Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Fashion5 - The Queen of Simplicity

I have been loving Olivia Palermo for a period of time, she looks so polished, classy, fashionable all the time. I just can't stop looking at her and she is always good at attracting your attention, and make your eyes move from her head to toe. The reason why she is so fascinating to me is because of her simplicity, she never been too over, all she wears suit the occasion perfectly. Let's see how her simplicity makes her looks amazing.

Look 1

Blue Jeans, colorful heels and a beige clutch, what can be more prettier than that?
As i remembered, Olivia likes to dress in a same color tone. But surprisingly, the experiment of blue jeans x orange heels work so well, when they put together, there is no awkward.
I think that proves how Olivia's simplicity works!

Look 2

I don't really believe this is Olivia when I first glance this picture. She looks so refreshing is this causal wear, she was in the New York Street with a white t-shirt, army green pants, a dark blue blazer and a pair of sneaker. This outfit is just so causal and cool. Tell me, how can I stop loving her?

Look 3

I swear I will wear this outfit when summer comes. This picture was taken when Olivia was enjoying a holiday with her boyfriend in Italy. A plain white dress with a pair of bright red ballerina, how simple is it?

Look 4

A white t-shirt, a white blazer, leather leggings and a pair of sliver oxford flats, makes Olivia looks so chic.
We always wear black and white to accomplish our simple look, but Olivia proves that making good use of some shinny colors, like silver can also achieve an ideal simple look.

Olivia is just so fascinating, from her classy to simplicity, I am so addicted to her way of mix and match. We may not able to afford a Hermes, but we are all capable of following Olivia's simplicity!

LifeStyle 4 --- Australia for Youth Traveller!

Hi Boys and Girls,

This time let's go into another field where young generation prefer so much. Youth people come to Australia for study with the wonderful dream.

Australia offers endless opportunities for adventure and a warm, friendly, relaxed lifestyle. Australia is the land of adventure, and we've compiled a few ideas to get you started. Take a camel trek through the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory, 4WD across South Australia's rugged flinders ranges or do the Great ocean walk in Victoria. Ski or snowboard winter slopes, trek through ancient rainforests or pick one of our pristine islands to combine adventure with true relaxation. You can dive, snorkel, canoe, kayak and surf all around Australia.


Young generation like to travelling with backpacker. Because they are prefer walking with seeing. Before hitting Australia's shores, get some backpacker basics.

When it comes to budget accommodation, Australia has loads of options.
Firstly, we have to find the place to sleep.  Many hostels in every major city and tourist centre, and strong competition helps to keep standards high. Camping and caravanning is a great way to see Australia's spectacular outdoors.
However, most student like to pitch a tent in  the national park or head to one of the many well-equipped camping and caravan parks. You can also deepen your Australian experience, and pick up some new skills, with a stay on a farm or sprawling outback station. Australia is a vast country, with a huge range of ways to explore it. Rail journeys offer a unique insight into Australia's size and diversity, while coach and bus travel is a convenient and economical option.

Remember the most important thing is bring your super camera with you!!!


Actually, the first place I want to go is Tasmanian wilderness.
Tasmanian' 17 national parks were experienced the ancient and epic beauty.
Many of these are part of the world heritage-listed wilderness that makes up 20 per cent of the island. Climb over the hazard ranges and lose your breath at postcard-perfect Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park.
See upir face om Dpve Lake and trek the Overland Track in Cradle-Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.


Bushwalk through Gondwana rainforest and discover the 18th century French garden of Recherche Bay in South West National Park.
Take in Russell Falls, towering swamp gums and ski fields in Mount Field National Park.
Cruise the silent Gordon River and whitewater raft down the Franklin in Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. However you weave through Tasmania's natural wonders, we can bet you won't want to leave.


The second place I expect is Ningaloo. Join the tropical-coloured party at Ningaloo Marine Park, home to 200 species of hard coral, 50 soft coral and over 500 species of fish. 
Ningaloo is one of the world's largest fringing reefs, stretching for 260 kilometres off Western Australia's mid north coast.
What's more, its closest point is with in 100 metres of shore so you can join the festivities just by stepping off the beach.

One of the unbelieveble activity is you can swim with the docile whale sharks, the world's largest fish, who visit between April and June. You also could enjoy to sliping on a snorkel and flippering. Insalty seaside towns, you could join an eco safari or a beach, reef and game fishing tour. Learn to surf on the gentle waves of Wobiri, catch a left-handed swell on The Bombie or ride the reef breaks at Dunes Beach and Murion and Montebello Island. on the Four-wheel-drive the Shothole Canyon Road or Charles Knife Canyon to Cape Range National Park, just 35 kilometres from the centre of Exmouth, you can camp where spectacular goreges, carved by ancient rivers, meet Ningaloo's coral reefs,clear blue seas and sandy beaches.
Join a day tour to the tranquil Muiron Islands, classic desert islands with tropical waters teeming with marine like and complex coral reefs.

