Dreaming of Sunshine and Vacations

Latest Find: A casual, cool brand that makes dressing for brunch, weekends and vacations easy. Saltwater Luxe was created by two Los Angeles designers that knocked it out of the park with effortless style and cuts that compliment your figure. Dreaming of my next sun-kissed adventure or meet-up with my girls. Who’s coming with me? …

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Spread Some Love And Spend Time With Foodie Friends

Things that currently make me happy: friends, food and fashion. If you’re looking to make a statement while walking around LA, look no further than a hand painted jacket from Wren & Glory. This one keeps it simple and you can’t help but feel good if you’re spreading the message of love. It was the …

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FINE CHINA: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and Hong Kong each Offer a Unique Luster

If you read my last blog post or follow me on social media, you would know that I went to China for a family reunion trip in December 2018. In addition to going to the motherland to connect with my roots, I also went to tour places in China I have never been like the …

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Back To the Motherland: The Trip That Taught Me I Have A Badass Bloodline

As a child, I was told by my mom, “Your great-grandfather was a general who fought the Japanese in World War II. There are books written about him and one battle in particular made him a national hero. His house – where your pau pau (grandmother) lived – was turned into a museum.” My glib …

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Refresh and Redesign in Time to Usher in the New Year

It’s a new year and I’m ready for new beginnings. For me, that means new projects, new intentions and new living spaces. While I’m not moving into a new place, I felt compelled to refresh my living room as the year begins. That meant stripping off the bright orange paint (after a year of staring …

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My List Of Travel Necessities To Keep Me Looking And Feeling My Best While Abroad

I LOVE to travel, but spending hours on planes and eating out while overseas can impact your health and how you feel. Over the years, I’ve learned to pack several specific items to help me feel at home when I’m away from home so I can thoroughly enjoy my trip while looking and feeling my …

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Vegan Makeup With A Bold Statement, Try Kat Von D Beauty

If you’re looking for long lasting, highly pigmented makeup that lasts all day, look no further than Kat Von D Beauty. The names of her colors are a little suggestive, playful and racy. While the color descriptions are naughty, her line is super nice when it comes to animals… it’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free; that …

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