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Sunday, February 14, 2010
All about Shoes and Sandals
Looking for a nice pair of shoes to complement your daughter's dress?
When you buy a pair of shoes for your little girl, you must always have her comfort in mind. Your little girl in heels? Not talking about crib booties here...I think all women look great in heels, high or low. Heels make you look like you got legs up to your neck. But little girls in heels? I feel It's wrong on many levels, so I veto that. Yes, they do add style, appeal, and all the drama a WOMAN wants. But I'm not at all comfortable imagining my little girl in those hurtful heels!
I've recently read something about adjustable shoes for the ladies. Wow, I mean those shoes can transition from high-to-low positions within seconds! Now that's a smart buy for us and so how I wish I could find shoes like that for my little girl.
Hmmm, now how about sassy sandals to go with a girl holiday dress? Sandal are super comfy. And they're still best-sellers to me. My daughter can go anywhere in them and still look cute. These days sandals can practically be worn to any indoor or outdoor event.There are so many types of sandals to choose from nowadays. Chappal, hemp sandals, thong sandals, geta sandals( Japanese sandals that look great with girls Chinese dress) gladiator sandals, and saltwater sandals are just some of the many types of sandals you can get for your child.
In one of my old posts, I talked about how extremely comfortable flats are. Flats can surely complement your daughter's First communion dress. I've seen so many little girls wear them to churches and I think they really look great.
Chinese New Year Activities for the Family to Enjoy
Celebrations and parties play a big part in our culture. And so it’s no news that many Chinese communities are already in full swing for the Chinese New Year celebration that officially starts Feb 14. So how are you preparing for the event? Want more Chinese New Year activities for the family to enjoy? Here are some ideas for you to consider:
If your family’s attending a Chinese New Year party or hosting one this month, make sure to get your daughter a nice girls chinese dress to wear.And just to make things even more fun for her, why not try face painting!
Not an artist? No problem. Face painting is not just for talented artists. Anyone can do it—especially you! Moms can learn face painting quickly. It’s just like doing a full make up but using water-based face paints instead. If you start practicing in your spare time, you will be ready to paint your daughter’s face for Chinese New Year! Get a couple of face-painting ideas today and try them on your daughter. Have fun!
Here are some tips for face painting:
Choose a brand that is non-toxic, highly tested, and safe for skin. They should be easy to wash off. Using non-FDA approved paints can cause allergic reactions to the skin.
Use sponges to fill up large areas of the face. Use small fine pointed brushes for more detailed work.
Always use a clean sponge, a supply of clean water, and lots of tissue!
Apply light colors first and allow paint to dry first before applying another coat or layer.
Better not do of a full face on younger kids. It’s best to work faster on them, so they don’t get bored or irritated.
It’s only natural for us moms to get a little stressed during holidays.That’s because we’re more than just moms. We are a lot of things. Aside from being moms, we also happen to be the family’s household manager, executive chef, and EVENT PLANNER --all in one beautiful package!
Now with Chinese New Year being less than two weeks away, I’m sure some of us already made plans, because for the whole family to simply stay home during the Chinese New Yearcelebration would seem passe when there are Lion Dances, elaborate floats, fun parades, and special Chinese programs for everyone to enjoy, right?
So start shopping for new clothes for the whole family. A new red coat for you, a tiger shirt for dad, girls Chinese dress and kung fu costumes for your kids and you’ll be ready to party!
Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, happens to be the biggest and the longest of all Chinese holidays. With Chinese New Year being just a few more weeks away, you're probably looking for some arts and crafts stuff you could with your daughter.
Here's a picture of one of my favorite Chinese New Year crafts that will surely give your daughter hours of fun! And you know what else would be fun? Your daughter making this project in agirls Chinese dress!
This paper cut is the Symbol of Spring. If you hang it upside down, it means spring arrived.
Material Needed:
Qty 1 - Sheet 8 1/2 x 11 colored paper
Qty 1 - Double Sided Tape, 1" long
Qty 12 Inches, Red Ribbon, 1" or so wide
Tools Needed:
Scissors
Instructions:
1. Get Red or other colored paper, 8 1/2 x 11
2. Cut the paper so it is a square 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 (an option is print out the diagram below on the colored paper to make the project easier).
3. Fold the paper in half, from corner to corner to make a triangle.
4. Repeat, folding paper in half to make a smaller triangle (Quarter Size).
6. Cut the tip of the cutting to create a hole for the ribbon.
7. On the ribbon, using a scissors edge, shred the bottom 10 inches to create a string type.
8. Create a loop at the top of the ribbon and tie a not 1" below the top of the loop.
9. Thread string through center of paper cut (hint, using some type of hook thread such as a pen cap, thread the shredded part through the hole).
10. Attach double sided tape to bottom of paper cut inside to shredded Red Ribbon and paper.
11. Hang in your house.
Okay, so that's about it. Now you know how to make a Chinese Spring Symbol. That wasn't so hard, was it? To learn more crafts for Chinese New Year, clickhere.
As we all know, shopping malls don’t get any more crowded than in December. This holiday, make sure you got what you need. Here's a simple checklist.
Your plan. Know which stores you need to visit and which ones to skip. This save you time and effort. There’s something about Christmas that makes you want to buy almost everything in the mall!
Your list.At least a day before making your trip to the mall, you better make sure you have listed the things you need to get.
I've been watching Old Jacky Chan movies, the ones from the 1970s and 80s, and the setting is always in old China.
I can't help but also admire the heroine's (Jackie Chan's love interest's) costumes. The love interest is always in a Cheungsam pants set and I noticed the beautiful embroidery exquisitely done. How else will she be able to fly through the air to kick b*tt? But then again, nothing's impossible with the classic Chinese movie.
Martial arts heroines costume checklist:
__ Beautiful Cheungsam pants set __ Straw hat __ Long hair in 2 braids __ Cute kung fu shoes (not the black mary jane types, the REAL kung fu shoe) __ Props, like a staff or a fan. You know, the ones that look like non-weapons but can be used to defend oneself? Remember Disney Mulan's fan? Classy use of prop for self-defense.
Then again, there are movies now where the heroine whooshes through the air in intricately embroidered Tang Dynasty dress.
But if you want your little princess to be a Kung Fu action star for a day, the cheung sam pants set is my vote.
It's May 4 and it's Star Wars Day! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone.
I couldn't pass up this day without connecting our blog post about this.
I'm no expert, so please indulge me:
Is Queen Amidala's throne dress Chinese - inspired?
Looks Mongolian. But it does look Imperial Chinese. And her pale kabuki face is definitely Japanese. Confused, I am.
In the Padawan's Guide to Costumes, reference was made to the collar and head dress resembling a Qing Dynasty royalty collar and winter hat.
So as I looked at Qing Dynasty clothing influences, I've found it can also be seen in the dress with no waistline, and U-shaped sleeves to cover the hands.
Again, I am not an expert in Chinese dress history. Just somebody happily paddling along to learn something new each day. If anybody can please share to teach us more, please do leave a comment :-) Thanks.
PS ... I didn't get the date's connection with the occassion. It's supposed to be, "MAY THE 4TH be with you."
