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
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
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
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
I'm not your Asian sidekick. I'm not your fetish. I'm not your model minority. I'm sick of having white people tell our narratives in the media. I'm sick of scanning through ads and posts and only seeing a sea of pale white faces. Who the hell thought it was a good idea to have … Continue reading Not Your Asian Accessory
Hello Kitty is an icon-- a symbol, an “artifact” which represents some form of culture. To me she is adorable, peaceful, cute, delicate, and in a way, malleable. As all symbols, definition may vary but an image stays constant. She’s been criticized for her lack of mouth—“she can’t talk. She’s just another symbol for the … Continue reading The Hello Kitty Exhibit & What it means to be Asian
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