Niya Appana

in a world of micro-trends, fast fashion, and steep price tags for polyester, i bring you: a guide to building your hot girl summer closet to its max potential without maxing out your card. this list covers all bases of a solid summer closet—comfy, flattering, affordable, and effortlessly (perfectly curated) hot from top to bottom.

my current lineup of beauty, hair, skin, and lash care staples—a little mix of everything i tried so you didn’t have to. everything in here is something i swear by and has major potential to become that girl status. these recs are all products i’m keeping on hand this summer. if you’re into soft skin, shiny hair, and looking cute with minimal effort… this list is for you. all the essentials to keep you radiant and put together all in your own skin. 💖🛒

the must-see, must-go, must-experience places of nyc. as a new yorker who spent childhood in brooklyn and adulthood in manhattan, prepare for the ins-and-outs of real nyc (not just the one on tiktok).

brown girl friendly holy grail beauty and self-care products i’ve personally used! we’re all girls here, i wouldn’t lie to you ;-)

hot girls love target—it’s a proven fact. from one hot girl to another, here’s your summer glo up guide: full of quality, affordable picks that make you look (and feel) expensive. from beauty to self care, these finds are perfect to grab while you’re already running the adulting errands you needed to but avoided. welcome to the grown up candy aisle ;)

looking for relatable, thought-provoking, gut-wrenching poetry collections? look no further. this list mainly features collections by BIPOC/women writers, considering topics from everyday life, to love, to existence. all recs are from a neurodivergent, WOC published poet herself (me :P)

i’m a life-long dog owner of many breeds and sizes, currently a doodle mommy. these are the must haves for our fur babies. tried, true, and loved.

the must-haves for pampering, wellness, and healing (chronically ill baddie approved)

from drug store to couture, i tried them so you don’t have to. here are the best of the lip oils on the market, organized by different price points. boyfriend-approved (your man will secretly enjoy them too).

the ride-or-die products from nyx that are always in my makeup kits. the stuff i tend to reliably reach for, whether i’m doing a full beat or quick on-the-go touch ups. affordable and honestly just that good.