Fashion Soup for the Sartorial Soul: Saturated Summer #8 (Purple)

Purple was by far, the most challenging color out of the eight. Seriously, for a second I was worried I wasn’t going to have enough photos for completion–– or that I was going to be forced to leave everyone with a measly, six instead of nine (what a ripoff that would’ve been!). I can’t say I have much of a personal inclination towards the color purple (clarifying that I mean the literal hue, not the 1985 film starring Whoopi Goldberg). Okay so maybe in truth, that was a nice way of saying purple is in fact, my least favorite part of the rainbow –– but you can still commend me for making a valiant effort to finish a thorough last post to this series. On the other hand, lavender is one of my favorite underrated scents and flavors, and I do prefer a succulently sweet blackberry over a blueberry any day of the week. So maybe earthed within me, is a secret love for the essence of purple after all?

Fashion Soup for the Sartorial Soul: Saturated Summer #7 (Yellow)

This week I’m faced with another color that I have ambivalent feelings towards. Being Asian, yellow has always been an annoying derogatory characteristic present in my existence –– whether I like it or not (thanks, white America!). But aside from the nagging stereotype that this hue brings forth, I’m naturally quite attracted to it. Yellow is vibrant and energizing without being assertive –– yet also calming and joyful, minus any dullness. Although I reiterate my abhorrence to warm-toned colors, yellow marks many items I adore. For example, my favorite flowers just happen to be daffodils and I am known to frequently enjoy a bright, runny yolk in my brunch-time eggs (a reoccurring theme you’ll quickly spot in this post).

Beauty or Nah: Holy Grail Mascara

Hello beauty lovers! In case you may not know me, I am a huge mascara junkie. I’m always wearing a lot of mascara and trying out new products, in search of my holy, go-to mascara. Recently, I tested the L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara.

Beauty or Nah: Welcome Beauty Lovers!

Hello reader! My name is Yasmine, and I’m going to be running this column, “Beauty or Nah.” Obviously you’re reading my blog because you need help deciding which clothing or makeup  store to go to, what the best types of beauty products are, and what is really worth your money. Many beauty and fashion brands tend to promote false advertising in their commercials, and say many positive things about their products just so they can make more money.

Fashion Soup for the Sartorial Soul: So Subcultured (Ganguro)

Let me preface this post by saying I fully understand the sheer absurdity of this subculture. While I don’t expect anyone to seek out these trends in their entirety, I believe that exposure to and understanding of even the weirdest of trends outweighs any negative reactions that may come along with them. So without further ado, allow me to present Ganguro!