Noelia Azim

As an owner of several large dogs, it can be so hard to find toys that don’t get destroyed by my aggressive chewers the same day I buy them. Through trial and error, I have figured out the best toys for my giant babies that last longer than 5 minutes and are worth the money. These are toys I have purchased with my own money, and my dogs are obsessed with them.

I have been wearing my hair in its naturally curly state my entire life. I have 4A/4B curls with fine strands, and I have been wanting to do something different that will retain the most length. I noticed that braids and other “protective styles” put a lot of stress on my fine strands and I get a lot of breakage, even with “low tension” styles. A lot of women with my same issues have started wearing their hair blown out or straight, and retained a lot of length by doing so. So I decided to try it out myself! I have personally bought and use all of the products I listed below, and I picked things that prioritize the strength, moisture, and integrity of my hair. I hope you can find something you like on this list!

I’m planning a roadtrip to Asheville, NC this fall and this is what I’ll be wearing! The vibes are cozy, cute, whimsical, and most importantly comfortable.

As someone who’s been traveling internationally and domestically since I was 2 (I actually learned how to walk in Spain!), here are the things I cannot travel without! These are all things that can be brought onto a plane. Enjoy!

Here are some beauty products that I have personally bought, tried, and still use because I love them! I have split these into the categories of lip, eye, body care, fragrance, skincare, and hair products, all of which are still in my rotation today.

A list of NOT chain restaurants in Virginia Beach that keep me coming back.