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…
Bold, Daring, Comfortable Luxury: Anjé by Angela Brasington
Some days I get blessed to meet people that shake up my reality for the better & lighten my world with their inspiration. That’s the feeling I got when I met Angela Brasington, founder of Anjé Studio. When I first looked into her,…
How to Master the Cat Eye and Matte Lip by Aliah Banchik
Thank you Egyptians for introducing one of my favorite make up accents — the eyeliner effect — cat eyes to be precise. I love the wings, but just like most people find I find it difficult to keep a steady…
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…
International Women’s Day // My Middle Eastern Muses
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…
The Brilliant Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Millennial Sweethearts
Ladies & Gents — It’s the month of love and Valentine’s Day is approaching soon ♡ with that in mind let’s take a minute to explore ways to make the day as special as your sweetheart while basking in the greatness…
‘We Are Not Separated by Religion’ // Muslims Shield Christians During an Attack
With the new year approaching, I’m already making resolutions and one of them is to tune into the news more. In light of that, CNN just posted a story that took a positive spin from something unfortunate. Bravo. In Kenya,…
If It Happened To Me, It Can Happen To You // Being Muslim
In light of the awful tragedies in France, Beirut, and Afghanistan (but really France cuz white people care about that more), I want to share this with you. If it happened to me, it can happen to you. Last night, my…
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…
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…
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…
#NeverForget 14 Years and It Still Feels Like Yesterday ║ Remembering 9/11
There is a special place for tragedies in one’s heart. It’s where strength is built and new beginnings are formed. Most people, all around the world, remember where they were the morning of 9/11. When the planes crashed into…
Front Row at Loris Diran SS16 Men’s Collection with Juana Grant
Loris Diran SS16 Men’s Collection was held at Dimenna Center for Classical Music on July 15th. With his contemporary man in a modern suit theme he displayed swift fabrics and intricate styles. With a front row view of the collection I…
What Juana Wore ║ New York Men’s Fashion Week Edition
My inspiration for this years Men’s NY Fashion Week was an androgynous style with my feminine touch. Pants Suit: Tibi Spring Collection ║ Top: Milane Noir ║ Hat: Zara ║ Shoes: Top Shop ║ Bag: H&M Photographer: Laura Venigalla
Lucia Castro Inspires Men’s Fashion Week with his Nollywood SS16 Collection
Nollywood is the Nigerian Hollywood film industry which happens to be the second largest film industry in the world! Lucia Castro was inspired by Nollywood as the theme for his SS16 and I loved it! The collection features intricate patterns, woodblock…
Brooklyn Adventures ║ Fairies, The Commodore, and a Piñata
I love venturing out to Brooklyn and last night was another to record — filled with fairies and a piñata ❥ Under the rainy skies and in the midst of the hot heat — we stumbled out of the L train…
Haters Gonna Hate ║ Who Said I Wanted to be Popular?
Do you ever start a new endeavor and face surprising challenges and unexpected adversity? Even if you prepare yourself for all the doubts from both yourself and your peers, you can almost never expect all that will come along with…
Curacao ║ The New York City of the Caribbean: Pietermaai is the Lower East Side
Every traveler has a tale to tell and mine takes place in Curacao — the biggest of six islands in the Caribbean that are still part of the Dutch Kingdom. For New Yorkers looking for the ideal Caribbean experience, you…
I Found the Secret Garden in Copenhagen ♡ Denmark
In the Central City of Copenhagen, Denmark — we came across the secret garden — better known as Ørsteds Park ❀ The gate seemed closed, but with a slight nudge it magically opened to reveal itself. ❀And boy did I frolic!…
Sunday Morning Blessings ♡
Hello Doosts! With such busy lives and barely time for ourselves, we at times have to stop and just for a moment, be still, like water. Listening to ourselves and our thoughts. Listening to the world around us. Being still, Being…