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
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
As much as I love my crop tops and streetwear graphic tees, I've felt a lack of "girly" aspects to my wardrobe lately. Feeling a bit lost, I decided to break out of my rut by seeking inspiration from the latest trends. The hottest textiles have been luxurious, silky satin and soft, rich velvet. I … Continue reading Textures Together: Satin vs. Velvet
Although we are slowly making strides, the fashion industry still has a long way to go in its inclusion of people of color. When we think of designers, names like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Karl Lagerfeld come to mind. However, there are so many amazing talented Asian American designers that create lines that helps … Continue reading Asian American Designers You Need to Follow
Shamelessly, I am another wannabe fashion blogger who stays up to date with what all the latest Instagram fashion idols are wearing. More often than not, most of their outfits are only available online. Infamous for their silk kitten bralette and skirt combo, O-mighty (also known as O'mighty/Omweekend) has swept feeds in tight satin two … Continue reading Are Online Stores like O-Mighty and Glitters for Dinner Legit?
What we wear can say a lot about us. In literature, clothes can make or break the portrayal of a character and color schemes constantly become symbols or motifs. Would Danny Zuko and the rest of the T-Birds be as threatening and cool without their leather jackets? Would Will still be as fresh without his … Continue reading Don’t Mesh with My Heart
Midsummer 2016... new hair, more self-love, and big ol' mom jeans. I wanted to do a typical self-encouraging, motivational "new year, new you" post during New Years but in all honestly I didn't actually feel that way at the time. I was actually feeling really low and I couldn't bring myself to lie about feeling … Continue reading Another Song About California
In Buddhism and Hinduism, there is the concept of the third eye. Not to be mistaken for the Eye of Providence, also known as the Illuminati all-seeing eye, the third eye is the idea of an invisible eye that is able to see beyond reality. Depending on the belief, the third eye represents a state … Continue reading The Third Eye & The Mime Who Spoke
Your body is a castle. Actually, after you’ve been working out, it feels more like an exquisite mansion with marbled trimming, red satin curtains, an interior pool, and a menagerie of exotic animals. So naturally it would make sense to treat your body right. Sports bras are essential for an active woman. After all, no … Continue reading Comfort Without the Bounce | How to Find the Right Sports Bra