Do you guys feel exciting to join the travelling group?!
When youth people travelling, they learn something interesting about Australia, and also gain the experience of the life. Australia's climate is very suitable for people travel and live.

As what I suggested the place above that is only the tip of  the iceberg.

Young Generation, Let's quick action!
Hold our hand to create our youth-colourful life!!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Game 4 – Let’s play free browser games!

This time I will introduce some nice and free flash-based browser games for you. Yes, the main point is free! Those games have nice quality picture, control, setting and fun enough to play.

1. Armor Games



This is a website which has since published a lot of games across many genres included puzzles, shooters, and strategy games. It is hard to belief some of this games are ever better than a hundred MB size computer game! For example, Gem Craft chapter 0 a strategy game based on the idea of WoW [do you remember my last post? :) ] and used magic gem as a weapon to fright the monsters. It has a big map and many different level battles for player to challenge, 60 numbers victory amulets (achievement) and magic skill to increase the fun of game!
Try it! Because I never win the first boss battle :(





2.Kongregate

Another same type of game site with many great game to play!

Cursed Treasure, same kind as Gem Craft chapter 0, but this time you need to build multiple towers or use spells to stop the ‘good’ heroes stole your Gems. My personal experience is the Crypt tower, it is useful to give a negative effect on boss, because on the later level you only have one chance to shot the boss and then it will become invisible and touch your gem then you couldn’t get the S result!




Continuity,
a new form of game, uses foursquare graduate badge and mobius strip badge to complete the game. It is quite hard to finish all the levels and challenging your IQ!




3. Eyezmaze



A lovely Japanese personal blog style flash game website and have six languages transfer now! All the games are making the web owner himself and have a special style drawing. However, because it is not organize by a company or group, new games in Eyezmaze will be create slower than other game site. Eyezmaze is famous as know as the grow series, as I know, it is the first time have a game using timeline and reaction steps to finish a game. Play it! And you will know it is so fun and lovely!


Grow Cube
(the 3rd game in grow series)



Try to press every button and see what is happen! When you finish the game you will see the max bar at the bottom of the game and the word Congratulations! (if not then you are not finish :D)

Chronon ver.0



This is a timeline strategy game. Try to find the real ending - escape from the room, kill the monster or eat the cake together! Different choice will have different effect and ending, be careful about the game, it is very hard!

4. Dead Whale



Bubble Spinner

5. Orisinal




I know this game site already long time ago, it still continues working on the new game but very … very slow because they are aware on the quality of game! The image style of their game is perfect for girls, so lovely and warm just like the fairyland, and each of their game can play a long time, Play it if you need to kill time!

Winter Bells- you are a rabbit, jump on the bell and see how far you can go while the bell is getting smaller!




Why do I introduce those sites this time? Because I think it is really suitable for students and officer to play! You can choose your favorite style game from those sites and not worry for the money, download time or hard to find your tea. Try it, your will like it :D

Fashion 4 - How to dress like a top model?

We may not as tall as the top models, we may not as skinny as the top models, we may not as glamorous as the top models, but i believe that as long as we know how to decode their dress codes, we can dress like the top models. Actually, it is not hard to dress like a top model. The number one rule of dressing like a top model is being simple, 'less is more'. Don't think that you will look like Kate Moss when you put on a leopard-print chiffon dress if you are only 150 cam tall. Remember, always dress as simple as you can:)




By referencing the style of the five supermodels in the world, Kate Moss, Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Borsworth and Doutzen Kroes, can you see the formula now?
Over-size t-shist/ Tan op + Skinny Jeans + A pair of flats (ballerina) = top model

Skinny Jeans is always the 'must-have' item of a top model, buy jeans that make you comfortable and confidence. You may think it is so boring to wear a blue skinny jeans all the time, I highly recommended you to purchase a pair a white jeans, you may read more from my previous blog post 'Fashion 2 - Spring Is Coming:)' to know more details about how to pick a white pant.
Tan tops and t-shirts are so popular among the top models, it is because tan tops and t-shirts are so easy to match and they are always up-to-date. Especially for common girls like us, an over-size t-shirt can over our weaknesses. Oversize t-shirt in white, black and grey always appear in my wardrobe, I can't dress without these useful items:P
As for ballerina, I guess those top models are so tired of wearing high heels, so they choose to wear flats or because they are already 180cm tall, if they wear high heels and walk on the street, it will make them look like a giant. Ballerina is so comfortable to wear, it makes me feel good even I wear it all day long.
Let's try to follow the formula, and see whether we can all dress like a top mode or not!:)

