I love graffiti. I think it’s one of the most unappreciated art forms, and I desperately wish that I was capable of tagging.  Scrawl my name in colors on billboards and trucks and trains. Not that I am promoting vandalism. One way to enjoy political art without getting into trouble with the cops is with [...]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. An L.A. girl I am not. Oregon? Yes. Hawaii? On occasion. (My grandpa beams with pride when I’m assumed to be a local.) Los Angeles? Not so much. But like a chameleon I am able to blend into my environment, look as though I belong. However, [...]

I’ll admit it. I’ve never taken very good care of my eyes. I’ve yanked, pulled and rubbed my eyes with abandon all throughout my 20s and well into my 30s. I’ve stayed up late (I’m a night owl) and never worried about the state of my eyes the next morning. My excuse? I’m Asian! I’ll [...]

Harajuku Lovers “Zoo Animals Candy” tote. Isn’t the name enough? It has all the possible things a girl could like in its name. And it’s as cute as it sounds. Bags that don’t have enough room can drive a girl crazy. But with its 13″ x 15″ x 6″ dimensions, large snap closure compartments, and [...]

Confession time: there was a point when I carried my loose coins in a Ziploc bag and just threw it in my purse. Lame…I know. However, upon discovering the amazingly adorable Harajuku Lovers “Kerfuffle Cuties Pop Bag” I now have an excuse to hang onto as much quarters and pennies as I want. The “Pop [...]