Life Of A Fashion Blogger

 Hello, my favorite fashion friends, and Happy Saturday to all of you. I hope that you are doing well and having a great weekend.  I wanted to end AAPI Heritage Month with talking about my favorite things in life, a handbag (I know, shock horror, LOL.) JW PEI has me in a full chokehold, and I don't need help at all. I know that we're in late Spring/Early Summer, but I'm always looking for things that I can add into my Fall/Winter wardrobe. I was on the website a few days ago, and I saw the Hilary Shoulder Bag, the first thing that I thought about is how they have colors that would be great for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter, the second thing that I thought is how much I love the slouchy,  minimalistic  design.  The Hilary Shoulder Bag is made from Vegan Leather with a Polyester lining, it has Gold Hardware and features a Undetachable and a Unadjustable Strap, a Zipper Pocket, and Fits a 11 inch iPad Pro and all sizes of phones which are smaller than it. The ...

  Dear beauty enthusiasts, I'm thrilled to be with you once more. I hope everyone is doing well and had an excellent workweek; I wish you all a lovely weekend.  Having eczema is something that I would not wish on my worst enemy. The flare-ups, the feeling that your skin is constantly on fire, is the thing that I had to deal with. Thankfully, I got the tools that helped me deal with this, especially in April. Allies Of Skin is one of my favorite AAPI beauty brands, and while I was on their website, I saw the Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, and I saw that it would help with eczema flare-ups up and I knew that I wanted this in my skincare routine.  The clinically proven Advanced Repair Serum has been formulated with potent active ingredients to deliver 1.6x faster skin recovery in just 2 weeks. Copper Tripeptide helps calm and soothe discomfort, building resilience in skin that’s been weakened, promoting skin repair.  The supercharged con...

  Happy Tuesday, fashion enthusiasts! I’ve missed you all dearly. I trust you’re doing well and enjoyed a refreshing long weekend.  JW Pei stands out as one of my favorite budget-friendly AAPI fashion brands, offering reasonably priced handbags along with great dupes for the designer bags we adore. While browsing their website, I spotted the Nala Wide Tote Bag and instantly fell in love; it closely resembles the Polene Cyme bag. This tote, crafted from faux suede, features a vegan leather lining and includes gold hardware, an interior slit pocket, and a single, non-detachable, non-adjustable strap. It can accommodate an iPhone 16 Pro Max as well as any smaller phone models. Currently available for pre-order, this bag will be in stock on July 11, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis, priced at $129.00.  https://www.jwpei.com/products/nala-wide-tote-bag-mocha-brown Well, my fashion lovers, I hope that you all enjoyed this Tuesday's blog post. I love you dearly, and unt...

  Happy Friday to all of my fellow fashion lovers, I'm beyond grateful that I could be here with all of you, it brings me so much joy.  I've been loving doing the Spring/Summer fashion wishlist blog posts and I am glad that you guys are enjoying them. I still have Birkenstocks on my fashion wishlist, but when I was on the Tory Burch website, I saw the Ines Sport Slide, I thought that it was a great alternative to Birkenstocks.  Minimal and effortless, The Ines Sport slide is updated with sharp lines featuring a split take on the signature Double T. A velcro strap secures the foot and an ergonomic footbed cupped by a rubber sole adds supreme comfort. Crafted in partnership with a Leather Working Group-certified tannery, supporting high standards in leather manufacturing and chemical management. The Ines Sport Sandal is priced at $298.00. https://www.toryburch.com/en-us/shoes/sandals/ines-sport-slide/167709.html?color=667 https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tory-burch-ines-suede...

 Greetings, fellow beauty friends, on this Thursday/Friday eve, I hope you had a great work week and are ready for the unofficial start of Summer.  I'm really fond of clay masks and enjoy using them in my self-care routine. Recently, while browsing my favorite beauty website, Thirteen Lune, I discovered the Tripler 3-In-1 Exfoliating Mask by Plenaire. Although I wasn't very familiar with this brand before, after visiting their website, I felt compelled to share more about them.  They believe that your distinct skin chemistry defines who you are. Their skin-nurturing practices encourage you to take a moment to appreciate yourself, regardless of how your skin feels on any particular day. They hold that fostering a positive relationship with your skin forms an invaluable connection to your true self, even amid continual change.  They assert that safety, excellent design, and enjoyment can harmoniously coexist with sustainability. They accomplish this by making more sust...

