Vintage Fox Fur Coat from Milk & Ice Vintage in Hampden, Baltimore. Emerald Green Strapless Thigh-High Slit Gown by Club L via ASOS. Sheer ruched mesh socks by ASOS. Black Stiletto High Heels by Stuart Weitzman. Black lace fingerless gloves from… — Vintage Fox Fur Coat from Milk & Ice Vintage in Hampden, Baltimore. Emerald Green Strapless Thigh-High Slit Gown by Club L via ASOS. Sheer ruched mesh socks by ASOS. Black Stiletto High Heels by Stuart Weitzman. Black lace fingerless gloves from Amazon.com. Clothing available for purchase via Shop My Closet.

Can Fur Ever Be Ethical?

November 12, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

Why is wearing fur so much more offensive than eating a steak or wearing a leather belt. Is it because one is considered a luxury item and has that glamour aspect to it?

Blue muscle tank: Truly Madly Deeply for Urban Outfitters. Black Denim Cutoffs: River Island. Pink Fanny Pack: Herschel Supply Co. Black Hawthorne Boots: Jeffrey Campbell. Yellow Sunglasses: Quay Australia x Desi Perkins. Haircut and color by Sarah … — Blue muscle tank: Truly Madly Deeply for Urban Outfitters. Black Denim Cutoffs: River Island. Pink Fanny Pack: Herschel Supply Co. Black Hawthorne Boots: Jeffrey Campbell. Yellow Sunglasses: Quay Australia x Desi Perkins. Haircut and color by Sarah Vitek for Edge Evolution Studio and Spa. Shot on location at Le Garage in Hampden by photographer Kate Christofano. Special thanks to Lou Catelli for organizing the shoot for us!!

You Guys, It's Ask Me Anything Time Again!

November 07, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

You guize!!!! It's Ask Me Anything time again! Ask me about dating, relationships, makeup, style, beauty, career, etc. HMU via my Contact page or on my social media channels and I'll post all the answers around Thanksgiving.

Teal Metallic Minidress by Club L. Purple Mongolian Faux Fur Bomber Jacket by Asos. Orange Embroidered Velvet Crossbody Bag by Asos. Purple Converse High-Tops from Poshmark (I added my own green shoelaces from Amazon.com). Lime Green Drop Earri… — Teal Metallic Minidress by Club L. Purple Mongolian Faux Fur Bomber Jacket by Asos. Orange Embroidered Velvet Crossbody Bag by Asos. Purple Converse High-Tops from Poshmark (I added my own green shoelaces from Amazon.com). Lime Green Drop Earrings from Bauble Bar. Jewelry by Kelzdidit, Poshmark and Forever 21. Nails by Impress Manicure. Hair by Sarah Vitek for Edge Evolution Studio and Spa. All photos by my intern, Kate Christofano.

If You Don't Support Colin Kaepernick, You're A Racist So Just Unfollow Me

October 16, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

If you're not in support of all the athletes (not just the NFL) kneeling during the National Anthem, I would like you to stop reading my blog and unfollow me.

Blue Muscle Tank Top by Truly Madly Deeply. Black Denim Cutoffs: River Island. No Regrets Biker Jacket with Yellow Faux Fur Collar by Glamorous Petite for Asos. Yellow Opaque Tights by Hue. Pink Fanny Pack by Herschel Supply Co. Quay x Desi Perkins … — Blue Muscle Tank Top by Truly Madly Deeply. Black Denim Cutoffs: River Island. No Regrets Biker Jacket with Yellow Faux Fur Collar by Glamorous Petite for Asos. Yellow Opaque Tights by Hue. Pink Fanny Pack by Herschel Supply Co. Quay x Desi Perkins Yellow Sunglasses by Quay Australia. Black Hawthorne Boots by Jeffrey Campbell. Shot on location at Le Garage in Hampden, Baltimore. Photos by Kate Christofano. Special thanks to Lou Catelli for setting this up!

