Hi, I’m Ghazaleh!
I'm the voice behind beauty and sass, a beauty and lifestyle blog for the "sasstress". I created this blog to share general lifestyle experiences as well as beauty tips I've learned over my years of working in the beauty industry. I try to look at the more practical and fun side of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Thanks for visiting!
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Category Archives: recipes
decadent dark chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting
Chocolate cupcakes are totally underrated and have been unfairly overshadowed by red velvet cupcakes. Don’t get me wrong; I love red velvet. Sprinkles is my absolute favorite. But what many cupcake shops and bakeries have made so delicious is just … Continue reading
2 game changing gluten-free resources that you need to check out
I’m currently on month 4 of being gluten-free and by each day, it does get easier. I’ve tried a variety of gluten free alternatives and there are some things that are easy to find good gluten free versions of and … Continue reading
curried quinoa, lentil, and yogurt with mango recipe
One of my foods is fresh mango and I’m so happy mango season is here. A ripe mango is juicy, sweet, and just melts in the mouth. While I was visiting my parents over the weekend, my dad went to … Continue reading
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morning energy smoothie with peaches & raspberries
I had a great time at my triathlon training camping trip this past weekend, but I have to admit – I’m tired! There was a lot of preparing, road tripping, setting up and sleeping in a tent, and getting a … Continue reading
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spicy avocado egg salad recipe
I try to cook as much as possible, no matter how busy I get. But then I go through phases when it’s not finding the time to cook that is the issue. I simply can not think of anything satisfying … Continue reading
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baking essentials to add to dessert making fun
There are a lot of things I love about baking and dessert making. A lot of it has to do with seeing people enjoy my creations. I’m telling you, it puts a smile on everyone’s faces including those who claim … Continue reading
an easy korean bibimbap inspired recipe
The last time I was in LA, I dropped by a little cafe in Brentwood called M Cafe for a solo weekday lunch. It’s your typical LA cafe – pressed juices, vegan and gluten free options, all that good stuff … Continue reading
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happy PI day with these 5 pie recipes
I’m really looking forward to resting (and being productive) this weekend. I’m planning a pretty low key weekend. I may run a 12K on Sunday (it’s a beautiful course from Sausalito, over the Golden Gate Bridge to SF), but I … Continue reading
(gluten free) bite size salted cheesecake cupcakes
After finding these gluten free desserts, I realized I was missing one of my favorites – cheesecake! So I decided it was next on my list, and I re-created one of my favorite (and one of the most popular recipes … Continue reading
I’m now adding a bit of sass to brit+co!
I’m really excited to announce that I recently got a gig as a contributor to Brit + Co. If you’re not familiar with the site, you must check it out. There are loads of amazing (and achievable!) DIY projects and … Continue reading
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