If I search through my memories of my grandmother, my Yin Yin, I always see her wearing jade jewelry. It might be in the form of a jade bangle or pendant—maybe a brooch. Jade was a part of her. And then, after years of me receiving pieces from her collection, the vibrant green stone became a part of me. Little did I know how much cultural significance each piece holds beyond its sentiment (which, of course, is priceless).It’s no secret that I, as a fashion lover, am among the jewelry ...

Furthering its commitment to sustainability, Nike has now dropped a new iteration of the Air Force 1 as part of its eco-friendly "Plant Dye" collection. Dubbed "Himalayan Rhubarb," the low-cut kicks are designed to celebrate Mother Nature with low-impact fabrics and natural dyes.The OG silhouette comes with a crisp white base on the upper and midsole, while the Swoosh serves contrast in a sandy beige hue, which is achieved through the use of rhubarb extract grown from the Himalayan mountains. Th...

I recently highlighted the power of the white button-down shirt. The piece is not only classic but is also incredibly forward at the moment. Well, on the other end of the spectrum comes the colorful blouse. Yep, the fashion crowd is also embracing vibrant shirting—especially in oversize silhouettes.The beauty of this item is that it's one of the next-level basics that are very versatile and could be worn with a smattering of pieces. For example, you could try the colorful shirt in green, pin...

One of my favorite movies growing up (and to this day) was Troop Beverly Hills. While I’ve always adored Shelley Long’s portrayal of a glam Beverly Hills housewife-turned-troop leader, there was one character who especially stood out: Lily, one of the members of the Wilderness Girls troop. Played by Aquilina Soriano, Lily was Filipina, which was unheard of back in those days. Seeing Filipinos in movies and TV shows was not common and is still very rare, so seeing her meant a lot to me (espec...