New Coffee Spot Alert: G&B Coffee DTLA

Yes, I'm addicted to coffee... get over it! For all my caffeine addicts, G&B is a definite must-try! Their coffee is distinctly sweet, and has no acidic/bitter taste that most coffee including Starbucks coffee has. I found out about G&B while roaming around the Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles, and let me tell you, am I glad I did. As I looked around I saw everyone approaching what looked like a cocktail bar, and ordering like they were ordering at a bar or pub. The staff greets you with the biggest smiles, and gladly helps you choose the right drink. I love iced coffee, and have always believed in the fact that you can tell how good a coffee is by tasting it black with nothing in it. So as a brave soul, I ordered a iced coffee black, with no additives. My first sip and I was hooked! It was so delicately fragrant and had no acidic after taste which is something that most iced coffees have. I finished the drink within 10 mins and like usual managed to get a couple drops of it on my white tee. The customers around me were ordering almond and coconut cappuccinos which smelled delightful and is something I will have to try my next time there. If you're like me and you love black coffee when its done right, head on over to G&B and grab yourself a cup of joe!

Summer Sneakers - Sneaker Con

It's HOTTT. At least in LA it is. If you look around you will see everyone sportin' some tank tops, short shorts and of course those dreaded flip flops. Im here to give a public announcement to the good people of Los Angeles, and any other city thats scorching from this hot weather, YOU CAN ROCK SNEAKERS IN THE SUMMER! In fact, the Sneaker Convention, also known as Sneaker CON,  just came to Los Angeles, and showcased all the hottest shoes for the season, as well as the classics. Thankfully, I had the pleasure of attending and took a couple pics for all my sneaker heads out there! Make sure you all follow @sneakercon on Instagram to stay up to date with where they will be heading next, hopefully to a city near you! Remember, as long as you pick the right shoe with the right breathable fabric, sneakers in the summer will become your new go to shoes!

Here are my top 3 Sneakers for Summer: (Of course they are all Nikes)

Nike's Roshe One

Lightweight, mesh/woven material, perfect for summer! Style Code: 511882-444

Nike's Flyknit Racer Multi-Color

The only shoe that feels like a second skin! Breathable, and adaptive fit. 

Style Code: 526628-304

Nike's Air Max 90 Hyperfuse

The ones pictured are the ones I happened to cop' : Women's World Cup Special Edition Air Max 90s. A classic, redesigned with a mesh upper toe for breathability and lightweight cushioning. 

Brows On Fleequé: Gucci The Eyebrow Goddess

If my eyebrows aren’t done, I’m not going anywhere. Simple as that. Coming from a middle eastern background I have always had thick bushy brows and upper lip hair to match. Early on in my life I was taught that Threading is the best form of hair removal as it not only removes the hairs but removes the dead skin cells as well and leaves you with soft, glowing skin. I first started going to Vinitas which is a chain Indian threading salon, and realized they were thinning my eyebrows too much regardless of how many times I had told them to keep my eyebrows in a naturally thick shape. Then I decided to try a different spot and chose to go to Ziba, which is another threading salon that has locations pretty-much everywhere. I remember the day clearly, I walked in, signed my name, and told the receptionist to book me with the best eyebrow lady that worked there. After a 30 minute wait, my name is called and I am greeted by the sweetest soul in the world, Audrina A.K.A. Gucci. That was around 7 years ago, and I am so lucky to say that I have remained loyal to her and followed her to every salon she has moved to, whether it be in Glendale, or all the way in North Hollywood. Yes, she’s that good! She will sit you down in her chair and take a look at your brows, listen to what you want, provide her opinion, and work her magic on you. About 10 minutes later, you look at yourself in the mirror and you cant help but fall in love with your face and your eyebrows especially. I’m known for saying “Thank you for turning me into a woman again” jokingly referring to the fact that my hairy features make me look manly and coming to Gucci transforms me into a pretty swan. 

Top 5 Common Threading Questions

1. Why choose threading over waxing or other methods of hair removal?  Waxing tugs your skin and throughout the years you lose elasticity where as with threading it gently removes the unwanted hair.
2. What does threading feel like? Some people feel little or no pain at all, it all depends on how sensitive your skin is.
3. How do I have to care for my eyebrows after threading? After threading gently cleanse your skin and apply a little bit of toner. 
4. How long does it usually take for the hair to grow back?  It varies depending on the persons hair growth. Brow threading is recommend to be done every 2-3 weeks.
5. Is threading affordable? For the most part yes but it depends on where you go.

Ladies, don't forget your eyebrows frame your face, so put down your sharpies, tweezers, and head on over to my girl Gucci at Polish Lounge in North Hollywood, CA,  mention 2some & you'll receive 10% off your service. Also make sure you press play to watch The Goddess go to work on my brows, oh and look at the "flick of her wrists."

Gucci @ Work

Top 5 Sandwiches In LA To Obsess Over

The perfect couple doesn't exist in the real world, but it sure as hell exists in food; it's called a Sandwich. Bread and some sort of filling in between, and you've got a marriage that can't be duplicated. The love I have for sandwiches comes from my middle eastern roots. You name it and we'll manage to put it in between bread. My typical Sunday brunch is a slice of Barbari bread, with some scrambled eggs, a slice of tomato, cucumber, and of course a thick slab of Feta cheese,  (Just thinking about it gets my mouth watering). My Jewish roots on the other hand, make me crave bagel and cream cheese, Shwarmas, and deli sandwiches all the time. Lets not forget about the most famous sandwich of all time: The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, or in my case Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Sandwich (weird I know, but so good)! 

Think about it though: What's not to like? Bread (whatever kind you prefer), with some sort of filling in between (whether it be a protein or cheese); it's never disappointing. Unless you're on a diet, lord knows we all are, a sandwich is a perfect meal that will leave you full and ready to conquer the world. Some may say "Give a girl the right pair of heels, and she will conquer the world." I say "Give a girl a hearty sandwich and bes' believe she will conquer the world." 

There will be a day when my hubby will tell me to go into the kitchen and make him a sandwich, and I'll probably roll my eyes and hand him this list that he can order from. Who am I kidding I'll  probably make him the sandwich and then have him pick me up one of my favorite sandwiches that I have listed below.

Top 5 Life Changing Sandwiches:

1. il Trammezzino- Grilled Breast of Chicken: sun dried tomato, avocado, provolone cheese and basil garlic sauce
2. R+D Kitchen- Dings Crispy Chicken: baby swiss, sliced tomato, and vinaigrette slaw
3. Ta-eem Grill- Falafel in Pita: pick your own toppings and salads
4. Eggslut- Fairfax: soft scrambled eggs and chives, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and sriracha mayo in a warm brioche bun. 
5. The Carving Board- Spaghetti & Meatballwich: paghetti griddled together like a bun, house made meatballs in marinara sauce, thick slice of melted mozzarella 

Trust me when I say these pictures do not do the sandwiches justice, so make sure you get off your ass and drive to one of these spots for some finger-lickin-good wiches'. Bon Apétit , Beh Tahavon, and Nooshe Jaan.