Hi, I’m Maria
I’m a Filipino-Canadian copywriter and author of Essential Reads. I started this newsletter because I wanted a meaningful, less edited and algorithm-free way of sharing what I love and what’s on my mind.
What you’ll find here is a little bit of everything: stories on style, life, work, parenting and other noteworthy things I come across. My hope is that some of what I write connects with you—whether you find a shared interest, a relatable experience or even just an idea for what to wear.
Here’s a peek at what I write about:
What’s In - A recurring series spotlighting the style and stories of Asian women with influence. Get to know who they are, what they’re wearing and what’s in.
Was it worth it? - Reflections on what I bought whether it was clothes, food, experiences, or something else. What was money well spent, and what gave me buyer’s remorse?
For Reference - My attempt to make my scrolling useful by sharing with you the looks I’m saving for future reference, notes on what I like about them and a few links.
Favourite things - A random roundup of things I’m loving lately and you might, too.
Misc. style stories - Covering what I’m obsessing over at the moment, including pants that aren’t jeans, pops of colour and pieces with sheer coverage.
Lifestyle content - Things on my mind and personal anecdotes on working, parenting, relationships, personal growth and finding beauty in the little things.