SkinCAre & Make Up 4---> Make Up For Gen Y

Generation Y is the younger generation with the range of age from 15 to 30 years old. Well,from my research young generations don't need any of anti aging products to reduce any wrinkles and keep it supple. We just need to enhance our skin performance by keep it hydrate, remove the blemishes or eye bags and use light make up to get a great skin complexion.
I am the one of them who struggle with eye bags and combination skin ( sometimes my skin can be so dry but on the other day it will be so oily). So, in this fourth post, i would like to share some great make up and skincare brands for young generations. Some of them are my all time favourites.
All of the products are created with some special standards which is really suitable for our skin conditions and have a cute packaging as well !!

Here are some brands that you can try :

1) BENEFIT


This brand is specially created for young generations.
It offers unique packaging and a lovely scent in each products. This brand is affordable for us as well.

My favourite products are :

* Dr.feelgood velvetycomplexion balm

I swear by this one! I use it for touch up. It leaves my face silky to touch. You can also wear it as a moisturizer. It is efficient and so hydrating.



*Bathina Body Balm

You can't get enough of it. I'm so addicted to its scent. This is a pink sheen shimmering body balm that will enhance your skin complexion.
It comes with the super cute pink puff, pat it onto your legs and body.
If you are looking looking for a unique packaging concept and affordable product, this brand is a must!



2) Paul and Joe

This brand was launched and based in Japan. It embraces the fun loving sophistication concept and offers you a new air to achieve flawless beauty. All of Japanese celebrities swear by its perfect coverage foundation. I just bought the special edition of its summer collection lipstick and nail polish.

Here are some recommendation products from Paul and Joe make up artist, Craig Ryan :

* Light Cream Foundation S :

This is a lightweight foundation which lasting for 8 hours. Cloaks your skin in delectable comfort.
This foundation envelops skin in an intense feeling of moisture, for the ultimate in sensuous, radiant skin.



* Pearl Powder :

This is a multi use powder that you can mix whether as a eye shadow, blush on or just as a face powder. Comes in 5 colours, it imparts a moist-looking lustre and radiant shimmer.




3) Clinique

The biggest Skincare brand in America. This brand is based in USA. All of its product are dermatologically tested, fragrance free and eco friendly. Famous for its anti blemish skin care set. The concept of this brand embraces the concept of 3 steps skincare ; Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturize. Coupled with the well experienced consultants, this brand has become one of the trusted to the young generation and a symbol of personalised beauty around.
I use Clinique facial foam since 3 years ago . It 's so smooth and reduce the excess oil from my skin. Products are also available for man.



Men's Anti Blemishes Skin Care

4) M.A.C Cosmetic


This brand embraces the motto : " We are Beautiful in Our on Way"
All hail for its miracle products! Started in Canada since 1984. The creator was a make up artist Frank Angelo who wanted to fulfill the need for more durable, versatile and creative cosmetics products that could handle the demands of professional photo shoots. The marketing concept of this brand is always related to celebrity endorsements, awareness of social and cultural diversity, and involvement in charitable social initiatives. Nowadays, all of MAC products are the most essential things in fashion show backstage! =) This brand also features additional program for cruelty free make up product, child abuse and recycle for environment protection!

This brand has lot of top sellers, so it is a little bit pricey! But, it's worth it!

Here are some most desired products around the world :

* Mineralized skin finish's


This mineral face powder offers you the most luxurious finish that you can get! This is one of the M.A.C hypo allergenic product . Wear it for highlights to cheeks and brows, or an overall ultra-deluxe polish to the face.
Available in 8 natural colours. I can't go out without applying this magic powder!



* The Studio Eye Shadow

It's just like the heaven of Colours! The M.A.C eyeshadow is one of the most desired product around the world! Make up artists from Dior to Louis Vuitton fashion shows always put this eye shadow in their make up bag! It blends very well and last for 8 hours.
Available in more than 100 colours that can suit any looks that you want! FANTASTIC!




Well, guys all of the brands that i suggest might be quite pricey, but it is important to invest the best product from our early age.
So, choose your cosmetics carefully! =))

LifeStyle 3 --- 2010 Sydney Concert!!

