The Difference between Your First Love and Everyone Else

I won’t forget my first love. He was quite something. For the first time ever, I knew what it felt like to have butterflies in my stomach. The first time I fell asleep to the sound of someone’s voice. The first time I talked on the phone till sunrise without realizing the number of hours that had passed. The first time I felt like nothing else mattered as long as I was with that person. The first time I felt like I was in love. Continue reading The Difference between Your First Love and Everyone Else

Beauty Review: The Pros and Cons of Baking

Just like everything related to the Kardashian-Jenner clan, the phrase ‘baking your face’ flooded the internet after the sisters revealed their makeup routine and was widely raved by other makeup artists and celebrities. But is baking really as good as it seems?Just like everything related to the Kardashian-Jenner clan, the phrase ‘baking your face’ flooded the internet after the sisters revealed their makeup routine and was widely raved by other makeup artists and celebrities. But is baking really as good as it seems? Continue reading Beauty Review: The Pros and Cons of Baking

Shades of a Lady: What does “Ladylike” Mean to You?

When I was little, my dad decided to change one of the Chinese characters in my name from 秀 to 绣. He said this was to include an extra dose of femininity because I was a complete tomboy. Years later, he’s still calling me a tomboy even though I manage to look legit in the occasional flare dress, so I don’t think the character change made much of a difference. Continue reading Shades of a Lady: What does “Ladylike” Mean to You?

What’s the Best Corrective Makeup For Your Face Shape?

We come in different shapes and sizes, and the same goes for our faces! We often try to pull off a hot makeup trend or copy celebrity makeup looks only to realize that it looks a little odd, especially when we’re not blessed with Angelina Jolie’s angelic cheekbones or Reese Witherspoon’s adorable chin. Continue reading What’s the Best Corrective Makeup For Your Face Shape?

Girl Crush: Shin Min Ah

Having launched her career as a model for Kiki magazine when she was a doe-eyed teenager of 14, Shin dabbled in acting three years later and has since gone on to shine in leading roles in TV dramas such as A Love To Kill (2005), My Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox (2010), Arang and the Magistrate (2012), Oh My Venus (2015), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), Our Blues (2022) and also new upcoming drama this August 2024 No Gain No Love. Are you excited to see our gorgeous Noona coz we are! Shin Min Ah will be playing as Son Hae-yeong with the handsome Kim Young Dae! Make sure to mark your calendar! Continue reading Girl Crush: Shin Min Ah