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Kimono: Japanese mystical apparel 2008-04-13 22:52:37 As rich as Japan is, in terms of economy and trade with the rest of the world; the Kimono
is, as rich a multi-faceted heritage.
I wonder for a moment, in venturing this uncommon area of culture and custom, how will I present this mystical apparel interestingly to starters, even like me, to understand fully what the Kimono signify to the Japanese
of yester [...]
Alluring Showcase II 2008-04-06 00:16:26 As promised two posts earlier, here’s the second exhibit showcase:-
Then, conservative, awhile ago, sexy and Now, imaginative …
Hence, with these, I effectively end my 7 series of blog articles on Qipao.
Hope the journey had been fun and informative for you as much for myself.
We meet in Japan next, on the Kimono. Just exquisite! Signing off.
A new page added for “eye-joy” 2008-04-03 22:51:39 From the cues received, I have decided to start a page to capture and reflect the latest fashion scenes in the US.
Of course, it will be refreshing to compare this changing dynamics of trends with the customary fabric heritage I blog about. Admittedly, I must not lose sight of the original purpose of this blog, i.e. to promote historical fabric [...]
Showcase of the alluring Qipao 2008-04-02 01:51:00 Today, I shall be wrapping up the series of 5 articles on qipao. It will be done with very little words as it is suppose to be a showcase combination of colors, art and beauty.
In my thoughts, there is this wonder where chinese ladies will stand aesthetically in the absence of qipao. What attire else would have over last [...]
Care suggestions for Qipao / Cheongsam 2008-03-26 23:41:16 General care:
High quality Qipao / Cheongsam are expensive and made of good, but sensitive fabrics. It is therefore good practice to be careful not to injure the material surface when you wear a Qipao / Cheongsam. Stains can be difficult to remove and, therefore, you should try to avoid getting them stained. You also should [...]
Accentuating fit to body type when wearing Qipao 2008-03-20 22:12:17 The Qipao / Cheongsam is normally designed to flatter the feminine body. However, not everyone has the figure of a model. How then should you choose a Qipao / Cheongsam that would accentuate your assets and hide your flaws? The following guidelines may help you make some good choices.
For short women, avoid boxy cuts with shoulder pads as they [...]
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Qipao’s legendary origin & colorful history 2008-03-14 00:57:33 There is a legend told that a young fisherwoman who lived by the Jingbo Lake. She was not only beautiful, but also clever and skillful. Every time she went fishing, she often felt hindered by her long and loose fitting dress. Then an idea struck her: why not make a more practical dress for work? She got [...]
Qipao’s fashion philosophy 2008-03-08 23:38:50 Qipao, the classic dress for Chinese women, combines the elaborate elegance of Chinese tradition with unique elements of style. The high-necked, closed-collar Qipao / Cheongsam, with a loose chest, fitting waist, and the attractive slits, is one of the most versatile costumes in the world. It can be long or short, some with full, medium, [...]
The exquisite & sexy Cheongsam 2008-03-06 03:28:07 We have all these while focused on the Malay fabric culture. The Chinese in Malaysia has plenty to offer too, in terms of traditional and contemporary fashion wears.
Amongst the most exquisite and sexiest dress to express the full feminity of the modern Chinese woman, or any woman for that matter, Cheongsam (qipao) potrays the female sensual imagery better than [...]
Removing tough stains on different fabric types 2008-03-02 07:46:13 By: Mitch Johnson
Sometimes it is difficult to remove the stains which are caused by pencil or ink mark, no matter how many times we washed it or bleach it. But there are some tricks which we can do to clean them. Here are a few good tips you may want to try.
Many times we tried [...]
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Evolutionary Kimono 2008-04-18 22:15:19 Kimono
are traditional Japanese garments, with a history dating back over 1,000 years. Originally Japanese kimono is taken to mean ordinarily all types of clothing of the Nihon people.
Over time, cultural adaptions and its significance of it being worn during customary Shinto rituals, traditions, festivals and religious events, it has evolved to mean [...]
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Yukata - Summer Cotton Kimono 2008-04-22 00:59:46
The yukata is a japanese summer kimono worn by both men and women.
The name yukata comes from the word “yu” (bath) and “katabira” (under clothing ). Thousands of years ago, Court Nobles wore linen “yukatabira” which were draped loosely after taking a bath. Gradually, it became worn by japanese warriors and then by the [...]
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Beneath the Kimono 2008-04-29 04:21:45 If the title sounds suggestively naughty, it is meant to be. But it is what it is.
Inside every beautiful dress lies the the underwears. They are just as important as the dress. It’s just that they are unseen by the common public.
Beneath
the Kimono
, there is an elaborate underwear robe that form the basis of the full potrayal [...]
Geishas In Their Kimonos 2008-05-04 05:04:18 For a complete comprehensive understanding of the role of Geisha in Japan do read Hanami Web.
As for me, I like to see what role the Kimono has on the part of being a Geisha. The story goes …
A Geisha cannot be a geisha without her kimono. Thus a kimono is the thing that keeps a [...]
