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Sunday 20 July 2014
Thursday 17 July 2014
Impossible List
This guy did a impossible list for himself. I am going to mine here. This list will be an ongoing list as I achieve some of them and add more.
Life
- Try my very best and get at least 3 A- & 2 B+ for each semester
- Graduate with a first honor degree (GPA>3.5)
- Get 10,000 blog visits, all time
- Have my own fashion brand
- Attend fashion weeks in one of the fashion capitals, preferably London (as my own brand's designer)
- Have my own flagship store in London
Travel
Vancouver(September 2010-July 2011)Northumbrialand(September 2011-May 2012)London(March 2012)Paris(March 2012)- Nice, France
- New York
- Barcelona
- Seoul
- Venice
- Finland
- Moscow
- Visit 5 countries for more than a week each
Life-long learning
- Become expert in Photoshop
- Become expert in Illustrator
- Draw illustration like this
- Speak French fluently
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Tuesday 15 July 2014
Methods to make you the most productive queen/king!
After reading the batch tasking, 80/20 rule and getting over perfectionist's dilemma articles from this blog, I have got some practical methods on my mind to be more productive and have better relationships.
1. Do several related regular tasks in a row (batch tasking)
For instance, I write 2 to 3 blog articles in a row. Then, when I have time to publish one, I would share it on my social media at the same time. For those who needs to do housework, do laundry after tidying your room and vice versa. Jot down notes when you read a long article. This makes you not going back and read the most boring article for another few times. You will fall asleep when reading it...Apply this method to your daily life and you will see how your life changes.
2. Focus doing the 20% of all the tasks you do that are the most important to you (80/20)
For example, you are a full-time college student and you need to take exams. Pay attention to the 20% of your courses - those areas and questions that will APPEAR ON YOUR EXAM.
For design students who don't need to deal with exams but projects, PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS, take notes on the areas that are important in project requirements, ask related questions and TRY YOUR VERY BEST ON YOUR PROJECTS.
3. It does not have to be all perfect
People makes mistakes and have their own weaknesses, do not blame yourself on not doing well, but think of solutions. Assume that you do not draw very well (in which I am) and you will learn drawing by using Photoshop and Illustrator during your next semester, try your very best on learning your softwares and figure out what makes YOU stand out.
4. Focus on the 20% of people you know and care & in which they care about you as well (80/20)
Message that friend or someone you care who are on the other end of the world. Show that you care about her with your sincereness.
For those friends who live in the same city with you, always ask them to hang out. This will keep your relationships long-lasting and stable.
How about those who ruin and interfere with your life?
That's easy. Just ignore these 80% (or large amount) of people and live your happy life. If they have any negative emotions towards you, it is their business, NOT YOURS. It is their choices if they like to keep talking behind your back and isolate you. You are not going to be bothered with these negative scenarios and WASTE YOUR TIME ON THESE NEGATIVE PEOPLE.
Learning from my own experience, when you realize someone who likes to talk behind one's back, you ARE NOT GOING TO BE FRIEND WITH HER. Stay away from her. Because if they can talk behind ANYONE'S back, they will talk behind your back once they have chance/want to!
5.Use buffer time effectively
You can reply emails, read blogs, make plans, jot down any inspiration or (as design student) use the time to do research on projects (use Pinterest and Tumblr apps). Do these little things when you commute or wait for someone/something. This is so useful that you will no longer waste those waiting time. Research says that we spent 653hrs waiting for trains, 6months queuing or waiting for someone/something.
6.Pomodoro method
Work/study 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break OR work 50 minutes and take a 10-minute break. It is up to you. You can finish the whole thing if you feel finishing it would make you feel better. There are some apps out there that do the timings for you. Drink, eat, 5-minute nap, do nothing and enjoy the view outside your home are some suggestions on what to do during breaks. Discover and create your own what-to-do.
7.Dealing with your mum sometimes/all-the-time "Hey my daughter, I have something that I need to tell you" situations
After "hey my daughter, I have something that I need to tell you", it is always something that you think as not important, but important to your lovely mum. If you have the time, go and listen to what she says.