 Hello again, fashion lovers, I hope all of you are doing well and had a great weekend. Let us all work hard this week and look forward to a long weekend.   It has been a while since I talked about a handbag, it's Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, and I knew I wanted to talk about the luxury handbag brand, Songmont. While I was on their website, I saw the Large Leather Bucket Bag and I knew that I wanted it my wardrobe.  The signature Song Bag, with its minimalistic design, plays on form and function. Removable straps and compartments enable you to adjust to different carrying modes for the purse. The large Song Bag is supple and spacious, you can use it for transporting essentials to and from work, packing for an overnight trip. This bag comes in two colors, and the price for this bag is $519.00. https://songmontofficial.com/collections/shoulder-bag/products/large-song-bag-cream-apricot I hope that you all enjoyed this Tuesday's blog post. I love you ...

  Hello, my loves, and Happy Monday to all of you. I hope that all of you had a amazing weekend and had a great weekend. Let us work hard so that we can have another weekend to relax.  I love seeing new footwear designers that is getting the attetion that they deserve. I watched a YouTube video from one of my favorite fashion Youtubers, Mary's Room, and she talked about the new footwear brand Christen. I thought to myself, "that name sounds very familar". As I was reading the April issue of Elle Magazine, I saw that they did a feature of her and her designs. I felt that this blog post was a sign that I needed to tell you guys about it.  Nina Christen is a Swiss-Chilean designer that has designed accessories for The Row, Celine, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, Phoebe Philo, and Saint Laurent. Nina designs shoes for the woman who want to look put together, but with a edge which I love because sometimes every woman wants to be a little edgy when it comes to their shoe game.  The...

  Happy Friday to my fellow fashion lovers, I hope that all of you are doing well and ready to enjoy your weekend.  We all know about The Fisherman Sandal trend that was popular a few years ago, and I liked that trend, but I felt that it was a little too chunky for me to enjoy having a size 10 foot. As While I was on the Coach Outlet and Coach website, I saw these two sandals that are more streamlined than their more clunkier cousin.  The Sculpted C Platform Fisherman Sandal is a classic fisherman sandal that gets a modern update with a chunky rubber platform. Featuring a sculpted C hardware for a heritage touch, the strappy silhouette is finished with a padded footbed and buckle closure. The Sculpted C Platform Sandal comes in two colors, and the price for it is $250.00. https://www.coach.com/products/sculpted-c-platform-fisherman-sandal/CAR70-COG.html?COHNA=true&cid=S_GPLACAR70&ogmap=PLA%7CRTN%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7CRetail%7CCoach_RTL_Google_PLA_Signal_N...

 Hello again, beauty lovers, on this Thursday/Friday evening! We've arrived at another weekend that we’ve worked so hard for.  I was perusing an issue of Elle Magazine when I came across the brand Selfmade. As someone who appreciates the fusion of beauty and science, I felt compelled to share this AAPI beauty brand with you, wonderful people. In 2020, a small yet ambitious group of passionate individuals gathered on a video call, intrigued by the link between self-worth and beauty. As the global pandemic stretched on longer than expected, they experienced the significant effects of heightened stress and anxiety on mental health, physical well-being, and skin condition.  Through the screen, they addressed our craving for connection, providing stability amidst rising uncertainty. From numerous conversations and interactions, they developed a deeper understanding beyond just the skin’s surface. It turns out, beauty is an internal journey. Collectively, they partnered with me...

