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Burberry Blue Label - Spring/Summer 2011

Burberry Blue Label

Spring/Summer Collection 2011



Burberry Blue Label has created a Brit chic, high street fashion collection for Spring/Summer 2011. The centerpiece of the range is this season's trendy trench coat, seen in different colours and fabrics. The conservative colour palette includes deep red, navy blue, creamy beige and black. Aimed towards the younger and modern urban diva, this range merges utilitarian themes with classic silhouettes. 

 The grown-up school girl look takes form in mini pleated skirts paired with crisp white shirts. No Burberry collection would be complete without their signature checkered print and khaki coloured trench coat. 

These laid-back looks are easy-to-wear, smart and comfortable. Individually, all these pieces are closet staples that can be worn endlessly. Cropped trousers, denims, stripes, classic shirts and blazers. Chunky platforms, large totes and poorboy caps act as ideal accessories.

Pretty plaid dresses are layered with leather bikers and tailored jackets. The trench coat with metallic buttons is such a versatile piece. It can be worn over dresses, tights, jeans or on it's own, as shown in red in the middle. 

Burberry Blue Label is such a lovely clothing line, it's disappointing that it is only available in Japan. Someone needs to import to us here in South Africa. Here's hoping Stuttafords' brand manager will read this.

Seabourn Quest entregue a Seabourn Cruises

A Seabourn recebeu hoje o seu novo navio Seabourn Quest com capacidade para 450 hóspedes no estaleiro Mariotti T. em Génova, Itália. Este é o terceiro navio construído por Mariotti para a frota Seabourn, completando uma expansão de três anos que aumentou a capacidade da linha de ultra-luxo em mais de 200 por cento.

"Estamos muito satisfeitos e animados para a recepção do Seabourn Quest", disse Richard Meadows, presidente da Seabourn. "Ela é um lindo navio, e eu não tenho dúvidas de que ele vai ganhar tanto elogios dos especialistas e muito carinho de nossos clientes assim como os seus dois navios-irmãos. Seus diretores, funcionários e equipe estão prontos para acolher os viajantes a bordo com a experiência e o estilo Seabourn  de cruzeiro em nosso novo navio.

A premiada atriz Blythe Danner servirá como madrinha e nomeará o navio durante uma cerimônia ao por do sol no porto de Barcelona, ​​em 20 de junho de 2011. Naquela noite o navio partirá em viagem inaugural de 14 dias com escalas em lindas cidades a beira mar na França, Itália,Grécia e Turquia

Fonte/adaptação:  http://blog.seabourn.com/

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Whatever happened to....

.... my long weekend?

It all just seemed to fly by and now I am back at work already. I hate it when that happens, most depressing!

Nothing to report from The Asylum really. La Grande Cabbage continues to be the bane of my existence and I think I am only a few steps away from sending my CV out to various agencies!

All being well we'll get our re-org tomorrow so we at least know where the balance of power is and I can ascertain whether or not I'm in for a completely miserable existence or not!

It was great to get home and relax. I spent a couple of hours on the five string bass running through some Orpheum stuff and also getting my recording rig back up and running. I never seem to have enough time for these things.

Once Sam had returned home from college we caught up with WWE Raw and Tough Enough before embarking on a rare early night!

Tanque de combustível explode ao lado do Independence of the Seas em Gibraltar.

 Um tanque de combustível explodiu hoje de manhã ao lado do Independence of the Seas, da Royal Caribbean, enquanto esse se encontrava atracado ao lado dele, em Gibraltar no Reino Unido.

A Royal Caribbean anunciou que 10 passageiros necessitaram de atendimentos médicos abordo do navio, aparentemente nenhum em estado grave. Porém, duas pessoas do porto se feriram, uma em estado grave. Logo após a explosão do tanque, o navio partiu para um local mais distante, e seguro.

Gibraltar é um território ultramarino do Reino Unido, localizado ao Sul da Península Ibérica. Fazendo fronteira com a Espanha, o local é escala de muitos navios de cruzeiros em viagens ao Mediterrâneo. Uma de suas mais famosas atrações é a "Pedra de Gibraltar", que chega a lembrar as formações do Rio de Janeiro.

