2014年10月29日星期三

having this apps can let me see the street arts all around the world!!

Graffmap is an app designed to allow users to share and discover street art from around the world.

BROWSE A MAP OF STREET ART IN ANY CITY

Graffmap is an iOS app that allows users to discover new graffiti while taking photographs and sharing what they find on the street.

Graffmap - Share and Discover Street Art

The app utilizes map technology to allow users to browse any area in the world. Wherever another Graffmap user has, for lack of a better word, tagged a piece of street art, you can click on the image and view a high quality photo. If you’re in the area, you can head over to that location and check it out in person for yourself. Although street art decorates tons of buildings around the world, Graffmap’s map is clean and not cluttered, making it easier to find the best pieces of art.

UPLOAD YOUR OWN STREET ART DISCOVERIES

If you come across street art on your travels or in your home city, you can capture an image on your phone and upload it to the map.

Graffmapasks for three images in order to capture the art in more detail, as well as a description of what you saw and where you saw it. Some might be skeptical as to how Graffmap might be used by property owners or authority figures, but the reality is that street art is often wiped away within a few days. Graffmap helpspreserve street art for a longer period of time, while sharing it with those who can appreciate it.

source: http://www.allmyfaves.com/blog/art/graffmap-share-and-discover-street-art/

2014年10月23日星期四

CONTEMPORARY ART WINDOW DISPLAYS~~

Bergdorf Goodman celebrates the close relationship between art and fashion, where the windows feature an extraordinary selection from the Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Day Auction.

Window photographs: © Ricky Zehavi

Source: Bergdorf Goodman blog

World’s most incredible libraries ~~

These pillars of higher learning are also home to some of the world’s most incredible architecture. Below is a small collection of stunning libraries around the globe. From the historical to the modern, these centres of knowledge and learning also preserve the history and culture of their respective periods. Personally, I would find it hard to concentrate in some of these places, they are too beautiful for the eye not to wander.

1. University Club Library – New York City, United States

Photograph by Peter Bond

Photograph by Peter Bond

2. Canadian Library of Parliament – Ottawa, Canada

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Photograph by James Gillard

Photograph by James Gillard

3. Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library – New Haven, Connecticut

Photograph by Lauren Manning

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Photograph by KAALpurush

4. Iowa State Capital Law Library – United States

Photograph by Tani Livengood

5. Suzzalo Library at the University of Washington – Seattle, Washington

Photograph by Sam

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Photograph by Sam

6. Admont Abbey Library – Austria

Photograph by Ognipensierovo

7. State Library – Victoria, Australia

Photograph by Waltonics

8. Library at El Real Monasterio de El Escorial – Madrid, Spain

Photograph by Jose Maria Cuellar

9. José Vasconcelos Library – Mexico City, Mexico

Photograph by Pedro Vasquez Colmenares

Photograph by Aurelio Asiain

10. Real Gabinete Português de Leitura – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Photograph by Ruy Barbosa Pinto

11. National Library of Finland – Helsinki, Finland

Photograph by Marj-Liisa

12. Mitchell Library – Sydney, Australia

Photograph by Christopher Chan

13. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at University of Toronto – Toronto, Canada

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Photograph by Fadi J

14. George Peabody Library – Baltimore, Maryland

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Photograph by Danielle King

15. Strahov Theological Hall – Prague, Czech Republic

Photograph by Rafael Ferreira

Source: http://twistedsifter.com/

飾品也能搭配指彩：5種造型組合豐富手上風光

記得以前擦了指甲油又戴戒指，媽媽都會罵手上太花了，總是會說選一個就好；但現在太花俏好像並不是不可行的，而且如果搭配得宜，或許所謂的花俏根本不會出現，反而會有一種互相加分的作用。

