Some Oscar 2015 Highlights: Feminist Rants, Lady Gaga and Birdman’s Win

Equal Pay Rant and Being Relevant: Patricia Arquette at the SAG Awards in January Patricia Arquette’s rant about equal pay is still buzzing around the internet, with most people applauding her speech.  And while I agree with Ms. Arquette that equal pay for equal work (even if the definition of “equal work” is highly debatable) […]

‘Proper’ Dress, Funky Dress and Press

Let me preface this article by saying that I don’t have issues with ALL fashion and style bloggers.  Just some.  They are the bloggers who have a holier-than-thou attitude about what’s “in” and what’s “out” and that certain celebrities don’t “have style” because they don’t always wear the latest trends.  Then there are those bloggers […]

Trends and Normal People “Trying Too Hard”

Maybe I’m just getting old, but there are some trends I just don’t “get” or that I find a little rebellious.  I know that sometimes, it’s because people are just following what certain celebrities (mostly musicians like Lady Gaga or her clone, Nikki Minaj), but sometimes, I feel that regular people who dress that way, […]

Fall for Confidence with Monique Lhuillier

Cynthia Cheng Mintz On a runway with winter-like branches at the back, models strutted Monique Lhullier‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection.  Featuring a palette of blacks, off-whites and reds, the collection consisted of many pieces that Monique herself described as one that shows off a woman’s confidence.  From feathery tops and skirts to flowing sheer and leg […]