French theorist Roland Barthes once pondered, "Is not the most erotic portion of the body where the garment gapes?" Considering the abundant display of flesh witnessed this past September, one can only imagine Barthes’ reaction to the prevailing spring/summer 2022 fashion trend. In terms reminiscent of Cardi B’s expression, fashion is embracing a bold and […]
Ethical Fashion: Buy Clothes That Are Kind to Everyone
The term "ethical fashion" has been around for several years, with many resources and brands overseas making ethical fashion a core value. However, in Taiwan, it’s almost impossible to find clothes, shoes, or bags that are ethically produced. So, what exactly is ethical fashion? If you haven’t heard of ethical fashion or the related terms […]
Cosmetic Surgery and Photoshopped “Internet Celebrity Faces” are Destroying the Aesthetic Standards of the Next Generation
Recently, the Spanish fast fashion brand ZARA was embroiled in controversy over a makeup advertisement accused of "uglifying Asians," stirring up public opinion. The uproar stemmed from an advertisement marketed as "tailored for Asian women," featuring the popular Chinese supermodel Li Jingwen with almost no retouching on her face and natural freckles. This sparked contrasting […]
Three-Step Money-Saving Mode: Living a Semi-Retired Traveler Life Even Without Winning the Lottery
Reaching the milestone of turning thirty, I’ve pondered over whether I’ve been pursuing wealth or dreams. Gradually, I realized the prevalent advice urging one to prioritize "financial management" or finding a "stable" job over chasing dreams. Indeed, the notion of "suffer now, enjoy later" isn’t entirely flawed. Many cautionary tales preach that indulging too early […]
What is Infantile Colic?
Infantile colic doesn’t indicate illness, nor does it suggest any issues with the baby’s intestines. It’s rather a "syndrome" caused by unknown reasons, wherein despite parents’ best efforts to soothe, the baby may still cry inconsolably. During episodes, the baby’s stomach appears bloated, accompanied by uncomfortable facial expressions, hence termed "colic." Age of Colic Onset […]
Adult’s Playful Banter May Hurt a Child’s Dignity
Rarely do I talk about my daughter. She’s only 3 and a half years old, not yet as articulate as an older child. Her speech is still not very fluent. She has a rather "free-spirited" personality, a bit bossy. All the men in the family dote on her; my father and her father are both […]
Understanding Coffee: Coffee Beans, Not “Fruit”
Have you ever wondered how those dry, flat coffee beans come to be? What exactly is their structure composed of? Firstly, you must understand the difference between coffee beans and coffee fruit. In fact, what we commonly refer to as coffee beans are the seeds inside the coffee fruit. Initially, coffee beans are not the […]
Living in Hong Kong as a Taiwanese Girl: How Many Taiwanese Are Willing?
Taiwan, besides being a favorite travel destination for Hong Kongers, is also the second largest source of tourists to Hong Kong. According to data from March 2016, Taiwanese visitors to Hong Kong amounted to approximately 500,000 in the first quarter of that year, ranking first among areas outside of China. For many Taiwanese tourists, Hong […]
【Movie Trivia】2 Fun Easter Eggs in Disney/Pixar Movie Credits
1. Production babies From Toy Story onwards, Pixar has included a section in the end credits called "Production babies," listing the names of babies born to staff during the production of the film. Pixar believes that the personal lives of their staff are closely tied to the films they work on. Including the names of […]
Fashion and Boutique are not Synonymous: Positioning Strategies in Business Operations
Since contemporary business operational vocabulary is translated, it implies that these terms are often misused, substituted, or even mistranslated in the Chinese context. Among them, the terms most relevant to refined culture include "luxury," "boutique" (sometimes "premium" in Chinese), "fashion," "trend," and "fast fashion," which are too numerous to list comprehensively. These terms not only […]