“Take off your clothes!” She says for the second time, right in front of me, staring. Wait … Here!? “Can’t I change in the bathroom?” I motion towards the diagonal corner. “Take off your clothes,” she insists, and she is certainly not kidding this time. I skeptically take all my clothes off, while Claire does […]
My friends from ideeli invited me to their Holiday Press Event, showcasing numerous must-have gifts, trendy accessories, and the latest fashion trends. Their new headquarters inside the iconic New York Times building, filled with light and sweeping NYC views, brought back memories. Needless to say, I went straight to the retro inspired home decor items. […]
With the holiday season in full bloom, there is no better time to shop for your loved ones than beginning with Thanksgiving. Although holiday travel sets in, slightly postponing your safari exploring or beach bumming, there is no excuse not to travel. Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, you are in much need of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
