Most East Asians yearn to be pale, my Hong Kong-born sisters included. (Ironically, they're more naturally tan, while I'm the palest of the bunch). I remember seeing whitening creams on their bathroom vanity, and being scared because my mom had once told me Michael Jackson used bleaching creams to turn himself white.
08/30/2016 10:58 EDT
He said it in passing, muttering it under his breath as if he was disgusted or annoyed. I was in the middle of texting a friend when it happened. Rage and shock filled inside of me. Who the hell was this racist man and how dare he use this slur towards me?
07/06/2016 10:16 EDT
You'll be seeing red in no time.
08/11/2015 08:27 EDT
Full disclosure: I'm not a Kim Kardashian fan. But in today's day and age, it's hard to escape the Kardashian-Jenner clan (especially as a fashion writer), because let's face it, whether we love or loathe them, we all have a certain fascination with the royal family of reality TV.
07/24/2015 12:34 EDT
A fashionable first family, indeed! The Obamas got all dressed up on Sunday to attend the Easter service at Alfred Street
04/06/2015 11:37 EDT
My hair has always been my security blanket. If I was feeling shy, I'd hide behind it. If I wanted to catch a cute guy's attention, I'd flip it over while walking by. It wasn't until recently I noticed a movement going on, and suddenly, female celebs known for their long hair were opting for shorter, chicer chops. So, I decided to take the plunge, and chop off my coveted locks.
02/12/2015 12:57 EST
When I first heard the word "vajacial," I was instantly intrigued. Let's face it, anything with the word "vag" in it is an attention grabber (admit it -- that's probably why you clicked on this story). The service is exactly what the name sounds like -- a facial for your vaginal area.
02/09/2015 05:56 EST