(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 designing her own clothes and… View Post
(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 of Runway, the film’s take… View Post
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 Boba Milk, which simply tasted… View Post
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 stumbled upon The Mugs. This… View Post
Holy Matcha is an Instagrammable heaven for those who love pink and all things matcha. Located in San Diego, this trendy tea room features an entirely matcha based drink menu and organic, gluten-free snacks like avocado toast. I went to the North Park location and instantly fell in love with the shop’s vibe. Walking in, the store was playing Frank… View Post