Curated By Athena

A curated guide to my go-to Pilates and yoga studios across Los Angeles. From high-intensity Megaformer classes to calming hot yoga and flow sessions. Perfect for strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and finding your reset.

A curated list of my favorite aesthetic cafés in Los Angeles. Perfect for journaling, working, meeting up, or just enjoying a cute vibe with good coffee. These are the spots I actually go to for calm energy, inspiration, and a soft reset.

If you’re planning an LA trip and want it to be cute, affordable, and stress-free, this is everything I’d actually recommend. Real hotels that don’t feel like a scam, outfits that work for the weather, beauty products you’ll be glad you packed, and little things that just make the whole trip easier. Nothing unrealistic — just the things that make LA feel fun and manageable.

A Black girl’s guide to skincare — but make it easy, make it affordable, and make it actually work for our melanin. If your skin battles dryness, oiliness, hyperpigmentation, dark marks, or that “my glow is gone” moment… this list is your new bible. Every product here is: melanin-safe, acne-safe, glow-boosting, beginner-friendly, vetted to NOT waste your money. Save this list now — your future skin will thank you later