curated escapes, uncommon finds.

A digital escape into the things that inspire me — fashion, food, favorite places, and everyday moments worth remembering.

uncommon escapes is my personal journal, a space to slow down, document what I love, and write without rules. From styling notes and local eats to quiet reflections and weekend rituals, it’s a curated escape into the things that feel like me.

Based in Honolulu, HI

A visual escapade through an uncommon journey.

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The Scent of Self
The Scent of Self

Fragrance is more than a finishing touch — it’s a quiet habit, a part of getting ready, and a way of marking time. In The Scent on the Shelf, I share the everyday scents that make up my current rotation — from Le Labo’s Matcha 26 to the layered greens of Aēsop.

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That’s A Lot of Baggage
That’s A Lot of Baggage

A Loewe Cubi. A Salvage Public market bag. A quiet obsession turned collection.

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STYLE ARCHIVE 1: FDM Portfolio
STYLE ARCHIVE 1: FDM Portfolio

Style Archive 1

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A man sitting at a table with a drink, a flower vase, and a napkin in an outdoor patio with metal chairs, a concrete wall, and a ceiling with wooden beams and corrugated plastic panels.
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Here’s the updated version with hashtags: ⸻ Checked out the @sunshinepeoplemarket for the first time at the Barn in @ourkakaaako. Nice mix of student entrepreneurs and small local brands—cool to see that kind of energy in one space. P
A collection of fragrances for every mood, moment, and morning routine.
From citrus notes to woodier blends — these are the scents I return to again and again.🧴 Read The Scent on the Shelf now on Uncommon Escapes. #FragranceShelf #LeLabo #Aes
A Loewe Cubi. A Salvage Public market bag. A canvas tote from a small business. A quiet obsession turned into a collection. 👜 Read the full piece now on Uncommon Escapes. #Loewe #SalvagePublic #EverydayStyle #BagLover #MinimalStyle #HawaiiStyle #
STYLE ARCHIVE 1: FDM Portfolio A look back at where it all started—this series revisits past styling moments that shaped the present. First up: a senior portfolio session, styled and photographed by Markus. Model: Chris B. Uncover the early th
Honolulu has its own take on streetwear — shaped by culture, geography, and lived experience. I spent the past year researching it. Here’s what I learned. New blog post up. #UncommonEscape #StreetwearHNL #hawaiistyle
Washington Fit 2 Brought all of my favorite pieces with me, can you tell I love me a good ascot moment? Swiped for a detailed outfit breakdown.
We’ve always been in our slippah era. Mainland fashion might be calling it a trend, but in Hawai‘i — it’s just life. Wrote a little something about growing up with slippahs, their history, and a few of my go-to local brands.