Asymmetry, sharp lines, dark and stormy hues. Vivienne Hu once again creates a collection made for strong personalities. At first glance, there’s so much going on from the different cutouts, […]
Category: Style
Alexander Wang Releases “T” Spring 2015 Collection Early
For those of you that are die-hard Alexander Wang fans, his ready-to-wear T line is here and ahead of schedule. While most designers are still carrying their fall collections, Wang […]
A Trend Towards a More Natural Look
by LISA WONG MACABASCO If you’ve ever flipped through a Korean fashion magazine or tuned into a singing competition on Korean TV, you’ve seen models and singers donning elaborate, […]
‘Vampire Diaries’ Alum Malese Jow Becomes A Superhero’s Love Interest
If you’re a Vampire Diaries fan like I am, then you probably already know Chinese American actress Malese Jow who played Annabelle, the vampire-turned-ghost who was on a mission to reunite with […]
You Wish You Had As Much Sass As These Asian Kids
Not be confused with cockiness, Sass is all about the attitude and confidence. It’s about how people react when you walk into a room and the realization that turning […]
Top 5 Snail-Inspired Skincare Products
Escargot for the face? Yeah, we’re not kidding. One great thing about Asian skincare is the willingness to experiment. This certainly seems to be the case if something like snail […]
How Fashion Blogger Eugenie Grey Makes A Living Off of Instagram
For most of us, Instagram is an app we turn to when we want to be entertained by heavily filtered pictures of food, selfies and inspirational quotes. For fashion […]
9-Year-Old Model Causes Controversy in Chinese Media
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
