I still remember the day I discovered CC cream during a solo trip to Seoul back in 2018—wandering through Myeongdong’s buzzing beauty stalls, overwhelmed by shelves of glowing potions promising effortless radiance. I picked up a sample of something lightweight that evened out my post-flight redness without caking on like foundation usually does. Fast-forward to … Read more
I still remember the first time I slipped into a pair of Tabi shoes, back in 2019 during a rainy Paris Fashion Week. The split toe felt odd at first, like my foot was auditioning for a role in a surrealist painting, but by the end of the day, I was hooked. They were clunky, … Read more
I still remember the day I chopped my own hair into a bob—standing in front of the mirror, scissors in hand after a bad breakup, thinking, “This’ll fix everything.” Spoiler: it didn’t fix my heart, but it did give me the confidence boost I needed, especially when I discovered updos that made short hair feel … Read more
You roll out of bed, bleary-eyed, and the first thing on your mind isn’t coffee—it’s a doughnut. Or maybe a bowl of sugary cereal that takes you right back to Saturday mornings as a kid. I’ve been there, standing in my kitchen at 7 a.m., staring down a box of cookies like they’re calling my … Read more
Remember that time you finally grew your hair past that awkward shoulder length, only to spot those sneaky little forks at the ends? I sure do. It was last spring, right before my sister’s wedding—I’d been nurturing my waves with coconut oil masks and silk scrunchies, feeling like a total hair whisperer. Then, mirror check: … Read more