| HAWAIIAN H E R I T A G E |
“From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.” – A E S C H Y L U S Ever since I could remember, I’ve been visualizing. As a young girl in elementary school, I used to be the last person to finish reading. I blame my creative mind, which would wander to exciting places mid-sentence (side […]
R E E B O K | ON | THE BLOCK
(Note: I received the product mentioned in this post for free from Reebok. This post also contains tracking links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.) “Great acts are made up of small deeds.” – LAO T Z U | P R E F A C E | […]
I AM ________.
I AM….whatever I say I am. 2017 is the year of self-definition…or perhaps un-definition. I realized that as much as words supply meaning they also confine. In the purest form, we must create ourselves, our own opinions and then voice them. Sometimes that’s a matter of standing tall in our truth, letting it be known who we […]
S I M P L Y BEAUTIFUL
“The things we reject tend to be colored by fear. Those grown from love will flourish.” – MORGAN R Y A N I took a deep breath in as I observed my surroundings. What a sight Los Angeles has become. Before the rainfall, this city had lost a bit of its luster in my honest […]
COLOR P A L E T T E
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. ” -OSCAR W I L D E It’s that time of year for feasting and festivities. As 2016 comes to an end, so do our healthy habits (at least for me). Hey, with cookies that good […]
THAT’S SOME BUN, HUN.
Rose Bun Tutorial with Paul Mitchell
BEAUTY IN B L O O M
As summer winds down and the LA heat surges on, I felt what better time than now to talk skincare, hydration and protection. Whatever the season, there’s always a reason to protect and repair. PRESS PLAY. I have vivid memories of watching my mom wash her face at her vanity and applying an assortment of gold-capped […]
| L U C K Y STRIKE |
“I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.” – BRIAN T R A C Y People call me lucky. Rightfully so, I fit the role with green eyes and red hair to match. If you were to ask me if I consider myself lucky, […]
THE BEAUTY C H R O N I C L E S
“Our experiences have shaped us into the women we’ve become. By sharing our journeys, we can heal and help others along the way.” –SASHA F R A N K [8tracks width=”400″ height=”400″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/8179291″] THE BEAUTY C H R O N I C L E S Interviewed By Sasha Frank Photographed By Nat Sin Interviewee […]
| PAUL MITCHELL | SCARF TUTORIAL
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.” – M A R Y LOU COOK LOOK I | The Sophisticated Neck Tie | Step I: Prep Begin this look with Paul Mitchell’s Hot Off The Press. This thermal protector doubles as a hairspray, leaving you with a nice flexible hold. […]