It's The End Of Print Magazines As We Know It

October 09, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

Magazines used to be where cool news broke, long form journalistic articles were printed and trends were reported and interpreted. Not anymore, especially for magazines with a focus on fashion and beauty - why buy them when we have YouTube, Instagram and blogs that are updated in real time and we can access 24/7 for free?

All photos by Ramon Jamar. Shot on location at The Bluebird Cocktail Room in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltiore, MD. Shout out to Lou Catelli for making this shoot possible. Gold sequin dress by Lulus. Embellished fishnet stockings from Amazon.com… — All photos by Ramon Jamar. Shot on location at The Bluebird Cocktail Room in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltiore, MD. Shout out to Lou Catelli for making this shoot possible. Gold sequin dress by Lulus. Embellished fishnet stockings from Amazon.com. Nails by Impress Manicure. Rings by Kelzdidit, Poshmark and Forever 21.

Too Glam To Give A Damn: The Bluebird Cocktail Room in Hampden

October 05, 2017 in Outfits, Personal, Photoshoots

Life doesn't get much better than this....

*Red Bandeau Bikini by Asos. Black Pool Slides by Ivy Park. Sunglasses are On The Prowl by Quay Australia. Jewelry by Kelzdidit and Forever 21. Nails by Impress Manicure.*

Online Harassment Is No Joke

September 30, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

I say a lot of divisive and controversial things online which has made me a prime target for harassment.

*All clothing by Asos. Hair by Sarah Vitek for Edge Evolution Studio and Spa. Lashes by Social Eyes Lash.*

Bedtime Story: Shot For Mirage Magazine

September 29, 2017 in Photoshoots, Outfits, Personal

Shot this for Feetrica magazine about a month ago. It was also published in Mirage magazine's August 2017 issue.

Peach one-shouldered bodysuit by Forever 21. Multicolor metallic running shorts by Urban Outfitters. Flounder Crossbody bag by Disney x Asos. Purple Converse thrifted from Poshmark (I added my own green shoelaces from Amazon.com). Nails by Impress M… — Peach one-shouldered bodysuit by Forever 21. Multicolor metallic running shorts by Urban Outfitters. Flounder Crossbody bag by Disney x Asos. Purple Converse thrifted from Poshmark (I added my own green shoelaces from Amazon.com). Nails by Impress Manicure.

5 Myths About The Fashion And Blogging Industries

September 04, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

Everyone has misconceptions, especially when it comes to style bloggers and the fashion industry. Here are the 5 biggest myths.

*ASOS x MTV Clip Middle Bodycon Dress In Spliced. Purple Chuck Taylors from Poshmark (I added my own neon green laces).*

Back To The Future: My Entire Closet Looks Like An 80s Video

August 29, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

Just because a certain decade comes back into style doesn't mean you go all costume-y. You still have to modernize the look.

Nudes With Photographer Vinny Kim: Very NSFW

August 29, 2017 in Photoshoots, Personal

I had the opportunity to model for one of my favorite photographers in the world - Vinny Kim (also, he's Korean and I will always support a fellow Asian artist!). His fine art nude photography is known internationally and he has been published by some of the most prestigious print magazines.

*Mirage Magazine, August 2017, available on newsstands now. Also featured on the Feetrica online issue, July 2017.*

Seeing Myself In Print

August 18, 2017 in Personal

There is just something about seeing yourself in print...

Tangerine High Waisted Skinny Crop Pants by Asos. Pink Crossbody Bag with Floral Pom Poms by Skinnydip. Peacock Embroidered Frill Top by Missguided. Nails by Impress Manicure. Sunnies are On The Prowl by Quay Australia.

The Devil Is In The Details

August 17, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

The devil is in the details. It's in the little, minute pops of color in your clothing. It's in that flick of your eyeliner wing. It's also in the words you say and your actions, big and small.

A Day With The Home Visuals

August 11, 2017 in Photoshoots, Outfits, Personal, Videos

A video diary that my baby boo boos, The Home Visuals, made for me! This is my second collaboration with them!

