 |
Autumn Outing Companions
Lifestyle / Buy the Way
Written by : Sammi Zhou, photos by Tim Huang
Nov 5, 2008
Tags :
Companions
|
|
Limited-edition Sunglasses 3900RMB/Bvlgari, La
Perle Plaza
A pair of over-sized sunglasses can make you more in-style, impressive,
and mysterious this season.
Woolen hat 570RMB/Jessica, Sky Galleria
You may have heard of seamless underwear, but a seamless hat? Its simple
design, made available in earth color tones, places you close to nature
and autumn.
Italian Silk Scarves 3680RMB/Sammy, 1/F,Sky
Galleria, Citic Plaza, 223 Tianhe Bei Lu,Guangzhou广州
市天河北路223号中信广场中天购物城
It is not cold quite yet, but it's getting there. These Italian silk scarves are a
simple and elegant way to keep warm without having to bundle up.
Colorful Bracelets 238RMB/Pair Qggle, Updated
Mall, Zhongshan San Lu, Guangzhou广州市中山三路流行
前线
Nothing spells trendy better than some stand-out accessories for your casual
outings. Made of colorful, striped plastic with touches of gold-colored
metal, these bring out the best in any outfit. T ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Accessorize like the stars
Lifestyle / Buy the Way
Written by : Sammi Zhou, photos by Tim Huang
Nov 1, 2008
Tags :
Accessorize like the stars
|
|
A fabulous accessory is the best way to look "in"
for a new season. Shoes and bags are the primary
accessories. As winter is around the corner, you
may have loads of options with regard to shoes but a
pair of trendy high boots, which can go well with almost
any kind of dress, skirt or jeans, is worth opening your
wallet for. Rachel Bilson and Jessica Biel wear theirs
with skinny jeans while Rihanna matches her above-theknee
boots with fringes with her rock and punk uppers.
In terms of bags, small-sized clutches and oversized
bags are both popular this fall. Luxurious bejeweled
hues and metallic tones seem to be the two main
trends of this season. On the other hand, celebrities
mostly prefer bags in low-key and casual color tones
for daily use, such as Ashley Tisdale, Gisele Bundchen
and Keira Knightley. Agyness Deyn is different. She has
a small bag featuring long metallic 80s-style stud-andchains
details, which reflects her unique ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Customs for the w ould-be mothers
Lifestyle / Local Customs
Written by : text by Lena Gidwani, Image by Zoe Pan
Oct 29, 2008
Tags :
Customs for the w ould-be mothers
|
|
In China, once a woman announces her pregnancy, celebrations
will abound! A girl? A boy? Oh, as long as its healthy!
As pregnancy poses many risks to the health of both the
mother and the baby, this statement often means a call to
action as much as it is a sincere wish. In Chinese culture, many
customs and superstitions surround the state of pregnancy and
post-partum care. They function to protect the pregnant woman and
newborn child from "malign influences," and to avert problems with
pregnancy and birthing such as miscarriages and stillbirth. With
the one-child policy in full force, its better to be safe than sorry, as
the old adage goes.
So if you're interested in appeasing those Chinese in-laws, or
simply want to understand why yourself or your partner can't use
glue or eat crab during the pregnancy, here's your foolproof guide.
PRE-NATAL PRECAUTIONS:
Do not use sharp objects, i.e. scissors and knives, on the bed because
it can resu ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Horse Riding
Lifestyle / Fitness
Written by : Sammi Zhou
Oct 29, 2008
Tags :
Horse Riding
|
|
Not long ago, the Olympic equestrian competition wrapped up in Hong Kong. The
coordination between the rider and the horse, and the elegance of the sport are what
I've always found alluring. I think of the one riding a horse as a nobleman or a fierce
knight.
But let's not talk about my romanticism- let's talk about the physical advantages of horse
riding. Mr. Ao of the Guangzhou Yingzi Equestrian Club informed me that according to a recent
study, a 10 minute horse ride has a physical effect that is 100,000 times that of massage,
while a 30 minute ride is the equivalent of jogging 2.5 km. That is to say, horse riding is an
all-round aerobic exercise. Moreover, horses trot in a quadruple rhythm, which can massage
the entire body. This rhythmic vibration can better relax our muscles and relieve pain in our
shoulders and waist. Furthermore, the lower half of our body is pressed flat against the horse
while it is moving. It can help shape our belly, hips and legs ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
S treet Chic
Lifestyle / PRD Fashion
Written by : text by Sammi Zhou, Photos by Tim Huang
Oct 29, 2008
Tags :
S treet Chic
|
|
As is the case for most expats in Guangzhou, you may find you have very limited choices
when it comes to fitted clothes. Quite a few foreigners have told me that they seldom
buy clothes here, and when they do, they go to the boutiques on Huale Lu only if it is
really necessary. I have been to the shops on Huale Lu, and they mainly sell a selection of largesized
T-shirts and jeans with no decoration or style whatsoever. Clothes are hung or piled up
helter-skelter. What is the worse is that they also look second-hand.
