Big Bang collaborates with Japanese casual brand, UNIQLO, to come up with various designs of T-shirts and hoodies, all starting at the price of ¥1,500 (Approximately USD $18). The collaboration apparels will also include tour goods for their upcoming Big Bang show concerts.
With bright colors and eye-catching prints like those, it’s definitely a collection that screams Big Bang. Couple tees with your favorite Big Bang member anyone?
Now, check out Big Bang members, TOP, G-dragon, Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung endorsing the Big Bang x UNIQLO apparels below:
Big Bang x UNIQLO collection is available on UNIQLO website here and all retail outlets from the 5th of February. Check out your local UNIQLO retailers today!
Many people say that these days, Korean street fashion is becoming more and more at par with other major cities’ fashion like New York and Tokyo. Some fashion critics say that Korean street fashion looks like a carbon copy of New York’s street fashion, and a lighter and milder version of Tokyo fashion, but others applaud Koreans for their fashion sense. If you will go to Korea, you will see distinct characteristics of their street fashion. You can see them too in other countries, but they added a Korean twist that makes them unique, if not original.
(photo by MPdaogou)
For instance, one distinct feature of Korean street fashion is layering. Some people say they got it from New Yorkers. But no matter where they got it from, layering is an important feature of Korean fashion not just because it looks good but also because Korea is a temperate country. They need to layer their clothes to keep their body warm, just like other people in temperate regions.
Another distinct characteristic of Korean street fashion is their oversized t-shirts with English words or phrases. Some people, especially visitors from Western countries, cannot make sense of what is written on the t-shirts but Koreans do not care. After all, they do not wear the t-shirts to communicate with foreigners. They wear them to look good. The printed word or phrases in front of Korean tees only act as designs, not as something that states to the whole world what the wearer believe sin.
Korean women usually pair these oversized tees with a pair of skin tight leggings or skinny jeans. It is very comfortable and it also looks good. They usually wear sneakers or sandals with this outfit.
(photo by 熊貓girl a.k.a epued)
Mini skirts and knee high boots are some of the most popular Korean street fashion styles. Mini skirts will not make their legs warm but when paired with the boots, it will work in a cold place. And the outfit also looks sexy.
(photo by cafemom)
Koreans are also not afraid of colors. They bravely mix and match bright colors that other people will not dare try. This makes the cities of Korea very colourful and happy because of the rainbow of colors. You will see combinations of pink and green, yellow and red, orange and blue, and so on. And for some reason, Koreans can pull it off. They look fashionable and of course, cute, just like most Asian fashions.
You will also see branded clothes and accessories in Korean fashion (surprise, surprise). This is probably typical in almost all city fashions. But it is more obvious in Koreans. Maybe it is the status or satisfaction that makes branded fashion items popular in Korea. Do not be surprised if a woman who is very simply dressed is carrying a branded bag worth hundreds of dollars.
Celebrity endorsements are likely to play a big part in the Korean fashion market in 2010, with many top stars already seen to be endorsing, or taking part in photo shoots for fashion labels.
Narsha, Miryo, Je-A, and Ga-In, from pop group the Brown Eyed Girls, have been modelling the Spring/Summer Get Used Collection for Bling Jeans, which includes the popular blue-grey tie-dye jeans. The May 2010 issue of Nylon Magazine also featured a list of Korean celebrities, though this was a photo shoot with a difference, as the likes of Jang Geun Suk, Bani, Bae Doo Na, and Clazziquai were helping to raise awareness of an eco-campaign. They teemed up with casual fashion brand ‘Jack and Jill’, modelling a range of T-Shirts and Jeans, to promote an Urban Farm Campaign. Eagle-eyed fashionistas may have also spotted G-Dragon from The Big Bang wearing a shirt from Givenchy’s Ready To Wear Mens Collection at the movie premiere of the ‘Shine A Light’ Concert. The Black Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt With Gold Star Stud Detail is seen as a focal point of their collection. Last but by no means least, there are the Wonder Girls, who were spotted in New York at the Tory Burch Fashion Week Show, sporting a number of his purses, including the Cynthia Animal Print Mini Bag, and the Tory Burch Rapheal Leather Clutch.
