Malaysian-Indian. Growing up, this term has been both a blessing and a curse for me. I’ve always had mixed feelings about this label and this unsettling emotion eventually weaned its way into my insecure soul. The reasons? Well, for starters, let’s get on to the good part. And yes, this is where I talk about
Recently, I’ve caught up with Yutaka, a Japanese singer-songwriter based in Malaysia. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his journey to the music industry, his latest song Sakura, as well as the challenges of being a Japanese singer-songwriter in the heavily competitive Malaysian music scene. Editor’s Note: The following interview has been edited for clarity
My Thoughts As a member of an underrepresented Indian ethnicity (a South Indian to be exact), I had low expectations for Netflix’s Never Have I Ever when it was first released. Trust me, I initially had bad assumptions about the show. I grew up watching American TV shows, and I always felt that the equation
This is it everyone! It’s the end of the decade and of course, the end of a tough ride of a year. We’ve seen pressing issues being brought forward and longtime struggles resolved. Topics such as climate change, terror attacks, LGBTQ+ rights, feminism and of course, impeachment bombarded the headlines for days. However, instead of
Recently, I’ve caught up with Shweta Sekhon, Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 and in this exclusive interview, she talks about her journey to the pageantry world, body positivity and launching her very own campaign which ultimately proves that she’s not just your average beauty queen. ***The following interview has been edited for clarity and length. Tell
Ever wondered how Indian ethnic wear could be customized and worn according to your daily lifestyle? Well, you should ask Mani Jassal that. The founder of a brand named after herself, Mani Jassal sure knows how to define the word “fusion” in a fun-tastic, new way. Now, a successful entrepreneur and a bride-to-be, Mani has
Note: These products were generously sponsored by OhMostWanted Cosmeceuticals. OhMostWanted Cosmetics is back at it again with 2 new product releases but this time; it’s a matte-nificent collaboration with Barbie! That’s right, folks! OhMostWanted Cosmetics has released a new range of products with a collaboration with Mattel and it’s the first Malaysian brand to do
Disclaimer: This article was sponsored by Muka & Co. Imagine having to spend hours in front of your vanity mirror just to achieve that no-makeup makeup look that you’ve watched on YouTube, only to find out that you’ve been applying layers of foundation into a cakey texture! The horror does not stop there. You still
Disclaimer: This product was generously sponsored by Kailijumei. Lesson learned: Never judge a book by its cover. Well, why was that so? Over the past few days, I had the opportunity to review Kailijumei’s Black Rose Lipstick and I’ve never seen a lipstick as mysterious as this in my entire life. The reason? I’ll get
Disclaimer: This product was generously sponsored by Kailijumei Being a lipstick lover, I was never actually fond of using lip gloss. It was always at the bottom list of my makeup essentials. The only time I would ever use it is for an enhancing purpose for the matte lipsticks that I use. Even then, I
Disclaimer: This product was generously sponsored by Kailijumei. I’m a huge sucker for all things pretty and when I come across anything cute, I would most probably hoard it and never use it in my entire life. However, when it comes to beauty products, I would surely end up in a huge dilemma, choosing between
Disclaimer: This product was generously sponsored by Hey, Babe Skin As a person with oily skin especially, on my T-zone area, makeup seems to be out of the question despite having a deep infatuation with beauty products. Why? Well, due to the excessive sebum production on my face, my skin would appear oily even with
