Estava eu a discutir o futuro da humanidade com um bebê de 2 anos e meio - quem somos, de onde viemos, para onde vamos, essas coisas assim básicas - quando a conversa rumou para algo mais light: decidir quem detinha o certificado de posse das pessoas presentes. As pessoas em questão eram 4: meu marido, a mãe do bebê, o pai do bebê e o irmão mais velho do bebê. Eu já comecei os trabalhos jogando pesado:
- A mamãe é minha.
- É minha!
- Não, é minha!
- É MINHA!
- OK, então o titio (meu marido) é meu. Deu empate!
O bebê lançou um olhar maroto pro meu lado e respondeu:
- O papai é meu E o irmão é meu. Ha!
Juro que ele fez "ha". E ainda apontou a mãozinha pra mim, com um ar triunfante como quem pensa: "Empate uma pinóia, tá 3 a 1, você não sabe contar não, é?"
terça-feira, 21 de fevereiro de 2012
domingo, 19 de fevereiro de 2012
Os Officiários
Capítulo de hoje: A Reunião
Semi: Gostaria que vocês dessem uma lida nesse documento e me dissessem o que acham.
(tempo para leitura)
Alsa: Eu acho que você não deveria citar os nomes das marcas dos produtos. Acho que uma referência genérica, tipo "software para edição de imagens", seria mais adequado.
Semi: Por que não? Não vejo problema algum. Não visualizo outra maneira de...
Fremi: Alsa tem razão. Os nomes das marcas são protegidos por copyright. Por via das dúvidas é melhor não citar marcas no nosso documento.
Semi: Claro. Inclusive eu já tinha pensado nisso.
The End
PS: Qualquer semelhança com a realidade não é mera coincidência.
Semi: Gostaria que vocês dessem uma lida nesse documento e me dissessem o que acham.
(tempo para leitura)
Alsa: Eu acho que você não deveria citar os nomes das marcas dos produtos. Acho que uma referência genérica, tipo "software para edição de imagens", seria mais adequado.
Semi: Por que não? Não vejo problema algum. Não visualizo outra maneira de...
Fremi: Alsa tem razão. Os nomes das marcas são protegidos por copyright. Por via das dúvidas é melhor não citar marcas no nosso documento.
Semi: Claro. Inclusive eu já tinha pensado nisso.
The End
PS: Qualquer semelhança com a realidade não é mera coincidência.
quarta-feira, 15 de fevereiro de 2012
Hoje é o aniversário do blog
E só para não ficar sem postar, resolvi divulgar um texto divertido que explica o que é viver aqui no estado de Nebraska, EUA:
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in Nebraska.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Nebraska.
If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in Nebraska.
If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you live in Nebraska.
If "Vacation" means going anywhere south of GRAND ISLAND for the weekend, you live in Nebraska.
If you measure distance in squares of farm land, you live in Nebraska.
If you know several people who have hit a cow more than once, you live in Nebraska.
If you have gone from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again, you live in Nebraska.
If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Nebraska.
If you install security lights on your house and garage, but leave both unlocked, you live in Nebraska.
If you carry jumpers in your car and your wife knows how to use them, you live in Nebraska.
If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Nebraska.
If the I-80 speed limit is 75 mph -- you're going 90 and everybody is passing you, you live in Nebraska.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Nebraska.
If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction, you live in Nebraska.
If you have more hours on your snow blower than miles on your car, you live in Nebraska.
If you find 10 degrees [Fahrenheit] "a little chilly", you live in Nebraska.
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in Nebraska.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Nebraska.
If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in Nebraska.
If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you live in Nebraska.
If "Vacation" means going anywhere south of GRAND ISLAND for the weekend, you live in Nebraska.
If you measure distance in squares of farm land, you live in Nebraska.
If you know several people who have hit a cow more than once, you live in Nebraska.
If you have gone from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again, you live in Nebraska.
If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Nebraska.
If you install security lights on your house and garage, but leave both unlocked, you live in Nebraska.
If you carry jumpers in your car and your wife knows how to use them, you live in Nebraska.
If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Nebraska.
If the I-80 speed limit is 75 mph -- you're going 90 and everybody is passing you, you live in Nebraska.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Nebraska.
If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction, you live in Nebraska.
If you have more hours on your snow blower than miles on your car, you live in Nebraska.
