Ever since my trip to China, I have been obsessed with the Asian culture: the food, the customs, the rich silks, the good luck charms, you name it! I've been watching one movie after another and reading novels about their history. Whenever I get nostalgic about China, I take a trip down memory lane, a subway ride away to Chinatown. I visit Joe's Shanghai for the best crab pork meat soup dumplings in town, and walk the streets to reminisce the … [Read more...]
My whimsical home treasures
March 31, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I've been writing about thrilling interior design trends and designers, but why not share some of my favorite items in my little cosy eclectic apartment? Most of the below I hunted in a multitude of stores of entirely different styles, and although some are very inexpensive, they have a story to tell as they have been picked up from distinct parts of the world. I am very particular about my items; I will take my time in finding the exact one to … [Read more...]
Tea, anyone?
March 27, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Maintaining one's skin isn't primarily done through skin care, but through hydration and a healthy diet. Following my article on Chinese beauty tricks and my trip last year to China, I learnt the importance of drinking green tea. It's true it doesn't have the greatest flavor, but its effects are astounding. "While most of Asia is known for its heavily tea drinkers, China is by far one of the biggest consumers of green tea, the most popular … [Read more...]
My beauty secrets
March 27, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
In an effort to discipline my stubborn combination skin, I have been taking care of my skin since I was about 13. My mother played the biggest role in keeping my complexion nice and glowing, and to this day, she buys products for me. She taught me how to clean, moisturize and maintain my skin, and she sent me to facials. I hated them, growing up as a teenager, and I still do :) but they are necessary in maintaining one's skin. The … [Read more...]
Postcards from Barcelona: A genius called Gaudi
March 23, 2012 by · 1 Comment
It's been a few years since I last visited Barcelona. However, having spent a semester in Spain during college, I have become very familiarized with the Spanish lifestyle. There is so much to see and do in Barcelona, words cannot begin to describe. The common ground however is Gaudi's architectural brilliance seen all throughout the Catalan city: La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Casa Battlo and La Pedrera. I will share my experiences in a series … [Read more...]
