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In #Unfiltered April 13, 2021

Making the Most of Ramadan 2021

It is no secret that this year has been rough on me; mentally, emotionally, and physically, but through all of it the one thing that has kept me going is faith and trust in the higher power. Tawakkul. Ramadan has always been special to me, as is to every Muslim, but this year it’s different. This year, the peace I feel for the blessings this month is about to bring is unlike any other year. Maybe because I’m in desperate need all the goodness Allah can send my way, and this is the perfect time of duas being answered. So in the spirit of Ramadan, here are some of the ways I plan on making the most out of this blessed month. Hopefully, some of this will resonate with someone…

In Stay Social May 12, 2020

6 Tips for people working from home during the lockdown

With COVID 19 wreaking havoc on the social order, a lot more people are working from home. While not having to commute to work and working in your PJs may sound great, it is not always easy. As someone who has worked remotely for a significant chunk of my career, it took me a lot of trial and error to get good at it. Below are some tips that help me stay productive, and avoid burnout, while working from home. Have a routine It is tempting to wake up and start working from bed (Trust me, I know), but it is very important to maintain a good routine. Get out of bed, shower, get dressed (even if it is your PJs) and have a healthy breakfast before you start your…

In Travel November 7, 2019

Tbilisi – Everything you need to know

Happy Thursday! Its almost the weekend here in Dubai, lets power through one last work day before movie night begins! I’m totally kicking myself for falling out of the momentum I had going with my Georgia posts, it takes so much longer to remember the little details and memories when too much time has passed. Luckily, I have a ton of pictures to take me back to Tbilisi! The fact that this trip was right before my wedding, and my first one with my best friend made it so special. Home to the beautiful Caucasus mountains, Georgia is a tiny little country right in the middle of Asia and Europe, next to Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Its capital is Tbilisi, where we spent most of our time. If you’re considering…

In Beauty October 14, 2019

Huda Boss – Exclusive Facebook Screening

One day late September, I woke up to a message in my inbox and what I read felt like a dream. HUDA BOSS, the Facebook Watch show I had been hooked on for MONTHS had invited me for an exclusive screening of their show in Dubai! I spent the entire day jumping for joy, excited, and full of nerves! Fast forward 2 weeks of intense planning, and putting together an outfit, the day was finally here. The event was held at La Cantine du faubourg, a beautiful french restaurant in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel Leaving a cute message for Huda The venue was beautifully decorated and had really cool photo booths to take pictures at! Knowing how terrible I am at posing, you know it took me a WHILE…

In Beauty September 2, 2019

How are lipsticks made?

Did you know that women who wear lipstick daily unintentionally eat about 4 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime. I’m looking at you lipstick lovers! Since we ingest so much lipstick, it might be worth knowing how they’re manufactured. Fortunately, Rachel Zoe of The Zoe Report takes us inside Bite Beauty’s factory to show us just that! First, the vegetable base is mixed with the pigments to make the formula and then roller milled to make all the solvents and pigments as fine as possible. How Lipstick Is Made | The Zoe Report by Rachel Zoe Then, different shades are melted together to make new colors – in a microwave! How Lipstick Is Made | The Zoe Report by Rachel Zoe The formula is then poured into a metal mold and placed…

In Beauty August 22, 2019

The Science of Makeup

I have used makeup as a creative outlet for many years now, and very recently started putting my journey with makeup on the internet for the world to see. With every product I fall in love with, the scientist in me wants to know what makes it different from the rest, which made me do a little digging into the most common ingredients used in cosmetics and their purpose. Emulsifiers Ever used a product and noticed that the oils and water are separating? And then you have to shake the bottle to make the consistency even again? That is where emulsifiers come in. Emulsifiers are pretty fantastic, their molecules have a hydrophillic (water loving) head, and a lipophillic (oil loving) tail, making it the perfect peace maker between oil and…

In Stay Social August 15, 2019

How to pick a Blog Name?