O Independence of the Seas é um dos maiores da frota da Royal Caribbean e também um dos maiores navios do mundos. Está baseado em Southampton, Inglaterra, onde embarca para cruzeiros pelo Mediterrâneo durante todo o ano.

Texto (©) Copyright Daniel Capella.

Imagens (©) Copyright AFP e Antonio Saéz, Tenerife. 

Something New but Not!!

Last post before the coming of June...Still have another around 20 minutes before the June..Let's say Good Bye to the month of May!!
Ok..Before I end here and say Bye-bye to May... I have to say something before too late which is something new but not!!
 I have my hair cut!!!!!!
Damn so ugly..!!! The aunty there said that it's so suitable me!!!! But whatz I look is so ugly and so " Boy"...!!
I never cut my hair as short as Now!! I feel like I don't want to step out from the house!!!
But tomorrow I have math class pluz with Wushu class...
Whatz should I do..
I think that I shouldn't cut my hair...!!But I have..and Now ...whatz should I do???????!!!!!
I feel so ugly!!!
From,
ChanSY- Ugly's Mother -

Hapag-Lloyd's 2012/13 Expedition Season

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces the arrival of their March 2012-May 2013 expedition brochure. Their small and beautifully appointed expedition ships, MS Hanseatic and MS Bremen, will be offering 12 international (English/German) itineraries next season.

They include travel in Antarctica, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Spitsbergen, Norway, the Amazon, the South Seas and New Zealand. In addition, the expedition itineraries feature new ports of call in Madagascar and Mozambique and a maiden voyage through theSea of Okhotsk in Russia’s Far East.

The two ships were created to provide intensive exploration in the most elegant surroundings for a maximum of 184 guests on Hanseatic and 164 on Bremen.

Expedition Highlights:

Sea of Okhotz

For the first time, Hanseatic sets out to circumnavigate the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia’s Far East, taking guests to volcanoes, geysers and glaciers. Zodiac stops will include Iony, a tiny island populated by sea lions, and Shantar Islands and Malminskie Islands, natural sanctuaries for songbirds, birds of prey, seals and sea otters.

Indian Ocean

Guests will experience lemurs in pristine nature, animals in the wild, and wonderful beaches on romantic coasts through Mauritius, Madagascar, Mozambique and South Africa. This tropical 16-day adventure will include ports in Madagascar and a first time stop in Mozambique.

The Northwest Passage

In 2012, the popular exploration route will be offered on board Hanseatic. It starts in Nome/Alaska amidst impressive testimonies of the Inuit culture before sailing through the Canadian Arctic, the heart of the Northwest Passage and ending in Reykjavik/Iceland.

Antarctica

Glaciers, icebergs, deep fjords and bays offer the setting for an unforgettable Antarctic expedition. In addition to observing bird colonies, guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, bath in the hot springs on Deception Island and observe whales in the Antarctic Sound.

For more info, visit www.hl-cruises.com or contact the UK's expedition cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd.

Belle Perez

Afgelopen Zondag 29 Mei gaf Belle Perez weer een spetterend optreden. Dit keer was zij in het zonovergoten Reeshofpark te Tilburg. Het was deze dag echt super mooi weer en haar latino muziek kwam dan ook weer prima tot zijn recht. Want binnen enkele minuten had zij het gehele publiek in beweging met haar opzwepende muziek.

Indian Jokes on Sardar - Sardar sms Jokes, Sardar Ji Jokes, Sardar sms - Funny Sardar Jokes

Indian Jokes on Sardar - Sardar sms Jokes, Sardar Ji Jokes, Sardar sms - Funny Sardar Jokes

Friend Sardar se: Me Tennis k barey me Tm sy Ziada Jnta hun.
Sardar: Acha te aey duss k Tennis de Net wich kinnay Moray honday ne =P

Sardarji was buying ticket on every station.
Friend: Why dont you buy 1 ticket for the whole trip?
Sardar: Oji, My doctor told me not to take long trips.


SARDAR:: Beta ye kaisi machis lay kar aaye ho ek bhi nahi jal rahi
SON   :: kya baat kartay ho pappa sub check kar kay laya hoooon

Sardar ji:Bhagwan mujhe dard de,Dukh de,tention de,mujhe barbad kar de,mere piche BHoot laga de,
Bhabwan:  abe sale ek line me bol ke biwi chahiye.