If you find 10 degrees [Fahrenheit] "a little chilly", you live in Nebraska.
quinta-feira, 2 de fevereiro de 2012
These boots are not just for walking
Like wellies in Britain for rain, Uggs in some parts of Australia for the dry winter, and cowboy boots in Western America for riding horses, the popularity of a boot style in a country mostly depends on its functionality. But because of the globalization of fashion, the Philippines, the land of sunny days, has developed an itch for this style of footwear.
Being a tropical nation, it would be easy to assume that we have store after store filled with sandals and slippers -- which we do. But little by little, in small corners of everything from department stores to high-end boutiques, boots are standing tall -- and short -- and people are taking notice and buying a pair.
WHY ARE THEY ON OUR STORE SHELVES?
For the majority of female boot buyers in the country, there are three reasons they buy the less-than-practical-in-a-tropical-country style of footwear, said Joanna Co, the marketing director of Tykes Trading Inc. (distributors of international shoe brand Melissa) in an e-mail. Boot purchases are "for variety... for travels abroad... and for the wet season."
Being a warm country, the Philippines does not have a large market for boots said Jose Enriquez of Charter International, Inc (owner of Filipino shoe brands Figlia, Figliarinal and Shubizz). However, "there are customers who will [specifically] look for these items." Number one buyers, he pointed out in an e-mail, are "young and trendy girls and women [who] are upwardly mobile and travel a lot."
Denise Reyes, managing director of Primadonna, explained in an e-mail that the brand’s decision to include boots in its product line was because of its present "trendy" status in the country. "Boots are the trend now, it just follows that we will carry boots [in the] collection even if we are in a tropical country."
She noted, "Filipinas love to dress up and look good and they are up to date with the latest trends in footwear. Filipinos see boots as a trend/style that can complete their entire look. It is more of a fashion statement rather than for practical use."
Head shoe designer of Anthology Karrots Nazareno also observed that, "boot wearers in our country tend to be more [into] fashion versus necessity."
The "trendy" seal of approval may be attributed to the growing number of fashion bloggers like internet celebrity Tricia Gosingtian, who has received at least five million page views worldwide. She is known for her affinity for shoes and presently owns 10 pairs of boots in different colors, heels, and heights, which are usually seen on her blog.
"One can never deny the statement boots bring to any outfit... Shoes make or break an outfit," she said in an e-mail interview with BusinessWorld. "[Although], I still know a lot of people who wear boots to give their feet warmth, but I also know others who really use them for fashion’s sake," said Ms. Gosingtian.
Anthology designer Ms. Nazareno noted that like Mr. Enriquez, she does not see a large market for boots in the country, but the fact did not keep her from adding a boot style to the existing product line and that the decision to add it was "love for fashion," she wrote in an e-mail to BusinessWorld.
"The glamorous fashion aspect associated with the well-traveled, celebrity style or the latest fashion presentations [attracts buyers despite the warm weather]," she said. The shoe designer also said that she herself wears wedge booties all week, "I’m four inches taller, look thinner and gain a false sense of confidence [when wearing them]," she quipped.
FitFlops, a footwear brand best known locally for its slippers, also decided to include its boot line when it launched its shoe fall/winter collection here late last year. "[It’s] fashion... people tend to sacrifice many things just to look good. It’s a proven fact," said Melody Nubla, FitFlops brand manager.
She made the point to add that "there are a lot of travelers here in our country." Primarily targetting tourists travelling in the country and young professionals, "we were actually surprised that there were a lot of student buyers as well, especially [from] universities where open-toe sandals are not allowed... They opted to buy boots and wear them to school," she said.
Getting onto the local boot train is British brand Dr. Martens (known for their iconic 1460 boot), which recently returned to Philippine shores after half a decade, and opened a store at Fort Bonifacio. "To a certain extent the market for boots has always been around, whether for fashion or functional purposes. Though the market is niche, we feel that there is always opportunity to offer the product as a natural addition to any wardrobe. Everyone should have a pair of boots in their closet for rainy days or the occasional change of look," said Andrew Garcia, co-owner of the local Dr. Martens franchise.
He added that "boots add an extra dimension to one’s personal style, making a statement whether you are hopping on a motorcycle, trudging through rain or mud, or just setting out for a night in town. Not to mention we spend four to six months of the year bombarded by storms."
"I think it’s great that we are open to this kind of style and we do not limit ourselves to certain styles. Filipinos are not afraid to try new styles and if they do try, they carry it with much confidence," commented Primadonna’s Ms. Reyes.