If you are busy and hectic, just tell your mum "I am really busy right now, maybe you can come (to my room) and talk about it" OR "Sorry mum. I don't have time to talk with you at the moment. Maybe we can talk before we sleep?"
8. Bullet journal
This method may not work for some of you. But I will try this when my sophomore year starts. You may use filofax to organize your days instead. Have a look at that, try it and tell me what you think.
Is there any methods you think are useful help boosting your productivity? Comment below. :)
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Monday 14 July 2014
Writing style
I just came across this post and this is definitely something I need to think about when posting in here. :)
Some posts that may be more interesting...
1. Inspiration
2. My design process (that makes me to try my very best to do the work!)
3. Inspirational people/mentors
4. Music
5. Book/Quote
6. Movies
7. Goals
8. Academic self reflection
Sunday 13 July 2014
Eng-lish
I am inspired to write something about improving English as we are somehow all learning and improving our English. Someone stuck their English levels in the place that is their levels in high schools. We just need the RIGHT methods to do it.
1.Read or watch what you like
This is very crucial when you learn. You will end up reading pages after pages or watching till the end of the season when you are eager to know more. No matter it is about self-improving methods or relationships, read/watch what you have interest in, for the sake of yourself! This will help you gain vocabularies after you have done this for quite a while. For me, I have learn the word 'vulnerable' by watching Matthew Hussey's youtube videos (he's said it a few times in his videos, so I learnt that!). By the way, his videos have some great advices on dating and life. This video dedicated to teenagers is amazing!
2.Challenge yourself a bit
Imagine you are in a bookstore and you have found the going-to-be-your-favourite book. You can't wait to get your hands on the book and enjoy. There are definitely some vocabularies you don't know. This is what you do: read the book without using the dictionary. You will know the meanings of those words by context, in some ways.
3.Write a blog
When you write something and it is going to be published, your writing will 'flow like a river'. That is, fluency. This will definitely improve how you write and that will somehow help improving your grades in college! (If you are in a major which involves lots of writing, this is going to help you A LOT!) If you still hesitate about it, read this. The most important point is to write what you love, again. That leads to point number 4...
4.Think in english in your head
When you are writing in English for your blog, it is more likely to let yourself think in English. I am simply speaking English in my head when I write this article.
The conclusion is just to do what you love when you learn and progress. And challenge yourself a bit! Now grab a movie or book and enjoy your day. :)
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Friday 11 July 2014
2014 fall couture review part I
Disclaimer: I am here to record what I love as a fashion student and how I progress in the academic years. If you do not like this blog, simply press the X of the browser. Yes. I am a HongKonger born in Hong Kong and I speak Cantonese. I record these using English because I want to improve my English. It is that simple.
Back to the topic, 2014 fall haute couture fashion week has been happening these days. I have picked my favourite brands and outfits. I am gonna give some reasons why I like them.
Elie Saab
He has been my favourite couture designer since a few years ago. His use of colours, fabrics are just my cup of tea. I also love the dresses in those silhouettes that show women's body figure. The beadings on the gowns are just stunning and beautiful!! I also like the gowns showing women's legs in a faintly discernible way.
Christian Dior
I love Raf Simon's designs as it is more like Christian Dior's designs with a modern touch. His way of remaking Dior New Look is inspiring (as I have designed two collections inspired by Dior New Look but I think they are not great enough...)
Giambattista Valli
I am not that into the stripe dresses, but more into his floral embellished dresses (as always). The floral embellished dresses are so feminine and beautiful that I just fell in love with these dresses. What a coincidence that Valli is always inspired by Dior's New Look!
Atelier Versace
I don't always love the pantsuits appearing in couture shows... But Versace is an exception! She made the pantsuits look modern and sexy! The second gown above reminded me of Anthony Vaccarello! Let me show you some outfits of Vaccarello...
Anthony Vaccarello 2012 spring
Anthony Vaccarello 2013 Spring
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