Have you ever wondered why Chinese people wear red during Chinese New Year? Every year Asians all around the world gather with their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year. There are many traditions that Chinese people uphold
How to Dress for a Party in NYC
So you want to know how to dress for a party in NYC? Over the four and a half years I’ve been in New York I’ve accumulated several party-worthy outfits. And when you’re in a city like NYC, you’ll definitely need a good number of those.
Take a Silk Bath at One Madison
There are many luxuries in life that I enjoy. I love the soft touch of genuine silk against my body. I love sinking my tired body into a tub of hot water, allowing the warmth to comfort my sore muscles. But perhaps the biggest luxury of all is being able to live in NYC and that’s when…
A Serene Morning Walk
I have never set foot in a Western cemetery before. I had no idea it could be this beautiful. It was a serene morning after a day full of snow and Green-Wood Cemetery was covered in a thin layer of white snow. I couldn’t help but admire the landmark for its peacefulness and beauty. My mind wondered…
Reimagining: The Essence of a Geisha
There is a lot of mystery surrounding Japanese geishas and I have long been fascinated by with what is called the essence of a Geisha. There is the common misconception that Geishas are courtesans but the direct translation of the word “Geisha” is actually “Artist”. These women are trained not just in traditional Japanese arts such…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Photo Shoot in the Snow)
“I’m going to be in soho around 1 – do you want to come down and do a few shots in the snow?” And with that question, I present to you my first photo shoot in the snow. I was born in Taipei, Taiwan and grew up in Brisbane, Australia. Neither of these places ever snowed…
Missed Connections: A Visit to New York Transit Museum
MISSED CONNECTIONS 1 “You had jet black hair, an olive fur scarf, a matching vest and black leather boots. Your bag was red – like your lips. You sat there with a sort of melancholy I could almost touch… I missed an opportunity to introduce myself. I wonder if we would meet again” MISSED CONNECTIONS 2…