This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! The places to check out fall foliage in New York are endless! The truth is, you don’t have to go far to enjoy the beauty of Fall. Living in New York City, I’ve always felt inclined to take a day trip along the Hudson line and explore nature amongst the changing colored leaves. The best part is, some of the best spots are only a quick train ride away! Last year, I visited Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and knew I wanted to take another day trip again when it was peak fall season. Th ..read more

This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Fall fashion is one of my absolute favorite times of the year to dress up. Living in NYC, I’ve learned the art of layering up without looking like a marshmallow. Most importantly, I feel like I’ve found key pieces that are functional yet stylish to wear during the cooler weather. This season, I’ve been inspired to dress outside my comfort zone in terms of how I paired pieces together. While I’ve posted many of them already on my Instagram, I decided to share all the outfit detai ..read more

This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Life seems pretty stylish and glamorous the moment you get the opportunity to attend amazing fashion shows and galleries in New York Fashion Week. However, the big question you ask yourself is, “What am I going to wear?” As you can see from my old fashion posts, I’ve attended NYFW in the past and admittedly stressed out on the outfit prep work. I rented clothes, tried to form sponsorships around fashion shows, and even borrowed last minute items from family and friends to eleva ..read more

Have you ever returned to a city again as an adult? This past summer, I had the opportunity to visit Toronto, one of the most populous cities in Canada, again after 14 years. Believe me when I say that Canada looks so different from the last time I visited…or at least from what I remembered. Flashes childhood memories of me from my last visit to Toronto include buying a TON of hello kitty toys in Chinatown and singing at my aunt’s wedding. But, those memories were the reason why I had to make a visit this year. When I think of Canada, the country brings me to much happy memories. And this rec ..read more

The end of summer is getting closer, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stop enjoying the outdoor weather in New York City! Throughout the spring & summer season, I’ve been lucky enough to explore different parks that I wish I knew before I lived in New York City. It definitely would have saved me the trouble figuring out which ones are instagram-worthy and which ones are bland. In writing this blog post, my dear readers, I hope it inspires you to experience it yourself if you’re ever in my city too! The truth is, there are so many gardens and parks to choose from in the city. To be spec ..read more

I wouldn’t even have started this blog if it weren’t for traveling solo. 22 year-old me during 2015 just graduated college, moved back home, and had difficulty finding her own stride in life. So I told myself, “Time to go to Honolulu!” whether people wanted to go with me or not. I ended up saving every cent to travel to Hawaii and backpack around the beautiful, sandy beaches during my 23rd birthday. I didn’t know it at the time, but it sparked my first steps of independence outside of my comfort zone. If anyone told me the trajectory of my life would be living in New York City, I might have t ..read more

This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Living in New York City for over a year has made me change the way I think about fashion. The fact that iconic TV shows such as Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and Ugly Betty are all based in the same city I live in, aka the global fashion city of the world, has made me refine the style. Like, why would I dress the same why I’ve had in the past 5 years? NYC has one too many occasions where you could dress like you’ve stepped out of a magazine, and I’m here for it! I want to shar ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday brings new meaning to how one could express gratitude. With moving across the country, I’ve realized that this year’s Thanksgiving is going to look different for me: I decided to stay in NYC and spend Thanksgiving on my own. And while I know there are many people who are also in this same situation, it’s not exactly something to celebrate or flex when you see how others are spending time with their loved ones and families. It is so easy to get carried away with how much fun others are enjoying the holidays. But instead of sulking or feeling guilty for not bein ..read more

This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Ever since I started blogging, I’ve consistently get asked questions about the experience of being a female solo traveler. “What luggages do you recommend?” “What’s products are best for long haul flights?” From the places I visited to the things I buy, I understand that traveling on your own can get complicated real fast when you don’t know what products are best for your trip. Over the past 5 years of traveling alone, I have quickly learned what travel items are the best t ..read more

New York City, here I am! I’m so thrilled to be sharing with you my next chapter in life: living in the Big Apple! If you haven’t read my previous life update, I encourage you to read first about how I secretly graduated from grad school in order to provide more context to this blog post. While I have already shared the news on my Instagram a few months ago, I’m ready to give you the real scoop on everything you need to know about the spontaneous decision I made when moving to NYC. My History with New York City Prior to my move, I have traveled to New York each year for my blog. I experienced ..read more