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Your bed is always made, toilet bowl polished, and coffee table styled just so, but is your house <i>really</i><br />
clean? Filth can quietly build up in unexpected places, from the decor <br />
to the appliances. Read on to discover the most overlooked spots to <br />
clean — and to learn how you can get them back in tip-top shape. <br />
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<li><b>Coffeemaker</b></li>
If your morning java is starting to taste funky, it's probably
because your coffeemaker is in need of a cleaning. Hard-water deposits
and brewing residue can take over your machine if you don't wash it
every month or so by running a 50-50 mix of white vinegar and water
through the brew cycle. Turn off the machine halfway through brewing,
and let it sit for an hour before turning it back on to complete the
cycle. Then run fresh water through it a few times until the vinegar
smell is gone. The carafe and filter can be cleaned in the dishwasher. <br />
<li><b>Throw Pillows</b></li>
You know it's important to clean your bedroom pillows, but what about
those stylish throw pillows on your sofa? Whether you're using them to
prop up your feet after a long day or rest your head during a Netflix
binge, they're collecting the same (if not more) dead skin, dust mites,
and filth. Be sure to run the vacuum's upholstery attachment over
pillows when cleaning the living room, and remove pillow covers for
periodic laundering according to the care instructions. <br />
<li><b>Kitchen Trash Can</b></li>
Is that foul odor lingering even after you take the trash out? It
could be leftover food debris and bacteria that have made their way into
the trash can. Get it clean by hosing out any gunk before spraying with
a disinfectant and an odor-eliminating product and giving it a thorough
scrub down. <br />
<li><b>Curtains and Upholstery</b></li>
They might look clean to the naked eye, but curtains and upholstery
trap everything from pollen and dust mites to bacteria and mold. Take
the vacuum to them regularly, and for especially dirty fabrics, check
the label to see if washing or professional cleaning is an option. <br />
<li><b>Dishwasher</b></li>
This one might seem counterintuitive, but even dish-cleaning machines
require cleaning. Dishwashers get clogged with food debris, soap scum,
hard-water deposits, and even mold. Start by cleaning out the filter of
the dishwasher — yes, your dishwasher has a filter, and if this is the
first time you're learning of it, odds are yours is clogged with old
food particles — and then run a heavy-duty cleaning agent through the
wash cycle. We're partial to <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/DIY-Dishwasher-Baking-Soda-Bombs-30594360" target="_blank">baking soda bombs</a>. <br />
<li><b>Bathroom Decor</b></li>
From the cup you hold your toothbrush in to the glass jars atop the
toilet, you would be surprised how bacteria spreads around the bathroom.
Give all your bathroom accessories a good antiseptic rubdown when
you're cleaning the bathroom. <br />
<li><b>Washing Machine</b></li>
If you've ever noticed that your clothes smell less than fresh after
being washed, then it's probably time to clean your washing machine.
With all the water and damp clothes that go through them, these machines
are especially susceptible to mold and mildew. You can <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/How-Clean-Your-Front-Loading-Washing-Machine-30510521" target="_blank">clean your washing machine</a> by running a mix of white vinegar and baking soda through the hottest cycle available.<br />
<li><b>Knobs, Handles, and Switches</b></li>
Based on the number of dirty hands grabbing at them, knobs, handles,
and light switches seem like an obvious place to disinfect, but they're
frequently overlooked. Don't forget to address these bacteria hot spots
when wiping down places like the kitchen and bathroom.
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Time to get away for a spring weekend and your weekend bag is <br />
your mobile home. It's got to be light, roomy (but not too big), easy to<br />
carry on your shoulder and express your style. Whether you are heading <br />
out of town for the holidays this weekend or prepping for a busy summer,<br />
these weekenders will get you around, looking good. And if you're <br />
thinking about the weekend, you should check out this awesome song by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waU75jdUnYw" target="_blank">The Weeknd</a>.<br />
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Above is the Pike from a super cool company called <b>Krochet Kids</b>,<br />
a unique crocheting design venture based in Uganda. It comes in five <br />
colorways/patterns, is cotton canvas lined and has vegan leather straps.<br />
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<li><b><a href="https://baggu.com/shop/weekendbag/sailorstripe" target="_blank">The Weekend Bag</a> - $74</b></li>
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From <b>Baggu</b>, here's a classic cotton <br />
weekender, made out of 100% recycled cotton, the WB has an exterior <br />
pocket, two sets of handles and comes in the colorways. I like stripes.</div>
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<li><b><a href="https://www.willleathergoods.com/shop/women/bags/kantha-quilted-yoga-duffle?style=2931" target="_blank">Kantha Quilted Yoga Duffle</a> - $295</b></li>
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Svelte for yoga kit and more, this Kantha covered duffle is designed by <b>Will</b> out of Eugene, OR. Each duffle is totally different: "Raw Found Silk Quilting, Bridle Leather Trim, WILL Leather Logo Patch."</div>
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<li><b><a href="https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-bags/products/womens-twill-weekender-bright-navy" target="_blank">The Twill Weekender</a> - $95</b></li>
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From San Francisco's <b>Everlane</b>, this<br />
weekender has a crisp 100% water-resistant cotton twill exterior, <br />
leather straps, gunmetal feet and comes in three colorways.</div>
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<li><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/200360874/johnson-benjamin-cinnamon-field-bag-usa?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Cinnamon Field Bag </a> - $210</b></li>
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A bit smaller for a short weekend with many small things! From <b>Johnson Benjamin Goods </b>in<br />
Mississippi, this heavy duty field bag is made of 15oz Plied Yarn <br />
Canvas, 12oz canvas lining, Solid Brass Hardware, Reenforced Seams, and <br />
Thick Cotton Webbing.</div>
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<li><b><a href="https://www.loandsons.com/the-catalina?product=78" target="_blank">The Catalina</a> - $120</b></li>
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I love this design from <b>Lo & Sons</b>.<br />
Super simple, made of sturdy 20-oz pre-washed cotton canvas that's <br />
machine washable, it has an open top design that's easy to get into and a<br />
lower zipper pocket that allows separate storage for shoes, toiletries <br />
or dirty clothes.</div>
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<li><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/205680133/the-hotshot-weekender-bag-backpack-in?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share" target="_blank">The Hotshot Weekend Bag</a> - $422</b></li>
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From <b>AwlSnap</b> in Virginia, the <br />
Hotshot has a really nice rolldown upper design that makes it quick and <br />
easy to pack with a lot or a little. Made from super durable materials: <br />
"Premium aniline leather bottom in BLACK, Waxed cotton canvas upper in <br />
OLIVE GREEN, Bridle leather carry straps in COGNAC BROWN, Matte black <br />
metal buckle closures, Hammered copper rivets for extra durability, <br />
Fully lined in a black and white pinstripe cotton."</div>
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Just one more from <b>Johnson Benjamin </b>in<br />
Mississippi, this lightweight and affordable tote is big enough for a <br />
weekend with no bells or whistles. Made with a water resistant #10 <br />
cotton duck exterior: "Features cotton webbing handles just long enough <br />
to go over a shoulder if needed, and an interior hang pocket. This tote <br />
is unlined and features french seams and seam binding for strength. This<br />
tote is designed to endure the heaviest of loads while remaining <br />
elegant."</div>
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Developed by <b><a href="http://www.studio15b.com.au/" target="_blank">Studio 15b</a></b> for a retired couple, the <b>Golf House</b><br />
in Brisbane, Australia is a modern residence overlooking a beautiful <br />
golf course. The project was planned on a single level, with no internal<br />
stairs. This idea was driven from the clients’ request of having a <br />
user-friendly home they could feel comfortable in for a long period of <br />
time: “The final result is one of light filled luxury, with a relaxed <br />
natural feel of stone, timber and glass that takes advantage of a <br />
beautiful treed outlook. It has been purposed designed to take this <br />
retired couple long into their life with plenty of space to entertain <br />
along the way while making the most of the golf course lifestyle”, <br />
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creatively imagined: “Visitors are welcomed with a view from the entry <br />
directly down the centre of the exterior swimming pool and the treed <br />
outlook beyond. The entry space divides the home between the private <br />
spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms from the public zones of open <br />
planned living, dining and kitchen. The polished timber floor of the <br />
entry also delineates the public and private spaces and continues, <br />
following the view, externally to the pool decking.” We love how this <br />
home design derived from the owner’s love for golf brings the whole <br />
family together in a relaxed, healthy environment! [Photos by: <a href="http://cfjphoto.com.au/" target="_blank">Christopher Frederick Jones</a>]<br />
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From Canal Street in New Orleans to a nature preserve in Latvia, <br />
these diverse observation towers look out over everything from bird <br />
sanctuaries to Formula One race tracks. With designs that stand out for <br />
both their brilliance and quirks, these 12 viewing decks in the sky <br />
provide unparalleled views of both urban and rural settings.<br />
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Arizona’s capital city will soon get a 70,000-square-foot addition to<br />
its skyline, a spiraling walkway stretching toward the clouds. Three <br />
glass elevators lead to the helical apex, with retail, exhibition and <br />
recreation spaces at the base. <a href="http://www.big.dk/" target="_blank">BIG Architects</a><br />
envision it as a pin on the map, which “becomes a point of reference <br />
and a mechanism to set the landscape in motion through the movement of <br />
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A floating ring slides up and down two supporting towers right over New York City’s Grand Central Terminal in <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2012/10/23/som-promotes-floating-observation-deck-over-grand-central-terminal/" target="_blank">this design by SOM.</a><br />
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Observation decks jut out from this <a href="http://www.arhis.lv/index.php?action=product&cat_id=17&id=261&lang=en" target="_blank">lookout tower in Jurmala, Latvia</a><br />
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While most lookout towers are positioned in parks, nature preserves and <br />
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city of Brighton. Looking out onto both the cityscape and the sea, the <br />
531-foot-tall <a href="http://www.brightoni360.co.uk/" target="_blank">i360 Tower</a><br />
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Could this lotus-shaped tower (or, as proposed by a team of Chinese <br />
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Dozens of individual tubes make up the basic structure of the <a href="http://www.soma-architecture.com/index.php?page=multiple_natures&parent=2" target="_blank">Fibrous Tower by Soma</a>,<br />
overlooking the Taichung City Museum in Taiwan. The design is based on <br />
the genetic algorithms of natural growth processes and functions much <br />
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Proposed for Canal Street in New Orleans, the <a href="http://www.e-perez.com/" target="_blank">Tricentennial Tower</a><br />
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An angular observation tower made of Siberian larch evokes the shape <br />
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Located at a seaside resort on the Graswarder peninsula in Germany, the <a href="http://www.archello.com/en/project/bird-observation-tower" target="_blank">Bird Observation Tower by GMP</a><br />
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Sculptor and architect Anish Kapoor added quite an unusual shape to London’s skyline for the 2012 Olympic Games. The twisting <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArcelorMittal_Orbit" target="_blank">ArcelorMittal Orbit tower</a><br />
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The city of Austin got a <a href="http://www.mirorivera.com/observation-tower--circuit-of-the-americas.html" target="_blank">251-foot-tall tower </a>overlooking<br />
not a nature preserve or even the city itself but rather the 3.4 mile <br />
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Formula 1 Grand Prix facility. Red tubes cascade down the side of the <br />
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Designed for the ThyssenKrupp elevator competition in Dubai, this tower by <a href="http://xtenarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">XTEN Architecture</a><br />
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busiest streets. The site plan is based on a traditional Islamic <br />
geometric pattern, while the tower itself is comprised of six 30-meter <br />
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Last night’s Met Gala was a real yawn. The theme—China: Through the Looking Glass—threatened to be a hot pot of tacky appropriation, but instead celebrities erred on the side of average, dressing in clothes that were obviously unfit and much too unambitious for the fête of the year.</div>