Tuesday Thrills - Nanine Fine Wear

Fashion by Nanine Fine Wear

Cape Town based designer Nanine du Plessis created Nanine Fine Wear to suit the sophisticated and classic style of South African women. Her designs are approachable and timeless. She constructs investment pieces that are made from the best quality imported fabrics. Her Winter 2011 range offers comfortable work to weekend wear in classic designs, neutral colours and favorable silhouettes.

1. An indigo wool jacket with pleather trim and belt will warm up those chilly winter days. 

R1 300. Black stretch Ottoman jodhpur style pants. R690 

2. A trendy colour block stretch Ponti knit dress. R890

3. This black trench jacket with stone cord piping is a winter essential. R1 370. It is paired with soft classic fit pants. R670

4. The navy melton swing jacket also comes in beautiful teal colour. R1 330. The classic pants comes in pinstripe as well. R670

5. A colour block ponti jacket with metal buttons. R1 250

Paired with a stretch ponti knit pants with zip detail. R760

6. The melton swing jacket in a caramel colour. R1 130

Soft classic pants. R670

7. A comfy soft knit v-neck top that can be worn with jeans or work trousers. R570. It is also available in taupe, charcoal and vanilla.

Camel stretch twill pants with zip detail. R690

8. A stone coloured trench Jacket with black cord piping detail. R1 370

Paired with soft classic fit pants. R670 

9. The soft knit V-neck top is paired with a taupe stretch twill pants with zip detail. The pants is also available in black and camel. R690

10. Camel stretch ponti knit with zip detail. Also available in black and and grey. R1 210



Nanine Fine Wear is available from selected boutiques all over the country. To find a stockist in your province, visit naninefinewear.com

Great Azamara Offer

Join Azamara Club Cruises’ Azamara Journey for a seven-night Spain & Portugal fly/cruise from just £1,618 per person this June (based on two people sharing an inside stateroom).

The price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers and a seven-night Spain & Portugal cruise departing from Lisbon and calling at Bilbao, St. Jean De Luz, St. Malo and St. Peter Port (Guernsey) before arriving in Rouen (for Paris); meals and room service; destination-influenced entertainment and enrichment programmes; housekeeping and dining gratuities; bottled water throughout the cruise; house wines with meals; speciality coffees and teas; and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on June 25 departure.

For more info, visit www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk or the UK's leading luxury cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd.

Orion Expeditions - Samurai and Snorkelling

Join the Orion Expedition team onboard the newly re-fitted Orion II for her maiden Ryukyu Islands voyage exploring from Japan through the rarely visited sub-tropical Ryukyu Islands to the Philippines and Sabah.

This 14-night voyage on July 28 features diverse elements for adventurous spirits seeking cultural experiences far removed from the predictable tourist hotspots of Asia, including two destinations unique to this voyage, Shimonoseki and Kagoshima, plus a visit to Coron Palawan in the Philippines, the first by a foreign ship.

Guests can try their hand at the fine art of preparing Fugu – poisonous puffer fish - warm their feet in a volcanic-heated foot bath, explore an impressive cave and underground river system and remove their clothes and inhibitions in a very elegant private hot spring onsen (public bath).

Active volcanoes and traditional samurai castles contrast with beautiful bays and islands perfect for snorkelling and diving, while a buffalo cart ride across tidal flats, cultural performances, art galleries and exploring a little township with bars and cafes offer other dimensions to this voyage.

Reminders of World War II abound, including visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as a fascinating Kamikaze museum and, in Okinawa, a former Japanese Imperial Navy HQ underground tunnel command centre.

The significant red Shuri Castle has many ancient links to the unique system of paying tribute to both Japanese and Chinese emperors and an archaeological dig site guests may visit contains some of the oldest human remains found in Asia.

Orion II’s visit to Coron Palawan will be celebrated with welcoming cultural displays, performances and interaction. Guests will have time for snorkelling, relaxing in hot springs, a village visit and scenic Zodiac cruising to capture the dramatic sunset.

