Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak

This week, Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a slew of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether its seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narratives while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with them!   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Kulap loves Kosas! Not only the chemistry deodorant that she shared recently, but a slew of makeup! This includes: The Revealer Concealer Tinted Face Oil Foundation The blush+highlighter combo revered by Lemonada’s own Jessica Cordova Kramer Bronzer 10 second eyeshadow Weightless lipstick We got a code! For some delicious CANN bubbly waters, use code “ADDTOCART” at drinkunspiked.com for 40% off (40%!!) Ku and Su have a new column in The Strategist, called Auntie Approved – a definite add to cart! Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang wrote The New York Times Best-Seller, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now, an essential coffee table book Read In a New York Minute by friend and writer Kate Spencer Watch the trailer, and then go see Turning Red, and then tell all your friends! Our listener Lauren won the Revela Revival Serum and the Revela Scalp Massager Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Su and Ku are trying to move their parents into their own places. Ku’s helping her mom get organized with *baskets* while Su keeps spotting her mom pulling pillows out of the garbage. They talk about fashion this week, but it's a wide range. On one end, Kulap is WOWing us with her first Nuuly dress (she looks like a literal queen), and on the other, SuChin is actively searching for “the shoes you give someone working the night shift, please.” It’s dynamic!   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Ku wowed us with her first Nuuly dress: Nuuly Ku found the best deal in town for moving boxes – rent them from U-Haul: Rental Moving Boxes U-Haul Here is the self-defense bat Ku bought her mom  She also bought a portable alarm system for her mom called She’s Birdie These are the baskets Kulap forced onto her mom Su can barely part from her Coop Travel Pillow She’s filling in her parents shoes – literally. She bought old people walking shoes: Hoka Bondi Sr  She also bought Superfeet insoles to protect her feet whenever they aren’t in her moonboots Hokas.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ku and Su are joined by the hosts of the World of Wonder podcast, Homophilia. You may know one of them from the launch of our SolaWave challenge, as it's none other than very hot and very smart Matt McConkey. He is joined by editor-at-large of Esquire Magazine (and also v hot, v smart) Dave Holmes. Together the four discuss MTV nostalgia, the world of exercise classes, bad water, and fast fashion. Plus, everyone makes a final decision on the SolaWave.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Dave sets the mood with his tiny bonfire, the FLIKR Matt loves to be the apple of the teacher’s eye in every SoulCycle class Kulap started frothing at the mouth when Dave told her about the at-home boxing + music setup Liteboxer Everyone made their final decisions on the SolaWave Check out Lemonada’s new podcast After 1954 wherever you listen to podcasts   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racism. Sexism. Sizeism. Hitler memes?!? This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad break down the reasons why some of our favorite brands need to apologize to us alongside SuChin Pak, journalist and co-host of the podcast Add to Cart. They also get into SuChin’s month of no shopping, the second coming of MTV Cribs, and what’s really inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s home spa. Plus, Hoja demands an apology from her hair, Kiki says sorry to all Target employees, and Mohanad gives his review of the Euphoria finale on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ku is trying new ways to stay productive, the results of which might reveal themselves in this episode. More importantly, she’s back in the world with her people – friends and strangers alike and it feels too good (although it should be noted that Ku did test positive for a mild case of COVID ten days after we recorded this episode). Meanwhile, Su continues to find great makeup and channel her inner Euphoria look.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Honey is a great Chrome extension for internet discounts Ku’s nails are press-ons from Olive and June She keeps them looking good with their cactus cuticle serum, too  SuChin found her perfect eyeliner from LA Girl Kulap had an amazing bagel from Courage Bagels in LA   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the episode barely gets off the ground when SuChin shows off her newest Nuuly shirt, wowing Kulap and Producer Claire. Once it does, Ku shares her favorite add to carts from a romantic Valentine's weekend. Su adds to cart an item that was first introduced during our Apple Premium TikTok segment, also wowing Ku and Claire. Despite the laughs, Ku and Su also talk about how this year has brought more fear and pain for the AAPI community with continued violence and murders, most recently those of Michelle Go and Christina Yuna Lee.    Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Su’s hot sweater is from her Nuuly rental  Kulap's favorite wineries from her romantic vacation were Sunstone Winery and Roblar Winery She also loved riding horses with Vino Vaqueros Both Su and Ku love Revela Listen to Kulap’s tablescaping episode on the Deep Dive  Two important articles to read about violence against AAPI women:  How Do I Talk to My Daughter About Violence Against Asian Women? 'Nowhere is safe': Asian women reflect on brutal New York City killings   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for – Mike Bender (a.k.a SuChin’s hubby) is here! In a recent article for Men’s Health, Mike describes how he and Su built their new house to be safe for Mike’s health issues. He shares some of his favorite add to carts that helped make that possible. Plus, we finally get the scoop on life with SuChin and his side of all the Mike Bender stories Su has shared on the pod.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Mike’s MensHealth article is called: There’s getting sick, and there’s what this guy had: a decades-long struggle with a mysterious illness that short- circuited his nervous system and ransacked his body, testing his patience, his marriage, and his resolve. Then he built the house that just might save his life. It will be available online this week. Find more information about SafeCoat  The website for Andrew Pace Our voicemail winner, John, will receive the Essential Capsule from Brightland   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kulap and SuChin are happy to be psychoanalyzing each other again. What does it mean that SuChin is slathering her narrow feet in another French pharmacy find or that Kulap is literally chasing coyotes out of her backyard with jingle bells? It sure is fun to speculate. Plus, after an unsettling incident at REI, Ku and Su talk about how much has changed for them with all the violence against AAPI people over the last two years. They talk about resources you can use as a bystander and ways to stay informed.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    The balm SuChin is using on her bony little feet The Linda Linda’s music video for “Growing Up”, directed by Humberto Leon Kulap is loving the Cartoon 3D Style filter on Snapchat that makes her look like a Pixar princess Here are the 5 D’s of bystander intervention from Hollaback. Make sure to check out their different trainings and additional resources Also head to Next Shark, Stop AAPI Hate, Hate is a Virus and Diet Prada for more ways to support the AAPI community as hate crimes continue  Kulap is making tequila sours from this recipe SuChin is actually falling asleep with this method   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kulap is back and SuChin is back shopping, but that's not all! Beauty expert and 'Fat Mascara' host Jennifer Sullivan takes us through a sensory cart –– ways to make your vision pop, your scent more authentic, and your sweaters feel soft as ever. Plus, each time she tries to remove anything from her cart, Ku and Su find a way to just add something else. The universe is back in equilibrium, baby.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Jenn’s winter closet got an upgrade with the Popchose Fabric Shaver If you are new to tubing mascara, start with Kevin Aucoin Mascara If you want more volume, go with Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara Even perfume deniers will love DSH Special Formula X P H&M has a home section! Here are some napkin examples: H&M Napkins Jenn’s preferred blush is DIBS Duo Beauty    Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While SuChin is finally out of her month-long shopping freeze, guest host Dr. MD MD (Majandra Delfino) is literally freezing in the Northeast. So it’s no surprise that both brought similar items that add a little heat to your week. Plus, the things their kids inspired that now make their lives easier.    Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Majandra’s cookbook is Cook Korean: A Comic Book by Robin Ha SuChin’s cookbook is The Korean by Africa Yoon Majandra got this cordless mixer from Food52 Her breakfast bowl was inspired by the one at Republique Cafe on Le Brea SuChin, Soe, and Kulap love Sleep Crown (get 15% off with code AddtoCart)    Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.