Chinese New Year 2012 Fashion
Jan 20th
On January 23, 2012, the Chinese New Year will begin celebrating the year of the Dragon. The Chinese New Year is the most commemorated holiday in many countries in Eastern Asia, and usually lasts anywhere from three days to entire week.
The Chinese New Year celebrates the elemental forces of nature, and offers a new beginning for those who partake in its tradition. Festivities for the Chinese New Year are accompanied by gift giving, feasts, fireworks and ornate traditions that have been passed down for centuries. The symbolic color of red, believed to rid individuals and areas of evil spirits, is customarily worn by those who are celebrating. Take a look at the suggestions for your special outfit brought to you by prominent San Francisco’ fashion blogger Alison Messinger, “Eclectic a la Mode” and Trendy Lime.
Find Inspiration in the Last Place You’d Think…the Shower
Jan 19th
Some of the best ideas have been born while in the shower. Novels, movie ideas and even problem solvers to relationship problems all tend to just hit people while their full of suds. Why is it that when we stand in the shower suddenly the brightest and greatest ideas come to us so easily?
You are shampooing your hair and suddenly it hits you! That book you have been trying to write, that problem at work or perhaps that “change” you have been looking for all of a sudden hits you like the wind. Of course, you hope you remember that brilliant idea when you exit the shower. Well, if you happen to have this newly invented waterproof notepad in your shower, then you are in luck for jotting down that brilliant idea and going about your shower business.
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The Promise of Champagne
Jan 16th
Champagne has been a traditional mark of celebration for events and a symbol of posh taste since the early 18th century. This sparkling wine, made from grapes from the Champagne region of France, has been a notorious status symbol that has endured the test of time. Beginning with the French Aristocracy in the 1700s and continuing into the next decade of the new millennium, Champagne is a luxurious way to celebrate with style.
The cultivation and production of Champagne has gained this sparkling wine a reputation of prestige. Carefully selected, the grapes (usually Chardonnay, Pinot noir or Pinot Meunier) are processed, fermented, pressurized, fermented for a second time, and stored for at least three years until matured. The exhilarating rush of “popping the cork” comes from the release of carbon dioxide from within the bottle, adding an element of excitement to celebratory events.
Champagne has become an icon in popular culture, and has been used to celebrate victories, weddings and other classy events for generations. Artists, musicians, movie stars and writers have used the symbolic gesture of this sparkling wine for over a century. For those who wish to manifest their style and status, having an expensive bottle of this indulgent liquid is almost orthodox.
Want to be a classy Champagne drinker yourself? Keep reading, participate in the fan-only champagne raffle. and you have a chance to share a bottle of bubbles at our ultra-trendy event in February. It’s as simple as 1-2-3: become our fan on Facebook. We promise to like you too!;)
Santé!