Native Lessons: What They Don’t Teach You In School About The Persian Empire
I’ll get straight to the point ↓ America’s Founding Fathers based much of the constitution on the ideals of the Persian Empire. To begin → I should mention that my education started in Germany, which means my base was foreign. A big…
Your Guide to the Biggest Moon You’ve Ever Seen on November 14th
Oh hey there doosts! Some pretty amazing things are hapening — despite the horrible election outcome which has my Facebook feed in a frenzy. But no matter where you swing → we’ll all be exposed to the most super SuperMoon that’s happening this…
Experiencing Post-Election Panics? How To Find Your Calm & The Benefits of Yogic Binds
More than just a lifestyle — these yogi techniques are sure to have your body thanking you. It started out as a pleasant and sunny week but after Tuesday night things took a toll on us. Even the weather in…
Words of Encouragement You Really Need to Hear Right Now #ImWithHer
We’ll stay strong. We’ll be okay. Let’s stay united as we are stronger together. Thank you Hillary ≫ you taught us to continuously fight for a cause we believe in & awakened us in so many ways…. Tonight I grieve…
12 Quotes to Help Inspire You // To Dream the Dream That Dreamers Dream
❝The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor Roosevelt Here is something I’d like to say and tell me if you agree → Our life is best build on the foundation of love. It’s almost…
When She Tells You to Keep It Simple // Life Lessons
Shit happens everyday. To everyone. What sets us apart is how we deal and even approach the matter, these life lessons of ours … I found myself growing a lot these past two months. Or maybe it — the things…
The Rebirth of Hope With the Pink Lotus Foundation // Free Breast Cancer Treatment
Life is beautiful, but some days are difficult. Through those days, strangers can surprise you. I believe in the magic of people — the kindness they display and the love they help spread. Through the Pink Lotus Foundation volunteers gather to…
Melt Into the Scent of Lavender at Tribeca Beauty Spa │ Spa Week ॐ
TriBeCa has become one of my favorite neighborhoods in Manhattan. The historic town is so quant, pleasant, and like a movie → Exactly why I love exploring it. During my quest to explore more of what Spa Week has to…
The Rare Side of Frida │ Photographs and Quotes of an Artistic Warrior
Frida Kahlo is an icon. She has inspired during her living days and continues to impact the world, long after she put her paintbrush down. An inspirational woman who, to me, found a voice — a way to communicate —…
9 Great and Strange Benefits of Castor Oil for Skin, Hair, and Health
Castor oil is extracted by pressing the castor seeds. It is a vegetable oil largely native in India and Africa. Oftentimes, castor oil is thought of as a home remedy for constipation. But actually it has a long history of…
The Traditional Italian Recipe to Rigatoni Bolognese
The NY Times recently published a delicious sounding “Italian” recipe Rigatoni With White Bolognese. Though as great as it sounds, as a local I can tell you they got it wrong — this is not an Italian dish. In fact, this recipe does…
These 10 Benefits of Grapeseed Oil Freakin’ Surprised Me
When it comes to oils, the options are almost endless. And choosing the right, and healthier option, can be confusing. As the discussions raise, so does our investigation. This article will list some of the best benefits of grapeseed oil — which…
Rain Dove: We Need to Talk About Gender │ The Men vs Women Olympic Athlete Attire
I’m releasing a series of images today (as well as over the weekend) tackling the aftermath of the Olympics through sexism and fashion. Enjoy and share! I took on MENS vs WOMENS Olympic athlete attire. Practical or Sexploitation? You decide! These…
How I’ve Tamed My Frizz from Taking Over My Good Hair │ But I’m No Becky
I have thick, brown, Middle-Eastern hair and these summer days I find myself trying to tame my frizz more than usual. Thanks humidity! You haven’t made this easy. But until I’m ready to retire on a beach, and let the island…
5 Rumi Quotes to Help You Believe │ A Tale of the Heart
When it comes to poetry, there’s something about the Farsi language that makes it sound like it’s spoken in a sher ~ melody. Rumi is one of my favorite story-tellers from 13th-century Persia. I hope the name sound familiar — and…
The 10 Best Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar │ Health & Beauty
A note from our Editor-in-Chief: I am delighted to introduce our newest doost Vanessa. She will be sharing all things health and beauty. For topics you would like to see us explore — leave a comment. — The Doost The wide-ranging benefits…
How To Master the Non-Touring Make-Up Technique
You’ve heard about the contouring ways and the Kardashians did make it look good. I say did, because even Kim K. is on the non-touring trend. But this time, it’s all about the skin and illuminating its natural glow. Non-touring…
8 Things we can learn from Champions
In some ways, I think, we’re all athletes in pursuit of our own championships. More commonly recognized as the goals we set for ourselves. Sports can be seen as a metaphor for life. ➀ Dream Big. Each of us has a fire in…
My United States was Founded on Religious Freedoms Inspired by Ancient Persia
America the Persian I love my country. As a citizen of the United States of America I take great pride in the ideals that this country was founded on in 1776. After escaping from – and revolting against – the…
How to Survive the Heat ♨ 5 Tips to Stay as Cool as a Cucumber
This hot weather is real and coming from all angles … literally. It’s like everywhere I’ve been this month the heat wave has also followed, from NYC → LA → DC, covering from the east to west coasts while also residing in the middle…