Tory Burch Cynthia Animal-Print Mini Bag (on Ye Eun & Sun Ye), Tory Burch Reva Leather Clutch (on Sun Mi), Tory Burch Clayton Reva Vintage Leather Clutch (on Yoo Bin), Tory Burch Rapheal Leather Clutch (on Soo Hee)
Celebrities don’t just wear the latest fashions when they are in the spotlight, or in front of a camera lens, though they have been photographed in their own unique street styles too. The Brown Eyed Girls for example have been spotted teaming the obligatory sunglasses, with hooded tops, popular tartan and check prints, and oversized sweaters from the likes of Adidas.
SNSD's Yuri was spotted at an airport sporting the Beat Freaks x Miss Lawn (HELLZ) streetwear tank top.
Away from celebrity fashions, there are some trends that are ever popular on the streets of Korea, among everyday folk. Tights teamed with Converse Trainers, or other canvas shoes continue to be popular, as do vintage fashions, including floral print skirts, and lace detailing. Patent leather jackets, and other fitted jackets are popular among university students, while some younger students, such as those at Hanlim Multi Arts High School, get their School Uniforms designed by a fashion designer. Another popular trend is wearing socks with sandals, something that’s not often considered stylish in other countries. There are also many websites stocking Korean fashion items, such as Yesstyle, which currently recommends a High Waist Corset Skirt by Antic Beads, a Hooded Pullover by Pink Diamond, and a Sleeveless Tie Sash Dress from Kerry’s Closet for women. Among the suggestions for men are the Transparent Mesh Zip Hoodie by Deep Style, Pleated Overlay Trousers by Reeno, Linen Blend Vest By Dangoon, and Pattern Polo Shirt by Rakun.
Much has been made of Korean fashion, since the explosion of pop culture in the country, and although celebrity singers and actors have their part to play in the rise of all the latest Korean fashion trends, the people on the street seem to be creating their own unique style too. Combine fashion, with its closely linked neighbours in the Beauty Industry, such as The Face Shop, Beauty Credit, Clio, and VOV, and you have a pretty important industry in this part of Asia.
The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces, which has been published, in various formats, every year since 1990… and in recent years has been seen by millions of unique visitors from around the world, has revealed the 100 most beautiful faces of 2010!
This list is only about beautiful celebrity faces. Unlike the Maxim, FHM, Askmen & People lists, it is not based on the “sexiest”, “hottest” or “best body”. As this is an international list with input from all over the world, you may discover some relatively unfamiliar faces. Despite fame being a prerequisite, it is certainly not based purely on public popularity. There will definitely be a few big name exclusions because of the specific criteria evaluated — Some who would make the “sexiest” lists may not be known for their facial aesthetic. Over 75 countries have been represented in the Top 100 over the years.
Actress Song Hye Kyo is the first Korean woman to make it on the annual list in its 21-year history. Japan's Nozomi Sasaki, in 33rd place, was the only other Asian on this year's list.
Surprisingly, she did not only take a place in the list but also secured a place in the top 20, placing 18th. She is also the first Korean actress to rank this high on the chart, which is a great achievement for herself and Korea.
The website picks its favorite celebrities based strictly on their face, and predicted that Song may jump higher on the list next year. "We look forward to seeing her in next year's Top 10," it said.
Song ranked higher than many global celebrities including Monica Belluci and Scarlett Johansson who came in at 25th and 42nd, and Jessica Alba and Megan Fox at 53rd and 64th.
First place went to U.S. model and actress Camilla Belle, while Emma Watson, star of the "Harry Potter" movies, was runner-up.
Check out the list below in the slideshow of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces. Even Youtube icon, Natalie Tran snatched a spot on the list.