Sitting on the floor at one of my favorite thrift stores, A Day N June, owned by my good friend, Lindsey Brown. Her showroom in downtown Baltimore is one of the dopest spots ever, located in an amazing old warehouse that is also home to a bunch of a… — Sitting on the floor at one of my favorite thrift stores, A Day N June, owned by my good friend, Lindsey Brown. Her showroom in downtown Baltimore is one of the dopest spots ever, located in an amazing old warehouse that is also home to a bunch of artist studios. The grey RESIST muscle tee I'm wearing throughout this post is by Thread Tank, which is a minority-owned business based in LA. Their tees are super soft and it's a brand that I stand behind and love!

Why Do I Keep Hearing That Secondhand Clothing Is The Next Big Disruptor?

August 03, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

Secondhand clothing is the next big disruptor. If you're one of the people saying that, here's some advice: stop. You're late to the game. It's not the "next big disruptor," it's ALREADY the big disruptor and remains the big disruptor in fashion retail.

That Green Retro Top is by ModCloth and I love how it's banded at the neck, sleeves and hem. It emphasizes your curves at the top and then whittles down around your waist, giving you the illusion of an hourglass figure. You can wear it with short sh… — That Green Retro Top is by ModCloth and I love how it's banded at the neck, sleeves and hem. It emphasizes your curves at the top and then whittles down around your waist, giving you the illusion of an hourglass figure. You can wear it with short shorts, pleated miniskirts, knee-length pencil skirts, and high-waisted cigarette pants for a retro look. I decided to pair it with some high-waisted leggings in a leopard print because I'm going through an obsession with 80s fashion right now.

Real Talk: When You Are A Jack Of All Trades, You Are A Master Of SOME

July 29, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

Creatives are naturally curious and experimental people so trying on a lot of different identities, switching majors in school, exploring lots of different career options is normal and should be rewarded rather than penalized.

*My bathroom counter after I unpacked all of my beauty products.*

I Went To The Beach And Only Brought One Makeup Bag

July 28, 2017 in Beauty

The key to looking great at the beach is making your eyes look as big as possible and having a great skincare game. Leave your eyeshadow palettes and contour at home.

Too Late For You Tube Top in Purple by Free People. PInk Denim Short Shorts by Free People. Bangle bracelets by Forever 21. Teal Eyeliner by L'oreal. Nails by Impress Manicure. Hair by Sarah Vitek of Edge Evolution Studio and Spa in Baltimore, MD.&n… — Too Late For You Tube Top in Purple by Free People. PInk Denim Short Shorts by Free People. Bangle bracelets by Forever 21. Teal Eyeliner by L'oreal. Nails by Impress Manicure. Hair by Sarah Vitek of Edge Evolution Studio and Spa in Baltimore, MD.

Weed Dispensaries: There Goes The Neighborhood?

July 21, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

Something to discuss for Baltimore folks (and anyone else who would like to chime in): A medical marijuana dispensary will be opening in Baltimore County. Some homeowners are nervous that this will result in an increase in crime rates in the neighborhood, which would decrease the value of their homes

All clothing by Free People.  White high-tops by Converse, purchased second-hand from Poshmark. Nails by Impress Manicure, Limited Edition Harlem Shake. — *All clothing by Free People. White high-tops by Converse, purchased second-hand from Poshmark. Nails by I mpress Manicure , Limited Edition Harlem Shake.*

There's Too Many Music Festivals And They're All The Same

July 20, 2017 in Outfits, Personal

As you all know, it's music festival season and there are way too many of them. Have we reached peak music festival?

Staycation, All I Ever Wanted: Kimpton Hotel Monaco

July 16, 2017 in Travel, Outfits

Sometimes making pretty things look prettier full-time can actually get quite exhausting, and I was recently in desperate need of a staycation. While it may not quite happen as often as I would like/need, I recently took a weekend off for a much-needed re-charge, and camped out at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Baltimore.

*Thank You One-Piece Swimsuit: Free People. White Canvas High-Top Sneakers: Converse All-Star. Nails by Impress Manicure.*

UberPOOL As A Dating App: Clever Or Creepy?

