It's been a while since I've posted—in part because I've thrown myself into work, but largely because sharing/writing/doing anything outside of what's required to make a living isn't just trivial anymore. It simply feels wrong. I know happiness isn't trivial; I mention this only because I get ... Read More
Beauty Empties: Skincare + Makeup Products I Finished in 2021
An empties round-up feels so early aughts and also perfectly apropos as 2021 comes to a close. This was the year dedicated in earnest to exhaust—not add to—my beauty stash, and I must say: a serious dent was, in fact, made. Normal people would just toss the used-up goods but no, not I, a beauty ... Read More
Slow Burn
It finally feels like fall here in L.A.: it's crisp, cool, and just cold enough for chunky knitwear. Hot tea is no longer a cute habit, but an essential for surviving dips below 60°F. House slippers, too, are important for well-being; cold feet are either a symptom of blocked qi, cause impaired ... Read More