FASHION & BEAUTY: BEAUTY

The presence of plastic surgery in our society has never been more apparent. However, while the typical image of the plastic surgery patient in the past was white and elderly, Asian-Americans have slowly begun to take advantage of new techniques available for both reconstructive and cosmetic issues. This comes at a time

While the change of seasons brings many wonderful things, the colder weather has a significant effect on our skin. The humidity in the air at this time of year is lower, and being outside in the cold, windy, dry air reduces your skin’s moisture even further. Inside, the dry heat from your heater or radiator also

Eastern philosophies and approaches to health and beauty have steadily made their way into Western culture. However, unlike their Western counterparts, the emphasis in Eastern beauty rituals is upon the balance of health and wellness which in turn creates beauty. Traditional Asian herbals and botanicals used in such

Having Asian skin has many advantages. Your skin is less prone to pre-mature aging, e.g. wrinkling and sagging, than light Caucasian skin is, meaning you will on average probably look younger than your peers of, say, Irish or Celtic descent. Your skin burns less easily than light Caucasian skin does and is therefore less

We were first introduced to Anna Ha, eyebrow extraordinaire, from an avid reader. She said, "Anna does brows for St. Louis models, upscale boutique owners, radio DJs, men, women, pretty much anyone. Her work is primarily seen through print. I've seen her work at fashion shows and she brings a touch of Hollywood

This month, I would like to introduce a beautiful asian actress, Jamie Chung. I just worked with her in July for the online video.

Motoko offers advice on makeup for television

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Motoko answers your questions and provides the best summer trends in makeup this year.