July 05, 2017 in Personal, Outfits

Back in the day, if you did online dating, you were considered a creepy, ugly loser who lived in your mom's basement. Now it's the only way that people date. Even non-dating apps are being used to meet new people and hook up. UberPOOL has become one of those services

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Feb 3, 2021

I usually do a write up of the events I’ve organized or hosted and my most-read articles at the end of the year. This was an unusual year (obviously, there is no need to go into it here) so I didn’t bother. Instead I want to highlight a project of mine that I am particularly proud of — it’s my new podcast show, Unverified Accounts, that I cohost with my frequent collaborators, Chris Jesu Lee and Filip Guo. If you're a big movie/TV/book buff, have leftist sympathies, but can't stand 'wokeness' dumbing down our culture, then we're the podcast for you. So far in our 25 episodes, we’ve covered a range of contentious topics.

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The Best Movies of 2020

Dec 30, 2020

This was an um…unusual year. Movie theaters shut down, every single film festival went virtual, all movies were released directly to streaming services, and I ended up watching more new releases since the summer of Moviepass. This year I watched 459 movies.

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

My 5 Favorite Books of 2020

Dec 3, 2020

This year I read mostly non-fiction. Mostly politics too. I learned more about the dangers of American-style democracy and liberalism. I also learned a lot about the CIA and how just much it has harmed the rest of the world. The books that uncovered the truth about the CIA were my favorites of the year because they allowed me to zoom out and truly see the American experiment for what it really is.

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Nov 5, 2020

A Biden Win Is Not a Win For Democracy

Nov 5, 2020

The Biden presidency will be full of neoliberal austerity, censorship, technocratic rule, inverted totalitarianism, and the most anti-communist sentiment since the Reagan era. This is no win for democracy.

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Oct 14, 2020

I'm Sharing My All-Time Favorite Scary Stories With You

Oct 14, 2020

IT’S SPOOKY SEASON AGAIN! My favorite time of the year (after summer, of course)! Let's change it up a little and have some fun.

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Oct 1, 2020

Two Of My Favorite Filipino Horror Stories

Oct 1, 2020

A little something different since October is also Filipino American History Month! I LOVE horror movies (especially the ones from the 70s and 80s before CGI came along and ruined everything) and I LOVE reading scary stories, especially ones that are based on real life events. The truth is always stranger and way scarier than fiction, am I right?

Oct 1, 2020

Aug 16, 2020

You Will Never Convince Me To Vote Democrat Ever Again

Aug 16, 2020

The Democrat party is not on your side. It has never been on your side. I was just as angry when Donald Trump was voted into office back in 2016 but I’ve learned a lot since then. My politics were much more binary back then and I was naive enough to believe that though both political parties were bad, the Democrats were at least a lesser evil than the Republicans. I WAS WRONG. Ever since I was in college, I always believed that voting was one of the most important things you could do. I don’t believe that anymore. In fact, I’m not voting this year. Especially after finding out that Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Aug 16, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

I'm Sick Of The Pandemic Too...Because It's Killing Us

Jul 13, 2020

My 89 year old Auntie Milagros Romero Alonzo died of covid last Friday. She was alone in the ICU because nobody was allowed to visit her. Her nurse held up a phone so that we could all say goodbye to her via Facetime. Now we are planning a Zoom funeral. Take this pandemic seriously.

Jul 13, 2020

Jun 16, 2020

A Personal Post About Our 16 Weeks (And Counting) in Quarantine

Jun 16, 2020

This is a personal post about what my family and I have been up to in the 15 weeks (and counting) that we’ve been in quarantine. This blog has gotten more and more political in the past few years and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. I know I haven’t written as much since the pandemic started but the truth is that it’s been hard to concentrate. The news cycle moves so fast that it’s hard to formulate any kind of commentary more than a tweet or a blurb in Instagram stories.

