Alisha Sahay

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Marie Kondo Gives Her Expert Advice On How To Spark Joy While Traveling

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

Spring is finally upon us and, if you’re very lucky, with it comes the joyful anticipation of summer travel. Plans might include sprawling out in front of a glittering ocean or traversing the streets of a beautiful city somewhere far away. (After all, what is Instagram good for if not for soft-launching your new partner or showcasing a vacation destination?) This year, though, travel has taken on insidious undertones with recent actions from the Trump administration.
‘Deli Boys’ Dismantles So Many Immigrant Stereotypes — And Keeps All The Right Ones

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

“It’s up to us to enjoy this life for everyone who looks like us but doesn’t have it. That’s the secret to living in America, man.” This is what Raj blithely tells his brother Mir in the first episode of “Deli Boys,” lighting a joint for good measure.
SZA's Super Bowl Look Reminded Me That We Look Amazing As Redheads, Too

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

This year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was iconic for several reasons — the parodied patriotism, the Grammy-certified shots at Drake, and of course, Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans. But arguably chief among its icon status was SZA’s guest appearance, which came with a striking red monochromatic look from head to toe. Whether she meant to or not, SZA single-handedly drove a whole lot of people to run to the salon with the request for cherry-chocolate hued hair.
It's Time To Let Our Brown Skin Glow — Without Caking On The Makeup

2 months ago | msn.com | Alisha Sahay

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For Black And Brown People, Here’s The Key To The 'No-Makeup' Makeup Look

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ll forever be nostalgic for the artistic prowess evoked by 2016-era beauty trends. Cut creases, shimmery eye shadow and razor-sharp contour were painted on, simply for another Tuesday at the office. Somewhere along the way, those half-hour “get ready with me” tutorials on YouTube devolved into pithy, fun TikToks spanning only a few minutes. These shorties now tout the “no-makeup” makeup look, designed to accentuate our natural features by focusing on glowy skin.
It's Time To Let Our Brown Skin Glow — Without Caking On The Makeup | Flipboard

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Alisha Sahay

1 day agoSo iconic. Who needs clothes when you have a full beat? Not Julia Fox. The mother, author, and actress extraordinaire just went fully sans clothes while riding the New York City subway. All for a good cause, of course. In MAC's latest viral campaign, Fox wears nothing but a stunning glam look that …
Shoutout To The Eldest Immigrant Daughters — Who Will Inevitably Burn Out This Holiday

Dec 6, 2024 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

You wear many hats. One might be Airport Navigator, towing your family through the holiday crowds with everyone’s boarding passes in hand, double- and even triple-checking that no one has a secret water bottle in their carry-on before security check. You might also be Homework Completer, pulled in to do your siblings’ final projects at the eleventh hour. Maybe you’re Family Mediator, squashing little beefs and making sure everyone is getting along at big family events.
This Is How You Take Up Space At The Emmys

Sep 16, 2024 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

At the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Hollywood’s most decorated stars and up-and-comers alike graced the red carpet and stage for a televised series of wins, snubs and memorable personal expressions. And though the show might have been considered “snoozy” to some, it was a night that saw historic breakthroughs and acts of resistance against the white, cis hetero patriarchy that has historically owned Hollywood. Here are some of the many pivotal moments from Sunday’s show.
I'm Young. I'm Brown. And Kamala Harris' Social Media Team Certainly Has My Attention.

Aug 19, 2024 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

It happened overnight. At least, it feels like it did. One moment, President Joe Biden announces that he’s dropped out of the 2024 Presidential Election after a debate performance that left us at a loss for words. The next, those dark shadows produce chartreuse and blurred lowercase text — an aesthetic borrowed from Charli XCX’s ”Brat,” the unofficial album of the summer.
We're All Loving America Right Now (Thanks To Women Olympians)

Jul 31, 2024 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

“Me, the anti-colonizer,” musician Olamide Asanpaola begins the caption on her TikTok video, “when black women started dominating US Gymnastics.”In a post under the video, she writes: “The Olympics is the only time being patriotic is socially acceptable.” A string of alternating eagle and American-flag emojis follow. Tens of millions of people have been tuning in to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which kicked off on July 26 and will end on Aug. 11.