100. Penelope Cruz
99. Esti Ginzburg
98. Yulia Volkova
97. Isla Fisher
96. Frankie Sandford
95. Pixie Lott
94. Faye Reagan
93. Naomi Watts
92. Lyndsy Fonseca
91. Madison Welch
90. Rachel Bilson
89. Hayden Panettiere
88. Natalie Tran (communitychannel)
87. Bar Refaeli WINNER: BEST BODY 2010
86. Margarita Levieva
85. Karen Alloy (spricket24)
84. Meghan McCain
83. Lady Gaga
82. Katherine Heigl
81. Heather Graham
80. Melissa Theuriau
79. Kelly Rowland
78. Evangelline Lilly
77. Cheryl Tweedy Cole
76. Emmanuelle Chriqui
75. Jessica Biel
74. Victoria Pendleton
73. Hayley Marie Norman WINNER: BEST HAIR 2010
72. Paz Vega
71. Katharine McPhee
70. Katherine Jenkins
69. Andrea Corr
68. Justine Ezarik (iJustine)
67. Anna Kendrick
66. Emma Roberts
65. Ophelia Lovibond
64. Megan Fox
63. Vanessa Minnillo
62. Bryce Dallas Howard
61. Emmy Rossum
60. Giovanna Mezzogiorno
59. Ashley Greene
58. Laura Ramsey
57. Kiira Korpi
56. Amy Macdonald
55. Kerry Washington
54. Rachel Hurd Wood
53. Jessica Alba
52. Kristen Bell
51. Katy Perry WINNER: BEST SMILE 2010
50. Jennifer Connelly
49. Demi Lovato
48. Charlize Theron
47. Victoria Justice WINNER: YOUNGEST ENTRY 2010
46. Lindsay Lohan
45. Michelle Ryan
44. Marley Shelton
43. Rachel McAdams
42. Scarlett Johansson
41. Preity Zinta
40. Erin Cummings
39. Blake Lively WINNER: MOST FASHIONABLE 2010
38. Maggie Grace
37. Jessica Pare
36. Mia Kirshner
35. Olivia Thirlby
34. Anne Hathaway
33. Nozomi Sasaki (佐々木希; ささきのぞみ)
32. Hayley McQueen
31. Kate Winslet
30. Nicola Roberts
29. Silvia Battisti
28. Emily Browning
27. Lena Katina
26. Meagan Good
25. Monica Bellucci WINNER: OLDEST ENTRY 2010
24. Carice Van Houten
23. Diora Baird
22. Sophia Bush
21. Sienna Miller
20. Rachel Weisz
19. Emily Blunt
18. Song Hye Kyo (송혜교; 宋慧喬)
17. January Jones
16. Rihanna
15. Rose Byrne
14. Natalie Portman
13. Keira Knightley
12. Marion Cotillard WINNER: BEST GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL 2010
11. Kate Beckinsale
10. Christina Hendricks WINNER: SEXIEST WOMAN 2010
9. Amanda Seyfried WINNER: BEST EYES 2010
8. Emily DiDonato WINNER: HIGHEST DEBUT 2010
7. Alice Eve
6. Freida Pinto WINNER: BEST MAKE-UP 2010
5. Alison Brie WINNER: BEST PERSONALITY 2010; WINNER: BEST VOICE 2010
4. Leighton Meester WINNER: BEST NAME 2010; WINNER: MOST PHOTOGENIC 2010
3. Tamsin Egerton WINNER: MOST ELEGANT 2010
2. Emma Watson WINNER: BEST DRESSED 2010; WINNER: MOST INTELLIGENT 2010
1. Camilla Belle WINNER: MOST BEAUTIFUL FACE 2010
Ever wonder what's your darling pup doing while home alone? Is he or she sleeping, running around or barking at the food on your table?
Find out what your dog is really up to with Mattel's Puppy Tweets. This fun electronic device attaches to your dog's collar and transmits tweets about her physical activity during the day. Barking, sleeping, and running all trigger humorous tweets corresponding to the activity, such as "I've got a new leash on life!" or "L'il help! Nose stuck in bird feeder!" This fun accessory is perfect for any adult dog owner who wants to know what Fido does while home alone.
Puppy Tweets works wirelessly with an electronic tag that communicates to the provided USB dongle when installed on a nearby computer. Tweets are generated based on the dog's physical behavior, such as running or napping, and audible behavior, like barking, and transmitted to a dog's Twitter account wirelessly via the USB dongle. The operating range varies depending on physical obstructions but may reach up to 100 feet between USB dongle and the tag.
The plastic tag randomly generates one of 500 canned tweets when it detects barking or movement. A signal is sent from the collar to a receiver connected a USB port on your computer, which sends the tweet to twitter.
Twitter Isn't Just for the Birds
Now you can get the 411 with text messages from Puppy Tweets! Whenever your dog moves, barks (or just naps), the tag knows it and sends a WiFi signal to your computer which then sends you a Tweet via Twitter. Simply set up a Twitter page for your dog and your Puppy Tweets tag starts generating Tweets. Puppy Tweets comes pre-loaded with over 500 phrases that put a humorous or insightful spin on your dog's daily activity. For example, a bark may generate a Tweet of: "I bark because I miss you. There I said it. Now hurry home." A quick run through the house could produce: "I finally caught that tail I've been chasing and...OOUUUCHH!" Invite your friends and family to follow your pet on Twitter and help your dog follow his or her favorite puppy pals or celebrities. Puppy Twitter lets you connect with your pet over the Internet. It's a great way to brighten your day 'cause a Tweet from your pooch is a virtual smooch! Puppy Tweets allows dogs to publicize their everyday activities on Twitter thanks to a sound and motion sensor.