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The trend, if one were forced, with a loaded curling iron to the head, to define it<br />
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Lisa Bonet was covered wrist to ankle, yet still adorned in less fabric than <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/11/27/throwback-thursday-lenny-kravitz-scarf-taylor-schilling-style/" style="border: 0px; color: #1f0909; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">that time Kravtiz wore a blanket for a scarf</a>.</div>
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Designers for Public School, Chow and Osborne hide their knees from the cameras’ glare.</div>
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Usher appeared to have a broken foot, which he attempted to camouflage with an alligator-print boot, a cane, and a strange puff of chin hair. Even his face was wearing too much.</div>
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16. Alicia Keys</h3>
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Alicia Keys embraced both of the night’s trends simultaneously, flashing a daring slash of stomach skin, but also grasping her jacket to pull in ever more fabric in around her.</div>
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15. Sarah Jessica Parker</h3>
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Hail Satan.</div>
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14. Jenna Lyons</h3>
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Pajamas are technically a state of undress, but J. Crew creative director Lyons increased her body coverage by fashioning hers out of chain-mail.</div>
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13. Anne Hathaway</h3>
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Anne Hathaway sported a hood, an around-the-ear-cuff, and a mostly wrinkly dress that did not flatter her. But what matters most is that she would not be recognized from behind.</div>
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12. Solange Knowles</h3>
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Haters of this dress are irrelevant. This pose, on the other hand, has got to go.</div>
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11. Jennifer Lawrence</h3>
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With Jennifer Lawrence, the cutouts began. When will they end? Isn’t it fun to imagine a day when cutouts will see their end? I’m imagining it right now and damn it feels good.</div>
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10. Katie Holmes</h3>
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Katie Holmes, turning coyly over her shoulder, appears silently to taunt Gawker.com. “Yes, I did have <a href="http://blackbag.gawker.com/katie-holmes-had-a-secret-whole-foods-entrance-an-upda-1694500653" style="border: 0px; color: #1f0909; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">a secret entrance to the Whole Foods in Chelsea</a>. What will you do about it now? Hm?”</div>
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9. FKA Twigs</h3>
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FKA Twigs is sporting several legs and a penis. Her penis Robert Pattinson <a href="http://defamer.gawker.com/fka-twigs-and-robert-pattinson-bond-over-a-mutual-love-1702277148" style="border: 0px; color: #1f0909; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">also accompanied her to the event</a>.</div>
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8. Cara Delevingne</h3>
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Cutouts abound, this time with delicate arm and neck painting on British model and perhaps girlfriend of musician St. Vincent, Cara Delevingne. Cara, these tattoos are far better than your current ones. Think about it!</div>
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7. Miley Cyrus</h3>
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Non, merci.</div>
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6. Dakota Johnson</h3>
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There is always the one who wears a cocktail dress to the Met Gala. And I gotta say—I’m glad it was Dakota Johnson, who seems cool and good.</div>
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5. Kim Kardashian West</h3>
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Kim got a lot of flack from Beyoncé’s gruesome “Beyhive” for wearing a <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/met-gala-2015-kim-kardashian-channels-beyonces-2012-look-see-photos-201555" style="border: 0px; color: #1f0909; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">dress in 2015 that appeared to reflect back on Bey’s Met Gala dress from 2012</a>. Why doesn’t everyone just relax for one quick sec? This is some damn good dress.</div>
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While Kim Kardashian West’s train modestly hid the floor behind her, Smalls’ gown revealed it with daring sheer fabric.</div>
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Jennifer Lopez is infamous for wearing dresses the exact same golden tan as her skin. This can be confusing for anyone who looks quickly, then away. Is she naked? Is she not? This dress was boring, but did provide a briefly diverting optical illusion. Is she naked? Is she not?</div>
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The best part about this dress is that it allows the viewer to clearly examine Beyoncé’s shoes. These Givenchy platforms are the best shoes ever made!!!!</div>
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After the party is the afterparty. After the ornate yellow fur gown is the sheer bedtime look. Rihnie, you’re free.</div>
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xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-8089323113385696402015-04-17T09:17:00.000-07:002015-04-17T09:17:00.470-07:00The New Interactive Windows for the Plane of Tomorrow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Airbus has now patented the smart aircraft window–which it <br />
introduced in its aircraft of tomorrow concept–bringing us one step <br />
closer to a high-tech interactive flying experience to match <br />
the noblest aspirations of the aviation industry.<br />
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The <a href="http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?docid=20150077337&SectionNum=1&IDKey=F6F382025046&HomeUrl=http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2%2526Sect2=HITOFF%2526p=1%2526u=%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-bool.html%2526r=1%2526f=G%2526l=50%2526co1=AND%2526d=PG01%2526s1=%252522HERTEL%252BJOHANNES%252522%2526OS=%252522HERTEL%252BJOHANNES%252522%2526RS=%252522HERTEL%252BJOHANNES%252522" target="_blank">US Patent</a><br />
was filed this March 19 and describes the new window as a “method for <br />
interactive visualization of information in an aircraft cabin.” Perhaps <br />
that doesn’t sound romantic, but it could mean that when we fly over the<br />
Eiffel Tower, we need only tap our window to learn how it was built, <br />
and, possibly, prompt the paper-thin OLED display on the seat back in <br />
front of us to play Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron on a musical romp <br />
through the City of Lights. Perhaps, by the time the aircraft of <br />
tomorrow flies, no one will get that reference, but it won’t matter—the <br />
songs sing for themselves.<br />
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Airbus’ vision for the aircraft of tomorrow is light open space, with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the skies.<br />
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The filing of this patent reflects the manufacturer’s confidence in <br />
that unique vision, which is a positive development for all of us <br />
wondering how the industry which went from wooden airframes to the <br />
Concorde in 60 years will surpass that amazing accomplishment.<br />
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xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-41323411958006246822015-04-15T09:24:00.000-07:002015-04-15T09:24:00.061-07:00New In-Flight Entertainment May Make It Harder For Airlines to Bore Us<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The latest development in in-flight entertainment (IFE)—a sleek <br />
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the large number of passengers sitting on their planes staring at <br />
some-shade-of-blue covers on the seat in front of them.<br />
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The new iPAX by <a href="http://www.lumexis.com/" target="_blank">Lumexis</a><br />
is a modern wIFE (wireless IFE) system which offers passengers a <br />
selection of high-definition entertainment on thin, light-weight <br />
seat-back screens. As a plus for passengers, wIFE systems don’t need <br />
those under-seat boxes which gobble-up precious legroom.<br />
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Besides entertainment content, airlines can display moving maps, add <br />
food and beverage menus, and play amusing safety videos on the iPAX <br />
system (as long as they’re Air New Zealand or a Virgin brand).<br />
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Lumexis’ product pitch is meant to tempt cost-conscious airlines by <br />
using words like “ultra-low cost” and “light-weight,” two sure-fire <br />
winners. But iPAX’s creators back up their marketing-speak with <br />
impressive numbers. The ultra-low price is $1,495 a pop and the <br />
ultra-light weight is 8.9 ounces.<br />
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If you’re wondering why $1,495 for something smaller than a tablet is<br />
a good deal, we should explain that aircraft interiors products are <br />
pricey: very pricey compared to consumer products. Aviation <br />
certification requirements make research, development, and production <br />
expensive. As aircraft interiors products go, this price is a bargain.<br />
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The iPAX’s screens project 1080 pixel video and options include a <br />
2.1A USB charging port and a credit card reader to encourage that <br />
in-flight shopping. Lumexis CEO, Doug Cline, suggests airlines could <br />
earn “significant new ancillary revenue from offering a diversity of <br />
products and services.”<br />
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Lou Sharkey, President and COO of Lumexis, points out that the <br />
iPAX “costs less than a conventional overhead monitor system and weighs <br />
half as much, so the revenue it generates drops directly to the bottom <br />
line.”<br />
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There are plenty of airlines for Lumexis to target. “Some <br />
three-fourths of single-aisle aircraft fly on short-to-medium haul <br />
routes that could never before benefit from embedded IFE,” Cline says.<br />
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That’s a lot of passengers staring at the embroidered seat belt <br />
instructions, tempted to pull on that one lose thread which unravels the<br />
lot. These are hidden costs for airlines without IFE systems—spare seat<br />
covers are not cheap.<br />
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Most carriers have employed a strategy based on the discipline of <br />
high-revenue cabin footprint. To the layman, that means squeezing <br />
profits out of every inch of cabin space. Airlines have increased this <br />
footprint revenue by adding seats, but regulations limit how many seats <br />
airlines can put on planes. To airlines, this means getting creative and<br />
taking advantage of other revenue-generating opportunities like adding <br />
inexpensive, cost-reducing, ancillary-revenue-generating IFE systems.<br />
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Lumexis is not making this argument alone. IFE suppliers from around <br />
the world want to make it impossible for airlines to bore us in-flight. <br />
The battle of the seat back has led to development of a wide <br />
assortment of products, many of them tempting to airlines who would <br />
never have considered IFE before.<br />
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Organizers of the Aircraft Interiors Expo have announced that this <br />
year’s IFE zone will be 25% larger than last year’s—reflecting the <br />
importance of these systems for today’s cabin design. Zero-footprint <br />
cabin products will continue to grow and industry experts say wIFE <br />
solutions, like iPAX, will become an essential element of the modern IFE<br />
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xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-44185906448476942602015-04-03T12:02:00.001-07:002015-04-03T12:02:47.826-07:00How I Scientifically Created a Habit of Exercising - And You Can Too! <div id="block-5a1dcd68cb7a02ee8e3f"><div><i>“I don’t need this.”</i><img alt="http://www.twomenandatruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exercise-and-fun.jpg" class="overflowing" src="http://www.twomenandatruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exercise-and-fun.jpg" height="426" width="640" /><br /><br />
That’s<br />
what I told myself in 2011 when I decided that I was going to <br />
officially end any relationship with physical exercise. I was convinced <br />
that I no longer needed it. I was beginning to learn more about what I <br />
was really passionate about – psychology, writing and becoming an <br />
entrepreneur. <br /><br />
<i>So why spend time on exercise?</i><br /><br />
Now, that didn’t mean I was giving up being healthy. After all, I knew the importance of <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/what-fuels-willpower" target="_blank">diet on your willpower</a><br />
and how eating healthy can help improve your productivity, energy and <br />
confidence. But the time spent exercising seemed like a total waste.<br /><br />
But then I came across another study that proved just <a href="http://willpowered.co/learn/effects-of-exercise-on-willpower" target="_blank">how important exercise was</a>. Those who exercise on a regular basis are not just healthier, they are also more energetic, more productive and have <b>more willpower.</b><br /><br />
So, given that I had devoted my life to the <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/?category=Willpower+101" target="_blank">science of willpower</a>, I knew it was time to get back to habitually exercising.<br /><br />
I<br />
had tried and failed to set up a regular exercise routine more times <br />
than I would care to admit in the past. So this time I approached it <br />