Lecturers in the expedition team include:

Amy Loewen - Japan expert, many years of experience leading groups in Japan

Grace Winer - expert geologist to provide interpretation on the regions stunning and active geology

Justin Friend - to lecture on Filipino and Ryukyu cultures

Expedition Leader Alastair Newton - with many years experience in the region.

The 14-night cruise also visits San Fernando (for Baguio), Puerto Galera and Coron before finishing in Kota Kinabalu. Prices start from £6,680 per person including all meals, entertainment and educational programmes, use of the ship’s sporting equipment and facilities, Zodiac excursions, port and handling charges, tender transfers and government fees and taxes.

For more info, visit www.orionexpeditions.com or contact the UK's leading adventure cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd on 0800 008 6677.

May 31 2011: The World No Tobacco Day

31 May:World No Tobacco Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) selects "The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control" as the theme of the next World No Tobacco Day, which will take place on Tuesday, 31 May 2011.

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the world's foremost tobacco control instrument. The first treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO, it represents a signal achievement in the advancement of public health.

At the same time, WHO recognizes that challenges remain for the public health treaty to reach its full potential as the world's most powerful tobacco control tool.

In force only since 2005, it is already one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties in the history of the United Nations, with more than 170 Parties. An evidence-based treaty, it reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health and provides new legal dimensions for cooperation in tobacco control.

Implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Since it was adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2003, 172 countries and the European Union have become Parties to the WHO FCTC. Among other measures, the Parties are obliged over time to:

• protect people from exposure to tobacco smoke
• ban tobacco advertising and sales to minors
• put large health warnings on packages of tobacco
• ban or limit additives to tobacco products
• increase tobacco taxes
• create a national coordinating mechanism for tobacco control.

This year, the tobacco epidemic will kill nearly 6 million people, including some 600 000 nonsmokers who will die from exposure to tobacco smoke. By 2030, it could kill 8 million.

"The treaty's ultimate success against the tobacco industry depends on the extent to which the Parties meet all of their obligations," says the WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan. "More needs to be done for the treaty to achieve its full potential. It is not enough to become a Party to the treaty. Countries must also pass, or strengthen, the necessary implementing legislation and then rigorously enforce it."

Tobacco use is one of the biggest contributors to the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases - such as heart attack, stroke, cancer and emphysema - which accounts for 63% of all deaths, nearly 80% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries. Up to half of all tobacco users will eventually die of a tobacco-related disease.

World No Tobacco Day 2011 Event: Supporting the FCTC

Time: 18.00 - 20.00, 31 May 2011

Avenue: Members’ Salon, European Parliament, Brussels

Host: Glenis Willmott MEP

Event Brief:

This event will provide an opportunity to celebrate World No Tobacco Day 2011 in a relaxed atmosphere over drinks and food and to acknowledge all EU officials and Parliamentarians that have supported the aims of the WHO FCTC.

The FCTC is the world's foremost tobacco control instrument. The first treaty ever negotiated under the auspices of WHO, it represents a significant achievement in the advancement of public health. In force only since 2005, it is already one of the most rapidly and widely embraced treaties in the history of the United Nations, with more than 170 Parties. An evidence-based treaty, it reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health and provides a new legal dimension for cooperation in tobacco control.

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MSC Cruzeiros aguarda para erguer terminal no País

Terminal da MSC em Veneza.

Segundo o CEO da MSC Cruzeiros, Pierfranceso Vago (foto), a intenção de a empresa construir um terminal próprio no Porto de Santos, anunciada no início deste ano, permanece.

“O momento é interessante, mas estamos aguardando novidades do governo brasileiro para ver como poderemos concretizar essa intenção”, disse Vago, hoje, no Seatrade South America Cruise Convention, no hotel Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi, em São Paulo.

“Há movimentações concretas do governo brasileiro para melhorar a questão dos aeroportos, que é muito importante também para o turismo do Brasil, e esperamos que seja feito algo semelhante para os portos”, disse Vago.

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Imagem (©) Copyright Pazzo Per Il Mare.

