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Mother’s Day Hits Differently When I Never Really Had One
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and mostly everyone I know is a Mother including my sisters. I chose not to have children of my own. That’s beside the point. Mother’s Day is a celebration filled with brunches, flowers, and handwritten cards. For others, it’s a reminder of something that’s missing. But there’s a quiet, often overlooked…
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Black Dandyism: A Cultural Expression of Style and Resistance
Let’s break it down: What is Black dandyism, and why did it take center stage at this year’s Met Gala? And more importantly, how did Megan Thee Stallion absolutely own it with that Josephine Baker-inspired look? Obviously there are other looks I love but Megan Thee Stallions look really stood out to me. So, what…
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ACDC Rag Pop-Up at Little Akihabara in Los Angeles: For the Love of J-Fashion
My Saturday was well planned for the ACDC Rag Pop-Up at Little Akihabara in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles If you’re a longtime lover of Japanese streetwear or just discovering Harajuku fashion, the ACDC Rag is one must have for j-fashion wear. As someone who’s been into J-fashion since college in 2008, this experience brought back…
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The Innocent Part of Me Still Exists Somewhere
There’s still a part of me that believes in fairness. There’s still a part of me that still believes that people who break others should face some consequences. However, the world doesn’t work that way. Why does the people who hurt others can live without guilt? I want to say that life is not fair…
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Maybe I’m Too Sensitive
I know I may come off as too much sometimes. Too sensitive. Too reactive emotionally. Too afraid of things falling apart. However, no one sees what’s inside my head. You don’t hear the echoes of all the times I was blindsided; all the times I was left alone. It’s a strange kind of loneliness, you…