I recently went to visit Hong Kong, which is where my parents are from before immigrating to America. I hadn’t visited since I was eight years old so I was really excited to see the city that I met so briefly before. A part of me was hoping that going to Hong Kong would help … Continue reading Aesthetic Spots in Hong Kong
Are you new to blogging, and do you want step-by-step guidance on how to publish and grow your blog? Learn more about our new Blogging for Beginners course and get 50% off through December 10th.
If you haven’t watched the Netflix anime Aggretsuko yet, then you should make a point to push that to the top of your list. Aggretsuko follows the journey of Retsuko, an adorable red panda trapped in the painful monotony of her thankless accounting job. Day after day she’s pushed around by her cold hearted superiors … Continue reading Five Characters from Aggretsuko that we all know in real life
As I waited in line against the bright gradient pink wall, I couldn’t help but hear the same question echo from each side of me-- “So, what’s so great about this brand?” People had flocked from all over the Bay Area to visit the Glossier pop-up in San Francisco, many dragging their girlfriends and significant … Continue reading What I got from the SF Glossier Pop-Up Shop
Femmes are strong as hell. Although women have faced a lot of obstacles these past few years, we are still actively and fiercely combating inequality. Pro-femme movements such as #MeToo and Time's Up have made headlines recently and we began to see more women of color on the big screen like Kelly Marie Tran in … Continue reading Battle of the Sexes & Women’s History Month (lookbook)
I was born and raised in California all my life, surrounded by an abundance of diversity and a huge Asian presence. Although I've been to other parts of America like Washington and Nevada, I had never ventured into the Deep South which stretches Georgia to Louisiana, sometimes including parts of Texas and Florida. Although we … Continue reading A California Girl’s First Visit to the South
There are things you shouldn't mix like alcohol and ibuprofen but patterns are not one of them! Mixing patterns are often avoided for the fear of an outfit being too loud or the prints clashing with each other, but when done with care different patterns can really compliment each other. The secret to successfully mixing … Continue reading Pattern x Pattern, Day x Day Lookbook
Winter is an interesting time. On one hand, it's filled with Christmas joy, good tidings, goodwill, peace-ish (not really in 2017), and hot chocolate. On the other hand, it's filled with dry skin, sore throats, crippling seasonal affective disorder, and constant reminders of how broke you are. It's not my favorite season, but it has … Continue reading Winter Nights in the City Lookbook
The hottest hair trend this year is definitely unicorn hair. Vibrant, bright, pastel colors that look absolutely enchanted. After all, who doesn’t want to be a magical mythical creature? The most popular shades are the brighter pastel tones such as bubble gum pink and cotton candy blue. However, the downside to unicorn hair is that … Continue reading Is Lime Crime Unicorn Hair as Magical as They Say? Dark Hair Review
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is a revolutionary makeup line. They really make good on their tagline, “Beauty for All”. With over 40 different shades available of their Pro Filt’r foundation, Fenty Beauty is challenging an industry built with a troubled history of inclusion. Many beauty brands have come under fire for their failure to create … Continue reading My Experience with Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Yesterday was 中秋節, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Festival. This Chinese holiday is a holiday held on the day of the full moon on the 8th month of the lunar calendar. On this day, we gather with loved ones, give thanks, and eat moon cakes! Like gifts, we exchange mooncakes with friends, … Continue reading Mid-Autumn Festival & Moon Inspired Looks