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First buzzing V6 engine family already in Toyota Hilux used. Vz engine ran on petrol (gasoline) and all versions are featured electronic fuel injection. Hilux is 3VZ 1988 - 1995 at which time it used to be applied 5VZ. Displacement increased from 3.0 to 3.4 liters and 112 kW of power jumped (150 hp) to 142 (190 hp). 5VZ (or 5VZ - be careful finite element) has been touted as the best V6 engines ever Toyota Hilux for its reliability, low weight and excellent fuel economy are used. Hilux 3VZ engine owners often seek 5VZ instead of rebuilding or replacement of 3VZ km above the problem and install.

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Another chilled out day

Bank holiday Monday so let's do nothing for most of the day! Nothing is GOOD!

In the afternoon we went back to Toni's and the clan gathered. Toni, Sam, Jade, Aaron and Gemima and I all had a curry whilst watch watching Back To The Future! Was nice to have gathered almost the entire clan under one roof for a short while.

A great way to end the long weekend!

Temporada 2010/2011 atinge volume recorde de passageiros.

A temporada de cruzeiros 2010/2011, encerrada no dia 22 de maio, transportou o volume recorde de 792.752 passageiros na costa brasileira, o que significa um aumento de 10% sobre a temporada anterior, quando foram transportados 720.621 passageiros, segundo estudo da Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), divulgado pela Associação Brasileira de Cruzeiros Marítimos (Abremar) nesta segunda-feira (30).

Ao todo, foram 20 transatlânticos que transportaram 693.723 brasileiros e 99.029 estrangeiros. Na temporada anterior, haviam sido 18 navios.

Em relação à movimentação econômica, os impactos totais foram de R$ 1,3 bilhão, sendo R$ 791,6 milhões gerados pelos gastos das empresas com compras de suprimentos, custos portuários e combustíveis e R$ 522,5 milhões gerados pelos gastos dos cruzeiristas nos portos de embarque, desembarque e de trânsito.

Perfil dos passageiros
A maioria dos passageiros entrevistados, 61,1%, tem como origem o estado de São Paulo, 12% do Rio de Janeiro, seguida pelo Paraná.

Em relação ao perfil dos turistas, 43,8% viajam acompanhados com o cônjuge ou namorado, seguido de amigos 40,6% e filhos e parentes, com 40,3%, diz a FGV no estudo.

A maioria é mulher, 55,8%, casado, com 54,4%, e na faixa etária entre 25 e 44 anos, 48,6%.

Com relação à escolaridade, a maioria tem ensino superior completo (58,1%). Dos entrevistados, 22,6% recebe até R$ 2,5 mil, 33,7% tem renda mensal entre R$ 2,5 mil a R$ 5 mil, 29% ganha entre R$ 5 mil e R$ 10 mil, 14,7% acima de 10 mil, diz o estudo.

De acordo com a FGV, para a realização da pesquisa, foram respondidos 4 mil questionários em 5 portos do país (Búzios, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador e Santos), além de serem realizadas pesquisas com diretores das empresas que atuam no setor.

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Imagem (©) Copyright Daniel Capella.

Royal Caribean realiza visita técnica em São Francisco do Sul

A secretária de Turismo e Lazer de São Francisco do Sul (SC), Jamille de Freitas Machado, e o prefeito Luiz Roberto de Oliveira (Zera) vão receber no próximo final de semana o vice-presidente da Royal Caribean, Michael Ronan, para uma visita técnica.

O objetivo é mostrar os atrativos turísticos do município e a estrutura técnica para receber navios de passageiros. "Queremos que as companhias de cruzeiros vejam o que nós vemos sobre São Francisco do Sul, uma cidade linda com plenas condições de receber as escalas de navios", declarou o prefeito.

Seatrade Cruise - Ronan vem ao Brasil para participar da Seatrade Cruise Shipping South America, em São Paulo, nos dias 30 e 31 de maio. Luiz Zera e Jamile Machado estarão presentes no evento nesta segunda, para apresentar as potencialidades do município, "principalmente na ampliação das escalas e na consolidação para o segmento de cruzeiros marítimos", de acordo com Jamille.

Texto (©) Copyright Mercados & Eventos.

Imagem (©) Copyright Daniel Capella.

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Popular Post??!!

