Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Chau

It's one of the most durable and fashionable fast fashion brands. Many pieces can last up to a decade with proper care. For those that look for quality basics and alternatives to expensive materials that perform the same, this brand is for you. I've depended on many of their garments for a couple years, and have not needed to repurchase because of cost-to-quality. Ideal for those who look also for capsule wardrobes.

As an avid cook and appliances lover, I was looking for low budget and long lasting items to use in university. Many are also ecofriendly for the fellow advocates out there. This is my personal list that I've brought with me, tried and tested by me and other peers. I'm hoping other multicultural cooks out there who care about their nutrition intake, hydration, diet, ecofriendliness, and cooking experience would appreciate this! Remember: yes to stainless steel, maybe to plastic, and no to wood – it's too expensive to maintain!!!

This is great for those of you that need to unwind from stressful school, uni, work days and need long-lasting additions to your space to feel a sense of security, groundedness, and comfort. Especially great if you have just moved and want to recreate a feeling through worth-while investments. I've found these to boost my productivity, nights of deep sleep, and relaxation.

For those that have little time to do their makeup, or need to travel with their tools. I have not run out of any of these items before, so they are worth the investment. Super minimal and clean-girl look. The list combines both Asian technology (e.g. sunscreen & lash curler) with Western makeup styles and colors.