Stories by Ellen Wang - POPBEE - Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle

Coffee’s New Michelin Moment: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, Full Ranking & How They’re Chosen

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list is out, revealing its full global ranking and judging system. Meet the coffee world’s answer to Michelin and see who made the cut.

By Ellen Wang/Feb 24, 2026

Fashion

One designer, two tops: the Dior piece you love has a perfect UNIQLO dupe

Jonathan Anderson designed both: a Dior half‑zip at NT$54,000 and a UNIQLO lookalike at NT$1,490. Same mood, 30x cheaper—which one would you pick?

By Ellen Wang/Feb 17, 2026

Accessories

Clean lines, cool attitude: the Top 5 “It” everyday bags everyone’s clicking on this month

From a festive Year of the Horse Longchamp to CHANEL and Hermès staples, these Top 5 It bags prove simple, everyday styles are still the chicest picks.

By Ellen Wang/Feb 7, 2026

Lifestyle

2026 Birthday Fortune Ranking: Japanese site reveals why November, December and January babies are extra lucky

A Japanese fortune-telling site just released its 2026 birthday ranking. Find out where your birthday lands and see if you’re one of the luckiest this year.

By Ellen Wang/Dec 27, 2025

Features

Where to book after Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars 2” first cut: 19 Black Spoon restaurants and their IG in one guide

Culinary Class Wars 2 is heating up on Netflix, and 19 Black Spoon restaurants have already passed the first challenge. Here’s the full list plus their Instagram handles—book before it’s too late.

By Ellen Wang/Dec 18, 2025

Lifestyle

Hong Kong comfort food in Taipei: save Little To Noodle House for perfect wonton noodles and crispy beef brisket

At Little To Noodle House in Taipei, Chapman To serves up authentic Hong Kong flavors like wonton noodles and crispy beef brisket — a new must-visit for homesick foodies.

By Ellen Wang/Dec 6, 2025

Accessories

New “It” Bags Everyone’s Talking About: Top 5 from UNIQLO to CHANEL Heating Up This Month

From UNIQLO to CHANEL, meet the Top 5 hottest handbags of November 2025, from budget-friendly finds to luxury favorites you’ll want to add to cart.

By Ellen Wang/Dec 3, 2025

Accessories

Spotted before Japan’s site updates : UNIQLO:C’s new drawstring shoulder bag looks like 2 bags in 1

UNIQLO:C just dropped a new Drawstring Shoulder Bag that switches from tote to bucket in seconds, all for NT$ 790. Four colors, two looks, and an easy way to refresh your everyday style.

By Ellen Wang/Nov 22, 2025

Accessories

Wait, This Is Zara? 3 Genuine Leather Bags That Look Quiet-Luxury Level High-End

Zara quietly dropped a limited “Into the Process” line of three genuine leather bags that feel like a The Row moment at high-street prices. Meet the tote, city bag, and shoulder bag everyone’s eyeing now.

By Ellen Wang/Nov 6, 2025

Lifestyle

From “emotional support” bottle to It-girl accessory: why Owala is outshining Stanley (and looks chic with The Row)

Owala’s colorful “emotional support” water bottles are suddenly everywhere, from TikTok to Rosé’s latest outfit pics. Here’s why they’re trending harder than Stanley now.

By Ellen Wang/Sep 26, 2025