Today..I learn something new and I wanna try it in this post...
I have learn how to print screen, paste and crop!!..For me..This is something new..thankz to my beloved daughter, iLi...
Now I wanna shared the most popular post in my blog for all the time which from last year, 2010, until now, 2011..
The post popular post for all the time is.......
The post related with Siwon!! Seem like everyone love Siwon..Right??
Siwon's post [ 814 pageview ] has beaten down SNSD [ 799 pageview ] which already been the most popular post of mine since last year until last friday, 27.05.2011....Congratz SiWon....
Can you see it?? My un-related post - Exam - is the third highest!!Oh..My..My!!!
Same so to - Mr Woo VS Mr. Ooi - .... I just can't believe it..!!
Sad for Eunhyuk's post... Because I thought Eunhyuk is more popular than Siwon!! Isn't because My post for Eunhyuk is not that interesting as Siwon??!! I don't know!!

Continue with the most popular most for one whole week which started from 23.05.2011 until 30.05.2011..
The most popular post is...
- Mr. Woo VS Mr. Ooi -.....Congratz.....To Who??
Same as the above..- Exam - post still highest!! But Look!!  - DoMo-KuN - [ 206 pageview ] is here..and beaten down Siwon's post [ 70 pageview ] !!

The post that make me surprise is the post which related Mr. Woo and Mr. Ooi!! I just can't believe that post will be more pageview compared to others post!!
Again congratz to Siwon??!! and DoMo??!!
I think I should post more on SNSD..since they are also popular in here... So I think I will start to collect they news from now...
Well..That is for today..
From,
ChanSY - Starter -

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Pas Aa Zara Dil Ki Bat Btaon Tujko
Kese Dharkta Ha Dil Awaz Sunaon Tujko
Aa K To Dekh Le Dil Pe Likha Ha Naam Tera
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Jitna Jalaya Ha To Ne Pyar Me Mujko
Dil To Krta Ha Ma B Jalaon Tujko
Ajnabi Hota To Aisa Kr B Leta Shayad
Mgr Tu To Apna Ha Kesy Sataon Tujko.

The fluffy cloud may kiss d sky
The rose may kiss d butterfly
The morning due may kiss d grass
but you my friend may kiss my lips!!

Dulhan Andhe Pati Se=Kash Tumhari Ankhe Hoti To
Tum Mere Husn ko Dekh skte
Pati=Agr Tum Khubsurat Hoti To Kya
Ankho wale Tumhe Mere Liye Chhod Dete.

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Don`t mess with Rajni!

Pappu-Yar Mai bohat preshan hu..
Dipu-Kyun Kya Huwa..?
Pappu-Yaar subah se hum ko koi
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Closet Confidential with Anthea

On this edition of Closet Confidential, I got to fashionize with Cape Town based blogger Anthea, who has a passion for leather, comfortable clothing and vintage dresses. Anthea has an inspiring sense of style, which she shares on her blog, Embracing Style. 

These are some of her fashion favourites and style secrets.

Describe your personal style 

It is most of all comfy with a mix of girly, granny, classic and quirky. I alternate between these styles depending on my mood. 



What has been your best fashion buy? 

The Aldo combat boots I had my friend bring me from USA. I wear it so much that it has to be my best buy.



Most extravagant fashion purchase 

I am going to purchase it as soon as I can find it! I am looking for the perfect pair of leather boots. All of my purchases to date have been quite affordable.



What are your favourite accessories?

It has to be leather bags. Can you tell by now that I am a fan of leather? I think a leather bag can make a girl feel special. It lasts long as well and it does not chip or fray!



What is your idea of a no-fail outfit? 

Something that you are 100% comfortable in. If you feel great in your outfit then how can you go wrong?



Where would you like to shop til you drop? 

Country Road. Seeing that I love leather so much it makes sense since their bags and boots are gorgeous. There items seem like the kind of items that you can keep for a long time because of the quality. They also have amazing classic styles.



Best Fashion Trend 

That's a hard one! At the moment it has to be the granny chic trend. It really appeals to me, probably because it's comfy and you can incorporate vintage items. I do love vintage!



Worst Fashion Trend 

There have been so many but I think the worst was skants.You know, the skirt and pants in one. They became popular sometime during my teenage years. Skirt or pants, choose one!