  Hello, my loves, and happy Tuesday to each of you. I hope you are all doing well. Let's work hard so we can enjoy the upcoming weekend together. I strongly believe it's possible to find stylish, fashionable shoes, and discovering the AAPI-owned brand Alterre NY truly delighted me. Over a decade ago, Shilpa Iyengar co-founded this brand with Harmony Richards (née Pilobello) after they met at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. United by their shared dark humor and passion for travel, they merged their expertise in footwear and sustainable design to create versatile, lightweight, and comfortable shoes ideal for all-day wear. From their studio lacking windows, they dedicated two years to refining their concept before eventually collaborating with a fair labor factory that aligned with their unique vision and sustainability objectives. In 2015, they unveiled their inaugural footwear collection at New York Fashion Week. Since that time, Alterre has garnered recogni...

 Greetings to all of my fashion lovers. I hope you are doing well and ready to tackle all that Monday offers.  This Monday's fashion blog is brought to you by Pinterest—yes, Pinterest! While browsing the Pinterest website for a fashion photo, I discovered the Vader Mules and instantly fell in love. Soon after, I came across an article on Elle discussing the 20 Best Wedges of 2025. I thought this would be the ideal moment to share them with you so you can add them to your own shoe collection.  But before I tell you about the Vader Mules, I have to give you some background about the brand. Jeffrey Campbell is an independent shoe brand that pushes the boundaries of contemporary style. Based in Los Angeles, the company's intimate team reacts to the feelings and inspirations of their peers. With the hope of empowering individuals through progressive silhouettes and achievable looks, the JC's mission is to make bold footwear for everyone at an accessible price. Working towards ...

Greetings and Happy Thursday or Friday eve to everyone. I hope this message finds you well and ready to embrace the weekend ahead. While browsing my favorite website, Thirteen Lune, which features some of my favorite beauty brands created by Black, Asian, Latina, and Indigenous People, I discovered Oliviaumma. I felt it was important to share this brand with you for today’s beauty blog post. Oliviaumma directly translates to "Olivia’s mom." The brand's name is indeed an homage to its origin. Hye Young Kim embarked on a mission to develop a collection of cross-generational skincare suitable for individuals of all ages. The goal was to utilize vegan ingredients and the expertise of top scientists to create products that address specific skin concerns while ensuring compatibility with diverse skin types. No individual, regardless of age, should be excluded from achieving the benefits of glass-like skin due to ingredient limitations. This brand was thoughtfully conceptualized...

Hello, my fellow fashion lovers on this Tuesday. I hope that all of you are doing well, had a great weekend, and are ready to tackle this week ahead.  I, for my life, don't understand why Peter Do is so underrated in the fashion world. I remember watching his debut fashion show on the FF Channel and I knew then that he was going to set the fashion world on fire. Peter Do was established in 2018 in New York City. Through a process of reduction, every piece is tested and refined to adapt to the complexities of people’s lives. Peter Do is dedicated to creating a new future in fashion through thoughtful design. Born in Biên Hòa, Vietnam, He immigrated to the suburbs of Philadelphia at the age of 14. He studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was the recipient of the inaugural 2014 LVMH Graduate Prize. He went on to work in the RTW atelier at Céline and then at Derek Lam. I love this entire look from his Fall/Winter 2020 Ready-To-Wear Collectio...

  Hello, fashion lovers, and Happy Friday to all of you. I hope that you are having a great Friday and are enjoying the weekend ahead.  We know that Raffia bags and Spring/Summer are the best of friends, I have a Raffia bag that I bought from a thrift store that I'm in love with. While I was on the Coach Outfit website, I saw the Carmen Mini Crossbody Bag, I knew this bag needed to be a part of my Spring/Summer wardrobe. The Carmen is made from straw and refined pebble leather and has a fabric lining; it has handles with 5" drop a Detachable strap with 23.5" drop for shoulder or crossbody wear and an inside zip pocket and a zip-top closure. The Carmen comes in eight styles and the price for the Carmen Mini Crossbody Bag is $159.00.  https://www.coachoutlet.com/products/carmen-mini-crossbody-bag/CAL02.html?frp=CAL02+IMXUB&fromSearch=carmen To my fellow Fashion friends, I hope that all of you have enjoyed this fashion blog post for this Friday. Please have a safe and fu...