We’ve got to admit, Barbie® has been impressing us quite a bit over the recent years. Our sadness over the cancellation of the only American Doll of Asian […]
Category: Style
Monique Lhuillier Mixes Naughty And Nice With ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Inspired Wedding Dresses
The weather is warmer, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Sure, these are signs that it’s spring time, but it also means wedding season is here! Are […]
Millennial Love Column: #RomanceIsNotDead
Nearly 10 years ago, my very first boyfriend asked me out by recording a message on a mix CD that instructed me to meet him on the school […]
The Label Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Powerful Campaign Shines Light on Sweatshop Horrors
Earlier this year, we got a glimpse of the miniseries Sweatshop: Dead Cheap Fashion, where three Norwegian fashion bloggers were sent to Cambodia to live as sweatshop workers for a few days. […]
It’s Not The Hangover: The Truth About Bachelor Parties
Women fantasize about their dream wedding; men dream about the Epic Bachelor Party. Columnist Paul Nakayama on what’s wrong with this age-old rite of passage, but also what’s right […]
What’s Next For NYX Founder Toni Ko?
You may have heard of a popular yet under-the-radar beauty brand called NYX Cosmetics. High tech ingredients, the trendiest colors, affordable prices (think less than $5 for a liquid […]
Vancouver Fashion Week Features Indie Asian Designers
After sharing with you a bit about Vancouver Fashion Week’s founder Jamal Abdourahman last week, we picked out a few emerging and independent Asian designers featured during Vancouver […]
Korean Parents Shell Out $640 for Japanese Backpacks
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Buying school supplies can get pricey, especially if you’re a parent of an elementary student in South Korea. According to YTN, many Korean […]
6 Ways to Fashion a Sarong the Polynesian Way
Summer is almost here, which means it’s beach time! And what better beach attire than a sarong? It’s easy, breathable and makes for a great coverup. The only real […]
Shilajit: Your Body’s New and Intimidating Best Friend
Trends are constantly changing and let’s be honest, they’re getting weirder and weirder. Remember when charcoal started appearing as a skin care ingredient? If you thought that was odd, brace yourself, […]
YG’s Cosmetic Line Moonshot Goes International With Global Online Store
We went crazy when we heard YG Entertainment released their cosmetic line, Moonshot. Who wasn’t mesmerized by all the vibrantly colored powder mousses and the luminous cream paints. But those […]
Fashion Doppelgangers in South Korea
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com After fussing over your outfit of the day, don’t you hate it when you spot someone wearing the same exact clothes as you? […]
How to Care For Your Underarms
It’s starting to heat up here in sunny Los Angeles, and you know what that means! We’re ditching our thick jackets for some high-waisted shorts and tank tops. […]
Celebrate Spring With A Bright Pink Lipcolor
Spring is finally here! For some, that means warmer weather, lighter clothes and prepping for a festival-filled season. For others, spring is a time to update their beauty routine […]
Get To Know The Man Behind Vancouver Fashion Week, Jamal Abdourahman
When most people think of Fashion Week, the major four cities that host the global event– such as Paris and Milan– first come to mind, but we have taken a serious interest […]