Hi Boys and Girls,

Recently, I found something you maybe familier and you also interesting in.
Do you wondering open your eyes to accept something from the world? YES, Sydney Concert will bring you to there. Although thesedays Sydney's weather changed so quickly, but it doesn't stop me to find a wonderful place to share with you!
Today, I will share my special feeling with you that is Sydney Opera House Concert!

Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, Australia. haha, it was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, who, in 2003, received the Pritzker Prize, architeture's highest honour. It is one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings and one of the most famous performing arts centre in the world. I am a music fans and film fans, I love music, film and performing. I think it is the most wonderful place where many young people dreams performing there.
The Sydney Opera House is situated on Bennelong Poing in Sydney Harbour, cloase to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The beautiful landscape also engaging many tourist to come to visit.

As one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, hosting over 1,500 performances each year attended by some 1.2 million people, the Sydney Opera House provides a venue for many performing arts companies including the four key resident companies Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, the Sydney Theatre company and the Sydney Symphony, and presents a wide range of productions on its own account. It is also one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, with more than seven million people visiting the site each year, 300,000 of whom take a guided tour.

The Australian city of Sydney is not the capital of the fifth continent, but events in Sydney are the hottest in all Australia! Only Melbourne can compete with amazing Sydney, but the rivalry between these two cities is legendary, so do not ask the inhabitants, you already know the answer. However, the Sydney Opera House is hands down the most famous opera house in the world, and many think that this awesome structure is most recogonised bilding on the planet! Concerts in Sydney are aleays amazing, no matter whtat kind of event you choose, secure your all thckets!

Let's go and look~~~

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Game 3 - World of Warcraft (WoW - online)



WoW is an online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. It has few expansions set and build up a huge complex background and world view in the game. During 2008, WoW was estimated to hold 62 percent of MMORPG subscription market and has be one of the most popular online- game in China’s market. After interviewed a group of WoW player who have four years experience in the game, I have a lot more understanding about WoW.



The first time I came to the world of WoW was few years ago, although the time is quite short but still leave me a very deep memory. At the beginning of game, player can chose a character and decide the race, gender, hairstyle and body appearance of his/her role. Those characters have a sharp personality and identity; also appear on their living environment. For example, the Undead (belong to the Horde camp) is starting game from the grave. Those races are classified in to two camps – Alliance and Horde, language can not be used and communicating in two camps (showing as meaningless letters). This is a setting to push the PVP system (the battleground) for players to earn honor points and prestige, and the war never stop between Alliance and Horde, sometimes even linked to the reality. The way to control character in the game is also different as most of the game in China. China has a deep affect by Korea games that mean an easier control and game setting. For example, player usually ‘walk’ with the mouse control in the game, if players’ agility has a high figure then he/her can automatically avoid the monster attack or even nearly total avoid. However, there is a different condition in WoW. WoW is mostly control by the keyboard, player has to use keyboard to walk and fright. The detail of a fright is related to the character’s ability but also related to player’s. The game is hard to play if player is too weak.



[A WoW keyboard- more button]

As that group of WoW players told me, this game need a high quality of capability to play, it lead to result of WoW players that players often have ability for corporation and good personal morality otherwise they could not be survival in the game with a high levels, because the later period of game is asking for a good team working. Unlike some game such as Lord of the Rings, which have a huge map and less chance for player to communicate, WoW is pointing on the team work and honor in the game. The image or art style in the game is not attractive for most audience, but the quality of game including story, game setting, suitable experience for different level, map, special instance etc is playful for audiences and easy to pay. Those kinds of things are very important for a game. As my own experience, if we say that the first level need to kill 20 monsters, then the 50 levels probably need to kill more than few thousand using three or four days in Korea style game that make you crazy!! And player are much easy to use an illegal software (auto playing)in the game that make the world game become ‘dead’ player more than the ‘living’ one. In WoW, level experience can come from the instance mode; some player can rise to 70 levels in 3 to 5 days which is the highest level in China.



WoW is very popular in University in China and in the young working class, they said they will have a better skill for team working after playing the WoW (one of the special instance need 40 people perfectly pass ). It become a culture of this generation even people doesn’t playing WoW. Well, that may also prove a new form of social networking commutation. Unfortunately, I stopped playing this game at very early period because of study, may be I should think about return to the WoW!! What do you think? :D


Friday, August 20, 2010

Fashion 3 - Let’s go shopping Online!

I am addicted to online shopping lately. I feel so great when I can stay at home and purchase things that I like. I can think twice before I pay, I can remove or add things to my shopping bags whenever I like. After I have ordered things I like, I will check my mailbox everyday and I am always looking forward to the postman to ring the bell. I know that sounds stupid, but maybe that’s one of the reasons that makes me crazy about online shopping:)
Here I would like to recommend some online websites to you.