What's in the Box
Puppy Tweets tag, USB dongle, 3V lithium battery, and battery instruction sheet.
Puppy Tweets tag is available in 2 colors: Blue and Pink
Buy one now and start receiving hilarious tweets about your dog's status - whether he's eating, playing, or napping!
Are you bogged down by work and find that your social circle is shrinking?
Are you looking for new friends and kakis for your activities? Whether you are an individual, a couple, or just a group of friends getting bored with each other, we welcome you to participate in this networking event!
YouDeal.sg presents “Christmas with Narnia!” an evening fun-filled with games, a 10-course buffet reception and the highlight of the event – a private movie screening to “The Chronicles of Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”! Plus chances to win Takashimaya vouchers!
The games prepared for the event are interactive and interesting. You will definitely walk away with a few whacky details about new people you just met!
New friends are waiting for you! Come on and join us for this thrilling event!
Details of the event:
Date: 11th December 2010, Saturday
Time: 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Venue: GV Vivocity, Hall 5
Estimated crowd size: 100 – 120
Price per ticket: S$38(Early bird special) Normal Price: S$60.00 (You save S$22!)
Program Lineup:
6.00pm – Participants Arrival
6.15pm – Commencement of Ice Breaking Game “Find Someone Who….”
6.20pm – End of game and presenting prizes
6.30pm – Commencement of Buffet Reception
7.30pm – Proceed to movie hall
7.40pm – Commencement of The Chronicles of Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
10.00pm – End of event
Menu:
Appetizer
1. Fusion Cold Cut Platter w Chicken Salami, Turkey Pastrimi, Honey Baked Chicken Ham & Roast Beef, complete w Seasoned Octopus & crudities; Celery sticks, cucumber and carrot
Entrees
2. Honey Glazed Chicken with Cinnamon Pineapple Sauce
3. Sauteed Prawns with Black Pepper
4. Mixed Seasonal Vegetables Chest
5. Shepherd’s Pie
6. Olive Rice with Hazelnut and Raisins
7. Spaghetti with Tomatoes Concassa
Dips and Nibbles
8. American Nacho Chips served with Mexican Salsa Dip
Dessert
9. American Walnut Brownies with Vanilla Cream
10. Tropical Fresh Fruits
11. Chocolate Eclairs
Ticket is inclusive of:
1) A sumptuous 10-course buffet reception (Halal menu)
2) A Movie Ticket for The Chronicles of Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
3) Great new friends!
4) Fun & Laughter!
5) Chances to win Takashimaya vouchers for your Christmas Shopping!
The Japan Nailist Association is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, so on November 11 (designated as "Nail Day") the organization presented a few special "lifetime achievement awards." The recipients were Kumi Koda (倖田來未; Kōda Kumi; 27), Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ, 32), and Becky (ベッキー; Bekkī; born March 6, 1984), though only Koda was present to receive the awards on behalf of all three.
At the ceremony, JNA recognized individuals who either helped improve the skills of nailists or developed the nail art industry. Koda Kumi, Ayumi Hamasaki and Becky are bestowed the honor of 'Nail Queens', and received special testimonial awards. Koda Kumi attended the ceremony, and also represented Ayu and Becky (who could not attend due to their busy schedules).
For the event, the singer sported some unique bejewelled nails, and posed for various photos with her unique hand-shaped trophy.
This is not the first time for any of them to receive recognition for their nails. Every year at the International Nail Expo in Tokyo (being held on November 28-29 this year), several "Nail Queen" awards are handed out. Koda, Hamasaki, and Becky have each won three times, placing them in the "Hall of Fame" and making them ineligible for future awards.
Incidentally, the 2010 Nail Queen winners have already been revealed. Kyōko Fukada (深田恭子; born November 2, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan) is receiving her third award in the actress category, becoming the fourth person to join the "Hall of Fame." The others are Suzanne (24) in the talento category, Marie (23) in the artist category, professional tennis player Ai Sugiyama (杉山愛; born July 5, 1975 in Yokohama, Japan) in the sports category, Junpei Mizobata (溝端淳平; born June 14, 1989) in the men's category, and Uno Kanda (神田うの; born March 28, 1975) in the special award category.
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