Who are your style icons? 

I admire the styles of so many ladies even fictional ones. I love how cute and girly Peggy from Mad Men dresses. I think Olivia Palermo looks perfect all the time! Bloggers Anne-Catherine Frey and Louise Ebel have amazing style as well. 

What is on your fashion wish list? 

I long for a pair of Swedish Hasbeens with all my heart and soul! I will even settle for look-alikes. I also want a pair of leather boots possibly Chelsea Boots, a leather biker's jacket, a pair of dark blue flare jeans and a cape. I am always on the lookout.



What are the 'must have' items in your closet and why? 

For me personally, an array of dresses is a must have. I am definitely a dress person. I wear them casually or formally in Summer or Winter. They are comfy and they make you feel pretty. Everyone needs a pair of jeans that fits them perfectly simply because it is so versatile. You can dress it up or down and always rely on it if you don't know what to wear.



Fabulous fashion advice

Be comfortable in whatever you wear. I honestly think dressing is about making yourself happy and not others. So, you don't always need to follow trends. Stick to what you love.





*Special thanks to Anthea for participating in this interview.

The Art and Life of Chinese Great Artist Master Wu Guanzhong

Wu Guanzhong Painting Work Appreciation - Hometown of Lu Xun

Art is for Everyone

A pure artist who devoted his entire life to artistic exploration, Wu's works have been hotly pursued on the domestic and international art markets, however, he never considered art as a way to make money, or as a legacy that he would leave his children.

Wu Guanzhong donated almost all of his work to museums, even the ones he loved the most. Although many pieces have fetched high prices and commanded tens of millions of yuan each (more than $1.5 million), he still lived a very simple life, never trying to make a fortune.

Through his true belief that his work should be seen and enjoyed by most people, Wu always insisted that it should never fall into the hands of collectors, but instead be hanging in museums.

His philosophy is part of the reason why such a large-scale retrospective could be organized without much effort as almost all of the items are owned by domestic and overseas museums and could be borrowed, according to Li Wen from the education department of Zhejiang Art Museum.

Aside from the 72 pieces that Wu donated to Zhejiang Art Museum and a series of sketches in Yunnan that he painted in 1978, the rest of the exhibition was borrowed from seven museums, with all works previously donated by Wu himself.


Always Innovative

Just as he insisted that his work should be seen and enjoyed by many, Wu also considered that his work should be judged by everyday people, while at the same time he pursued difficult techniques that belonged to Western art.

In one of his essays he once compared art conceptions of the modern West and ancient China to "a couple who are both deaf," who cannot communicate with each other but are still deeply in love.

"They have many similarities, many times," he wrote, spending his whole life trying to perfectly integrate the two different art approaches.

He used oil painting techniques to reflect Chinese landscapes, many of which are about the beautiful jiangnan (the area south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River), capturing the essence of the area with visual effects that were magically similar to traditional ink paintings created by ancient Chinese art masters.

"He was one among the few great artists ever in China that was devoted to making the two different styles integrated," commented Xu Jiang, director of China Academy of Art. "He made his own achievements in this way and thus made great a contribution to the Chinese art world."

* Brief of Artist Wu Guanzhong:

Mr. Wu Guanzhong, alias Tu, who was born in 1919, and come from Yixing city, Jiangsu province, China.

In 1942, Wu Guanzhong graduated from the Hangzhou National College of Art, during this period, Wu very fond of Van Gogh, Gauguin, and prefer to use strong colors such as red and purple in his oil painting works, and he entitled a pen name for himself as “Wu Tucha”, later changed as “Tu”.

In 1947, Wu went to France to study abroad on state scholarship, and studied in the Paris National Higher School of Fine Arts.

In 1950, Wu returned home and acted as a teacher at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1953, he was appointed as an associate professor of architecture at Tsinghua University.

In 1956, he acted as teacher at the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1964, he taught at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts.

In 1970, Wu was been sent to villages in Hebei province for labor practice in the famous Chinese “Cultural Revolution” term.

In 1973, he was been transferred back to Beijing and to attend the hotel drawing creation.

