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Photography, creative direction and styling by me. Intern: Kate Christofano. Model: Felicia Dona. All clothing by Missguided. Shoes: model's own. Hat: Eliza's own. 

Photography, creative direction and styling by me. Intern: Kate Christofano. Model: Felicia Dona. All clothing by Missguided. Shoes: model's own. Hat: Eliza's own. 

The Crush: Carli Bybel x Missguided

July 30, 2016 in Photoshoots
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Slow Jams: Al Rogers For Lovebite Magazine
Slow Jams: Al Rogers For Lovebite Magazine
about 4 days ago

I snapped this fashion editorial with model Al Rogers for the August 2017 issue of Lovebite magazine. 

Why I Don't Get My Nails Done At The Salon Anymore
Why I Don't Get My Nails Done At The Salon Anymore
about a week ago

A former nail salon addict, I stopped getting my nails done professionally. At first, I just wanted to take a break. Then, after reading a scathing report in The New York Times, I made that break permanent.

Markie Meghan For KBS Cosmetics and IMATS
Markie Meghan For KBS Cosmetics and IMATS
about a week ago

I photographed one of my favorite beauty bloggers and good friend, Markie Meghan for her KBS Cosmetics posters which will be on display at IMATS LA and Australia. 

The Pros and Cons of the Gig Economy
The Pros and Cons of the Gig Economy
about 2 weeks ago

In theory, the gig economy sounds like a dream come true for us creative types who crave the freedom to switch jobs and industries often but what is the reality? And is the gig economy the future of American work? 

Dayna Bolden For Forbes Magazine
Dayna Bolden For Forbes Magazine
about 2 weeks ago

I had the honor of shooting blogger, brand influencer and entrepreneur, Dayna Bolden, for Forbes magazine. This year has been filled with amazing opportunities and I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from all the wonderful people I've met along the way. 

Ask Me Anything Part III
Ask Me Anything Part III
about 3 weeks ago

It's Ask Me Anything Part III! I answered as many questions as best as I could. If you want to ask me something, just ask it in the comments or via my contact page and I'll include it in Ask Me Anything Part IV, which I'll start working on in August or September. 

Asian Brands Need To Do Better: Stop Using White Models
Asian Brands Need To Do Better: Stop Using White Models
about 4 weeks ago

Asian brands need to do better: Stop using so many white models. Western brands need to do better too. Start using more Asian models and other people of color. We're all getting sick and tired of seeing the Jenners, the Hadids, Hailey Baldwin, and Lily Rose Depp anyway. 

"But You're A Mom Now!" Is Bullshit
"But You're A Mom Now!" Is Bullshit
about a month ago

A few nights ago as I was getting ready to go out, I tried on an outfit (the same outfit I'm wearing in this post), snapped a photo of it and sent it to my friend to see what she thought. "You can't wear that!" she texted me, "You're a mom now!" Annoyed, I decided to ignore her text and wore it anyway.

5 Reasons Not To Read My Blog
5 Reasons Not To Read My Blog
about a month ago

If you've been following me for the past month or so, you've noticed that a lot of big things have happened.

So Um, How The Hell Does Lily Maymac Still Have A Job?
So Um, How The Hell Does Lily Maymac Still Have A Job?
about a month ago

Two weeks ago Lily Maymac was outed as a racist and a homophobe. So how the hell does she still have a job?

No, I Am Not Trying To Be White Just Because I Dye My Hair Blonde
No, I Am Not Trying To Be White Just Because I Dye My Hair Blonde
about a month ago

When it comes to dyeing your hair as an Asian girl, blonde is the most controversial color of all.

5 Reasons Why Narcissism Will Actually Improve Your Life
5 Reasons Why Narcissism Will Actually Improve Your Life
about a month ago

Since we live in a world of "the personal brand," I'm here to dispute the bad reputation of narcissism and talk about the good parts of being a narcissist. 

It's That Time Again.....Taking Questions for Ask Me Anything Part III!
It's That Time Again.....Taking Questions for Ask Me Anything Part III!
about a month ago

It's that time again....I have a lot of new followers and a recurring feature on my blog is "Ask Me Anything."

