By Erin Sartori Dressing as a petite can be difficult. Many Asian Americans fit in the petite sizing but find it difficult to highlight their best features. Here are some tips to remember. Fabric can be the single most important factor in determining whether or not a petite can wear a style. In general, petite women need soft, fluid fabrics. …
Read More »A Marriage of Two Different Cultures: Tips for Planning a Fusion Wedding
By Suchi Rudra It’s no surprise that fusion weddings—weddings that combine two or more religions and/or ethnic backgrounds—are increasingly popular in a city that is well known for its diverse population. A Penn State study published in 2012 found that the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area ranked as the 4th most diverse metro area in the entire country. And as the …
Read More »Traveling Without Breaking the Bank
by: Lisa Xia “Things are so expensive now….” My friends’ voices trail off. And, unfortunately, they are not wholly wrong. Gone are the days where you could pay $280 for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (I did in 2009) or fly anything other than Spirit to Colombia for less than $500.” Yes, if you were smart from 2008-2011, you …
Read More »7 Ways to Manage Your Business’ Online Reputation
By Mary Tablante No business is perfect, but the following ways can help to increase online presence and deal with critiques of your business. 1. Respond to criticism “The best thing to do with a bad review is to respond to it, “ said Jennifer Garcia, a brand marketing specialist and social media strategist who is the owner of Logicreative, …
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