Well, you don't have to worry about it any more. A few select shops have opened in Guangzhou
in the past few years. They have impressive selections of stylish, brand-name clothing in the
sizes you need. These products are mostly either selected overseas or designed by local designers.
Selling genuine goods, those shops are a tribute to the acute tastes of their bosses, which
becomes apparent when talking to them, as their ideas concerning fa ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Sexiest Suits
Lifestyle / PRD Fashion
Written by : by Sammi Zhou, photos by Tim & Woody
Jul 17, 2008
Tags :
Sexiest Suits
|
| A sexy must-have swimming suit makes for a perfect summer!
Supermodels you may not be, but with the right suit on, you're sure to turn a few heads. Here are some tips to help bring out the best in you...
A-Cup Ladies
For those worried about the lack of assets in particular areas, fear not! Choose bra tops with paddings, some crumpled design or bold colors
and patterns.
Baggy Hips
Straight pants and mini-skirts will give you a slimmer look.
Wear lighter colors to visually lighten the weight of your lower
body.
Short Legs
Avoid straight pants in heavy color tones, which will only make your legs look shorter and fatter. Replacing it is the high-leg design.
Short Legs
Avoid straight pants in heavy color tones, which will ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Watch out, ladies!
Lifestyle / PRD Fashion
Written by : Sammi Zhou
Jul 15, 2008
Tags :
Watch out
ladies!
|
| Do you think a sturdy casing and a durable mechanical structure equates to a nice watch? Of course not! Fashion fanatics, especially
females, will tell you that watches are definitely a must-have accessory. Check the trendiest watches this summer.
The Classic look
Exuding fond memories, classicalwatches are simple but irreplaceable.An age-old watch chain, European patterns, highquality and implicit culture…
Omega 160 Anniversaries Special: 50,300 RMB
Case: Rose-gold steel with real diamonds
Dial: Pearl shell
Chain: Rose-gold steel
Neo-ladies
Neo-ladies are confident, graceful and individualistic; its no wonder these simple but exquisite watches are their top pick. It's suitable for ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
How to …give and get guanxi
Lifestyle / Local Customs
Written by : Lena Gidwani
Jul 13, 2008
Tags :
guanxi
|
| Schmoozing. Sucking up. Connections. 'Mutually beneficial relationships'. Call it whatever you want, honey, but here in China, its known simply as one word: Guanxi.
Guan means close together, and Xi means relationship. You are your relationships; you are defined by your guanxi. It is much more than just friendship; it is your competitive advantage, your golden ticket to everything: securing that much-coveted contract, landing your dream home, and even gaining that long awaited promotion.
Fortunes have been made and lost based on good or bad guanxi. It's also the notion that if somebody does you a favor, you will be expected to repay it one day. Put simply, it's the "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" philosophy.
Cracking the guanxi code may take impossible work and perseverance, but playing the game is still imperative. If you are open-minded and patient, as well as willing to bend over backwards, then you can start building guanxi immediately.
... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Beauty of the month（08－06）
Lifestyle / Beauty & SPA
Written by : Sammi Zhou
Jun 5, 2008
Tags :
skin care
beauty
spa
|
| A respite from the urban hustle
Wow, this is the most luxury I've wallowed in until now. It's not easy for me to describe the decor and the layout here. Entering one single room, it was mainly decorated in soothing
earth tones with black and blonde wood and pleasantly cool small stones. It was unusually large as there was a large double bed in it with a desk and a sofa alongside. Yet these only took up a third of the room! The rest was the spa area. The most notable part is the un-drawing of the curtain to
reveal a glass wall showing a beautiful lake and hills. Amazing! It should belong in Hainan Island or Saipan, right? Before the spa, the staff conduct a questionare about my body conditions. I was then recommended a Balinese Massage and an Anti-Stress Facial. The Balinese Massage uses Indian deep oil, which greatly helped relieve tension, while the facial used exclusive sap made from 100% floral extract and bee wax to help fight signs of fatigue. This is surely due to be a ... ... |
| [read more] |
 |
Strike out for baseball
Lifestyle / Fitness
Written by : Sammi Zhou
Jun 5, 2008
Tags :
sports
|
| Watanabe Kosuke, a Japanese worker living in Guangzhou, believes every Japanese child has a secret dream to become a professional baseball player.
In his youth, he rushed to the diamond field and practiced every day after school until sunset. And yet, even now that he is fully grown and working in the PRD, he still plays baseball every weekend with Japanese, Chinese and American friends. So, last Sunday, I joined them for a game.
Wearing a helmet, I became a batter. The bat was said to be only 800g but it seemed really heavy in my hands. I was also nervous as hell. "Play ball!" Kosuke San shouted, and threw the ball toward me. "Pong"! Unbelievably, I hit it clean. Not as difficult as I imagined! A few more swings later,I finally saw that it wasn't so much to do with your vision as your senses.
Later, I attempted to pitch while Kosuke San became
batter. He told me I had to throw the ball "super-
fast" so that my opponent could not strike it. I i ... ... |
| [read more] |
|
|