I Hate-Watched Girlboss So You Don't Have To
I Hate-Watched Girlboss So You Don't Have To
about a month ago

Before the show even premiered, I knew Netflix's Girlboss was going to be a disaster.

Do You Really Hate Millennials? Or Do You Just Hate Being Old?
Do You Really Hate Millennials? Or Do You Just Hate Being Old?
about a month ago

Do you really hate millennials? Or do you hate being old?

Aesthetic Distance X The Home Visuals: Sketchy
Aesthetic Distance X The Home Visuals: Sketchy
about 2 months ago

I met the super cool guys from The Home Visuals last week and we got together to work on a short sketch. Can I just say that this was one of the funnest shoots I've ever been a part of?!

The Information Age Is Over. Welcome To The Experience Age
The Information Age Is Over. Welcome To The Experience Age
about 2 months ago

Facebook is the biggest social media platform right now and is making their live stream tool a priority for its social platform, which is a clear indication that we're moving into a new era of broadcasting online.

A Public Statement About The Overwhelming Response To My Blog Post
A Public Statement About The Overwhelming Response To My Blog Post
about 2 months ago

I was asked to write a public statement about the overwhelming response to my blog post

Dear Asian Women, I'm Calling You Out On This One
Dear Asian Women, I'm Calling You Out On This One
about 2 months ago

I am a member of a lot of Asian Rights and Feminist groups on Facebook. One of the biggest topics in these groups is the WM/AF (White Male/Asian Female) phenomenon.

Did The Royal Family Kill A Top Influencer's Blog?
Did The Royal Family Kill A Top Influencer's Blog?
about 2 months ago

According to the Royal Family, if someone else writes about how amazing you are and posts beautiful photos of you, it's fine. But if you do it yourself, you're seen as thirsty. 