Jun 16, 2020

May 25, 2020

Just Because You're Sick of the Pandemic Doesn't Mean It's Over

May 25, 2020

Just because you’re sick of being in quarantine and you’re sick of not being able to go out to eat or go shopping, doesn’t mean it’s safe to go out again. It doesn’t mean that the pandemic is over. Far from it.

May 25, 2020

Apr 14, 2020

What The Hell Happened To American Journalism?

Apr 14, 2020

What the hell happened to American journalism? How did we get to a point where the news is no longer trustworthy? What happened to the fourth estate of government?

Apr 14, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

Shut It All Down

Mar 15, 2020

Allowing people to work from home and shutting down schools isn’t stopping people from going out and accelerating the spread of coronavirus. Warmly inviting people to practice voluntary social distancing isn’t working either. It’s time to take more drastic measures. SHUT IT ALL DOWN. STAY HOME. The only things that should remain open are grocery stores, banks, gas stations, pharmacies and hospitals.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 12, 2020

What We Need To Think About During The Coronavirus Lockdown

Mar 12, 2020

Social distancing. Lockdown. If you’re like thousands — no, millions — of people around the world, you are most likely at home, avoiding physical contact with the outside world, in the hopes of escaping the coronavirus. This pandemic is bringing to light several things at once.

Mar 12, 2020

Feb 24, 2020

Bernie or Bust

Feb 24, 2020

A Bernie vs. Trump election is a centrist’s nightmare. Fifty years ago, Bernie Sanders’ policies were actually mainstream. That he and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and their supporters are portrayed as "extreme" shows how insanely far-right U.S. politics are now. He and AOC shouldn't be seen as radical at all. They should be the center. Democrats have pushed the center so far to the right that people like Obama, Hilary, and Warren are considered left of center, rather than the conservatives that they really are.

Feb 24, 2020

Feb 2, 2020

On Landmark Movies, the Oscars and the Uselessness of Media Representation

Feb 2, 2020

I’m often not a fan of a first-timer winning Best Actor or Best Actress without a proven track record of great work. Too often, they go on to be nothing more than one-hit wonders. The fact that the Academy has frequently awarded one hit wonders that have no lasting impact is what makes people think of the awards as culturally irrelevant.

Feb 2, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

Cancel Culture Does Exist...And It's Wrong

Jan 24, 2020

The demand for moral perfection from everyone is ridiculous, especially when the goalposts keep changing. People who participate in cancel culture are just acting morally superior and self-righteous. It’s not progressive. It’s not at all liberal. In fact, it’s illiberal. And it doesn’t work.

Jan 24, 2020

Jan 21, 2020

Why Net Neutrality Is Something We Should All Be Concerned About

Jan 21, 2020

Net neutrality is a topic that we all should be concerned about, including those without a computer or internet access at home. Almost everything is done online these days so people without internet access are already at a huge disadvantage. Restricting or blocking the internet will affect every single one of us, which is why the debate over net neutrality is something to be closely followed.

Jan 21, 2020

Jan 20, 2020

Since 2020 Is An Election Year, Here Are Some Things To Remember...

Jan 20, 2020

Politics was once framed as if it might be removed from the stuff of our daily lives, like it was some sort of fringe interest. Declaring a lack of interest in politics was the norm, especially among young people. The last election showed us that every part of our daily lives is political. In November, there is a strong possibility that Donald Trump will be re-elected, that we will have our first woman president if Elizabeth Warren is elected or that we will have our most left-leaning, progressive president ever if Bernie Sanders wins. Whatever happens, no outcome will go unchallenged. Get ready.

Jan 20, 2020

Jan 8, 2020

You Guys, It's MEGXIT: Fuck the Royal Family

Jan 8, 2020

A couple of years ago, I was totally BASHED online for blogging that Prince Harry and Princess Meghan should run far, far away from the Royal Family, especially after seeing what they did to Princess Diana…I’m happy to say that that blog post has aged quite well.

