Fall 2024 Full Issue
Happy reading, my friends.
Letter From The Editor- Fall 2024
Around 1:30 p.m. on a bright Tuesday afternoon in May, I stepped into one of my favorite health food cafés located in one of the more affluent parts of town. I placed my order and took a seat in one of the white wicker chairs next to the hydroponic wall garden, finally settling in to look around as I waited on my acai bowl. Locs, twists, braids,...
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In This Issue
Tell us, what could be more chic than popping open a glass bottle of sparkling water while turning the pages of a glossy magazine? Absolutely, nothing.
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Kohl: A Natural Eyeliner Alternative For Autumn
By Amber Hamid Photography by Marcelo Chagas
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5 Pretty Mocktails For Your Autumn Party
Recipes and Photography by Stenly A. We recently sat down with Indonesian chef, Stenly A., to talk about all things Asian Autumn. We all know about the pumpkin spice that comes out every Fall, but this year, we wanted to look at Fall drinks from a different angle. Well-versed in East and Southeastern Asian fusion cuisine, we asked him to...
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When Stress Hits Different: Recognizing and Reducing High Cortisol in Women of Color
By Sharlotte Siobha Before we jump into the details, let's take the time to go over what cortisol actually is. Essentially, it’s a hormone that our adrenal glands produce as a reaction to stress. We call it ‘the stress hormone’. What cortisol does once it’s released it helps you manage stressful situations by making you more alert, giving you an...
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Bringing the Pakistani Tradition Into Your Modern American Home
By Anila Hasnain Hey friends, Today, I am thinking about home decor!
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Advice For Those Days When You're Not In The Mood To Look Like A Villain (Even If They're Always Hot)
By Staff Writer Here’s the thing: there are some people in existence, who do not, in fact, look good in black. You might not believe it, and I truly do wish this were not the case, but perhaps fate knew what it was doing, because if I looked as good in black as I did in pastel pink, then I might have actually attempted world
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5 Things Every Friend Needs For Their Autumn Wardrobe
When your knits start to pill, don’t toss them out. You can easily spruce them up with an electric knit shaver, or do it the old fashioned way with a knit comb. But if you choose the knit comb, make sure you have the afternoon off because, you’re in for one long and soothing
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