry pup in this Halloween? We picked up some great tips this week — think collaboration themes, Disney, Sherlock Holmes, or put your pup on the throne they deserve. On Wednesday evening, with just a…
The 5 Best NFL Inspired Snacks to Serve at Your Next Football Party
With football season upon us, there are so many ways to get creative with snacks served during your next game night. Fan or not, there’s no avoiding it, so you’re best to join in on the fun! I appreciate sports…
A Love Letter on Friday ♡ If You Ever Fall…
If you ever fall in love, fall in love with someone who… You can laugh with, but also cry with. You can joke around with, but also be serious with. You can enjoy the present moment with, but also envision…
Why I Choose Cat Footwear ║ Fall/Winter 2015 & Spring/Summer 2016
I love this brand and have a few stacked in my collection for my year-round wardrobe needs. With each collection, there are a variety of options fit for every mood or personality one possesses. But more importantly, Cat Footwear values comfort…
A Caribbean Recipe With Middle Eastern Inspired Dishes ║ How-To Cookings Hacks
Because summer is ending oh so quickly, I decided to entertain my guests with a Caribbean-themed dinner with a dash of Afghan/Persian-inspired side dishes. You’ve never made them like this before! And I should know, as these are original recipes—things I learned from…
How to Get a Luxurious Massage for $50 — Yes This Does Exist and It’s Called Spa Week
What’s better than your mothers cooking? A deep tissue massage — actually any kind of luxurious massage … for $50. In honor of Spa Week — which partners with spas across the U.S. — they invited team WtD in for an…
The Best Art Quotes on the Web
Can You Paint With All the Colors of the Wind? … Back when Pocahontas asked me if I can can? I was determined to live by the YES! … and I did. Over the years I learned a few things about…
When Tech Met Fashion ║ #tbt TechStyle NYC for NYFW SS16
Although NYFW SS16 has come to an end the trendsetting, styles, and the art of fashion continues! One of the most enjoyable things to see are the ways millennials are integrating tech and fashion into more than just entertainment but a…