Kpop artists like Ladies’ Code and Soyou Show Persistence and Resilience with their Latest Comebacks: Feedback and Rain Drops The shelf life of a female Kpop artist is pretty low. Once they can no longer comfortably fit in a girl-crush-school-uniform outfit that come with pleated mini-skirts and cutesy blazers, the clock on their career begins…
From Puppy Love To Forever After – Love Wins Across 100,000 miles, Together
Wow, I think I just read one of the greatest love stories, like ever. The first thing that drew me to the couple in the Sunday Styles section of the Times print edition on Sunday March 1, was they are both Asian. Now, interracial marriage is a beautiful and necessary thing for our fractured and…
A Blond Rebellion Or Just Assimilation
I read with great interest the New York Times article titled “Why So Many Asian-American Women Are Bleaching Their Hair Blond.” Previously published online on April 9th, the article appeared in the print edition of the New York Times on April 12th. [1] While it is important and vital for Asian-American young women to continue…
Chriselle x J.O.A Rome Inspired Spring 2018 Mini-Collection With Nordstrom
Chriselle Lim of The Chriselle Factor has teamed up with Nordstrom and J.O.A for a spring fashion themed mini-collection. The collection features items like breezy dresses, stylish jumpsuits and cute tops, many made with exotic sounding prints and colors like “Quince Blossom” and “Patina Gingham.” The collection is also made with convenience and care in…
Malta and Gozo. Land of Legends, Limestone & Parties
In the heart of the Mediterranean sea sits the historic and quaint island of Malta, the largest island of an archipelago that includes the neighboring island of Gozo. Malta is just south of Italy, is a member of the European Union, and Euro-zone country. It a popular location for film production, including Game of Thrones,…
The Versatile Coconut Curry Noodle Bowl
With the cold weather still firmly in place, a hot delicious and spicy coconut curry noodle bowl may be the perfect antidote to keep your spirit up, and heart warmed. A noodle dish inspired by Thai savory palettes, it is quick to prepare. It usually takes about 15 to 25 minutes. However, recipes for coconut…
Mirai Nagasu: The Stress And Strain of An Olympian
Still off the high from becoming the first American woman to nail a triple axel in figure skating at an Olympic event, as well as helping her team win the bronze medal at the recently concluded Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, Mirai Nagasu followed it up with poor choice of words about her teammates and…
Gucci S/S 2018 Is Out Now At Nordstrom
Milan, Paris, London and New York, fashion weeks for Fall/Winter 2018 have been a whirlwind of must haves. But, till those designs and outfits make it to your favorite outlets, Nordstrom has 564 items from the Gucci Spring/Summer 2018 Collection out now for pre-order. And, I love these! Felted Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt – $1,200 A…
Chloe Kim: An Olympian & Her Father’s Daughter
On February 12, 17 year old Chloe Kim caught the attention of the American public after winning gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics for snowboarding. But, It all started when at the tender age of 4, Chloe Kim’s father, in her words, “dragged her to the mountain.” Then at age 8, after winning a few…
Wanderlust: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria
The real life inspiration for the castle in the Disney movie ‘Sleeping Beauty’ sits on a rugged hill overlooking the town of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. Built by the Bavarian King Ludwig II as a monument to the romantism of Richard Wagner’s operas, the dreamy castle called Schloss Neuschwanstein in German, is considered a romanesque revival palace because…
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