4 ways to flaunt your bangs

Bangs and fur

I've been having so much fun flaunting my bangs lately; I find it looks so chic and gives you a level of sophistication. Although some may argue it's a hard up-do to maintain (I will admit having it trimmed monthly is somewhat annoying), I am lucky to not have to work much for it. So, in this shoot I had the chance to show the different ways one can wear bangs. 1. Perfectly straight coiffed bangs - just leave them long, perhaps straightening … [Read more...]

Worlds apart: what the Chinese deem as beautiful

To attain stunning beauty, from a Chinese perspective, is no easy task. The norms, the methods and the beliefs of what beauty stands for in a woman are significantly different from the Western world. Here are the three main tricks that work in China: 1. Porcelain white face Chinese people have a strong admiration cult for the whiter skin; that is a fact! The lighter you are, the more will you be appreciated in China. The reason why is … [Read more...]

To be or not to be thin?

I was thinking about a serious issue that affects us all nowadays, but New Yorkers in particular. Not to be presumptuous, but NYC is a city where media is excessively consumed. There is no Times Square in Boston or Chicago or any European city, at least not to this length.We are bombarded with an imagery of perfection and thinness; we are obsessed with the celebrity culture, and heavily influenced by it, trying to imitate it. The media here is … [Read more...]