completely differently. I did not rely solely on my willpower to put on <br />
my running shoes. Instead, I turned to science.<br /><br />
Here is how I scientifically created a habit of exercise - and you can too!<br /><br />
<h2><b>DO NOT FAIL</b></h2>Almost<br />
every person who comes up with a new exercise routine tries to go from <br />
zero exercise, to exercising at least 3 times per week – if not more. I <br />
was no exception. <br /><br />
Every time I had tried to establish an exercise<br />
habit, I would plan to wake up early every day and hit the gym before <br />
work. Then I’d do it for a couple days, maybe even a week, and I would <br />
feel great.<br /><br />
Then came “the day”. The day where I was tired, the <br />
day where it was cold, the day where I came up with an excuse to hit the<br />
snooze alarm and sleep past my workout. That day always set the <br />
precedent that <i>skipping a workout was okay</i>, so I skipped another one. Then, before you know it, my exercise habit was dead.<br /><br />
But this time I had science on my side. I knew that the right behaviors are developed <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/internal-locus-of-control" target="_blank">through consistency, not frequency</a>. So I set a plan to workout just 1 day per week. Then I set my entire schedule up to ensure that <b>no matter what I would not that day. </b><br /><br />
Once<br />
I got used to 1 day per week, I added another day. Then after a month, I<br />
added another day. The key was that I would never allow myself to add a<br />
workout day until <b>I knew I would be able to do it <i><a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/limits-of-willpower" target="_blank">without fail</a>. </i></b><br /><br />
When setting up your exercise habit, ensure that <b>no matter what you will achieve it. </b>It<br />
does not matter if it is 1 day per week or 7 days per week. The <br />
important thing is that you will never skip it. You cannot set up a <br />
habit if you are not consistent. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374533555/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0374533555&linkCode=as2&tag=willpowered-20&linkId=IW6D3B7HSSX7YFMN" target="_blank">1</a>]<br /><br />
<h2><b>DO IT IN THE MORNING</b></h2>There<br />
are many reasons to work out in the evenings. It helps you unwind from a<br />
stressful day at work. Your body is much more awake and ready to exert <br />
itself. You may even be craving the endorphin rush of physical activity.<br />
Or you may simply not be a morning person and the thought of waking up <br />
that early makes you want to vomit.<br /><br />
But in order to set up the habit, here are 3 key reasons that <i>you must go in the morning:</i><br /><br />
<h3><b>Life Happens at Night, Not in the Morning</b></h3><i>How many times have you been invited to a breakfast party at 6am? </i><br /><br />
<i>How many times have you had to attend your kid's soccer game before school? </i><br /><br />
Life happens. You <i>will</i> have to stay late to work, you <i>will </i>have to go to PTA meetings after school, and your coworkers <i>will</i><br />
invite you to a happy hour. These are all commitments that are tough to<br />
get out of with the simple reason, “I can’t I have to go to the gym”. <b>So it will be especially tempting to ignore Rule #1 and skip your workout.</b><br /><br />
Luckily,<br />
life happens far less in the morning. You simply will not have the same<br />
temptations to skip your workout in the morning as opposed to the <br />
evening. You won’t need to turn down other commitments; you just need to<br />
force your way out of bed and through the gym doors.<br /><br />
<h3><b>You Can Create the Right Environment</b></h3>In<br />
the evening, you really have no idea what your circumstances will be. <br />
You may be tired, you may be stressed, you may want to chuck your gym <br />
bag out the window and pretend you lost it (“ooops…guess I can’t go to <br />
the gym today!”)<br /><br />
In the morning, however, you can create an <br />
environment that will help you get to the gym. You know that you will be<br />
tired and groggy, so what can you do to make waking up to go to the gym<br />
easier? <br /><br />
You can set a coffee timer, make <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/what-to-eat-for-breakfast" target="_blank">yourself your favorite breakfast</a>,<br />
or simply have your gym bag packed and your running shoes ready. Cues <br />
like these will automatically trigger your body to begin your morning <br />
routine of going to the gym. This will make it easier to establish the <br />
habit. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374533555/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0374533555&linkCode=as2&tag=willpowered-20&linkId=IW6D3B7HSSX7YFMN" target="_blank">1</a>]<br /><br />
<h3><b>Your Willpower is the Highest in the Morning</b></h3>We<br />
have all been there. We have those especially hard days where we just <br />
cannot summon the energy we need to make it to the gym. We have these <br />
days because our <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/willpower-is-a-muscle" target="_blank">willpower is like a muscle</a>. If we use it to get through a stressful workday, we will have less energy left to make it to the gym. <br /><br />
This<br />
is why our willpower is the highest in the morning. It hasn’t had to go<br />
through the wringer of all of the draining tasks of the day, so there <br />
is more of it available to force ourselves out of our beds and make it <br />
through the gym doors. <br /><br />
<h2><b>HAVE A PURPOSE</b></h2><i>Why do you want to set up an exercise habit? </i><br /><br />
Is<br />
it because you genuinely want to make a change? Is it because you want <br />
to become healthier, stronger or faster? Is it because you are training <br />
for a goal like a 10K or a spot on a sports team?<br /><br />
The thing that <br />
changed my perspective from “getting through” my exercise routine, to <br />
genuinely enjoying it, was when I decided to train for the <a href="http://www.spartan.com/" target="_blank">Spartan Race</a>. <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/spartan-race-lessons" target="_blank">In my first race I finished 334th and I wanted to do better</a>.<br />
So day-by-day, workout-by-workout I improved. I got faster, stronger <br />
and am now at a point where I consistently finish in the Top 10. When I <br />
found this purpose, workouts were no longer a chore; they became an <br />
opportunity.<br /><br />
By having a genuine purpose for <i>why </i>you want<br />
to exercise, you will make creating the habit easier. Thinking about <br />
your purpose causes the area of your brain that is responsible for your <br />
long-term goals to activate. This gives you a rush of willpower as you <br />
begin to picture yourself achieving what you’re setting out to do. [<br /><br />
This<br />
is the same rush of energy that we get when we read an inspiring story <br />
or hear a motivational speech. It becomes less of a drag for you to get <br />
out of bed and struggle through your workout. <br /><br />
<b>So remember your purpose for getting out of bed and putting your running shoes on. </b>This will not only help you make it to the gym, but help you enjoy it as well.<br /><br />
<h2><b>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS</b></h2>We have a <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/competition-increases-willpower" target="_blank">natural desire for self-improvement</a>.<br />
This stems from the days that our ancestors were living in tribes. <br />
Tribes were safe, so we wanted to ensure that we had a secure spot <br />
within it. So we began to check our own behavior and compare it against <br />
the best members of the tribe. This gave us motivation to set higher <br />
standards for ourselves and try to live up to them. [<br /><br />
I tapped into this natural motivation by <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/self-monitoring" target="_blank">monitoring my progress.</a><br />
When I saw how many miles I ran this week, I naturally wanted to run <br />
more next week. When I saw how much weight I was able to lift in the gym<br />
this week, I naturally wanted to lift heavier weights next week. <br /><br />
<b>Take advantage of your inner drive to improve by tracking your progress</b>.<br />
Create a workout journal and write down all of your exercises. This may<br />
seem tedious, but by tracking this progress, you will find a desire <br />
within yourself to constantly improve. <br /><br />
<i>You can find tools and strategies to monitor your progress in <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/self-monitoring" target="_blank">this article</a>.</i><br /><br />
<h2><b>FOCUS ON ONE HABIT AT A TIME</b></h2>You<br />
know what it is like trying to set up a workout routine – it is not <br />
fun. It is a grueling and painful process; especially at the beginning. <br />
Most people make this even worse on themselves by also trying to deny <br />
themselves tempting foods, cut back on drinking, or quit smoking. <br /><br />
To<br />
help myself establish the workout habit, I focused all of my willpower <br />
on waking up early to exercise. This meant that I didn’t worry about <br />
eating healthy, I didn’t worry about cutting back on coffee, and if I <br />
got invited to a happy hour, I obliged. <br /><br />
<a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/willpower-limited-resource" target="_blank">Willpower is a limited resource</a>.<br />
I knew I could tackle those other goals later, but first I just wanted <br />
to establish the habit of regular exercise. Because I indulged, I did <br />
not get much healthier. In fact, I may have actually gained fat in the <br />
process of setting up the regular exercise routine. <b>But the point is that I was able to set up the exercise routine</b>. Once I established that habit, I moved on to the next habit of eating healthy. <br /><br />
<b>Focus on establishing 1 new habit at a time.</b><br />
If you try to completely overhaul your lifestyle you are doomed to <br />
fail. The whole process will be overwhelming and you will never be able <br />
to establish the new exercise routine. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143122231/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0143122231&linkCode=as2&tag=willpowered-20&linkId=FWXY62FGMWK344LA" target="_blank">5</a>]<br /><br />
So<br />
allow yourself to indulge in other vices as long as you remain <br />
disciplined and consistent in setting up your habit of exercise. <br /><br />
<h2><b>FOCUS ON THE PROCESS NOT THE RESULT</b></h2>Every time I had tried to set up an exercise routine before I was always focused on a result.<br /><br />
<i>I wanted to run a marathon.</i><br /><br />
<i>I wanted to get ready for beach season.</i><br /><br />
<i>I wanted a “six-pack”.</i><br /><br />
So<br />
I would train for a little while. Then I would either reach my goal, or<br />
give up because it was hopeless. Then I would slip right back to my old<br />
routine of not exercising at all.<br /><br />
This time, though, I <a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/internal-locus-of-control" target="_blank">focused on the process</a>.<br />
Rather than having an end goal, I simply wanted to establish the <br />
process of exercising on a regular basis. Because of this, there was no <br />
end. I simply continued to improve on my process, which I am still doing<br />
today. <br /><br />
I no longer suffered the pain of having an unrealistic <br />
goal like getting a six-pack in 8 weeks, or training for a marathon when<br />
I could barely run a 5K. <b>Now I was just trying to go to the gym 1 time per week.</b> Then 2 times per week, then 3 times per week, then I was trying to run this 5K faster than the last 5K, etc. <br /><br />
Because<br />
I was focused on the process, I was realistic. I only added what I <br />
could manage. This helped me turn a goal into a habit and now a habit <br />
into a lifestyle.<br /><br />
So do not set an unrealistic, results-based goal for your exercise routine. <b>Focus on establishing a process that you can handle. </b>Then,<br />
when you have accomplished that, add a little bit more, then a little <br />
bit more, etc. Pretty soon you will have established a habit. Then that <br />
habit will become a lifestyle! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Advances-Sport-Psychology-Thelma-Horn/dp/0736057358/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420755931&sr=1-1&keywords=advances+in+sport+psychology" target="_blank">6</a><br /><br />
<h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2>It has been a long journey since I set out to become a habitual exerciser. <b>My biggest ally throughout the entire journey has been patience. </b>So often we overload ourselves with exercise because we are impatient to get results. <i>We want hard abs and we want them now! </i>But this is completely contrary to what will actually get you results. <br /><br />
Great<br />
things take time. It has taken me over 3 years of persistent effort to <br />
go from zero exercise, to being on the verge of becoming a sponsored <br />
athlete. <b>And it all started with exercising 1 day per week. </b>You<br />
will likely live many more years, so there is no rush to begin <br />
exercising every day. Remember, a river cuts through rock not because of<br />
its strength, but its persistence. </div></div><a href="http://www.willpowered.co/learn/create-exercising-habit?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Exercise%20Habit"> — Willpowered</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-55219888725080262142015-04-02T09:13:00.001-07:002015-04-02T09:13:15.154-07:00Classic Crocs Are Hoping to Make a Classically Ugly Comeback<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Classic Crocs Are Hoping to Make a Classically Ugly Comeback" src="http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Uxae_U_c--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/izdrbjwzywupdoe0dsmw.jpg" /></div><a href="http://jezebel.com/on-douchebag-island-1695255147" target="_blank">1</a><br />
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In the past few years, Crocs have expanded their look, moving past the <a href="http://jezebel.com/mario-batali-loves-his-orange-crocs-so-much-he-just-ord-1471410863" target="_blank">Mario Batali-approved</a> orange monstrosity that made them famous and<a href="http://jezebel.com/new-croc-monstrosities-are-coming-because-crocs-will-ne-1492226105" target="_blank"> into high-end hideousness</a>. But that kind of stuff didn’t <a href="http://jezebel.com/5409439/crocs-designers-are-dying-to-know-what-you-think" target="_blank">seem to work very well</a>, so now they’re dialing the ugly back, returning to their original ugly that made them famous.<br /><br />
