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)
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
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
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
The very first time I wore a snapback, a group of girls sneered and laughed at me. As quickly as I had gotten it, I gave the Obey cap away to my boyfriend at the time. Up to that point in my life, I wasn't sure if I was really adventurous about my wardrobe. In … Continue reading The Art of Not Caring
Every year growing up, I knew what time it was when the halls were decked with red and gold and the sound of firecrackers sizzled against the sidewalk. Chinese New Year comes with cheer, traditions, and a strict rule book. This major holiday calls for celebration and honoring of deities and ancestors. During this festival, … Continue reading Chinese New Year Do’s & Don’ts
