The “Crown” Awaits You!

On June 26th, 2018, the Crown, the newest dating app developed by the Match Group, hosted its launch party at the beautiful E.P. & L.P. rooftop bar in West Hollywood, CA. As a single young professional living in Los Angeles, I find that dating can be a bit overwhelming, as I believe many would agree. Also, with the multitude of dating apps flooding the market, … Continue reading The “Crown” Awaits You!

Rosé Day LA Launches in Malibu with many Celebrity Attendees

After a red-eye from Hawaii, and a morning snooze, I motivated my husband to leave our serene pad to venture to what I thought was going to be a relaxed Malibu party in the fields of Saddlerock Ranch. After fighting standstill traffic in the canyons, we knew the rose soiree was close by, but we hoped the unmoving cars were not a sign of a ‘too … Continue reading Rosé Day LA Launches in Malibu with many Celebrity Attendees

A Million Dollar Boomtown Gala Benefitting SHARE Inc.!

The 2018 Boomtown Gala raised $1 million for SHARE Inc. in an unforgettable evening of rhinestones, cowgirls, music, glamour, and giving! On Sunday, May 20th, guests donned their finest cowboy boots, glitzy cowboy hats, turquoise jewelry, and silver spurs, to mosey into The Beverly Hilton Hotel for this incredible event.  Held annually to raise funds for this meaningful organization, the Boomtown Gala is a silent auction … Continue reading A Million Dollar Boomtown Gala Benefitting SHARE Inc.!

The Boomtown Gala Celebrates SHARE Inc.’s 65 Years of Philanthropy

On May 20th, 2018, stars will come out to celebrate SHARE Inc.’s amazing 65 years of philanthropy at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The Righteous Brothers will headline the western-themed Annual Boomtown Gala this year, with additional performances by Martha & the Vandellas and Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars.  The evening’s MC will be Natalie Lander, of ABC‘s The Middle, and the … Continue reading The Boomtown Gala Celebrates SHARE Inc.’s 65 Years of Philanthropy

The Wallis honors the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen

On a Monday, May 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, the almost 5-year-old Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts celebrated and honored the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen. The two creative forces have dazzled and inspired audiences with their artistic gifts for generations. True living ICONS, they have had remarkable careers as performers, creators, arts educators, and mentors. “Their contributions to stage, … Continue reading The Wallis honors the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen

Tyra Banks celebrates the launch of America’s Next Top Model mobile game app

At the Avalon in Hollywood, guests came out to celebrate Tyra Bank’s new America’s Next Top Model Game app, now downloadable for free. Fans can join The Fierce One as she brings her talents to the mobile screen to let users define their style while traveling the world, mastering the runway, and ultimately becoming America’s Next Top Model. The game app was developed by Ace … Continue reading Tyra Banks celebrates the launch of America’s Next Top Model mobile game app

Stagecoach Festival Chic Met Chevy Country at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig

Festival chic met Chevy country as celebrities celebrated “100 Years of Chevy Trucks” at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig, In The Desert, Presented by Chevrolet! Stagecoach Festival was the place to be last weekend if you’re a country kinda guy or gal! Country music fans and celebs descended upon the desert of Indio, CA, sporting a stylish fusion of SoCal festival chic with country-western … Continue reading Stagecoach Festival Chic Met Chevy Country at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon Breaks Records!

On Sunday, April 22nd, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) broke two significant records since its founding by Walt Disney and Meredith Willson in 1955. Not only did its annual Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon raise an astounding $302,650 at the Beverly Wilshire that single afternoon, but it also distributed 108 college scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the BBBSLA program – the most … Continue reading Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon Breaks Records!

Racial Bias, Diversity, and Crazy Rich Asians

On Monday, Los Angeles hosted the first screening of Crazy Rich Asians. As an American-born daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, I was intrigued by the first major Hollywood film featuring a completely Asian cast. In an era where Asians easily fall into the problematic model minority myth, the Asian-American struggle is often overlooked. Hollywood currently shows the reality of bias and racism against Asians in our … Continue reading Racial Bias, Diversity, and Crazy Rich Asians

Coachella’s Hot Party Scene 2018

This article was first published in Resident Magazine online, April 2018. Read the full article. Coachella Music Festival is not just about the music anymore. The fashion and events hosted by countless brands have taken center stage before and after the main event. Although the parties not associated with the festival occur at nearby hotels, estates, and equestrian parks, the outpouring of sponsored parties increases … Continue reading Coachella’s Hot Party Scene 2018