Jan 8, 2020

Jan 2, 2020

2019 Was An Embarrassment of Riches For Movies

Jan 2, 2020

Today is the day that the ballots for the Oscars went out. We haven’t had this good of a year for movies…ever. Critics have long declared 1999 the best year ever for movies, and for a long time I agreed. Until now.

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Dec 23, 2019

My Favorite Filipino Christmas (Pasko) Traditions

Dec 23, 2019

With the vast majority of Filipinos being Catholic, the most prominent holiday celebrated in the Philippines is Christmas (“Pasko” in Tagalog).

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 18, 2019

The Best Asian American Books of 2019

Dec 18, 2019

My favorite books by Asian American authors in 2019, in no particular order. I probably read about sixty books this year. Something that I’ve been thinking about a lot is that for all our fascination with technology, we’ve forgotten how transformative a simple book can be.

Dec 18, 2019

Dec 14, 2019

If We're In Late Stage Capitalism, Does That Mean the End of Capitalism Is Near?

Dec 14, 2019

At this point, the phrase is everywhere. Late capitalism, in its current usage, is meant to describe the stage of capitalism where things get so bad that a revolution happens. The term was popularized by a Marxist theorist and activist named Ernest Mandel in the mid-twentieth century. I think it sounds almost ominous because a “late” period implies that we are at the end of something.

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Dec 4, 2019

Where to Find Me in December

Dec 4, 2019

After a relaxing Friendsgiving weekend bonding with my kasamas, it’s time to get back to organizing! Here are a few things coming up this month. Please check back regularly as this page will be updated as more events are confirmed.

Dec 4, 2019

Nov 30, 2019

Capitalism Sucks

Nov 30, 2019

Our free market is run by selfish, untrustworthy sociopaths. Corruption has become the norm. In the last 30 years, our checks and balances have been badly eroded. And it was only 25 years ago that the world celebrated the “triumph” of American capitalism. Is this a coincidence? No.

Nov 30, 2019

Nov 26, 2019

Only Colonizers Celebrate Thanksgiving: Saying NO THANKS!

Nov 26, 2019

I may not be a politician nor do I have a lot of power. But I will use my voice to humbly say that looking back on the twentieth century, I find nationalism and exceptionalism really creepy. Next week, our country will be celebrating one of the worst holidays of all. To Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning because it is a reminder that in return for their help, they were repaid with the loss of their land and destruction of their people.

Nov 26, 2019

Nov 24, 2019

Decolonize Your Bookshelves with Randy Ribay

Nov 24, 2019

Yesterday was my third Decolonize Your Bookshelves event and once again, I felt rejuvenated by doing my part to bring joy into the art of resistance. At this event, we celebrated the work of Randy Ribay, author of Patron Saints of Nothing, and a 2019 National Book Awards finalist. Randy is also a convener for Malaya Movement and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work--which is exhilarating, harrowing, uplifting and redemptive--is a powerful testament to so many of our experiences, and it is deeply resonant for me personally.

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Nov 12, 2019

Public Libraries Are Socialism In Action

Nov 12, 2019

The public library system is basically socialism at its best. It’s one of the few environments that doesn’t judge anyone or take advantage of anyone. It doesn’t try to sell anything and it can’t be bought. It offers people dignity and nobility.

Nov 12, 2019

Nov 4, 2019

The Diversity and Inclusion Industry is Complete Bullshit

Nov 4, 2019

Can you really train people to be more accepting of diversity after making them sit through a 2-hour seminar? No. Let's be realistic. It's too conceptual. And simply outlawing bias doesn't make it go away. Never mind that almost every single training facilitator will do everything they can to avoid actually saying the word “racism".”

Nov 4, 2019

Why Joining An MLM Will Ruin Your Life

Nov 4, 2019

Everyday, people get sucked into the lure of MLMs (“multi-level marketing” or “network marketing”) and I can’t stress enough the need to stay far, far away from them. I understand the need for flexibility, especially if you are a full-time student or are raising young children. Believe me, I also understand getting a job that allows you to create your own schedule and work remotely takes Hunger Games level competition.

Nov 4, 2019

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