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I haven't seen the iconic and friendly figure ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi for what seems like years, but she looked fantastic at last night's premiere of boxing flick The Hammer. We'll be seeing more of Kristi's moves in the future since she's appearing on Season 6 of Dancing with the Stars. If you're interested in recreating her fresh and clean makeup look at home, read more Read more
Lan Nguyen is a London-based self-taught professional makeup artist most famous for creating edgy looks on the runways. I was lucky enough to interview her backstage before the Inbar Spector show during London Fashion Week. I watched her in action and we gabbed about our shared love of makeup, her experience working with Michael Jackson and Madonna, and makeup tips for Asian women. For all the Read more
I've been looking forward to reading this new book, Asian Faces ($24.95). It's in bookstores today, and I have a feeling it will become the beauty bible for Asian women of all ages and ethnicities. Written by Korean-American makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian, Asian Faces features illustrated, step-by-step guides for creating night and day makeup looks. It addresses topics often overlooked by Read more
While we know that crunchy, cruciferous veggies pack a big punch of vitamins and flavor, a recent study shows that they are also fantastic medicine for breast cancer survivors. The women with the highest daily intake of cruciferous vegetables had a 62 percent reduced risk of breast cancer mortality and 35 percent reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence. If you're not acquainted with cruciferous Read more
Now, a lip balm lets you numb your kisser — Fashionista Asian models are scoring more big campaigns — The Cut How to make your beauty treatment last — Real Simple What makes a person ugly? — Huffington Post Wedding makeup advice for newbies — The Hairpin How to take great photos in makeup — Temptalia College girl dyes hair purple, cuteness ensues — College Fashion Read more
As a self-professed experienced eater, Yoo Eatz tells us the story of her introduction to Korean food, and, boy, does it sound delicious. By the time I entered college, I thought of myself as a rather experienced eater. Born and raised in a multicultural family in the San Francisco Bay Area, I had been exposed to all sorts of foods from the get-go and was rarely fazed by anything "weird" Read more
We're happy to present this article from our friends at Allure: California health officials are going undercover to find the distributors of smuggled Mexican skin creams containing dangerous levels of mercury. The creams are mainly skin lighteners, since mercury removes pigment. The tainted cosmetics are brought into in the country illegally and sold surreptitiously at pharmacies, shops, and Read more
I don't know about you, but I'm always dreaming about my next trip and I'm often scouring the web for exciting new vacation destinations. Although travel can get expensive, it definitely has its benefits. It's a great educational and cultural experience for people and it helps people learn more about the world and think outside of the box. When you're planning your next trip, consider one of Read more
Zac Posen's Fall 2012 beauty look was the kind that had beauty editors everywhere talking. Incorporating Asian-inspired detailing from the collection, hair and makeup artists added Geisha-like elements for a style that was as daring as it was chic. Source: Getty Read more
Zac Posen drew influence from the Far East for Fall '12, showing off gorgeous dresses and gowns punctuated with Asian-inspired details. Specifically, it was about Chinoiserie and Japanese influences; fitted sheaths, gowns, and skirt suits were embellished with origami pleating, kimono sleeves, and obi sashes. Meanwhile, Chinese-inspired heavy silk floral patterns were used to create fitted sheath Read more