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My photography is all about storytelling and creating beautiful moments. It is built upon natural light and nostalgia and I aim to gather and create beautiful moments and suggest a narrative through my images. My blog has opened up a whole new range of opportunities to collaborate and develop my own creative community across the globe. It's also how I met this amazing woman, blogger and stylist @_underthec. I live for her weekly newsletters! . . . . . . #aestheticdistance #hampdenbaltimore @thebmorecreatives #thebmorecreatives #stylebloggers
I used to be a major nail salon addict. I would get my nails done every single week (I have ugly hands and I'm really self conscious about them and if I don't have my nails done, they're basically man hands). After reading a disturbing investigative report by The New York Times about nail salons, I stopped. I did my own nails for a while but found I didn't have the patience or the time. Then I discovered @impressmanicure nails and they're all I wear now. I can have a gorgeous manicure (not to mention pretty hands) in under 5 minutes and it lasts almost a whole week. Scroll thru my old outfit posts and I'm wearing @impressmanicure nails in pretty much all of them. . . . . . #aestheticdistance #impressmanicure #kissproducts @kissproducts #asosph #asseenonme #sponsored
I snapped this photo of @alrogersjr for a summer fashion editorial for @lovebite_magazine. Available on newsstands in August. Btw, to all my podcast people: I was interviewed by the amazing @sheenayapchan on her podcast @thetaoofselfconfidence earlier this week. I talked about my journey as a blogger and photographer and my a-ha moment when I truly began to appreciate my cultural heritage as a Filipino American. I also shared my personal definition of self-confidence. Look for it on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts! . . . . . #aestheticdistance #converseallstar #chucktaylors #uoonyou #vintageclothes #lovebitemagazine #fashioneditorials @thebmorecreatives #thebmorecreatives
Anyone who insists they don’t follow trends is lying. Following trends does not mean you’re stalking style blogs and fashion magazines and going out and buying all the stuff! Goth girls who started wearing crop tops in 2011 (when crop tops resurfaced again) may have not thought they were following trends, but they were. And tomboy girls who’ve made high-top Vans part of their uniform may not consider themselves fashionistas, but if they just recently bought Vans, they’re still following a trend. If your friend makes a point to adamantly deny that she follows trends, she’s probably the biggest trend follower of all. After all, DGAF style is def a trend. . . . . . . @galore #aestheticdistance #fpme #freepeople @freepeople @asos #asseenonme #asosph @nyxcosmetics #nyxliplingerie
Who else loves 80s teen movies? If you do, it’s because they’re awesome and more progressive and better written than you realize. Majority of those movies like The Breakfast Club, The Goonies and Pretty in Pink would never even get filmed today. Why? Because of globalization. While it has its pros and cons, the one con of globalization I’m talking about is the dumbing down of movies. If you think most movies today are poorly written and unmemorable, you’re right. This is because nuance, satire and witty dialogue don’t work well when you’re trying to appeal to (literally) everyone in the world. It’s easier to write about superheroes, explosions and shouted one-liners than it is to write political and cultural satire. So let’s all pour one out for the glory age of teen movies. What’s your favorite 80s teen movie? Hair by @sarahwv_stylist . . . . #aestheticdistance #asosstyle #asseenonme @asos #asosph @quayaustralia #quayontheprowl #quayaustralia @impressmanicure #impressmanicure
That's not body lotion on me, it's bug spray bc I get destroyed by mosquitoes no matter where or what time it is outside. So how was everyone's weekend?? #aestheticdistance #fpme #freepeople #quayaustralia @quayaustralia @freepeople
My amazing intern, @kate_from_carmax, has been with me for about a year and a half now. She took this photo at our session with my good friend @markiemeghan last weekend. I couldn't be more proud. 💙 #aestheticdistance #markiemeghan #parsonsschoolofdesign
Mistakes humanize us. We all make mistakes and we like people who are like us. Having above-average people skills is not about being perfect. It's not about never making a social blunder again. Rather, people who have great interpersonal intelligence leverage their vulnerability. Trying to be perfect is not impossible, it's boring as shit. Trying too hard looks desperate and is exhausting. Vulnerability can be sexy bc it shows that we're relatable, honest and real (and really, what's more attractive than that?). #asos #aestheticdistance #asseenonme @asos @asos_us #asosstyle
The way that we consume fashion is vastly different than before. With the explosion and ubiquity of social media as well as the streetwear trend (which shows no signs of stopping, I don't care what anyone says), more and more labels are moving away from the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter fashion weeks. I predict that eventually, we'll just have year-round fashion weeks and designers will begin putting out as many as 8 different collections per year to accommodate changing styles and globalisation. ******************************************************* Model @a.maeve Wardrobe Stylist @stylebytorib @thestylette Jacket @nyandcompany Bralette @forever21 Jeans @levis #aestheticdistance #f21xme #forever21ph #nyandcompany #thestylette
