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…
Street Style is BACK with a focus on self-care and self-love. As many wise people have said, if you can’t take care of yourself, you are of no use to anyone. Building the self-awareness to know what is best for…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In honor of the holiday, here are eight things you may not know about the role of Jesus — and his mother, Mary — in Islam: Jesus, Mary, and the angel Gabriel are all in the Quran (as are Adam,…
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…
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…
Hey doosts — it’s event season and brands are showcasing their newer collections, inviting all sorts of creatives from fashion to art to take a peek. With invite in hand, I made my way to Adidas. This new collection called Tubular…
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to highlight some Middle Eastern women who’ve greatly inspired me. Although women of all backgrounds are deserving of praise and recognition, these were and are the women who rose to great heights…
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…
I had the pleasure of attending Alice & Olivia 3 year anniversary for their Soho Location. Before I gush about the event let me get these fashion tips out! With seasons changing so do our styles and here are the 4 things…
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…
The Queens of Iran & Afg, Laila Forouhar & Naghma, in this super catchy and cute advertisement for Saffa Rice <3
One of my favorite shows this season was LIBERTINE AW 16’. I truly love when designers use their platform to deliver a positive message! Several models walked the runway with signs with calls-to-action like: “Join the Revolution”, #SaveThePlanet, and #BuyMoreLibertine. Ok, maybe…
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…