1. Shopbob
Shopbob launched in 2000, it offers a comprehensive collection of designer apparel apparel and accessories that suit every style.
The reason i like Shopbob very much is because it will update their newly arrived items everyday, and I can immediately know about what are in now. There are so many designer brands in this website, if you are interested in that kind of high fashion and you got the economic power to purchase, Shopbob will be your first choice:)


2. Urban Outfitters
I have to admit that Urban Outfitters is a very unique website, it doesn't offer us designs from top designers, but it can help you to achieve your own style for sure. The product line has evolved from bohemian, vintage, funky, kitschy, etc. And I can always find products that suit every style I want, also the prices are quite reasonable, just go and check it if you want to build up your own personal style:)


3. ASOS
ASOS is the biggest UK's online fashion and beauty store. Its targeted 16-35 year old female (oh! that's GenY:p), it offers over 35,000 brands. There are about 1000 line added each week. There are so many variety of clothes, and the quality of all ASOS products are fantastic, you would never be disappointed by ASOS.



4. TopShop
TopShop is always one of my favorite shops, their products are causal yet fashionable and it seems to me that their items are always up-to-date. It is hard to express my feelings to TopShop, I am just fascinated by their design. The online TopShop is so convenience that it only takes few days for delivery. While I am writing this blog, I have added a pair of ballerina and a pant to my shopping bag already...haha.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

SkinCare & Make UP 3---> We're Ready for SPRING!

All of us can breathe a sigh of RELIEF, because SPRING is knocking on our doors ! Say goodbye to our coat & boot!
Get ready to wear less clothes and flaunt your SKIN !!

Unfortunately, winter might damage our skin condition. Hence, it's important to give a little attention to our skin because the harsh winter wind absorb skin moisture.
After 2 years in Australia, where the wind is harsh , i can feel my skin becoming more sensitive. I moisturize it every time i jump off of the shower but, that's NOT ENOUGH.

So, i did several research and fortunately i found some easy ways to get your skin ready to face spring! Here's some great advise ( Don't worry this would not rip your wallet apart =] )

1. Moisturize, Moisturize & Moisturize !

Guys, it's so important to apply some moisturizer or hand lotion every 3 hours, especially during these colder months. Trust me, your skin condition will feel incredibly different ! To fight the winter effect, moisturizer is " A MUST HAVE" product.

I love to try many brands of moisturizer and hand lotion from the cheapest to some expensive one.
For daily use, i suggest use Nivea or Aveeno hand & body lotion, they have the most light scent yet greatest textures that melt into your skin from the first application. Nivea also made a great range of skincare for men as well. They are specially formulated to fulfill the needs of men's skin.






If you are willing to spend more for hand and body lotion, these range of brands will enhance your skin's natural protection as well with the super delicate formula.


* The Body Shop Hand & Body Butter

This product will restores what your skin has lost over time; its firmness and softness! Also, it's filled with long lasting formula. Massage it all over your body daily in a circular motions, leaves your skin smooth and supple all day long. It is also available in 10 fresh fruity fragrances.


2) Drink Plenty of Water

As you know that water is one of the most essential substance. It's not only for our digestion, it helps you to achieve super smooth and healthy skin as well. Water will help to rejuvenate, hydrate and brighten your skin complexion from the inside.
Try to drink 2 liters of water everyday. Especially, when you just wake up in the morning and during your outdoor activities. I also suggest you to spray your face with water or facial mist to clean up the dirt and freshen it up. My favorite product is Rose Facial Mist from Jurlique. It is hydrating, smells good,and convenient.


4)Wrap It Up With Sun Protection
Oh how i love to remind you, Never Leave your SUNBLOCK! Make sure to apply sunblock 20-30 minutes before heading outdoors and reapply it every two hours.
You can also wear facial moisturizer with SPF,so you don't have to wear many layers to cover your face.
Try :


5) Exfoliate

Now that you're ready to expose more skin, you need to exfoliate it! This is one easy way to get rid of those dead cells in you skin. You can even use natural ingredients to make a great skin exfoliation.

Ingredients : -1/2 cup of oat
- olive oil
- 1/2 cup of raw sugar

How it Works : blend all of the ingredients and rub it onto your skin until all of your dead skin get rid.

or if you're to lazy to do it, there's a lot of product that you can try. My all time favorite scrubs are : The Body Shop Body Scrub
and & St Yves Body Polish





Well, now you know the secrets to get healthy glowing skin, get ready to welcome the spring! =)