Thursday 30 January 2014
Monday 27 January 2014
u are what u wear。|| Stylish back Stalker---------------時尚背影殺手 ||
是的, 倫敦巴黎之旅的照片還沒結束。只能說這真是一個“十分充實”的時尚之旅, 整理照片的我無意中發現有不少只拍到背面的街拍照片, 集合起來也可以這麼有意思! 今年冬天亞洲氣候相對暖和, 跟我那時候在倫敦的溫度差不多, 所以決定分享在這邊給大家欣賞, 也可以當做中國新年的穿衣靈感嘍! (成人還有孩童都有份 !!!）
YES, It is never-end for my last London-Paris trip sharing. Must say it was a very "fulfilled" trip that full of surprises, even with those back-only street snaps. This winter in Asia, the weather is pretty warm, which is the similar temperature while I was in London, so it would be a good inspiration for your CNY mix-and-match! （for both adults and kids !!!）
倫敦倫敦, 在大街上有型的人就很多, 而且都很不在意別人的眼光, 跟著個性打扮自己。就像上一篇Fashion week: Street Butterflies介紹的一樣, 他們喜歡把很多元素搭配在身上, 亮眼的顏色, 印花或是不同材質的疊穿, 倫敦人就像是有著與身俱來的天份,在穿搭上總是能讓人眼睛一亮（的奇怪）或露出微笑（的欣賞）。還有看看這些小孩的穿搭, 他們的媽媽一定下了很多工夫! 這樣才能從小培養他們的個性與品位~
London, London, one of the capital for dressing up individually also very stylish. Just like I mentioned in the last post: Fashion week: Street Butterflies, Londoners are very handy when it comes to mix-and-match, and with so many elements altogether. The prints, bold colors or different textures, they can all effortlessly make the outfit sparkle and make people smile when we see them. Look at the kids! Those mom must do their best to show their kids how important to be individual and stylish start with their very early age!
巴黎女人, 注重細節與氣質而且還走（跑）很快! 所以這次我發現要欣賞巴黎潮人的最佳地點就是以下兩家買手店：MERCI 還有 COLETTE。因為都在同一個空間裡, 可以慢慢“偷窺”他們的造型, 所以很多我的（模糊）街拍照都在這兩家店裡店外拍的。巴黎人很喜歡在整個穿搭中只專注一個重點, 可以是一個單品也可以是一個氛圍（質感或是細節）。可能這也是巴黎風格會受歡迎的原因之一吧, 因為這樣簡單, 經典又有重點的造型（而且大多都是大地色系）很適合每天穿搭外, 很多場合聚會也可以跟著這個原則走!
Parisian, all about details and slick, and walk (run) very quick! I must say if you want to see trendy people in Paris, go to MERCI and COLETTE. Most of my "stalker" photos are taken in those two places. They enjoy high-lighting "one thing" within the outfit, either the eye-catching item or the details/textures of the whole style. I guess that's why Parisian style is so popular, cos it's a real everyday wear but also good for so many occasions because the style is so classic and chic with natural colors.
雖然我們東方女性沒有老外的骨架和高大氣勢, 但其實我很希望在不久的將來也能在上海或台北的街頭捕捉到這些時尚背影, 因為只要有自信還能用穿搭充分展現自己的個性, 其實我們也是可以穿出屬於自己的品味去殺殺別人的底片的~
喔! 臉皮很厚的我有偷偷放自己的照片在這裡面噢! 看你們能不能猜出來哈哈
Even we Asian girls are not as tall as those Western girls, ( which could make us petite and shy) but we still can make those photographers camera rolling/ snapping with our Eastern confidents and tastes to create those "stylish back".
Oh! I put one of my "back" in here, see if you can spot it haha.
Monday 20 January 2014
there。||Spotty Dotty Shanghai 可圈可點上海行||
活動很多的上海從去年開始就讓我應接不暇（這跟交對好朋友有很大關係呦哈哈）本來要在年底看的大展：草間彌生：我的一個夢, 也被我硬生生的移到了今年才去。（好險它展到三月, 大家可以慢慢來）因為DIOR大展的人擠人經驗, 我跟朋友這次就約了週末一大清早去排隊, 果真早起的鳥就是比較幸運, 只用了60分鐘就把展覽看完了。好多好多各式各樣的點點, 有的可愛有的神秘有的真的是很壯觀。點點就跟條紋一樣是印花裡經典中的經典, 加上草間彌生的無限創意與奇怪的令人驚嘆的幻覺, 讓整個展覽在上海幾乎是周周爆棚。
Shanghai has been packed with lots of exhibition and fun last year (well, that really has something to do with making a good friends with right people haha) Was planed to see Yayoi Kusama's 'A Dream I Dream' on Dec, but end up rain checked it to this Jan. (Take you time, no rush, it ends on March, 2014) Because of the experience with Dior so me and my friends decided to went early morning on this one, so luckily we can finish the whole tour within an hour without lots of queuing. It was like entering a big big collation of dots, some are adorable, some are mysterious, and most of them are spectacular indeed. Dots are like Strips are very classic patterns, but with Yayoi Kusama's extraordinary imaginations and creations, it makes the exhibition a really hit now in Shanghai.