Elaborate Wedding Kimono 2008-05-13 04:22:27 The traditional white japanese wedding kimono is called shiro-maku. Shiro meaning white and maku meaning pure. The wedding kimono actually consists of two different kimono. The white wedding kimono is worn for the wedding ceremony and an elaborate rich patterned silk brocade kimono called uchikake is worn over the white kimono at the wedding reception.
The [...]
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Men’s Kimono?? 2008-05-19 21:19:15 It is on rare occassions, festivals, ceremonies and special celebrations that Japanese men would wear a formal Kimono
these days. It is more likely they wear them daily as casual kimono robes.
Men’s kimono, like women’s can can range from simple to elaborate patterns. Popular kimono patterns include dragons, koi and masculine designs and generally are conservative in color. [...]
Geisha re-visited: The other story 2008-05-22 03:34:28 With this article, I wish to end the series on Japanese Kimono. I was a little apprehended initially to compile and adapt stories about the Kimono as I knew so little about them. I now learn to appreciate how the Japanese takes pride in their national culture.
Before I end, I feel indebted to clear some “grey” [...]
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Malay ladies’ most popular wear 2008-05-28 01:49:32 The “trip to Japan” was awesome for me and life changing too. It is time to come back to Malay
sia to get back my perspective.
The Malays form the largest number of people by ethnicity. That is why the Baju Kurung is the most popular
wear amongst the Malay ladies
in Malaysia.
For the next series, I [...]
The Malay Male Attire 2008-06-07 01:23:49 Baju Melayu (”MalayAttire
”) is the term commonly used for the traditional Malay costume for the men. In my previous article, we learned that the female baju melayu is called Baju Kurung.
Baju Melayu for the male Malays, conceptually, has similar simple design cut of the Baju Kurung, is loose fitting and ethically fashioned against the Malay culture and Islamic belief. [...]
The Colorful Indian Saree 2008-06-12 02:47:56 When it comes to colors and fabric, I must say the credit goes to the Indians in Malaysia. They are the ethnic group that maximize the use of colors to stretch the human imaginations and creation of fabic wears. No other ethnic groups in Malaysia display such a trait of myriad colors as Indians do. Such is the culture [...]
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Celebrating Hinduism 2008-06-15 23:46:29 The colorful saree we saw in my last post was a window into how Indians practice their Hindu religious belief. Besides the solemn rituals and calls to prayer, cleansing menthol fire for the soul and spirit, the revelation by the act of coconut breaking, the heart of Hinduism is manifested in colors of the dress its devotees wear. Indians come to the temple attired [...]
Indian wears, Diversity is thy name 2008-06-17 23:58:39 DHOTI
The dhoti is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth about five yards long, wrapped about the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist.
KURTA
The Kurta or Kurti is a type of long shirt worn by both males and females in India, with its length falling either somewhere above or below the knees of the [...]
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Dying art of Chinese Knotting 2008-06-21 22:22:16 As tradition dies out, it becomes more valued.
Ms. Lai Bi Yun has been involved in the handmade art of knotting for more than 20 years. She combines traditional Chinese
knotting with modern glass and crystal beads to make trendy accessories.
“A lot of people change their minds about Chinese knotting after they see my work,” Lai said. “Chinese [...]
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Dressed for a successful interview 2008-07-06 09:26:42 Being prepared for the job interview
will show prospective employers you ARE the right choice. Dress for success, and have the right attitude to ace that interview.
Beside dressing appropriately, be prepared to answer your career questions and demonstrate the right attitude for this job.
Dress Appropriately
So often this simple advice is overlooked. You must find a [...]
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Image does Matter! 2008-07-04 04:33:11 I flew up to Scotland at the weekend for a friend’s wedding and against my better judgement put my luggage in the hold to avoid carrying it. My worst nightmare came true, my luggage with wedding outfit, make-up and toiletries did not arrive. It had not been put on the flight.
I had two hours to [...]
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Formal business wear is key to promotion says UK survey 2008-07-01 02:16:04 51% believe that dressing smartly helps win promotions
87% wear suits for Interviews
Jeans and comedy ties are banned from majority of work places
It seems that Richard Branson’s ban on his employees at Virgin from wearing jeans is not unusual. According to a Reed Employment survey of 3200 office workers registered on the www.reed.co.uk database, [...]
What a smashing week in Singapore! 2008-06-30 01:50:35 Hi, it is good to be back. I sort of missed writing on the blog and I sure missed dropping cards for a week. However, I was surprised to find that my position roughly maintained the same.
Thank you for visiting and supporting while I was away. Sure feels good to know that. And I am [...]
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Out of office for a week 2008-06-23 19:17:17 Today, I travel down to Singapore for 5 full days seminar with T. Harv Eker. I shall be attending the Guerilla Business intensive and since it is a full day course, 9am till 11pm every day, I think updating my site would be a challenge.
So, I shall not be able to put in new articles [...]
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Attractive in Short Skirt 2008-07-19 23:14:24 The short skirt is a fashion trend that seems to have some degree of popularity. it is a fun and flirty fashion. This short skirt is worn on the hips and barely covers the backside, it looks quite crazy and funky but still very interesting and stylish. Wearing a short skirt is perfect for a [...]
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