On Gaslighting and Staying True to Your Reality
I first heard the word “gaslighting” two years ago when a colleague tweeted about how an officemate made her second-guess her feelings while in the office. Up to that point, I never had a word for that phenomenon. I have had my fair share of…
6 Ways to Neutralize Stress for a Happier Life
Stress is a constant factor in our everyday lives that we’re all too familiar with. We experience it every day and could even come from the most basic things like daily road traffic and chores at home. Our levels of stress can also increase especially…
This is How Masq Collection Has Advocated Self-Love Amidst Pandemic
The global pandemic has definitely changed our lives forever, as it has caused us to literally fear for our health and lives. Aside from the threat to our physical bodies, our mental health has been affected too, and even our self-image in a way. Because…
This is How Lingerie Has Changed My Self-Image
I used to think that lingerie is a tool for the art of seduction. Up until my late 20s, I never had a piece of lingerie in my closet. I grew up in a conservative culture where covering the body is the norm, and those…
Kendall Jenner Talks About Mental Health Struggles on Vogue’s ‘Open Minded’ Series
It is easy to forget that behind all the glitz and glamour, Kendall Jenner is still a human being that can be susceptible to mental health issues. After all, this supermodel seems to have it all at such a young age being part of the…
Three Self-Love Advocates You Should Follow on Instagram Now
If you have some skincare and makeup hacks, then it is just right that you discover some *self-love hacks* too that will work for you. Whether it’s having an overall mental wellness check, or listening to a meditation playlist or even doing a quick yoga…
This Lingerie Designer Shares How Her Art Saved Her
Healing comes from different places, and sometimes in the least expected ways and things. Some people turn to therapy sessions and spiritual experiences to acknowledge trauma and address pain so they can move forward in life. For Josef Francesca Cadorniga, designing, creating and wearing lingerie…
How I Reconnected with Myself While Dealing with a Pandemic Breakup
I would always see in my newsfeed that 2020 is dubbed as the year of breakups and heartbreaks, and some studies by dating sites would even confirm it. Personally, I can say I am one of the statistics, as I went through a breakup shortly…
How Going Makeup-Free Helped Me Love Myself From Within
I started wearing makeup when I was 13 years old, when I was suffering from a severe case of teenage acne. I would hide behind layers of foundation to hide the stubborn hyperpigmentation marks and spots that never seemed to stop appearing on my face….
How Journaling Can Help in Taking Care of Your Well-Being
Unlocking the joy of journaling has been one of the few things that I returned to during the quarantine period. I find it easier to be candid when I write down my thoughts in my notebook. But there are days when I find it hard…