exploring life as a filipino-american in the city
Oh Tokyo, home of the most innovative fashion trends and tourist attractions…if I knew you would also welcome me with open arms to your delicious food, I would have traveled sooner! During lunch time, a friend of mine reserved a spot for us at the Kawaii Monster Cafe on a Monday afternoon, and although it …
When I buy flight tickets, I usually choose itineraries that have a long layover at a another popular destination in order to get a good deal for my round trip. So, when Tokyo was an option, I knew I had to take the offer! The whole time I was in Japan, I kept rethinking the …
Easter time had an annual ritual during my childhood- my family and I would attend Easter Vigil mass, the Filipino church community would host an Easter Day picnic party, I would stuff my mouth with tons of food from the potluck, and the day would end with a toothache from all the chocolate bunnies I …
When I think of Hawaii, I vision bright colors- mixing neon and tropical color shades together with whimsical, lightweight fabric. The tropical weather inspired me to have a lot of fun with wearing print while keeping accessories minimal. Enjoy the sunny vibes of this shoot! Swimsuit top: Target Swimsuit bottom: Target (similar one: here …
Hello, lovelies! So it’s been two months since my 23rd birthday trip to Honolulu, but the memory of my Hawaii celebration still stays with me as I continue to travel. At the beginning of the year, I made a promise to myself that I will be open to adventure, to live life unplanned, and to …
Isn’t it crazy how some people live in one spot their whole life, and never know what their country is really like? That’s how I felt the past couple of years growing up in a suburban town in Texas. Although my hometown life was nice, it was my curiosity that really sparked this journey into …