Own Your Picture Perfect Pose with just 6 Easy Tips
Let’s be honest, posing can be difficult — I mean which angle really flatters you the most? What do you do with your arms? Thing like the angle of your face, your posture, and direction of your legs are significant factors to…
6 Trends & Tips for Small Spaces | City Gardening
It’s well known that flowers make people happy, but maintaining them isn’t always so easy. Learning how to have a green thumb can be a challenge, especially in small spaces like NYC where natural light isn’t always accessible — blocked by all…
Artists Speak: Interview with Waeeny Abelle Des Sources
Waeeny Abelle Des Sources, an architect currently specializing in luxury retail design, is making a name for herself with intriguing paintings that explore the architectural abstract. An avid traveler born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Waeeny has a diverse…
The Myths and Facts About Palm Oil
The older I get, the more aware I am of my eating habits. While trying to transition into a healthier lifestyle, I understand it’s not just about what I’m eating but where and how my foods are grown. Since I…
2016 Travel Guide to Hyde Park in Poughkeepsie // a Journey Through the Lifestyles of the Roosevelts’ & Vanderbilts’
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about weekend getaways and day trips from my East Coast doosts, so I’ve teamed up with the Dutchess Tourism board to bring you some great specials, tips, and so much more! In the…
My Favorite Met Gala Fashion Styles // See Who Wore What
This years Met Gala 2016 theme was futuristic fashion — Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. If the Met Gala thought me anything about the future its that style comes in gold, metallics, nudes, and silvers. Beyoncé…
Where Is Your Style From? Indonesian Fashion in the Streets of New York
I feel very connected to my Middle Eastern and Asian roots ♥ my advice is to always be proud of where you come from — it shapes and defines you in so many ways. You’re one-of-a-kind and one of the…
What I Learned During NY Int’l Bridal Fashion Week as a Bride
Bridal Fashion Week has hit the runways, lofts, studios, and rooftops of NYC — it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time either — with my wedding coming up in September, I have a lot of admiring and selecting…
Blogging 101 // Tips for Building Your Audience & Working with Brands
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about blogging and social media — since I’ve been in this game for a few years now I’m always happy to share tips along the way. Let me start by saying, I’m a…
The Persian Parade in NYC // it’s the Year of 2575 (2016)
Follow me on Snapchat 👻 @WhatTheDoost for videos of the Persian parade & more! In honor of Spring and the Persian new year 2575, Madison Avenue was packed with proud Middle Easterners celebrating the Persian parade. A colorful sea of green, red,…
Breakfast With BCRF Experts & Survivors // A Look at the Survivorship Care Guideline
When a group of passionate people come together for a good cause — you get phenomenal results! The staff, volunteers, doctors, nurses, and survivors are a great example of this. Together they’ve become the heart of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. They keep…
An Authentic Approach to Northern Thai Cuisine at Kiin in NYC
You can find almost anything in New York City — this little island is full of surprises & adventures. One of my favorite things to do is explore it’s eatery — anything from a hole in the wall to the…
Indulge at Spa Week with Luxurious Massages for $50 ॐ
You work hard and deserve a break … and since Spa Week is just around the corner in April, let’s get you a luxurious spa treatment at a great discount — how does 50 bucks sound? Spa Week’s national event from April…
TechStyle NYC at SXSW // Connecting YOU to the Right Brands
It’s true when they say that things are bigger in Texas. From my experience, visiting my uncle and his awesome family, so is the food and its authenticity — maybe that’s the southern country vibe but I do love how…
The Futuristic Merge of Fashion & Tech with Danielle Fosberry
I enjoy meeting talents with hearts that glow — in this case, Danielle Fosberry, who shines bright with a futuristic vision that would impress any mathematician or scientist. Danielle designs unique accessories, and has used the latest 3D printing techniques to bring…
4 of the Best Top Happy Hour Restaurants in SoHo & the East Village ║ New York
Just in time to start of the week! Yeah it’s Monday and even though it means back to work and all let’s get real and talk about the highlight of Mondays — which is planning out the rest of the…
Pastels & Fur // #tbt to Fashion Week with Son Jung Won in NY
Let’s do a #tbt to Fashion Week in New York — While LA is just about getting ready to start theirs –> taking it back to when Son Jung Won hit the stage bringing back to life the pastel color…
Weekend Lounging with Frank & Oak
My idea of a laid-back weekend consists of catching up on sleep, movies/t.v shows, while I’m all cozy with my man in sweats. After a full and exciting NYFW, I needed just that so Jeff and I stayed local all Saturday/Sunday…
Enchanting Bridal Gowns by Anniesa Hasibuan at NYFW
Designer Anniesa Hasibuan took my breath away on another level with her collection that is inspired by the pearls of Asia. Her unique designs and signature look of elegance is one of a kind — the couture royal look. I spoke to…
NYFW Banana Republic AW16
Here’s what I learned from the Banana Republic Autum/Winter 2016 collection during their NYFW presentation: ➀ Navy, nudes, and stripes never go out of style ➁ Fashion is making a shift from runways ⇒ presentations ⇒ interactions between the models and the…