Bloomberg <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-01/a-chip-off-the-old-croc-the-ugly-shoe-is-back" target="_blank">reports</a> that Crocs has launched a new <a href="http://www.crocs.com/crocs-photo-gallery/crocs-photo-gallery,default,pg.html?intid=slider_gallery_150330" target="_blank">campaign</a>—with<br />
a hashtag!— called #FindYourFun to up the attention paid to the Croc <br />
clog with the holes in them. While they used to try to upset people by <br />
arguing (as one of my potential former best friends once did) that their<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLt-_pMnzbY" target="_blank">flats were both stylish and comfortable</a>,<br />
now they’re just going back to the good stuff, asking Croc fans to <br />
share photos of themselves rocking the clogs on social media.<br /><br />
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Bloomberg has more on what the future commercials (out in May) will look like, via new CEO Gregg Ribatt:<br /><br />
<blockquote>Ribatt wants to remind people that Crocs was founded on <br />
bright colors, whimsy, and comfort: One spot features a clog formed by <br />
clouds; another is formed by beach chairs and umbrellas on a tropical <br />
shoreline. </blockquote>Apparently if you go to the Crocs store in Herald Square, you’ll see the original shoe “showcased prominently”: <br /><br />
<blockquote>Past the blazing, neon-green storefront sit display <br />
tables covered in classic clogs. On the entryway’s wall, in front of a <br />
towering two-story decal of clogs across the color spectrum, a sign <br />
reads: “Classics never go out of style.” </blockquote>Sorry, I know I’m here in New York City and I should be doing my <br />
reporting due diligence, but double-checking that intel would require a.<br />
going to 34th Street and b. looking at Crocs, and the last time I did <br />
either of those things, I screamed. <br /><br />
<i><small>Image via Crocs</small></i>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-68906832458065937292015-03-30T10:14:00.001-07:002015-04-27T10:21:25.897-07:00Emirates Vs EthihadIn September 2014, I flew long-haul business class from Europe to <br />
Asia and Australia, travelling out with Emirates, and back with Etihad. <br />
This gave me the perfect chance to compare two of the world’s <br />
best-regarded premium cabins.<br /><br />
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What surprised me most of all was the fact that <em>Etihad absolutely wiped the floor with Emirates</em>.<br />
I should warn you that any issues I raise from here on in are about as <br />
“First World Problem” as you can get (“my caviar was slightly too <br />
salty”…), but forgive me – it is a premium cabin comparison.<br /><br />
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<strong>The trip out in Emirates business class</strong><br /><br />
<br />
<em>In flight</em><br /><br />
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My trip East (Manila via Dubai, with a stopover in Cyprus) was with <br />
Emirates. The Dubai flight was 7 hours and 15 minutes, and the business <br />
class cabin was poor by Emirates’ standards. It was an Airbus A330-200, <br />
with the old-style business class, so dated seats that recline rather <br />
than going fully flat. There was also very little division between you <br />
and the neighbouring seat, other than a slightly extended armrest.<br /><br />
<br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="emirates review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emirates-old-300x199.jpg" /></div>On a long haul business class flight with an airline of Emirate’s pedigree, this was a disappointment.<br /><br />
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The in-flight food was acceptable without being exceptional. A key <br />
difference between Emirates and Etihad (see below) is your ability to <br />
order your food at will with Etihad (i.e. whatever meal is on offer, and<br />
there are a range of choices, can be had whenever you want it, not when<br />
it’s served). Impressively, this is also supplemented by a permanently <br />
available selection of hot and cold snacks. Emirates sticks to a more <br />
limited and rigidly-timed format (you eat when they’re ready, not when <br />
you are).<br /><br />
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The in-flight entertainment in the older Emirates cabin was also <br />
mediocre. The selection was very good, but the screen was tiny and quite<br />
difficult to watch in the glare of the cabin lights (which stayed on <br />
for the duration of the flight).<br /><br />
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Unlike all the other flights, no amenity kits were provided, which surprised me.<br /><br />
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In fairness, the business class cabin from Dubai to Manila (8 hours) <br />
was substantially improved in the Boeing 777-300. It had new, fully <br />
reclining seats, much larger TV screens and a healthy division between <br />
seats. That said, unlike Etihad, the window seats had another seat next <br />
to them, which limits space and privacy somewhat, although there is a <br />
button that brings up a screen between you and your neighbour (should <br />
feeble attempts at polite conversation not be your thing).<br /><br />
<br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emirates-new.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="emirates review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emirates-new-300x200.jpg" /></a></div>In fact, in terms of the cabin itself, there wasn’t a great deal to <br />
distinguish between the Emirates and Etihad Boeing 777 business classes,<br />
although I would say that the Etihad product is superior (and the <br />
Etihad business class in the Airbus 330 is frankly to be avoided). <br />
Principally, however, it was the in-flight service and the lounges that <br />
made Etihad the runaway winner.<br /><br />
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<em>The lounge </em><br /><br />
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The Emirates business class lounge in Dubai is huge. While there was a<br />
good spread of food and drink, the sheer size and number of people in <br />
it made it feel rather more like a well-appointed staff canteen than a <br />
premium lounge.<br /><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emirates-lounge.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="emirates review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emirates-lounge-300x225.jpg" /></a></div>I do appreciate that Emirates needs to cater for business travellers <br />
on a fairly industrial scale in Dubai, but there’s little doubt that <br />
this very much leads to a loss of the “premium feel” that these lounges <br />
should provide. As a result, there was very little attention from staff,<br />
and there did not seem to be any a la carte dining options, it was all <br />
down to the buffet.<br /><br />
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Notably, and in stark contrast to Emirates, Etihad managed to strike a<br />
near perfect balance between catering for the (relative) masses, while <br />
maintaining an air of luxury to their business lounge in Abu Dhabi.<br /><br />
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<strong>The trip back in Etihad business class</strong><br /><br />
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<em>The flight</em><br /><br />
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Returning, the Etihad experience was absolutely fantastic (Sydney to <br />
Abu Dhabi, and then on to London). You are lavished with attention (and <br />
food… and drink…) when you fly business class with Etihad.<br /><br />
<br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-business-class.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="emirates review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-business-class-300x225.jpg" /></a></div>The Etihad Boeing 777 business class seats are excellent: your own <br />
little private pod, with an array of extras including a massage function<br />
(also on Emirates 777s), a well-sized TV screen and a range of TV and <br />
audio options. There is, of course, a fully reclining seat.<br /><br />
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Putting the Etihad lounge superiority to one side (see below), there <br />
were two real stand-out elements to the Etihad 777 business class <br />
service cabin versus Emirates. The first was the individual seats next <br />
to the window, which were fantastic. Your nearest neighbour is an aisle <br />
away, giving you real privacy and comfort.<br /><br />
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Second, the in-flight service is of the very highest quality. As <br />
noted above, the meals are served off a menu, and while your order is <br />
taken early, it’s then up to you when you actually want to have the food<br />
delivered. On a 14 hour overnight flight, this is great: gone are the <br />
concerns with eating the wrong meal at the wrong time, or waking up <br />
halfway through a sleep for a three-course meal – it’s all in your <br />
hands.<br /><br />
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Beyond that, a limited a la carte menu provides constant access to a range of hot and cold snacks.<br /><br />
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I can categorically say that Etihad long-haul business class exceeded all expectations.<br /><br />
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<em>The lounge</em><br /><br />
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Etihad’s impressive hospitality is well reflected in its lounges. I <br />
began in the well-appointed if modestly sized lounge at Sydney airport, <br />
with a three course meal. While the portions were small, the food was <br />
great.<br /><br />
<br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Etihad-Sydney-Lounge.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="etihad review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Etihad-Sydney-Lounge-300x200.jpg" /></a></div>The Etihad business class lounge in Abu Dhabi is on the same scale as<br />
the Emirates lounge in Abu Dhabi, but remains absolutely fantastic. <br />
Given its size, it could easily suffer from the same issues as Emirates’<br />
Dubai offering. However, it manages to maintain a premium feel despite <br />
its expanse.<br /><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-business-class-lounge.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="etihad review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-business-class-lounge-300x200.jpg" /></a></div>This is helped in part by the a la carte dining, and free-to-use spa <br />
(where I had a 15 minute head and shoulders massage: much needed after a<br />
14 hour flight).<br /><br />
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My only criticism, and it’s a fairly fundamental one, is the <br />
comically limited bathroom facilities. I won’t go into too much detail <br />
here, but suffice to say, be prepared to queue. At peak times, showers <br />
will be particularly hard to come by, and this is something that does <br />
need to be addressed.<br /><br />
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<strong><em>And the winner is…</em></strong><br /><br />
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Well, you may<em> just about</em> have picked up from the title and <br />
tone of this post that Etihad provided a substantially more impressive <br />
business class service.<br /><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-plane.png" target="_blank"><img alt="etihad review" src="http://euflyer.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/etihad-plane-300x217.png" /></a></div>In fairness, the Emirates flight from Dubai to Manila was perfectly <br />
acceptable, without going above and beyond what one might expect from <br />
business class. The first flight, however, was poor.<br /><br />
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Etihad’s supremacy is down to a consistently high quality business <br />
class cabin, superb premium lounges, and the kind of in-flight attention<br />
that goes some way to justifying the cost of business class travel. I <br />
very much look forward to flying with them again.<br /><br />
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<strong>Conclusions?</strong><br /><br />
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If I am ever faced with the option of similarly priced and similarly <br />
convenient business class flights with Etihad or Emirates again, there’s<br />
no doubt that I would make the whole journey with Etihad.<br /><br />
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This is how business travel at its best should be – expectations exceeded in every way.<br /><br />
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<strong></strong>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-73204744875340154462015-03-29T06:02:00.001-07:002015-03-29T06:02:03.370-07:00How Raving Change My Perspective On Dating Raving<br />
isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think about <br />
going out on a date. In fact, my ideal first date actually entails going<br />
out for milkshakes at my favorite diner by the beach followed by taking<br />
a stroll on the sand while watching the sun set.<br /><br />
As a heterosexual male in his early 20’s living in the 21st Century, my idea of dating looks something like this:<br /><br />
<ol><li>Find a VERY pretty girl.</li>
<li>Get VERY pretty girl’s number.</li>
<li>Ask her out on a date.</li>
<li>Repeat steps 1-3 with another VERY pretty girl if rejected.</li>
<li>Ask VERY pretty girl on a second date.</li>
<li>TIME TO PURSUE THAT if there is chemistry.</li>
<li>Ask VERY pretty girl to be my girlfriend when we are comfortable enough with each other.</li>
<li>Yay relationship* (*relationships come along with arguments and spending a lot of money).</li>
<li>Things don’t work out? Repeat steps 1-8 with a different VERY pretty girl.</li>
<li>Things work out. Pop the question and tie the knot.</li>
</ol>As you can see, this is a pretty linear model as to what I thought <br />
dating was about, which pretty much boils down to getting the girl of my<br />
dreams, falling in love with her, and living happily ever after with <br />
our new family. But my whole perspective on dating changed after <br />
