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Celebrate Love in Chinese Way On Chinese Valentines Day

07.09.09

 Celebrate Chinese Valentines Day This Year on “August 26″

We all know that Valentine day is celebrated on 14th of February. But celebrating Chinese Valentine day is very much different than just merely exchanging gifts among the couples. The Chinese valentine day is celebrated by following the traditional rituals and manners. The Chinese Valentine Day is known as “Qi Qiao Jie” and is celebrated according to the Chinese lunar calender.  As per the calender every year on the seventh eve of seventh month.

Chinese Valentine Day Celebration

Celebrate Chinese valentine day with your sweetheart. Do you want to know how to celebrate this special day? The best way to celebrate Chinese valentine day is in the traditional manner. Thus, include traditional fashion clothes of Chinese to maintain the mood. Young girls display their skill of needlework and make different kinds of creative things like paper flowers, potteries etc. They also burn perfumed incense sticks and offer fruit to night sky. Sometimes people also cook horse beans and share them with their neighbors. This is because there are many people who consider Chinese valentine Day as the holiday of friendship.

If you are wondering why these steps are involved in Chinese Valentine day it is all because of different kinds of folk lore. According to the most popular folk lore the seven beautiful daughters of Heaven  fell in love with cowherd when they were visiting earth during holidays. According to other folk lore Chinese Valentine Day is celebrated when fairy Zinhu meet her lover and magpies come in helping the couple by making a bridge connecting the galaxy and the earth so that they can meet and reunite their souls.

Chinese Valentine Day Gift Idea

Chinese valentine day is celebrated in a different way, thus the gift ideas must carry  a different  way and demands to catch in Chinese way. Some of the innovative Chinese valentine day gift idea are as follows:

  • Love gift box: This is one of the most unique Chinese valentine day gift idea. It is an over sized and sterling fortune cookie decorated with red silky rose petals. The box is designed carefully so that it can be easily opened and your sweetheart can open it and your special secret message is revealed written on parchment scroll.
  • Personalized Silver Fortune Cookie: We all want our special one to have a good fortune. Thus, gift the most special person of our life with silver fortune cookie. Thus, what are you waiting for? Jot down the fortune of your love and it will be carefully tucked inside.
  • Miles Couple Coffee Mug Set: It is said that distant relationship poses lots of problems. But don’t worry with this couples coffee mug set your love will grow stronger and stronger. The mugs will be cherished by both of you. Whenever you will take a look at these mugs you will remind how much you two are madly in love with each other and wait to see in each other’s arm. You can also add a message card to give a personalized card.

What About A Chocolaty-Delicious Love?

06.09.09

Gifting your friend or your beloved a cute chocolate box with lots of mouth watering chocolates is a great idea. Such gifts would definitely bring smile on his/her face because a crunchy creamy chocolate conveys your love message to the person. But when you reach the departmental store for buying chocolates, you often find yourself at a loss and become unable to decide what type of chocolate he/she might prefer. Find a brief detail about various types of chocolates which will be liked by that person. After all, you must have to treat the special person of your life in a special way and nothing can be as sweet and romantic as the chocolates.

Pamper your love with crunchy-nutty affairs

Biscuit Chocolates Biscuit chocolates: If you gift some crispy biscuit chocolates which are delicious as well, it will be liked by the person very much. Such types of chocolates are more than cookies which come in variety of shapes and colors.

Chocolate color, cream color, combination of brown and cream, heart shape—in every color and shape these biscuit chocolates are amazing.

Caramels: Creamy caramels are favorite among all. With different kinds of flavors this chocolate wins the heart of every chocoholic. Your friend will surely love to eat pecan, raspberry, butterscotch such flavors in caramel.

The yummy list includes, Dark Lion of Belgium, Cashew Raspberry Caramel,  Cluster, Milk Caramel Embrace and many more.

Fruits & Nuts: Once you will see the fresh Fruits & Nuts in the store, no one can stop you buying it for your near and dear ones. Even you would like to buy it for yourself too. With fresh fruits and crunchy roasted nuts, the chocolates provide their best taste. Make your beloved happy with the flavors, such as, Coconut Pyramid, Cherry Cordial, Almond Crunch, etc.

Sugar Free: If your friend or sweetheart is figure conscious and always tries to avoid sugar, you may gift him/her some luxurious sugar free chocolates. The flavors which will entertain him/her are Sugar Free Dark Chocolate with Almonds, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate with Pecans and Crisped Rice, Sugar Free Chocolate with Almonds and more.

Truffles: Create the magic of  love gifting truffle chocolates to your beloved. Delicious butter, cream bring a romantic feeling which helps in strengthening your relationship. Please your heart with different sensational flavors which include, Cappuccino Truffle, Roasted Almond Truffle, Strawberry Truffle, Smooth Coconut Truffle, Hazelnut Praline Truffle, etc.

