why 'asian' mothers are superior

 mom and i when i was 2 years old

I love this essay on Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior. It's been talked about on a regular basis among my friends, cousins, and family...but it's nice to hear it expressed in an article. Amy Chua talks about a way of life in raising children from immigrant families, the harsh contrast to the free flowing western way of raising children. It's a very interesting article, and hits close to home. I myself am a child of an "Chinese" mom. My mother has followed this list to the tee. No sleepovers, no playdates, no boyfriends. She has drilled/spanked/taught me to speak/maintain the Vietnamese language/culture, among other things, explaining only that I will understand when I'm older. I am forever thankful for that. 

Amy Chua is a professor at Yale Law School and author of "Day of Empire" and "World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability." This essay is excerpted from "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua.

 

mom and i was i was 5 years old
"Western parents are concerned about their children's psyches. [Asian] parents aren't. They assume strength, not fragility, and as a result they behave very differently."

mom and i when i was 25 years old...both wearing custom designed ao dai

830sign lookbook

I've blogged about 830sign before, and here it is again. The new 2011 spring/summer lookbook is out and featured on Deminology. This season's biggest eye catcher for me is the olive green sweater for men. If I had a boyfriend, this is totally what I would get for him. Don't you think he would look AMAZING in this sweater?? I was lucky enough to see this sweater in person before the launch, and I nearly drooled over it. I didn't get it because I don't have a special guy in my life to get it for ... but I now regret not getting it for MYSELF!!! le sigh...

As for the women's collection.  I love the Italian soft cashmere and neutral tones. This season has more olive green, military like colors which I love. The pants with suspenders are a must have. I picked up a few pieces from earlier collections, so when I get my camera and photographer in order, I'll post some outfit pics with my new 830sign pieces!!!

bird prints

zara shirt, j brand jeans, pearl ring from china, gold cross necklace from dublin

I got this shirt in Zara Paris, but I'm sure it's here in the states as well. Finding it in the massive after Christmas and New Year's sale, however, may be a lot tougher than you think. The pattern reminds me of Miu Miu birds, but the cost is much more within my budget!