attending this year’s <a href="http://www.insomniac.com/festival/edc-las-vegas-2014" target="_blank">Electric Daisy Carnival</a> in Las Vegas.<br /><br />
The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas is considered to be <br />
the largest rave out on the West Coast…and by God did it live up to <br />
expectation.<br /><br />
I saw some of my favorite artists such as <a href="https://soundcloud.com/calvinharris/calvin-harris-live-at-edc-las-vegas-2014-free-download" target="_blank">Calvin Harris</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhmUnk454MA" target="_blank">Chromeo</a>,<br />
made kandi bracelets and traded them with other people, making friends <br />
in the process; and I even got the chance to see one of my childhood <br />
friends. Not only that, but the entire Las Vegas Speedway was covered in<br />
lights, giant ferris wheels and other colorful carnival rides lit up <br />
the night sky, and fellow ravers were giving each other light shows with<br />
their customized LED gloves (and did I mention that there were a ton of<br />
lights around?)<br /><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="PlUR, Calvin Harris, rave, dating, EDM, Peace, Love, Unity, Respect" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/CMB2/C67_Raving%26Dating/calvin-harris-by-kevin-winter.jpg" /></div>Calvin Harris spinning at EDC Las Vegas 2014</div>The thing that stuck out the most to me, however, was this notion of <br />
“PLUR” that was floating around the festival grounds. A new <br />
acquaintance, who was part of my rave group, explained to me that this <br />
acronym is the reason why everyone at an electronic dance music (EDM) <br />
concert or festival is super friendly. Now I am fairly new to the rave <br />
scence, having only gone to two other performances prior to EDC, and <br />
didn’t have a clue as to what PLUR was.<br /><br />
<h2>SO WHAT IS PLUR?</h2>For those of you who don’t know, PLUR stands for Peace, Love, Unity, <br />
and Respect. This is the creed that ravers live by and can be seen <br />
through their smiles, hugs, and even a special handshake.<br /><br />
The phrase got it’s start from DJ Frankie Bones who broke up a fight <br />
at a rave in 1991 in New York saying, ““You better start showing some <br />
Peace, Love and Unity, or I will break your $%^ing faces” (via <a href="http://jojoelectroclothing.com/2012/02/the-history-of-p-l-u-r-by-frankie-bones/" target="_blank">JoJo Electro</a>). The “respect” portion was added in not too long after.<br /><br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="PLUR, Dating, PLUR, definition, peace, love, unity, respect" height="204" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/CMB2/C67_Raving%26Dating/PLUR%2427d-Out.jpg" width="640" /></div>While the words that come together to form PLUR are pretty self <br />
explanatory, there is actually a lot more to it. Let’s break it down to <br />
get a better understanding(via <a href="http://peaceandloveism.com/blog/2009/09/peace-love-unity-and-respect-the-ravers-manifesto/" target="_blank">Peace & Loveism</a>):<br /><br />
<ul><li><b>Peace</b> – Letting go of fear and living at peace with oneself, one another, and the planet for a greater good</li>
<li><b>Love</b> – As one learns to love oneself, one is able to love everyone else unconditionally</li>
<li><b>Unity</b> – A mutual, corporate bond is formed resulting from the love and peace experienced with one another</li>
<li><b>Respect</b> – Because of peace love and unity, one can accept others regardless of their beliefs or background</li>
</ul>Taking a step back you can see this is a great motto to practice at <br />
concerts and festivals. And I’ve personally seen it in action. My first <br />
EDC was filled with countless high fives, warm hugs, and people even <br />
checking up on me when I wasn’t feeling too well and lying on the <br />
ground<br /><br />
But what if I told you that PLUR isn’t just for EDM fans, that it can<br />
exist without all of electronic music and the kandi kids in the rave <br />
scene?<br /><br />
<h2>RAVING & DATING?</h2>Going back to my original line of thinking when it comes to dating… <br />
it’s not always about pursuing the “happily ever after” life. Every <br />
relationship needs some form of peace, love, unity, and respect.<br /><br />
“But, Bronson, I’m already in a loving relationship already filled <br />
with peace, love, unity, and respect! Should I change my entire <br />
lifestyle to accommodate PLUR?”<br /><br />
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! I’m not saying that you should change your <br />
lifestyle to accommodate this movement. You don’t need to go to the next<br />
EDM festival nearest you and give out as many hugs as you can, and you <br />
don’t need to trade beaded bracelets to signify your respect with <br />
another person. My point is that PLUR isn’t just for the ravers, it’s <br />
for everyone.<br /><br />
Every relationship needs <b>peace</b>, or else both persons<br />
would just be either way too pissed off or getting into shouting <br />
arguments about who’s the better cook. Relationships need <b>love</b><br />
or else there would be no romance that would spice things up a bit. <br />
This also includes tough love that isn’t always happy, but still shows <br />
that you care for each other. Couples need <b>unity</b> in <br />
order to make big decisions together such as tying the knot or moving in<br />
together. And most importantly, every relationship requires <b>respect</b>. That means respecting each other’s boundaries, and being sure not to step over them.<br /><br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="PLUR, heart, kandi, rave, dating, peace, love, unity, respect" height="425" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/CMB2/C67_Raving%26Dating/love-plur.jpg" width="640" /></div>PLUR is a universal concept that everyone can pick up on. You might <br />
even be putting it to practice in your relationship and not even know <br />
it, and that’s okay. PLUR is similar to the notion of “give and take”. <br />
When it comes dating, a single person can’t have everything his/her way,<br />
it’s more of a two way street where trade happens. The two people must <br />
find a balance so that their relationship needs are met, while still <br />
meeting their personal wants/needs.<br /><br />
<h2>IN CONCLUSION…</h2>Before I finish I would like to note that there is talk amongst some <br />
older and more experienced ravers about how the PLUR movement, more <br />
specifically the main concept of PLUR, is dying within the rave scene. <br />
Personally, I don’t see how it is dying seeing as how my experience at <br />
EDC showed me that it was alive and well. But at the same time, I see a <br />
chance for this movement to stay alive through the people and couples <br />
who choose to practice it in their lives.<br /><br />
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</div>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-23832403660783461682015-03-18T11:05:00.001-07:002015-03-18T11:05:01.740-07:00Coy Yiontis Architects Designed This Addition To A Home For A Large Family<a href="http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/18/coy-yiontis-architects-designed-this-addition-to-a-home-for-a-large-family/" target="_blank" title="2:39 am"><time></time></a> <br />
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<div> <a href="http://www.cyaarchitects.com.au/" target="_blank">Coy Yiontis Architects</a> have designed a contemporary renovation and addition to an original Victorian home in Balaclava, Victoria, Australia.<br /><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/18/coy-yiontis-architects-designed-this-addition-to-a-home-for-a-large-family/" target="_blank"><img alt="Contemporary House Addition In Australia" height="600" src="http://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cy_170315_01-800x750.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The architect’s description<br /><br />
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<blockquote>The renovation and addition to this partly 2 storey home was designed<br />
to accommodate an extended family of eight on a relatively modest site <br />
within a dense urban context. A bedroom for each of the four <br />
children, one for the parents and another possibly for grandparents, <br />
generous living spaces and a swimming pool were key to the brief.<br /><br />
<br />
</blockquote><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/18/coy-yiontis-architects-designed-this-addition-to-a-home-for-a-large-family/cy_170315_02/" target="_blank"><img alt="Contemporary House Addition In Australia" height="535" src="http://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cy_170315_02-800x669.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><blockquote>Situated in a relatively intact heritage streetscape in Balaclava the<br />
project required an approach that restored the street presence of the <br />
original Victorian weatherboard, badly disfigured over time and added <br />
the spaces required by the family.<br /><br />
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</blockquote><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/18/coy-yiontis-architects-designed-this-addition-to-a-home-for-a-large-family/cy_170315_03/" target="_blank"><img alt="Contemporary House Addition In Australia" height="426" src="http://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cy_170315_03-800x533.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><blockquote>The strategy was to divide the house into two discreet buildings, old<br />
and new, separated by a large central courtyard and reconnected by a <br />
glazed link. The courtyard with its pool, gives the new building its <br />
northern aspect and is conceived as an extension of the communal spaces <br />
of the home which surround it on three sides. It also bestows the old <br />
building a formal autonomy.<br /><br />
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elements and the footprint reduced to form a seemingly freestanding <br />
cottage at the front of the site. The exterior was then carefully <br />
restored to its original Victorian character.<br /><br />
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office, library/living room and guest bedroom. The volume of the <br />
original structure was exploited in the new layout to create a grand <br />
living space.<br /><br />
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the property facing the old cottage across the courtyard and pool. Its <br />
angular form, commenced as a response to planning constraints, evolved <br />
into a subtle geometry that shaped the envelope and influenced the plan <br />
of both buildings.<br /><br />
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irregular open plan of living space flows around large kernels of <br />
service space. A glazed link with built in daybed borders the pool <br />
exploiting the morning sun.<br /><br />
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from the street, down the eastern side of the original house and into <br />
the central courtyard. At this point, one is embraced by the home. Full <br />
height glazing to three sides allows views into all parts of the ground <br />
floor. Entry to the home is via the solid “front” door into the new <br />
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completely, integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. Travertine unifies <br />
the floor plane, internally and externally. Timber is celebrated in the <br />
beautifully crafted cladding and interior panelling.<br /><br />
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indoor and outdoor achieve a generosity and variety of communal spaces <br />
for the family at odds with the actual size of the building. Private <br />
areas are restrained and humble. It is an urban home that functions <br />
successfully for a multi-generational family and its evolving needs.<br /><br />
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The island<br />
is Southeast Asia’s financial hub and, in recent years, has seen growth<br />
in the private banking industry that has attracted foreigners to <br />
highly-paid positions with global companies’ regional offices. It is the<br />
most expensive place to own a car and buy clothes.<br /><br />
This is the second straight year Singapore topped the Economist Intelligence Unit’s <a href="http://www.eiu.com/public/topical_report.aspx?campaignid=WCOL2015" target="_blank">World Cost Of Living Survey</a>. Every<br />
two years, the survey compares prices in roughly 160 different service <br />
and product categories such as transportation, rent and food. Here’s a <br />
look at the other nine most expensive cities:<br /><br />
<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="425" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/452348827.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 2: Paris, which is 26 percent more expensive than New York City. ( Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="426" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/expensive-cities-003-1024x682.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 3: Oslo, in third place for a second year. (Cornelius Poppe/NTB Scanpix via Reuters) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="426" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/209481844.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 4: Zurich. ( Philipp Schmidli/Bloomberg) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="419" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/expensive-cities-005-1024x672.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 5: Sydney, one of two cites in Australia in the top 10. (Daniel Munoz/Reuters) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="411" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/expensive-cities-006-1024x659.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 6: Melbourne, Australia. (Mick Tsikas/Reuters) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="436" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/m1047872.jpeg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 7: Geneva. ( Valentin Flauraud/Bloomberg) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="391" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/expensive-cities-008-1024x626.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 8: Copenhagen. (Bob Strong/Reuters) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="320" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/HK-S-comp.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 9: Hong Kong and Seoul. Hong Kong was once the third most expensive<br />
city, but is now tied with Seoul. Ten years ago, Seoul just made the <br />
