Nia Decaille

Washington, D.C., United States

SEO Editor at The New York Times

Currently, SEO editor @nytimes✨Past life: Audience stuff @washingtonpost✨I write about love and other things, too.

Articles

A Post-College Romance With a Five-Year Intermission

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

In March 2022, Ms. Lockett sent Mr. Miller a text wishing him happy birthday - one of the few times they had communicated. When Mr. Miller came to Houston for a bachelor party in April, he asked to meet for brunch. Ms. Lockett, who returned to Houston to retrieve belongings for her move to the Bay Area, said yes with some reservations. "I knew I was going to see him and it'll be a good brunch, but I knew I was going to stay guarded," she said.
An Easy Holiday Manicure With a Secret Ingredient

Dec 12, 2024 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

"Sometimes I want to take three hours to do a detailed design," says the New York-based nail artist Mei Kawajiri, who has created elaborate custom looks for pop stars such as Tyla, Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter.
Like Jay Gatsby, He Threw Parties to Get Her Attention. It Finally Worked.

Sep 6, 2024 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

In November 2020, Andrew Quintero rented Blu Mar, a seafood restaurant in the Hamptons, to host a large dinner party in hopes that Sophia Farah Babai would attend. That night he watched Ms. Babai's friends walk in, but she wasn't among them. Again. "I was always hoping that she would show," Mr. Quintero said.
Vowing to Always 'Meet in Montauk'

Aug 2, 2024 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

Nicole Marie Crowder, who is typically punctual, was late to her first date with Robert Michael Ballengee Jr. In her haste to meet up, she messaged that she was running behind on the Tinder app, where they initially met. But because they had exchanged phone numbers weeks prior, he didn't think to check the app as he waited outside Spyhouse Coffee Roasters in Minneapolis.
Are You Wearing Sunscreen the Right Way?

May 24, 2024 | flipboard.com | Nia Decaille

Indianapolis 500: How to pack for the trackINDIANAPOLIS — The 108th Indianapolis 500 is just a few days away, and attending the race requires some planning. Before heading to Indianapolis Motor …
Are You Wearing Sunscreen the Right Way?

May 24, 2024 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

You probably know that you need to wear sunscreen. And you probably know the effects of not doing so: Too much exposure to UV rays can hasten signs of aging, worsen skin conditions and even lead to skin cancer - not to mention leave you with a painful burn. But when and how much sunscreen should you be applying? Does it matter what kind? And what do you do if, despite your best efforts, you do get a burn?
Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected

Apr 26, 2024 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

Asiah Janai James was feeling spontaneous in August 2014 when she invited her co-worker, Gerald Leon Cannon II, to meet up with her at the Afropunk Festival in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. Ms. James had been in a series of serious relationships, but when Mr. Cannon called, she was learning to "go with the flow," she said. She wanted to prioritize building a connection with someone she thought was "cool" over trying to define the relationship early on. She thought Mr. Cannon was cool.
16 Women's Wellness IGs You Should Follow In 2017

Dec 7, 2023 | blavity.com | Nia Decaille

After the “new year, new me” phase has worn off, how do you stay inspired to go hard in the gym, carve out time to get centered or start new eating habits? The good news: It’s never too late to start living your best life! Anything from what to put in your green smoothie to mastering the art of self-care, these vloggers, writers and advocates of color have got you covered for a prosperous year.
Doechii Stays Balanced With 24-Hour Spas and a Good Girls Night

Nov 11, 2023 | drudge-report.net | Nia Decaille

This 25-year-old rapper is ready for a “new era” inspired by movies and theater. But first: a tour with Doja Cat. Here’s what keeps her on track. Read More
Doechii Stays Balanced With 24-Hour Spas and a Good Girls Night

Nov 11, 2023 | nytimes.com | Nia Decaille

Before the 25-year-old rapper and singer Doechii began opening for Doja Cat on the Scarlet Tour last month, she had a high-profile warm-up gig in her hometown, Tampa, Fla., performing before Beyoncé on her Renaissance World Tour. “Just to be in the stadium was incredible, and it was surreal,” Doechii said on a recent call from her Los Angeles home.