New blog post up. I've been burying myself in business books lately and spending a lot of time on LinkedIn (connect with me there if you want to). Social media is certainly the great equalizer, as everyone knows, and the possibilities are now endless thanks to the growing culture of the gig economy. For me, I'd love a flexible schedule, no commute, tons of creative freedom, and the ability to network and collaborate with anyone I find remotely interesting, never mind what industry they are in. And dealing with annoying intermediaries? No, thank you. I would also love to just wear whatever I want. Years ago, I used to work a corporate job in a conservative office setting, and one of the things I hated about that job was the stuffy dress code. What if you want all these things but aren't the entrepreneurial type? Is it really possible for people to make a living as an independent contractor? And are employers fair to their freelancers? Is the gig economy only appealing to us millennials? In theory, the gig economy sounds like a dream come true for us creative types who crave the freedom to switch jobs and industries often, but what is the reality? And is the gig economy the future of American work? Clothing by @asos @asos_us @trippnyc @baublebar @quayaustralia Nails by @impressmanicure @kissproducts #aestheticdistance #asseenonme #quayaustralia #streetstyleluxe #streetwearchick #streetstyles #notoriousbig #biggiesmalls #impressmanicure
Got to work with one of my favorite ladies and good friend @markiemeghan this morning! These photos will appear on the posters for @kbscosmetics at @imatsofficial. Model @markiemeghan Intern/Photo Assist @kate_from_carmax #aestheticdistance #markiemeghan #kbscosmetics #imats2017 #imatsla
"When Doves Cry." Prince's death forced me to think about what art is. It is an expression of ideas and emotions that is bigger than the physical, visual and aural space it inhabits. It is simultaneously a part of and independent of the artist. When we love an artist, we also love others who love them. We want to be associated as part of their tribe. We turn to these artists to speak for us when we can't speak for ourselves. When such an artist who has been our voice for so long leaves us, it's as though we've been silenced. There is a terrible, heartbreaking feeling in the realization that all we have from that artist is all we will ever have. Happy Birthday, Prince. Thank you for everything. Rest in love and greatness. ********************************************* Model @thebrunettesdiary HMUA @courtneypmccormick Wardrobe @mlarkinstyling Shot for @beaunumagazine
I had the honor of shooting blogger, brand influencer and entrepreneur @daynabolden for @forbes magazine. This year has been one amazing opportunity after another. I'm so grateful for everyone's support and all the wonderful people I've met! #aestheticdistance #fashionphotographers #forbesmagazine
New blog post up! New blog post up: It's Ask Me Anything Part III! I answered as many questions as best as I could. If you want to ask me something, just ask it in the comments or via my contact page and I'll include it in Ask Me Anything Part IV, which I'll start working on in September. 💕 #aestheticdistance #asseenonme #uoonyou #baublebar #impressmanicure @impressmanicure #kissproducts @kissproducts
Favorite quote of the day: Don't compare your hustle to someone else's highlight reel. I am making it a personal and professional goal to photograph more people of color and submit those editorials to magazines for publication. Positive representation of people of color in the media is very important to me and my brand mission. HMU if you want to know more or collaborate. ******************************************************* Model @_forestb Stylist @parkerjai_ Clothing @glitterkissesz @lemonysweet247 #aestheticdistance
Elaine YJ Lee wrote a great article, "Why Do So Many Asian Brands Hire White Models?" last year for the popular streetwear blog, @highsnobiety. But her article omitted the legacy of western colonialism and occupation in Asia, and the ways Asians perpetuate white worship, especially when it comes to fashion and beauty. What kind of message does this send to the rest of the world? This is the message that I'm getting: In order to sell to Asians, you have to put your merchandise on white models. If @guopeiofficial only uses Asian models, Asian people won't buy it. The message is that Asian brands still long for validation from whites in order to see themselves as marketable and successful. This message spills all the way over to the global film industry, where white-washing of Asian characters is still rampant, despite Asian audiences predicted to occupy up to 80 percent of the market in the next twenty years. Basically, Asian brands, do better. Stop hiring so many white models. Western brands need to do better too. Start hiring more Asian models and other people of color. #aestheticdistance @bodyglovegirl #bodyglove #uoonyou @urbanoutfitters #quayaustralia @quayaustralia
Happy Friday, everyone. Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. Its summer! 💚💛❤️ #aestheticdistance #asseenonme #memorialdayweekend2017 #poshmark #quayaustralia @mandalynnswim
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    RT @edsantistevan55: @aesthdistance1 Hey Eliza, This lady was killing it in 1974! https://t.co/Nr1HWv88Eq
    about 7 hours ago
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    Hopefully there will be more Asian representation in fashion. Asian men and women w/strong bodies are also needed. https://t.co/b5F7ShUG8M
    about 7 hours ago
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    RT @SadeAndria: Happy Philippine Independence Day! - 50 Possible Signs You May Have Colonial Mentality https://t.co/qLwo38Ok2p via @thoughtcatalog
    about 8 hours ago
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    RT @cmichelcarter: Millennial Moms: The $2.4 Trillion Social Media Influencer #momlife #mbloggers #pbloggers #motherhood @daynabolden https://t.co/ECy2IFm80X
    about 8 hours ago
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    I got a mention in this Forbes magazine article. https://t.co/FEBpMmkXwR @forbes
    about 8 hours ago
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    One of my blog posts was referenced in this article for #13. https://t.co/M595dD94az via @thoughtcatalog
    about 8 hours ago
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    I was quoted in this article. https://t.co/qgyo17r9Ed
    about 8 hours ago
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    RT @MACcosmetics: @aesthdistance1 Chat online with an Artist (upload a photo!) for great #MACFruityJuicy alternatives: https://t.co/8qHjUTDYYZ.
    about 14 hours ago
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    Do you agree? Discuss. https://t.co/EHzcBoi1mU
    about 15 hours ago
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    I photographed the amazing blogger and stylist @_underthec last week in Hampden. https://t.co/2JzDDIk6QO
    about 17 hours ago