top 50. (Bobby Yip/Reuters, Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images) </div><div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img height="426" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=http://img.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2015/03/expensive-cities-011-1024x682.jpg&w=1484" width="640" /></div>No. 10: New York City. (Eric Thayer/Reuters) </div><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/03/06/the-worlds-10-most-expensive-cities/">- The Washington Post</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-22705309300774702412015-02-26T09:49:00.001-08:002015-02-26T09:49:45.215-08:00Kelly Osbourne Sings a Different Tune About Giuliana Rancic After Apology to Zendaya<figure><br />
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<div>Kelly Osbourne Sings a Different Tune About Giuliana Rancic After Apology to Zendaya</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424972913892_590">On Tuesday, <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/tag/kelly_osbourne/" target="_blank" title="See all Kelly Osbourne">Kelly Osbourne</a> was threatening to quit “Fashion Police” over co-star <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/tag/giuliana_rancic/" target="_blank" title="See all Giuliana Rancic">Giuliana Rancic</a>‘s<br />
comment about actress Zendaya’s Oscars red carpet dreadlocks. By <br />
Thursday, Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter was singing a different tune: one of <br />
the “this too shall pass” variety — a hashtag she implemented in <br />
praising both fellow females.</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424972913892_825">“It takes a strong women to <br />
apologize & makes a forgiving women even stronger! <br />
#ThisTooShallPass,” Osbourne wrote this morning.</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424972913892_1606"><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/view-hosts-blast-giuliana-rancic-zendaya-comments-joan-rivers/" target="_blank">‘The View’ Hosts Blast Giuliana Rancic for Zendaya Comments: ‘Giuliana Is Not Joan’ (Video)</a></div>As Osbourne referenced, <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/zendaya-accepts-giuliana-rancic-apology-mlk-quote-dreadlocks/" target="_blank">Zendaya has accepted Rancic’s apology</a>, capping her forgiveness with a Martin Luther King Jr. The actress had previously publicly <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/zendaya-rips-e-red-carpet-host-giuliana-rancic-for-ignorant-dreadlocks-comment/" target="_blank">expressed her displeasure</a>, calling Rancic’s comment “ignorant.” Osbourne reacted strongly too.<br /><br />
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424972913892_1609">On Monday’s “Fashion Police,” <br />
Rancic recapped the Oscars red carpet with her colleagues, saying of <br />
Zendaya’s hair: “I feel like she smells like patchouli oil and weed.”</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424972913892_1616">That didn’t go over too well, though Rancic’s co-workers chuckled at the time.</div><a href="https://tv.yahoo.com/news/kelly-osbourne-sings-different-tune-giuliana-rancic-apology-161138851.html"> - Yahoo TV</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-4698310148300315172015-02-26T08:21:00.001-08:002015-02-26T08:21:21.886-08:00Zendaya Coleman and the Dreadlocks Controversy<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LefSask0liI/VOy9wceQh6I/AAAAAAAAHK8/JoawcBDPrDE/s1600/Zendaya-Coleman-attends-the-87th-Annual-Academy-Awards-OSCARS-.jpg"><img alt="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LefSask0liI/VOy9wceQh6I/AAAAAAAAHK8/JoawcBDPrDE/s1600/Zendaya-Coleman-attends-the-87th-Annual-Academy-Awards-OSCARS-.jpg" class="decoded" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LefSask0liI/VOy9wceQh6I/AAAAAAAAHK8/JoawcBDPrDE/s1600/Zendaya-Coleman-attends-the-87th-Annual-Academy-Awards-OSCARS-.jpg" /></a><br /><br />
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Now that we’ve seen all the <a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881792_20899816,00.html" target="_blank">glamorous</a> (and <a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881792_20899847,00.html" target="_blank">polarizing</a>!)<br />
looks hit the Oscars red carpet, we’ve narrowed down our top picks <br />
below. (Don’t see your favorite? Be sure to share your thoughts in the <br />
comments!)<br /><br />
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<strong>Sarah Kinonen, Editorial Assistant:</strong> I’ve fallen head over heels with <em>Gone Girl</em> star Rosamund Pike’s <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2015/02/22/oscars-2015-white-gowns-on-the-red-carpet-red-gown-photos/" target="_blank">scarlet-hued</a><br />
scalloped strapless Givenchy Haute Couture number. I love the gown’s <br />
textured rose design, her monochromatic matching heels and her glamorous<br />
updo. Pike took a risk with this look, and it totally paid off: It’s a <br />
much bolder look than what we’ve been seeing on her all award show <br />
season. Plus, I <em>still</em> can’t believe the actress <em>just</em> had a baby — you’d never know it in this sexy number.<br /><br />
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<a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20903377,00.html" target="_blank">RELATED PHOTOS: The most stunning gowns from the Oscars red carpet!</a><br /><br />
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<strong>Catherine Kast, Style Writer</strong>: I’ll admit that when <a href="http://www.people.com/people/emma_stone" target="_blank">Emma</a><br />
first hit the carpet in this custom Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, I <br />
wasn’t in love with it (I really wanted her to pick this winged <br />
Valentino gown that editor<a href="http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20902399,00.html" target="_blank"> Alex Apatoff chose for her</a>). But after seeing it from a few different angles (hello,<a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/actor-emma-stone-arrives-at-the-87th-annual-academy-awards-news-photo/464192722" target="_blank"> the back</a>) and examining her Tiffany & Co. cuffs <a href="https://instagram.com/p/zboslXsq56/?modal=true" target="_blank">up close</a><br />
I grew to love it. Some might think that this chartreuse long-sleeved <br />
gown might have felt a wee-bit mother of the bride, but Emma herself is <br />
so far from that it’s almost comical. She’s a young spunky red-haired <br />
nominee who favors unforgettable fashion moments (remember the <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2015/01/11/emma-stone-lorde-pants-golden-globes-2015-pants-moments/" target="_blank">onesie</a> at the Globes and a <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2015/01/25/emma-stone-julia-roberts-sag-awards-style/" target="_blank">smoking-jacket inspired gown</a><br />
at SAGs?). Would I myself wear chartreuse? Probably not. But if I were <br />
Emma Stone, I’d probably be daring and clever enough to go for it.<br /><br />
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<a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20903483,00.html" target="_blank">RELATED PHOTOS: Karolina Kurkova’s drop-dead gorgeous getting-ready Oscars photo diary!</a><br /><br />
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<strong>Andrea Lavinthal, Style and Beauty Director</strong>: Love her or hate her, you have to admit that <a href="http://www.people.com/people/gwyneth_paltrow" target="_blank">Gwyneth Paltrow</a><br />
always wears something worth talking about on the red carpet and this <br />
pale pink Ralph & Russo Couture one-shoulder gown was no exception. <br />
The custom-made design was adapted from a look on the Spring/Summer 2015<br />
runway and features a dramatic oversize rose. On anyone else, the dress<br />
may have come off as “<em>Dynasty</em> spring formal” (<a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20900429,00.html" target="_blank">which is how one editor here described it</a>), but I think Paltrow pulled it off like a pro and I love how she styled it with Anna Hu statement earrings and sleek hair. <br /><br />
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<a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20900429,00.html" target="_blank">RELATED PHOTOS: The most divisive style moments from the 2015 Oscars!</a><br /><br />
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<strong>Alex Apatoff, Senior Style Editor</strong>: I’m not going to <br />
lie to you, there was no one look on the Oscars red carpet that had me <br />
sending “🙌 🙌 🙌” to all my friends. Actually, this year, I thought the<br />
guys brought it much more in the style department than the ladies. But <br />
Marion came closest to wowing me on all fronts: Her Dior Haute Couture <br />
dress was beautiful and classic from the front, <a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20900431_5,00.html" target="_blank">surprising and fashion-forward from the back</a>,<br />
and her styling — including those Chopard gems and elegant updo — was <br />
unimpeachable. Next year, I’m hoping she brings this times 1,000. <br /><br />
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<a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/gallery/0,,20881794_20903485,00.html" target="_blank">RELATED PHOTOS: The night’s buzziest beauty looks, from Emma Stone’s hair to Jennifer Lopez’s makeup!</a><br /><br />
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<strong>Brittany Talarico, Style News Editor</strong>: Everyone thought Julianne Moore would be the one to wear Tom Ford, but <a href="http://www.people.com/people/reese_witherspoon" target="_blank">Reese Witherspoon</a><br />
totally surprised me when she hit the red carpet in this <br />
black-and-white dress. It was one of the only dresses that screamed “I’m<br />
at the Oscars!” and it made her body look absolutely flawless. (She has<br />
a Barbie-size waist!) Her center-parted waves and statement earrings <br />
were the perfect finishing touchings. It might not have been the <em>wild</em> choice I was <a href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/package/video/0,,20881794_20902532,00.html" target="_blank">predicting for the star</a>, but she was definitely the definition of glam. <br /><br />
<a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2015/02/23/oscars-2015-best-dressed-list-editors-picks-rosamund-pike-reese-witherspoon/"> - People.com</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-2808648508229516132015-02-23T09:14:00.001-08:002015-02-23T09:14:11.971-08:00Emma Stone, Rita Ora And More Are Best Dressed At 2015 Academy Awards Although the Academy Awards were generally hit or miss, red carpet <br />
fashion certainly didn’t disappoint. There were a bunch of super fancy <br />
custom gowns (including Emma Stone’s Elie Saab and Rita Ora’s Marchesa),<br />
a few straight-off-the-runway numbers (shouts to Keira Knightley’s <br />
Valentino confection), and 6,000 pearls on a single dress (we’re lookin’<br />
at you, Lupita Nyong’o). <br /><br />
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<div id="related_link"> <div id="related_link_hdr"> more:<br />
<a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/event/oscars/" id="related_link_txt" target="_blank">Follow along with all of MTV's coverage of the 2015 Oscars</a><br />
</div></div>All in all, it was an entertaining glamorous affair that made sitting<br />
on a couch in front of a TV for six solid hours totally worth it. <br />
Because six hours is a long time and your memory is very short, we’re <br />
here to give you a refresher about the best looks of the night.<br /><br />
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<h3>Emma Stone in Elie Saab<br />
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</div>It’s never a question of whether Emma Stone will be on the best dressed <br />
list; the only question is what exactly she’ll choose to inevitably land<br />
on said list. Tonight, it was a custom long-sleeved Elie Saab number in<br />
a uniquely gorgeous golden chartreuse shade. You can never go wrong <br />
with a redhead in green. Especially if that redhead is Emma Stone.<br />
<div id="related_link"> <div id="related_link_hdr"> more:<br />
<a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2086410/jennifer-aniston-emma-stone-butt-grab-oscars/" id="related_link_txt" target="_blank">Jennifer Aniston Got A Handful Of Emma Stone's Butt At The Oscars</a><br />
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<h3>Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein<br />
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</div>Lupita’s custom Calvin gown had a killer plunging neckline, a clever <br />
keyhole cutout, and more than 6,000 (!!!) pearls. A gratuitous pearl of <br />
wisdom: Lupita can do no wrong.<br />
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<h3>Anna Kendrick in Thakoon<br />
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</div>On a red carpet filled with shades of gray (no pun intended—there was a <br />
lot of silver tonight, honest!), Anna stunned in this coral, <br />
jeweled-necklace Thakoon number that was both elegant and playful and <br />
refreshing. Much like Anna herself.<br />
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<h3>Chloe Grace Moretz in Miu Miu<br />
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</div>Chloe loves herself some Miu Miu, which is excellent, because <em>we</em><br />
all love her in Miu Miu and Miu Miu appears to love her right back. She<br />
looks as comfortable in this floral full-skirted gown as you and I look<br />
in sweats. (Very.) Also, POCKETS!<br />
<div id="related_link"> <div id="related_link_hdr"> more:<br />
<a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2086712/2015-oscars-best-couples/" id="related_link_txt" target="_blank">The 15 Cutest Couples Of The 2015 Oscars</a><br />
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<h3>Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Dakota Johnson" height="640" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464153836-1424650530.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="464153836" width="425" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>It’s been a while since the one-shouldered silhouette had a big moment, <br />
but this killer Saint Laurent dress in a super-hot red is sure to bring <br />
that trend back immediately.<br />
