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  • Introducing the Digital Meet Cute

    How 20-Year-Olds are Redefining “Meet-Cutes” (This was a feature for my magazine journalism class) Movies tell us that the most romantic beginnings start with nervous eye contact, butterflies in the stomach, a charming opening line and the eventual exchange of phone numbers. For some, this straight-out-of-the-movies scene is something that actually happens in real life. Jed,… View Post

    Introducing the Digital Meet Cute

  • Gen Z fashionista thrives in the digital world

    (This was a profile for my magazine journalism class.) Lauryn Ilasco, a high school senior from Northern California, racked over 90,000 Twitter favorites on a picture of her prom dress that she designed and sewed herself. Ilasco, 17, is not your average idea of the basic teenager. A self-taught fashion designer and stylist, she was… View Post

    Gen Z fashionista thrives in the digital world

  • “Devil Wears Prada” Film Review

    (This was a film review assignment for my magazine journalism class.) “The Devil Wears Prada,” the film adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling novel, satirizes the ever competitive and cut-throat fashion magazine industry, with scenes of Jimmy Choo shoes, glamour shots of Paris and hilarious mental breakdowns of the editorial staff that’s behind the glossy sheets… View Post

    “Devil Wears Prada” Film Review

  • Tiger Sugar Review

    I recently tried the very popular and highly Instagrammed boba sensation, Tiger Sugar, in its Rowland Heights, CA location. This is the only Tiger Sugar in the west coast, so I knew I had to try it. However, I was not a huge fan. I ordered one of their most popular drinks, the Black Sugar… View Post

    Tiger Sugar Review

  • The Mugs Review

    The Mugs, a cozy coffee shop tucked in the corner of Golden Springs Plaza in Diamond Bar, has become my new favorite spot for studying or chatting over caffeinated beverages. Being a college student, I am always on the lookout for spacious and well-lit spaces to study off campus, which is why I’m thankful I… View Post

    The Mugs Review

Prom Prep: Checklist

Everywhere you look, sparkly dresses are being displayed and promposals are happening. Prom season has officially arrived! Last year, I attended prom (and planned it), which was a total blast! . . .

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March Faves

Happy Thursday! I hope you all had an awesome March! I went to Las Vegas, filmed a music video with my friends, had a mini photoshoot with my best friend, Kuriasoul, and much more! Here's my . . .

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International Women’s Day

To all of the girl bosses, queens, empowered women, and fierce leaders all around the globe, Happy International Women's Day and Women's History Month! In honor of this girl power day, I've put . . .

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Meet KuriaSoul

This week's post is a little bit different than my normal posts. I'm currently a high school ambassador for the collegiate website Her Campus, and one of our assignments was to conduct an interview as . . .

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