Nerai: Go for the Authentic Greek Food – Leave With a Painting from Greece
A well known and authentic Greek restaurant, Nerai, has recently launched its own art exhibition showcasing original paintings from Greece. In an effort to uplift its Grecian roots, Nerai aspires to give a variety of professional Greek artists the chance to exhibit their…
The Hair You’re Meant to Have | How to Get the “WOW” Factor
hair ♥ hair ♥ hair My best friend, Nadia Uvarova has been working for an award winning hair care brand called Color Wow. Lately it’s all she talks about, considering she constantly colors it – her hair always looks fabulous. I get…
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…
Glow Like The Sun // the DIY Turmeric Face Mask
This summer, I want to dive into the magic of self care so that I can radiate with kindness for myself and for those around me. We often get absorbed into the demanding pressures of life and forget to nurture…
5 Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipes To Try At Home by Hang Pham
I like eating vegetable soups because they are healthy and also keep my body fit. Soup basically can be of both non vegan and vegan types. Vegan soups are usually made with vegetables. The soups are packed with lots of nutrients…
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…
Street Style in NYC ♡ April 2016 Edition
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…
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…
Surprise! Muslims Love Jesus (Peace be Upon Him) Too // 8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Jesus in Our Quran
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,…