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<h3>Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Jennifer Lopez" height="640" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464161726-1424654116.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="87th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals" width="450" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>It’s impossible to mention Jennifer Lopez’s Elie Saab dress (or <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2069521/jennifer-lopez-grammys-versace-dress-15-years/" target="_blank">any of Jennifer Lopez’s dresses</a>,<br />
TBH) without mentioning her glorious décolletage. But we’ll try! Her <br />
dress was gorgeously embellished, expertly tailored, and very, <br />
very…nude. The color! And otherwise.<br />
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<h3>Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Reese Witherspoon" height="400" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464160114-1424654121.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="87th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals" width="265" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>What’s black and white and maddeningly chic? Reese Witherspoon’s off-the-shoulder column dress by certified wizard Tom Ford.<br />
<div id="related_link"> <div id="related_link_hdr"> more:<br />
<a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2086284/ansel-elgort-mom-oscars-date/" id="related_link_txt" target="_blank">Shut It Down: Ansel Elgort Has The Hottest Oscars Date</a><br />
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<h3>Keira Knightley in Valentino<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Keira Knightley" height="640" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464167648-1424662686.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="464167648" width="425" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>Keira looked like a Shakespearean princess—which is honestly nothing new<br />
for her, but is still charming nonetheless—in her Valentino Couture <br />
gown that made its runway debut literally weeks ago.<br />
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<h3>Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Chrissy Teigen" height="640" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464160082-1424662679.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="87th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals" width="425" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>Chrissy’s incredible gravity-defying dress deserves an award just for being so expertly constructed and accident-proof. Just…<em>how</em>?<br />
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<h3>Rita Ora in Marchesa<br />
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<div> <div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Rita Ora" height="640" src="http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:file:http:shared:mtv.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/464161690-1424654311.jpg?quality=0.8&width=1200" title="464161690" width="426" /></div>Getty Images<br />
</div>For Rita’s first-ever Oscars, she went all out in the kind of fairytale <br />
Marchesa fishtail gown little girls dream of. (What, you didn’t dream <br />
about fairytale Marchesa gowns when you were a little girl? You <em>totally</em> did.)<br />
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</ul><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2086737/best-dressed-2015-academy-awards/">- MTV</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-86560580164718581942015-02-22T07:49:00.001-08:002015-02-22T07:49:18.939-08:0010 Ideas to Steal from Rue Magazine's Small Space Issue <br />
<div><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst2.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b2dbfa3f6f150045cf._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div>Digital lifestyle publication <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/" target="_blank">Rue magazine</a> released their <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/magazine/issue/issue-twenty-five#1" target="_blank">25th issue</a><br />
this week, all about small spaces. Between their editors' smart ideas <br />
and tips from three real New York City studio dwellers, the issue is <br />
ripe with inspiration for living small.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some of our favorite tips:<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<ul><li>Nesting tables are a space-saver. They can be collapsed to maximize<br />
floor space, or pulled out when extra company is over. In the issue, <br />
Rue Art Director (and blogger at <a href="http://www.designconundrum.com/" target="_blank">Design Conundrum</a>) Maia McDonald picks her favorites.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b2dbfa3f70ae004958._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>Turn books around, their spines facing away from you, to visually <br />
de-clutter a bookshelf. Photographer and mixed-media artist Emily <br />
Johnston thinks it makes her East Village studio space more restful for <br />
sleeping.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst2.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b2dbfa3f6f81004667._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>Large-scale prints of landscapes and cityscapes can feel like windows and open up a small room, as seen here in Emily's kitchen.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b2dbfa3f3e1f00385b._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>Try hanging a hammock indoors to make use of vertical space and <br />
have a fun spot to host spry guests. The hammock in Emily's bed nook <br />
makes the space a "lounge" and gives another place to entertain friends <br />
or catch up on reading.</li>
<li>Be thoughtful about what's on display. Not all storage can be <br />
concealed in a small space. Emily uses open shelving in the kitchen, but<br />
hides clothes behind a curtain.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst2.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b1dbfa3f6e75004985._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>Think of every surface as an opportunity. Dru Ortega, part of the <br />
PR team for One Kings Lane, uses the windowsill in his Long Island City <br />
studio as a mini cocktail station when he entertains.</li>
<li>When building an art collection, start small and keep it personal. <br />
Dru and his One Kings Lane colleagues believe that an art collection <br />
should be a layered visual timeline of your past.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b1dbfa3f6c040046d8._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>Don't let a small space dictate how you live. Artist Caroline Z <br />
Hurley uses the kitchen in her West Village apartment to host dinner <br />
parties.</li>
<li>Always make your bed (even if it's lofted). Caroline swears that even a tiny mess looks so much messier in in a small space.</li>
</ul><div><br />
<div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/52f4f4b2dbfa3f6cad004437._w.540_s.fit_.jpg" /></div><ul><li>And a tip for homes of any size... bring in something living. <br />
Plants and flowers brighten any space, says Caroline. Scale the plant to<br />
your space (we love this tiny potted plant in her kitchen).</li>
</ul><strong><br /></strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-ideas-to-steal-from-rue-magazines-small-space-issue-200021"> | Apartment Therapy</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-24554470351581719322015-02-22T07:38:00.001-08:002015-02-22T07:38:35.641-08:00The Commandments of Decorating an All-White Room<div><div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://p-fst1.pixstatic.com/54c22229697ab0115201d7d1/_w.540_s.fit_/_MG_2238.jpg" /></div></div><div><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dani-and-daves-inviting-scandinavian-home-house-tour-215165" target="_blank">Dani and Dave's Scandinavian Minimalist Home</a><br />
</div></div>Sticking with all-white in an interior space has a lot of advantages. <br />
Light and airy, you'll be left with bright spaces that feel refreshing <br />
and peaceful. Those who rent will find solace in being able to work with<br />
can't-paint white walls. Not having a lot of colors in a space allows <br />
the people to become the paint that splashes colorfully on your home's <br />
palette. But creating stunning all-white rooms isn't as easy as simply <br />
leaving out the color. Here are the best 5 "rules" to consider when <br />
crafting an all-white (or nearly all-white) room.<br />
<br /><br />
<h3> 1. Focus on texture</h3>If you're not going to have a lot of visual stimulation with color <br />
in your rooms, you're going to want to fill in that gap with texture. <br />
Seek out surfaces like rugs and throw blankets with thick, rough or <br />
interesting textures. White-wash textured furniture pieces to add to the<br />
room.<br />
<br /><br />
<h3> 2. Mind your surfaces (and know your stains)</h3>Whether you have kids or not, a white room is a magnet for stains.<br />
But you shouldn't avoid an all-white room just because you're a little <br />
on the clumsy side. Just invest in materials that resist stains or are <br />
easily cleanable. Upholstery for the outdoors and/or stain guards can be<br />
used for upholstered furniture. It's also smart to know how best to <br />
clean your surfaces <i>before</i> you bring them into your space (and <br />
before you spill anything). But don't forget about your white walls, <br />
baseboards and window trim — get on a regular cleaning schedule so they <br />
don't end up looking dirty.<br />
<br /><br />
<div><ul><li><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-searchable-database-that-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-stain-removal-university-of-illinois-211114" target="_blank">Taking the Guesswork Out of Stain Removal</a></li>
</ul></div><h3> 3. Consider more stuff</h3>Again, with so little interest in the way of bold hues, you've got <br />
to add in interest in other ways. Like with texture, as mentioned above.<br />
But also with, and this might be a bit controversial to say, stuff. Not<br />
necessarily with <i>more</i> stuff, though that can help. No, we're <br />
talking about the art of layering, and how when you're working <br />
predominantly with only a handful of shades of white, you can use <br />
layering to create a lot of interest in a room.<br />
<br /><br />
<div><ul><li><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/designer-decor-secrets-how-to-pull-off-the-art-of-layering-in-interiors-211005" target="_blank">How to Pull Off the Art of Layering in Interiors</a></li>
</ul></div><h3> 4. Choose the white right</h3>Like any paint color, you're going to want to really be picky when<br />
it comes to the shade of white you use on your walls or or furniture, <br />
for the wrong paint color can make a whole room seem dingy or even too <br />
sterile. Finding the right white for your space will mean looking to a <br />
trusted list of paint colors that others have had success with and then <br />
bringing home samples to look at in your space under all light <br />
conditions. Start with the suggestions in the comments of this post:<br />
<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/help-how-to-choose-the-right-white-paint-166640" target="_blank">Help Me Choose the Right White Paint</a><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-5-commandments-of-decorating-an-allwhite-room-215437?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28AT+Channel%3A+Main%29"> | Apartment Therapy</a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-23849267593285812292015-02-20T07:14:00.001-08:002015-02-22T05:55:43.695-08:00Kelly Cutrone: Kanye West ‘is a joke as a fashion designer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I can’t believe we’re STILL talking about <a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/411870/kim_kardashian_north_beyonce_more_came_out_to_kanyes_nyfw_show/" target="_blank">Kanye West’s NYFW Adidas show</a></div>
from last week. But that is (legitimately) the genius of Kanye West: <br />
he’s usually the most interesting person in a dull world. Yes, he’s <br />
crazy. Yes, <a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/412424/kanye_west_kims_grammy_look_was_the_best_red_carpet_look_of_all_time/" target="_blank">he’s a delusional megalomaniac</a>.<br />
But still… we’re talking about him. Even people who think he’s a <br />
fashion fraud are still talking about him. Take Kelly Cutrone, the <br />
famous fashion publicist and judge on <i>ANTM</i>. Cutrone has a hate-on for Kanye and Kim Kardashian. Last year, <a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/381028/kelly_cutrone_no_one_in_the_fashion_industry_gives_a_flying_f--k_about_kimye/" target="_blank">she told the NYDN</a> that there’s no one <i>“who really works in the fashion industry who gives a flying f— about Kanye West.”</i> She said that Kim and Kanye <i>“have no influence in the fashion world whatsoever.”</i> Cutrone was telling Hard Truths and most of you loved it. Now she’s back with her thoughts on Kanye’s Adidas show:<br />
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<blockquote>
<a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wenn4085686.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="wenn4085686" src="http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wenn4085686.jpg" height="400" width="277" /></a>Kelly Cutrone, founder of fashion public relations firm <br />
People’s Revolution, didn’t hold back her opinions when it came to the <br />
rapper’s latest collaboration. “I’m not into his fashion thing,” she <br />
told PEOPLE Now. “I think he’s fine as a rapper. I think he’s a joke as a<br />
fashion designer.”<br />
<br />
<br />
When asked if she at least liked the shoes in the line, Cutrone <br />
answered bluntly, “I mean, it’s not, he’s not legit. Have you seen the <br />
product?” she said. “Didn’t he have his own line in London, which was a <br />
disaster that he spent $10 million to do, that no one wore?”<br />
<br />
<br />
The fashion publicist goes on to explain exactly why she thinks the <br />
rapper should stay in the music industry and leave the designing to the <br />
professionals. “I just think that you should stay focused at what you’re<br />
good at. Just because you’re a good rapper doesn’t mean you’re going to<br />
be a good fashion designer,” she told PEOPLE. “I mean, we’ve seen that <br />
over and over. Sean John is a really successful line, but you know, no <br />
one in the fashion industry is waking up and going, ‘Hey did you get <br />
that … did you like, trade up your Moncler for your Sean John?’ No. <br />
Nobody’s saying that.”</blockquote>
<a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2015/02/18/fashion-week-kanye-west-fashion-show-criticism/" target="_blank">[From People]</a><br />