Yayoi Kusama's 'A Dream I Dream'
2013/12/15- 2014/3/30
SUN-THU 10:00am-6:00pm
FRI-SAT 9:00am-7:00pm
MoCA Shanghai, 7 People’s Park, Nanjing Xilu, Huangpu District, Shanghai
上海市黃浦區南京西路黄231號人民公園七號門
都說是可圈可點的上海了, 當然看完了草間彌生的點點後吃了pizza (也是圓的!）就來靜安寺鬧區的10 CORSO COMO來看另一個從頭圈到尾的上海時尚新景點。這個從意大利來的買手概念店從建築外牆, 玻璃裝飾, 水泥地板, 茶具餐桌沙發......全部都是圓圓的圈圈。若要以風水角度來看, 的確是圓圓滿滿。初到這裡可以先到裡面逛逛前三層的精品還有四樓的迷你展覽後回到一樓用下午茶, 坐在圓桌圓椅上享用鐵壺泡出來的茶, 感受上海豐富多彩的東西方異國文化～
Already title it with "Spotty Dotty Shanghai', of course after Yayoi Kusama's exhibition and a nice pizza for lunch (another round object!) we headed to another hit spot here in Shanghai, 10 CORSO COMO, located in Jingan District. This Italian concept store has the theme of 'round' all over the building, from the wall, the glass decor, floor, the table, chair and sofa, everything. We start our tour with wondering the first 3 floors which are full of beautiful selected designer pieces, and at 4th floor, there is always a mini exhibit you can look around. Then finally go back to the first floor, where you can find a little cafe. Enjoying the tea which comes with iron tea pot, while sitting there, feel the magnificent experiences you can got between those imported eastern and western cultures, all in the city of Shanghai.
10 CORSO COMO SHANGHAI
上海市南京西路1717號 會德豐國際廣場 北院
North Annex - Wheelock Square, 1717 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai
Wednesday 15 January 2014
New Year Resolution。||Let's Glow 排毒舒果汁||
每年我都會為自己設下目標, 去年是“KEEP CALM and CARRY ON”。記得我說過我的皮膚一直都有痘痘問題, 去年我花很多時間去做治療, 還有開始練習瑜伽。所以今年我打算來個身體心靈大排毒。就在我思考怎麼開始的時候, 朋友就跟我分享了這個綠色排毒果菜汁食譜。
Every year, I set up a GOAL for myself to achieve, last year was "KEEP CALM and CARRY ON". As I mentioned before I have problems with my skin. Last year I had lot of treatments and started my YOGA. So this year I decided to work hard from the "inside" which would be DETOXING both my body and mind. Luckily a dear friend recommend this " Glowing Green Smoothy" to me.
1.5 杯水/ 1小球羅蔓萵苣/ 2把菠菜/ 1根芹菜/ 1個蘋果/ 1個西洋梨/ 1根香蕉/ 一點西芹跟香菜/ 半顆檸檬
食材跟做法都很簡單, 唯一需要注意的就是因為要生食, 最好買有機蔬果或是確定你有洗乾淨。（其中的香菜如果你怕味道太重也可以換成姜或只放西芹）一開始我也很難接受喝下這綠呼呼的怪東西, 但喝了第一次之後覺得很清新很舒服。感覺如果每天早上一杯會不會有神清氣爽的感覺---讓一整天從零負擔開始。（怎麼感覺在說廣告台詞哈哈）
The ingredients and process are fairly simple, all you need to be aware is the ingredients are better be organic or you have to wash it properly since we are eating them raw. (and if you are afraid of parsley and coriander, you can change to ginger) The first time I saw it, I don't feel quite comfortable drinking this greeny thing. But after I had my first cup, I felt refreshing! Especially in the morning, it could be the best waking-up and energy drink to start the day!
那天我在上瑜伽課有學到一句話, “去感受你當下的感知與情緒, 但不去做任何回應”。除了身體的排毒外, 心靈的排毒也很重要：用心去體會每個當下, 平靜地對待, 才能做出正確的選擇給出適當的情緒。人類的身體和心靈真是無比奇妙呢!
The other day when I was in my Yoga class, the instructor said, ' Feel the sensation, but without reaction.' Mind detoxing is as important as body detoxing. Feel every moment with your heart, treat it with peaceful mind, then you can make the right choice and emotion. How marvelous are our mind and body works!
SPECIAL THANKS TO RIVER/ VIVI/ DERAMO! Inspiring video via HERE
Monday 6 January 2014
corner。|| Be better than English,Be Chinglish 個性中國風的英式宅院 ||
很多人都跟我一樣著迷於英式花園還有那些美麗大宅吧（看看那些被剪成小圓球的小樹們整齊排列在門口, 我忍不住大笑原來這些東西是真的存在呀, 很搞笑但也超級可愛）但應該沒有人像我一樣專門來個“英式宅院”之旅吧！但相信我, 很出乎意料地好玩～花了我一整個下午在那裡偷拍呢哈哈 （要怪就怪我那無可救藥的英國夢吧）
Here i'm not talking about the language, ( of course we need to speak proper english) I'm talking about life style, more of style. We all love English mansions and gardens, flowers and bushes. ( I was really laugh 'hard' loud when I see the real round little trees in a row, ridiculously adorable) I guess no one will do such a tour of HOUSE when they are in London, but I found it very surprisingly FUN! ( blame to my helpless english dream, will ya?)