In 1978, The Central Institute of Arts and Crafts held an individual exhibition of Wu Guanzhong Works.

In 1979, Wu was elected as an executive director of the Chinese Artists Association

In 1987, the Hong Kong Arts Center hosted “Wu Guanzhong Art Retrospection Exhibition”

In 1991, the French Ministry of Culture awarded Wu Guanzhong “The Highest Order of French Literature and Art”

In 1992, The British Museum broke its routine practice that only antique relics can be shown, and held it first art exhibition for living artist Wu Guanzhong, which named as “Wu Guanzhong – Chinese Artist in The Twentieth Century”, and collected a huge size color painted oil painting work titled “Birds Paradise” finished by Wu Guanzhong lately seriously.

In 1993, France Paris Sayniuche Museum held an art show titled “Walk to The World – Wu Guanzhong Sketch of Ink Painting Show”, and presented him a “Gold Medal of Paris”.

In 1994, Wu Guanzhong was selected one Standing Committee Members of the Chinese People & Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

In 1999, the National Cultural Ministry held “Wu Guanzhong Paintings Exhibition”

In 2000, Wu Guanzhong was elected as a communication academician at The Art Academy at the French Institute, and he is the first Chinese artist who obtained this laurel, and he is also the first Asian who obtained this occupation in nearly two hundred years since the set up of the French Institute.

* Original address of this China gift post: China Gift and Fine Arts & Crafts

Tall Ship Cruise Offers Classic Yacht Race Action

This September, tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering guests a chance to follow the action of the Voiles de St Tropez, one of the world’s most glamorous yacht regattas, from the comfort of the historically styled, square rigger, the 170-passenger Star Flyer.

Les Voiles de St Tropez is one of the principal events in the classic yachting calendar, bringing together magnificent racing boats with world-class crews from all over the world. The regatta runs this year from September 27 to October 2 and Star Flyer will be in the bay of St Tropez on September 30, perfectly situated to view the racing and admire the yachts from the heart of the action.

Later, the ship moves to St Tropez port, where it will remain until late at night, giving guests the chance to soak up the festive post-race atmosphere, with unrivalled opportunities for boat-spotting and people-watching.

Star Clippers’ Voiles de St Tropez sailing departs Cannes on September 24, calling at some of the Mediterranean’s finest yachting harbours: L’Ile Rousse and Bastia in Corsica; Portoferraio in Elba; Portofino in Italy; and Iles d'Hyères and Sanary-sur-Mer in France, as well as St Tropez for the racing.

The ship will also operate a seven-night Monaco to Cannes sailing, departing October 1, which coincides with the last two days of the Voiles de St Tropez, ideal for anybody wanting to overnight in or near St Tropez to watch the racing prior to joining the ship.

The sailings cost from £1,295 per person, including full board on the ship and port taxes, excluding flights. For more details, visit www.starclippers.co.uk or contact the specialist cruise agents of The Cruise Line Ltd on 0800 008 6677.

Première du Bleu.

(©) Copyright imágenes: Antonio Sáez, Tenerife.

Temos hoje a primeira visita do Bleu de France ao porto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Em viagem transatlántico desde Recife com escala em Mindelo, para posicionar no teatro europeu. Partiu muito cedo -1500h- para Funchal e Lisboa. Esteve acompanhado pelo Oceana de P&O chegado desde La Palma para Gran Canaria. Com algo em torno de 37,000 toneladas, o Bleu de France foi o menor navio da temporada brasileira. Sua capacidade de passageiros é de pouco mais de 1,000. Foi construído em 1981 nos estaleiros Bremen-Vulkan, na Alemanha, por encomenda da também alemã Hapag-Lloyd, e ao custo de 120 milhões de dólares. Sua velocidade máxima é de 19 nós, tem 199 metros de comprimento e 28 de largura. Possui três piscinas, e tem cabines maiores que o normal. É classificado no guia Berlitz com 3+ estrelas, e 1,396 pontos. Já o Oceana é o ex-Ocean Princess da Princess Cruises, que foi transferido para a P&O em 2002, tem 77,000 toneladas e capacidade para 2,272 passageiros. (©) Copyright texto: Antonio Sáez, Tenerife e Daniel Capella, Santos.