When I was 9-years-old, the only thing I remember is going to school, playing in the jungle gym at the apartments I lived in and taking ballet lessons. I could […]
Category: Style
The Vilcek Foundation Honors 2 Koreans with Creative Promise Prizes
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Since 2009, the Vilcek Foundation has awarded its Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise annually to immigrants who have made lasting contributions to American society through […]
Top 5 Products That Use Royal Jelly, The Asian Skincare Miracle Ingredient
Last Black Friday, I found myself rushing to a SKINFOOD store because of a “three free sheet masks” promotion. While I was in the store, I found my eye […]
Asian Street Trend: Prints & Patterns With Up-And-Coming Brand Ti:baeg!
Looking back at some of the street fashion we featured, there’s one trend that Asians adored year-round: graphic prints and patterns. We’ve seen explosive displays of primary colors, busy florals […]
Time to Step Up Your Brow Game with 3D Eyebrow Tattoos
One thing I wish I was blessed with are some nice, thick, full eyebrows. Instead, I have these sparse, barely-there brows that I have to deal with. If […]
Audrey Column: How to Survive Meeting the Scary In-Laws
When it comes to “for better or for worse,” it doesn’t get much worse than nosy, critical, undermining parents-in-law. Columnist Paul Nakayama may have gotten lucky with his, but he’s […]
Master Your Contouring Skills … With A Spoon?
Are you having trouble perfecting your contouring skills? Do your contour lines resemble dirt on your face rather than chiseled cheekbones? Theres no need to go out invest in […]
Less is More: Minimal Jewelry Trend From Our Favorite Asian Fashion Bloggers
Last year, fashion bloggers showed off their favorite jewelry brands layer upon layer, stacking necklaces and bracelets in various combinations. But things seem to have taken a turn towards […]
These 6 Videos Will Turn You Into A Morning Person
My bed and I have a very loving relationship, but my alarm clock seems determined to rip us apart. Are you a morning person? I’m certainly not. Luckily, […]
Donkey Milk and Horse Oil Are South Korea’s Latest Skin-Care Trends
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korea is no stranger to bizarre ingredients in beauty products. After all, Koreans have been using snail slime, bee venom and bird’s […]
Guy Tang: Celebrity Hairstylist and Ombre Hair God
Remember years ago when ombre hair was a new trend? Who am I kidding? Girls are still rocking that sun-kissed look in their tresses, no matter what time of […]
‘Attack on Titan’ Fever Continues with Universal Studios Japan Attraction
In Japan, most anime series and their fandoms are considered a niche, relegated to children and the otaku subculture. Attack on Titan (the English translation for Shingeki no […]
Chanel to Stage Its First Seoul Fashion Show
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com French luxury brand Chanel has announced that it will be debuting its cruise collection in Seoul on May 4. This will be Chanel’s […]
Fashion Bloggers Experience Harsh Reality of Cambodian Sweatshop Firsthand
Like most, my relationship with fashion developed through the women in my family. Two-piece suits, kitten heels and gold studded earrings– these are the memories of the women […]
[VIDEO] Extroverts vs. Introverts According to a Korean YouTuber
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Korean YouTuber Goteng recently posted a video that explores the differences between introverts and extroverts. The comparisons are made through lighthearted and slightly […]