好啦, 老實說其實那天是去朋友家做客, 但出了車站就馬上愛上了這個可愛又寧靜的小社區（一點都沒感覺我還在倫敦市區, 安靜也乾淨的像是在另一個郡的小村莊）我的好朋友Lin還有她老公David （都來自中國）3年前在南倫敦2區買下了這個三層樓的房子, 整修跟裝潢都是自己來。我會專門介紹她家, 是因為整個家完美融合了西式還有中式的風格, 清新優雅還不衝突。簡單的黑白基底色加上褐色與其它亮色點綴, 讓整個空間舒適有品味還有個性跟風趣（請找愛因斯坦的抱枕）。
Well, it was really a friend visiting thing, and then turn out I'm so in love with that neighborhood, quite and posh in a low-key way. ( makes me a bit confused that i'm still in London but it feels like I'm in a small village far way from the city) My dear friend Lin and her husband David (both from China) bought this three floor semi-detached house 3 years ago and furnished it all by themselves. What I love mostly about the house is that the mix of East and West but still pretty refined and elegant. Simple black and white with touch of brown and some colors, makes the house cozy but also filled with characters, and the sense of humor (find the Einstein cushion)
看看這個像是裝置藝術的東西, 是Lin自己DIY的！（有人相信她居然沒有藝術背景卻有著這麼好的品味？！）Dear Lin DIY this, easy, simple just like an art installation. (still can not believe she has no art background)
這對夫妻很懂得生活, 在家裡到處都看得到花呀樹啊草啊, 讓整個房子生氣勃勃外, 讓我驚艷的是那些中式傢俱與這英式風格濃厚的房子營造出來的和諧氣氛。更讓我驚訝的是, 這些都不是設計師大作, 而都來自上海的傢俱市場還有淘寶然後運來英國的!! 看吧, 人家不只有好品味還有好頭腦!!
The cute couple really does have taste in life, flowers and greens are in every corner, makes the house full of energy. And the Chinese style furnitures just blend beautifully with this English house. What surprise me is that those are not designer pieces, they are just normal furnitures bought in Chinese deco market and Taobao, then shipped to England. Turns out, behind the great taste, there is also a smart smart brain.
在二樓, （是的, 三層樓, 好多房間, 三個廁所, 一個大花園, 但只住了兩個人。允許你們忌妒他們）是他們的主臥室, 在這個太陽可以灑進來的角落有我超級喜歡的中式復古衣櫥, 鑲在裡面的花布也是出自Lin的巧思。搭配上一個很中性的皮沙發讓我想到了“陰陽”平衡, 也是我在這屋子裡最喜歡的角落。這屋子還有好多好多驚喜在各個角落, 像是好玩的燈具, 隨意放在地上的畫作, 看起來都是這麼輕鬆不做作。但誰知道這效果的背後可能是女屋主在腦袋裡思考：這要跟什麼搭配好, 是放這裡還是這裡還是那裡還是又回到這裡...這樣天人交戰的戲劇反應呢。
Second floor (yes, envy them please, they have three floors, many bedrooms, three bathrooms and a big garden all for two of them) is their master bedroom located. Love love the corner of this vintage Chinese style wardrobe with the touch of feminine fabric inside the glass (which is another diy by Lin, who is full of taste) and the leather sofa. Great balance, remind me of Ying and Yang. Surprised continued in this house, lovely details like the fun light, the painting on the floor, she makes everything looks so causal, looks like the "effortless effect" but I bet it's definitely a lot of "where should I place this, here? here? here? or there…" drama going on in her head.
要搬到世界的另一頭, 遠離家鄉的地方生活一定要有很大很大的勇氣, 而且這跟來讀書是完全不一樣的經歷。我嘗試過後者, 我知道其中的難處, 這讓我覺得像Lin夫妻兩這樣決定在海外定居生活的華人“真的很有勇氣”。這些都讓我嫉妒他們, 嫉妒他們的生活方式, 生活品質（一樣的錢我們這裡只能買到小公寓, 住在空氣差差差的沒個性城市）還有他們怎樣把“家鄉味”搬進來這個在海外的家。但這些嫉妒是好的, 讓我看到我們的進步空間。所以, 謝謝他們也祝福他們。
It need massive courage to live across the ocean away from your hometown, and it's very different from studying there to settling there. I have done the first one, I know how hard it could be, but I think people like Lin and her husband are way more brave, with a house and career there as foreigners. However, the tour of the house makes me envy, not only the size or the life style they got here (much much much better living quality than we all got in asia huh? considering the same price we got here…) But how well they turn this English house into a HOME that really reflect their hometown. Bless them.
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