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<br />
Eh. I enjoy some Goop-esque snobbery as much as the next blogger, <br />
but I do think Cutrone is being unfair… to Sean John!! Sean John is a <br />
huge label and go-to sportswear/lifestyle for a lot of people. <br />
Sportswear is a multi-billion dollar industry, and maybe the real snobs <br />
should sniff their noses at the stupid couture lines that only get worn <br />
by 22-year-old, white, size-2 ingénues who get to borrow it (not buy <br />
it). But yeah, Cutrone’s words about Kanye… very interesting. <br />
<br />
<br />
Incidentally, I mentioned in some of my previous coverage of Kanye’s <br />
line that it looked like some of the runway models were wearing <br />
bulletproof vests. Turns out, I was right. Kanye designed some <br />
kevlar-like vests for the Adidas line. Fashion + social commentary? <br />
And he made a toddler-sized one for North too.<br />
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<br />
<a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/412856/kelly_cutrone_kanye_west_is_a_joke_as_a_fashion_designer_hes_not_legit/">Cele|bitchy | Kelly Cutrone: Kanye West ‘is a joke as a fashion designer, he’s not legit’</a></div>
xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-62247067389997273872015-02-19T17:15:00.001-08:002015-02-19T17:15:17.125-08:002015 Oscar Fashion Predictions: What Julianne, Reese, Emma!The <b>Academy Awards</b> are on Sunday, and although we <br />
can’t wait for the winners to be announced, we are especially anxious to<br />
see what the stars will be wearing! <br /><br />
<br /><br />
Based on their past red <br />
carpet ensembles, here are some predictions of what we might see our <br />
favorite stars rocking at the Oscars this year.<br /><br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="0219_oscars_inset" src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/02/19/0219-oscars-inset-2.jpg" /></div><b>Julianne Moore</b> always looks great on the red carpet, but we think this strapless <b>Dennis Basso</b><br />
dress would really make a statement. The burgundy color and sequin <br />
detail will sparkle in the spotlight onstage if Moore snags the Best <br />
Actress award for <b>"Still Alice."</b><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="0219_oscars_inset2" src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/02/19/0219-oscars-inset2-2.jpg" /></div><b>Rosamund Pike's</b> a bit of a wild card, but you can't go wrong with this navy blue<b> Zac Posen</b> gown! All the <b>"Gone Girl"</b> star needs are a few flashy accessories and she's set. <br />
And that cinched waist is perfect for her to show off her stellar post-baby bod.<br /><br />
<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="0219_oscar_inset3" src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/02/19/0219-oscar-inset3-2.jpg" /></div>With <b>Reese Witherspoon’s</b> amazing figure, this <b>Oscar de la Renta</b> gown would really show off the <b>"Wild"</b> star's sexy curves. Plus, Reese always always looks gorgeous in color -- think <b>Elle Woods'</b> bright style.<br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="0219_oscar_inset4" src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/02/19/0219-oscar-inset4-2.jpg" /></div><b>Patricia Arquette </b>loves to stick with timeless ensembles, so we think this Zac Posen gown will definitely look great on the <b>"Boyhood"</b> star. You can't go wrong with something sophisticated <i>and</i> chic! <br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://photos.toofab.com/galleries/oscar_2015_fashion_predictions" target="_blank"><img alt="0219_oscar_launch" src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2015/02/19/0219-oscar-launch-2.jpg" /></a></div>With<b> Emma Stone’s</b> amazing slim figure, we think this <b>Ralph Lauren</b> dress would look like perfection on her. The beaded detail of the dress stays true to the<b> "Birdman"</b> star's edgy style.<br />
But these ladies aren't the only stars we're looking forward to <br />
seeing on the red carpet -- click "Launch Gallery" above to see more of <br />
our fashion predictions for the Best & Supporting Actress nominees!<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.toofab.com/2015/02/19/2015-oscar-fashion-predictions-julianne-moore-reese-witherspoon-emma-stone-photos/"> | tooFab.com</a><br /><br />
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("data:image/png; border: medium none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 18px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 114px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-5787172666683441352015-02-18T10:32:00.001-08:002015-02-18T10:32:24.459-08:00Calvin Harris Is A Stunning Specimen In New Armani Underwear Ads<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Harris1" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/Harris1.jpg" /></div>Calvin Harris has quite the impressive resume: Singer, songwriter, <br />
producer, DJ—the world’s highest paid, no less—and now, Emporio Armani <br />
underwear model.<br /><br />
<br />
That’s right. The 31 year-old Scottish hottie isn’t just showing off <br />
his musical prowess—he’s got the model looks, and the bulge to back it <br />
all up.<br /><br />
<br />
While the musician is a newbie at the modeling game, the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2956212/Calvin-Harris-shows-taut-torso-new-Emporio-Armani-underwear-campaign.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail </em>reports</a><br />
that Giorgio Armani himself has faith in him: “Calvin Harris is a truly<br />
cosmopolitan, dynamic young man who is capable of attracting the masses<br />
with his music and energy,” he noted. “He isn’t a model by nature, and <br />
this creates a more sincere and engaging bond with the public.”<br /><br />
<br />
Harris, who will also represent Armani’s watch and eyewear lines, <br />
could not be more excited: “It’s incredible to be working with Mr Armani<br />
and his team at Emporio Armani,” he said. “I feel an affinity to the <br />
brand ethos and have been a long time admirer of their designs.” And we <br />
will surely be long time admirers of the black-and-white Boo George <br />
shots.<br /><br />
<br />
<strong>Check out photos by photographer Boo George and a behind-the-scenes video below.</strong><br /><br />
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<div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Harris2" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/Harris2.jpg" /></div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="Screen Shot 2015-02-18 at 12.43.11 PM" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/Screen-Shot-2015-02-18-at-12.43.11-PM.png" /></div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="25BD30AC00000578-0-image-a-58_1424123259700" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/25BD30AC00000578-0-image-a-58_1424123259700.jpg" /></div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="25BD309C00000578-0-image-a-59_1424123265894" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/25BD309C00000578-0-image-a-59_1424123265894.jpg" /></div><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img alt="25BD30A300000578-0-image-a-61_1424123280695" src="http://newnownext.mtvnimages.com/2015/02/25BD30A300000578-0-image-a-61_1424123280695.jpg" /></div>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-55519373963362642782015-02-18T08:53:00.001-08:002015-02-18T08:53:23.555-08:00ARCHINOWHERE: A Parallel Archi-Universe Illustrated by Federico Babina<br /><br />
<figure id="newsroom-picture-att-id-54e4908de58ecec951000008"><a class="readableLinkWithLargeImage" href="http://www.archdaily.com/?attachment_id=600060" target="_blank"><div class="readableLargeImageContainer"><img src="http://ad009cdnb.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/54e4908de58ecec951000008_archinowhere-a-parallel-archi-universe-illustrated-by-federico-babina_archinowhere_-1-530x753.jpg" title="© Federico Babina" /></div></a><figcaption id="figcaption_newsroom-picture-att-id-54e4908de58ecec951000008">© <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/tag/federico-babina/" target="_blank" title="Posts tagged with Federico Babina">Federico Babina</a></figcaption></figure><br />
<a href="http://www.archdaily.com/tag/federico-babina/" target="_blank">Federico Babina</a> has released ARCHINOWHERE, a “series of <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/tag/illustrations/" target="_blank">illustrations</a> that<br />
represent a parallel universe where past, present and future <br />
intertwine” to present a fantastical collection of “realistic yet <br />
unreal” architectural visions. The playful graphic, as Babina describes,<br />
“maintains a balance between illustrated architecture and an <br />
architectonical illustration” to relay imagined stories built on a <br />
foundation of contemporary ideals.<br /><br />
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("data:image/png; border: medium none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 58px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 26px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>xar126http://www.blogger.com/profile/18156479389972587139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548857690951556968.post-66709795365648031002015-02-16T07:49:00.001-08:002015-02-16T07:51:19.065-08:00IN PHOTOS: Heart Evangelista in her stunning wedding dress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Plus, a sweet nod to her parents on her wedding bouquet <br />
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GLOWING. Heart Evangelista on her wedding day. Screengrab from Instagram/Albert Kurniawan <br />
MANILA, Philippines – It was a fairytale wedding fit for a princess – or rather, one of Manila's sought-after stars, who <a href="http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/84002-photos-heart-evangelista-chiz-escudero-balesin-wedding-2015" target="_blank">married her prince – Senator Chiz Escudero at Balesin Island Club</a>, February 15. (READ: <a href="http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/83974-photos-celebrity-guests-heart-evangelista-chiz-escudero-wedding-balesin" target="_blank">IN PHOTOS: Celebrity guests at Heart Evangelista, Chiz Escudero wedding in Balesin</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://s2.wheninmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Check-Out-Heart-Evangelistas-Wedding-Gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Check Out Heart Evangelista's Wedding Gown!" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-156273" data-lazy-loaded="true" src="http://s2.wheninmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Check-Out-Heart-Evangelistas-Wedding-Gown.jpg" height="200" style="display: block;" width="192" /></a>Heart Evangelista floated down the aisle in a show-stopping wedding <br />
dress by Ezra Santos. It was an intricate creation featuring a <br />
sweetheart neckline, delicate overlays and a cinched-in waist.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wheninmanila.com/check-out-heart-evangelistas-wedding-gown/check-out-heart-evangelistas-wedding-gown/" rel="attachment wp-att-156273"><noscript><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-156273" alt="Check Out Heart Evangelista's Wedding Gown!" src="http://s2.wheninmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Check-Out-Heart-Evangelistas-Wedding-Gown.jpg" width="600" height="623" /></noscript></a>Speaking to <i>Star Studio </i>magazine back in November, Heart <br />
said this of her dress: “I want it (the gown) very simple...I want it <br />
to be something like Grace Kelly's. <i>Siyempre</i> as an artista, you always show a lot of skin. So I just want to be very conservative on that day. Just very simple and timeless<i> yung</i> dress, <i>na</i> even if you look at it years from now, <i>hindi mahihiya</i>. (You won't be ashamed of it.)" <br />
<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8HfxOZ3qkUToKOBBqhkD6tKbr7_EAl5H4xtzo9woWgY7wz5722S74PDY4dTLTm1-Qx-EWlrLzA8Ups7o5432o1yNLifFwQj3M97GwiwSAINOYMfvO7b5UcmtQ7vkEhI5w3FzMmTWKLzMld-cFEEj43CMp_1GIekSEglsbYNNmVYJwXCYTV3NOPg1F1bDDX0dThFrFZGPy2dhrVc5K79N6yDHKg9MsMp0yK12tErEWAGbj6LYfBY_79S_" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GLOWING. Heart Evangelista on her wedding day. Screengrab from Instagram/Albert Kurniawan " border="0" src="http://assets.rappler.com/E53CD7A2A23F43E297FF2BA17AD09560/img/B9DD277941664EC0926D5A4DDC40C649/2015-02-15_heart_evangelista_abt_B9DD277941664EC0926D5A4DDC40C649.jpg" height="224" id="B82FA3EFA29640A48CF3F1960991C4D9" width="400" /></a><br />
Makeup artist Albert Kurniawan posted a photo of Heart's wedding makeup look:<br />
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The look enhances, not obscures Heart's natural beauty, focusing on making her eyes pop, and featuring a healthy, rosy glow. <br />
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Heart wore a small headpiece, so hairstylist Jerry Javier created a <br />
simple bun that kept all the focus on Heart's dress and features. <br />
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A sweet touch to Heart's overall look, also shared by Jerry on Instagram – this detail on Heart's bouquet:<br />
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Stylist Kam Ocampo posted a photo of Heart's Christian Louboutin heels.<br />
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"Way better than glass slippers. #ChizHeart21515#chizheartlovefinally#BalesinLove," she wrote. <br />
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Later, Heart changed into a more relaxed dress, reportedly by Mark Bumgarner, for the grand reception:<br />
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The road to Heart Evangelista's wedding day to Senator Chiz Escudero <br />
was a bumpy one – from the conflict with her parents earlier in the <br />
relationship – <a href="http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/24310-chiz-escudero-heart-evangelista-against-all-odds" target="_blank">they didn't approve of the senator </a>–<br />
to the most recent issue surrounding the booking of her wedding venue, <br />
Balesin Island Club. But all those faded into the background just in <br />
time for her wedding day Sunday, February 15, with Heart having given a <a href="http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/83962-heart-evangelista-message-parents-wedding-chiz-escudero" target="_blank">heartfelt message of love to her parents</a>. <br />
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Congratulations to the happy couple! <b>– Rappler.com</b><br />
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