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
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Battle of the Sexes & Women’s History Month (lookbook)
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)
A California Girl’s First Visit to the South
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
Mid-Autumn Festival & Moon Inspired Looks
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
Asian American Designers You Need to Follow
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
Building Hues at San Francisco’s Color Factory
If you’ve been seeing boomerangs of your friends running through colorful streamers, wading through a sea of yellow balls, or coloring on a wall with a human-sized green marker, chances are that they visited the Color Factory in San Francisco! The Color Factory is a pop-up interactive exhibit that opened in early August. Prior to … Continue reading Building Hues at San Francisco’s Color Factory
Why Terrace House is What Reality Shows Needed
Whether you’re a chronic Netflix lover constantly found snuggled besides your laptop, or a reality show addict that’s seen everything from Jersey Shore to Flavor of Love, Terrace House is a must for your binge list. A Netflix Original based in Japan, Terrace House follows the lives of 6 strangers who share a luxurious house … Continue reading Why Terrace House is What Reality Shows Needed
Diving Into A Pool of Sprinkles at the LA Museum of Ice Cream
The Museum of Ice Cream may ironically be the hottest spot in Los Angeles at the moment. I was lucky enough to get my hands on two pairs of tickets, so here's the inside SCOOP! First of all, yes, it is ticket admission only and the tickets are sold out. It's a pop-up art exhibit … Continue reading Diving Into A Pool of Sprinkles at the LA Museum of Ice Cream
We Need Feminism More Than Ever in 2017
It’s still a mystery why after all the strides we’ve managed to make through the decades, how a privileged rich old white man with practically zero presidential or political experience who advocates to “grab her by the pussy” became the 45th President of the United States. It’s really devastating to read articles about bright, ambitious … Continue reading We Need Feminism More Than Ever in 2017
Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room Battling the Basic
Starbucks is often synonymous with basic and *like totally* known for that time of the year when the leaves fade into a sunset palette and flocks of girls donning their uggs, yoga pants and fleece jackets make their yearly migration for the sacred pumpkin spice latte, or infamously shortened, PSL. It's not a surprise that Starbucks … Continue reading Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room Battling the Basic