Aréina LaylaHow I Embraced My Natural CurlsAs a Bengali-American, curly hair is frowned upon in the South Asian community unfortunately. It’s seen as ugly and unmanageable. Straight…Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020
Aréina LaylaRamadan ReflectionIt’s the last ten nights of Ramadan, and while it’s been a different kind of Ramadan with isolation, I can’t help but think how every year…May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
Aréina LaylaBangladeshAs an orange-gold hue casts over, the bells of rickshaws, the chatter of men in lungis, the cries of doels begin to settle down in Dhaka.May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Aréina LaylaSandy BarcelonaThis dry, sandy land, home to squeaking creatures,Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Aréina LaylaThese Eco-Friendly Brands are like Reformation, but Affordable and StylishI’ve always been an environmentalist, and I always make sure to recycle, plant trees, attend talks/create awareness on climate change, and…Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
Aréina LaylaThe Value of YourselfThe cold air whipped my face, reminding me that this barren piece of land, with the tall deep green pine trees was my only shelter.Aug 30, 2018Aug 30, 2018