THE ZOE REPORT就推薦5種不同的「飾品+指彩」的搭配組合，不同的風格，帶來不一樣的視覺：

綠松石 x 橘色

老實說綠松石這種東西，實在看起來老氣，總覺得不論再時髦的人戴，都難以抹滅它的老氣，神奇的是，搭配上亮麗的橘色後，綠松石也跟著年輕起來了，似乎也時髦了不少。

玫瑰金 x 裸色

裸色指彩仍然建議膚色白皙一點的人使用，搭配上玫瑰金的飾品，整個氣質逼人。

銀飾 x 桃紅色

銀飾的可搭度應該算是很高的，但如果想要表現和別人不同的個性，不妨可以選擇亮麗的桃紅色，有點搖滾的叛逆風格。

紫水晶 x 海軍藍

以同色系的搭配方式，讓指彩和飾品成為亮點，而且紫水晶和海軍藍，都能為女孩帶來優雅的貴氣。

珍珠 x 金屬色

鑽石或許是女人最好的朋友，但珍珠則更有個性，我本身覺得珍珠飾品是個可塑性很高的單品，搭配裸色指彩就是優雅貴婦，探上螢光指彩就變龐克。

source: http://thefemin.com/2014/08/nail-and-jewelry/

Great Beauty Habits to Try

10 Great Beauty Habits to Try

We all want to look our best every day, but sometimes we take on bad habits that keep us from it. We know we should avoid smoking, staying in the sun too long, and eating junk food, but that isn’t enough. Here are 10 great beauty habits you should work into your daily life.
Great Beauty Habits to Try

1. Keep Makeup Light

Unless you’re going to the Academy Awards, there’s no reason to cake on the makeup, especially during the day. Not only does heavy makeup look unnatural, it’s bad for your skin. If you’re constantly clogging your pores with thick foundation and concealer, your skin will look tired and greasy. Clogged pores look dull and cause breakouts. Putting too much eye makeup on can cause wrinkles because you’re constantly pulling on the delicate skin around your eyes. Reduce the amount of makeup you apply every day, and consider taking 1 or 2 days off from makeup each week to give your skin a break.

2. Pat On Concealer

Concealer is heavy makeup that won’t look right if too much is smeared on. Pat it lightly into your skin, and always use your pinky finger when applying concealer around your eyes. This way you will get maximum coverage with the least amount of product.

3. Never Overdo Lips and Eyes at the Same Time

Sometimes you might want to make a statement. A smokey eye or new bright eye shadow colors can look great if it’s done right. Bright red lipstick or bright pink color can be equally attractive, but if you do both at the same time, your entire look will be off balance. Stick with one or the other.

4. Clarify Hair Once and a While

You could be having a week full of great hair days only to end with a day of limp, scraggly hair. The perfect shampoo and conditioner just don’t seem to work anymore. Clarifying your hair once and a while with a difference clarifying shampoo might be exactly what you need. Hair products have built up on your hair weighing it down. However, don’t use a clarifying shampoo more than twice a month because it can strip your hair of its natural oils.

5. Switch Products Every so Often

Sometimes you don’t need to clarify your hair. Switching hair products give a similar result without the drying effects. Have 2 or three different shampoos and conditioners on hand to keep your hair looking fresh. Do the same with other products such as skin care products or makeup. Sometimes your body just needs a change to start looking its best again.

6. Wash Off all Makeup Every Night

At night after a long day, it can be tempting to just fall asleep without washing the layer of makeup on your face. Don’t do this. Leaving the makeup on will not only stain your pillow case, it will suffocate your skin as well. It could cause acne and other inflammation. Clean your face every night with a good makeup remover or wash your face with a cleansing oil. Makeup removing clothes also work well and are easy to use.

7. Test Out Makeup Before Buying

If you buy a makeup product that doesn’t work for you, it would be wasteful to throw it out or stick it in the back of your drawer and never use it. Even if you decide to wear it anyway, you won’t look as great as you could. Whenever possible, test out makeup at the store before you buy it. If you can’t test it in the store, find a friend, maybe the one who recommended it to you, who already has the makeup and try it out. Test out foundation and concealer on the back of your hand. You can see how it matches your skin and test coverage and durability.

8. Wear Sunscreen

Age spots can be covered up with makeup, but wrinkles are hard to mask. Both signs of visible aging can be prevented or at least postponed by wearing sunscreen. If you don’t like wearing sunscreen, look for makeup with sunscreen in it or always wear a large brimmed hat when you go outdoors. Sunglasses are also important to protect your eyes from UV rays.

9. Use Scrubs and Clay Masks

Dull skin is most often caused by dirt and dead skin cells sitting on top of your skin. Use a scrub at least twice a month to gently scrub off the gunk that a regular cleaner can’t clear off. Use a clay mask once or twice a month to shrink your pores and draw out toxins. Bentonite clay is great for facial masks.

10. Follow a Healthy Diet

The most important beauty habit you can develop to keep your hair, skin, nails, and face looking their best is to follow a healthy diet. Drink 64 ounces of water a day, get plenty of vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and proteins, and keep the junk out of your diet whenever possible. A healthy diet starts from the inside.