When it comes to deciding on a name for your blog, I know how indecisive you can feel. I’ve been there not too long ago! Here are a few tips that helped me pick a name I loved! Pick a Niche First things first, decide what you want to write about. Is your blog going to focus on Beauty? Travel? Lifestyle? Books? Maybe a bit of everything? The list of niches could go on and on. Pick something you are passionate about and start brainstorming names! Start brainstorming Go on Google Domains and start checking if the domain names you think of are available. Nothing sucks more than thinking of a great name, getting emotionally invested, only to find out someone else is already using it! Make a list of…

In Stay Social August 15, 2019

How to stay motivated – Social Media Edition

Being a content creator may look like the easiest job on the planet, but that is far from the truth. Being a blogger means spending hours and hours writing the best captions, learning new editing techniques, continuously creating interesting content, and staying up to date with all things social media. Truthfully speaking, staying motivated to do all these things can be a little daunting. The thing about motivation is that it is limited. It doesn’t last forever. Over the last 2 years I have managed to pick up a few tips and tricks to help stay motivated and on top of my game! Here are my top tips: Do not compare yourself to others It is so easy to look at your fellow bloggers and compare their growth with your…

In Beauty August 15, 2019

The miracle skincare product that is already in your cabinet!

If there is one product that everyone has a giant tub of in their cabinets, its this one. Yes, I’m talking about our beloved – VASELINE I grew up watching my mom slather Petroleum Jelly all over her face, on cuts and burns, and even for nappy rashes, all for good reason! While from a chemical perspective, Vaseline does not have any healing or nourishing properties, it is unmatched in occlusiveness. Which means it can protect wounds physically, by creating a barrier on skin, which in turn prevents transepidermal water loss. Moisture is key to helping skin heal and regenerate. Just like Band-Aids, when applied to a cut or burn it prevents the wound from drying out and getting irritated, helping it heal faster. Fun Fact: Did you know that…

In Stay Social July 28, 2019

Top 10 Tips to Increase Engagement on Instagram

Having spent 2 years on social media, I can tell you that trying to grow your account is not as easy as it seems. Here’s a few tips and tricks I learned during my time on social media 1) Consistency is KEY – Consistency is what will make or break your Instagram/YouTube career. I won’t tell you to post at least once daily, because I know how mentally frustrating it can be if you’re not able to create enough content to do so. Instead, set achievable goals weekly and plan your days around content creation and editing. This way, it’s less over whelming, and you have a plan in place to keep you consistent. 2) Always keep learning – To be a good blogger means to always keep trying to…

In Travel July 25, 2019

5 Reasons to take a pre-wedding vacation

I have recently contracted the travel bug, and I blame it on this girls trip I took a few months before my wedding to a hidden gem of Eastern Europe. I was a very stressed out bride to be, can you really blame me though? Planning for a wedding is not easy, especially when you’re Pakistani and the weddings last 5-7 days (which means multiple wedding dresses, makeup appointments, venues, etc) It was in the midst of all the planning and nerves that me and my best friend decided to take a last minute trip and it turned out to be such a blessing! Me and bestie on our way to the airport! We made sure to do our nails for this shot lol Here are some great excuses to…

In Lifestyle July 23, 2019

Bride-To-Be: 10 Things I wish someone told me

So you just got engaged to the man of your dreams, CONGRATULATIONS! You’re happy, excited, you hop on to Pinterest and start pinning your favorite dresses and hairstyles. You are literally so overjoyed you could…wait. You go in hyperventilation mode. “I don’t know what kind of dress I want! How do I pick a makeup artist?? Omg my skin looks HORRIBLE!!! I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DO IT ALL!!” You can feel your inner bridezilla awakening. Look, I get it. Being a new bride I can tell you I was definitely THAT bride (a.k.a The Bridezilla) and let me tell you something, there is no shame in being one. Wedding preparation is stressful and it gets to you. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me…