Bride Tips - Makeup and Hair

05.22.09

Every girl has some special dreams for her wedding day, hence months before the arrival of D-Day the would-be-bride takes special care of her. Days before the wedding the bride needs to consult  a wedding dress designer so as to look perfect on her wedding day. Also depending on the theme you choose for the wedding could be well reflected in the wedding couture for bride so as to give an elegant look.

Its important different cultures around the world follow different traditional attires for the bride since its a week long celebration on each day the bride wears a specific new dress each carrying a unique significance and resemblance of its own. In case of Christian wedding, the bride wears a  gown commonly in shades of white, ivory, pink or lilac with a white veil on their head symbolizing purity. While in case of Islamic wedding ceremonies, dress for bride varies but majority of the times they wear bright colored silk sarees or brightly colored and decorated lehenga’s which are readily available in shades of red, orange or mauve, further more they are intricately designed with netted clothes with artistic embroidery done on the borders. Traditional Costumes for Bride are worn to keep the evil forces away as according to the ancient beliefs.

Tips for Bridal Make-Up:

While doing the Bridal make up its important to note that contrast shades should be used so as to highlight the basic facial feature of the bride.

Its prefer to use specially toned foundations in the areas such as eye, lips and cheek bones.

If the bride has curly hair it should be  straightened with the use of a deep conditioning hair treatment or use a blow dry.

Also its advisable to go for pre-bridal settings as this effort would help in getting a glowing skin . Also one needs to drink plenty of water, fresh fruits and try to avoid spicy food. Its important to note that getting prepared for the wedding day has to be done in a proper way with utmost care is not just important but has to be nurtured with tender care and supple treatment.

Pre- Bridal Make Up Tips:–

Some of the most common and must have pre bridal treatment are–body glow package, exfoliation of dead cells Waxing,  Manicure, Pedicure, and Facial Glow pack.

The Best Gift Ideas to Woo Your Beloved

02.12.09

Valentines Day is approaching. So, have you thought of any gifts for your special someone? If the answer is No, then do not panic. Here are the best gift ideas to woo your beloved.

To make this Valentines Day one of the best and the most memorable day of your life you need to think of a unique gift. How about gifting her or him a candle light dinner? You can take your special somebody to a beautiful restaurant and order his/her favorite dishes. Trust me; it is one of the best Valentine Day gift ideas. Another choice could be a tour to one of the exotic places in the country.

Women can also go for diamond rings if they have any plan to propose their boy friends on a Valentines Day. Another great idea for women is to gift her man a leather wallet or a branded shirt and trouser. If your boy friend loves fashionable gifts, then get some gold or silver accessories for him. If it is too expensive for you then go for artificial jewelries for men. Sunglasses can also be good gifts for men. A perfume or a deodorant has always been a popular Valentines Day gift. You can follow this tradition to impress your boyfriend.

Now some tips to boys. To make your girlfriends happy you have a lot of choice! From sweet smelling deodorants or perfumes to shoes, accessories and soft toys- there is a wide range of Valentines Day gift ideas but the choice is yours! It is said that diamonds are the women’s best friends. If you have no problem in spending more then you can even buy her a diamond ring, the most romantic way to steal a women’s heart.

Why don’t you invest some money and surprise your beloved presenting her a beautiful diamond necklace, bangle or a set? Pearls can also be a good option. If none of the above interests you, then go to the nearest shopping center and by her some good clothes. When it comes to Valentines Day gifts for her, you can gift balloons, roses and chocolates if you want to keep it simple. So, this valentine, plan your day your way and make it the most romantic day with the excellent Valentines Day gift ideas.

How to Make Valentine Day A Special Occasion

02.12.09

As the Valentine’s Day is coming soon, you need to put up a mega plan. What to do on 14th February? Don’t worry at all.  Extend your arms, grab someone close to you and make the day special. If you want to express your heartfelt feelings for your beloved or someone very special, then this day is the right time for you.

Make your valentine’s day an occasion that will last a lifetime. The day of the lovers is fast approaching and you can make mega plans to bring that great smile on your partner’s lips.  Show your partner that you really care by offering the best surprises and ideas.

Pamper your partner with something that he or she is dying to have. This can be one of the best surprises that you can have on Valentine’s Day and immensely add to the charm of the occasion. Cooking a favorite dish for your partner or writing a nice and heartfelt poem can do the trick for you.

Gifts are an indispensable part of Valentines Day. To mark the event, you can gift your partner some special item which you think he or she will really like. For girls, jewelries, costumes, perfumes or chocolates can be a great choice. For guys, good gifts are aftershaves, shirts, books and others. And last but not the least; add color to it by gifting a red rose.

A romantic gateway is another great way to make your Valentine’s Day special. Pick a restaurant or holiday bungalow and spend a romantic and cozy time with your partner. Leave the mundane daily life behind and enjoy to the fullest.

You can also try some other miscellaneous ideas which can make your Valentine’s Day special and unique. You can make some gifts yourself according to your partner’s wishes. This will make him or her proud and also happy like anything.

Above everything, your feelings for your partner need to be from your heart. This is perhaps the best valentine’s idea to make it special and unforgettable.