Lifestyle

8 Gifts for Your Koreaphile Friends

If you’re like me, when it comes time for shopping for the holidays, birthdays or other events, you stress over what to buy, what to give and if it’ll actually be used and enjoyed by the receiver. That’s why I’ve put together this fool-proof gift list of eight of my favorite Korean-inspired goodies from around …

How to Get SHEETFACED with Korean Sheet Masks

As a model and pageant queen veteran, Sarah Oh really knows her stuff when it comes to the best beauty products out there, especially all those highly coveted K-beauty items. She is quite active on her beauty blog, Oh My Gloss!, where she shares her expert beauty tips and tricks, as well as her favorite products.  And, …

Korean Designer Leesle Delivers Fashion-Forward Hanbok to the World

A seamless blend of complexity with simplicity, flatness with volume and curved lines contrasted against straight edges, the hanbok beautifully conveys the Korean desire to be at one with nature and maintain balance in life. Modern takes on the dress have recently become incredibly popular in fashion circles all the world over, while Korean designer …

How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Like a Korean

No one does lovey-dovey coupley stuff better than Koreans. This is evidenced by their tendency to snuggle in public, book lovers’ seats in movie theaters and celebrate a number of made-up holidays dedicated to coupledom. While each holiday has its own concept and is celebrated on the 14th of each month, there’s no doubt that …