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT BOOT
When choosing a boot style, said Anthology’s Ms. Nazareno, you should first determine whether it’s a need or want and its purpose, "[Is it a] party boot? Everyday boot? Then you pick your type of boot. Do you go for an ankle boot? Mid-calf boot? Or the full knee-high?"
Commenting on the latter she said, "knee-high boots are just adorable. Think of the outfit possibilities. Being stuck in a very cold air-conditioned office [it] may be acceptable. Being a celebrity with a dance number on a noontime show too. Other than that, I can’t think of any other reason to wear knee high boots." Next, she said, is comfort then "outfit mileage." "I don’t recommend you buy a pair of boots only [for them] to be worn once or twice."
Ms. Gosingtian recommends choosing "ones that flatter the shape and length of your legs, as well as the size of your feet."
A fan and frequent boot wearer, reporter Liz Diaz, noted that high cut boots, when worn with skinny jeans, give a nicer silhouette. "They draw focus away from [the] hips and give [the] appearance of longer legs.
Both Ms. Gosingtian and Ms. Diaz swear by boots from Dr. Martens. "They’re the kind of boots I can wear everyday without hurting my feet," said Ms. Gosingtian. "I had my first pair of Doc Martens-ish boots when I was about nine or 10. We were going to Hong Kong on a December and I need something to keep my feet warm."
A compromise between style and practicality comes by way of ankle bootie, suggested Ms. Nazareno, since it is "the lowest of the boot sisters." The "boot look and feel is achieved" yet, since it only encloses the foot to the ankle, it is wearable in our weather.
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Being a tropical nation, it would be easy to assume that we have store after store filled with sandals and slippers -- which we do. But little by little, in small corners of everything from department stores to high-end boutiques, boots are standing tall -- and short -- and people are taking notice and buying a pair.
WHY ARE THEY ON OUR STORE SHELVES?
For the majority of female boot buyers in the country, there are three reasons they buy the less-than-practical-in-a-tropical-country style of footwear, said Joanna Co, the marketing director of Tykes Trading Inc. (distributors of international shoe brand Melissa) in an e-mail. Boot purchases are "for variety... for travels abroad... and for the wet season."
Being a warm country, the Philippines does not have a large market for boots said Jose Enriquez of Charter International, Inc (owner of Filipino shoe brands Figlia, Figliarinal and Shubizz). However, "there are customers who will [specifically] look for these items." Number one buyers, he pointed out in an e-mail, are "young and trendy girls and women [who] are upwardly mobile and travel a lot."
Denise Reyes, managing director of Primadonna, explained in an e-mail that the brand’s decision to include boots in its product line was because of its present "trendy" status in the country. "Boots are the trend now, it just follows that we will carry boots [in the] collection even if we are in a tropical country."
She noted, "Filipinas love to dress up and look good and they are up to date with the latest trends in footwear. Filipinos see boots as a trend/style that can complete their entire look. It is more of a fashion statement rather than for practical use."
Head shoe designer of Anthology Karrots Nazareno also observed that, "boot wearers in our country tend to be more [into] fashion versus necessity."
The "trendy" seal of approval may be attributed to the growing number of fashion bloggers like internet celebrity Tricia Gosingtian, who has received at least five million page views worldwide. She is known for her affinity for shoes and presently owns 10 pairs of boots in different colors, heels, and heights, which are usually seen on her blog.
"One can never deny the statement boots bring to any outfit... Shoes make or break an outfit," she said in an e-mail interview with BusinessWorld. "[Although], I still know a lot of people who wear boots to give their feet warmth, but I also know others who really use them for fashion’s sake," said Ms. Gosingtian.
Anthology designer Ms. Nazareno noted that like Mr. Enriquez, she does not see a large market for boots in the country, but the fact did not keep her from adding a boot style to the existing product line and that the decision to add it was "love for fashion," she wrote in an e-mail to BusinessWorld.
"The glamorous fashion aspect associated with the well-traveled, celebrity style or the latest fashion presentations [attracts buyers despite the warm weather]," she said. The shoe designer also said that she herself wears wedge booties all week, "I’m four inches taller, look thinner and gain a false sense of confidence [when wearing them]," she quipped.
FitFlops, a footwear brand best known locally for its slippers, also decided to include its boot line when it launched its shoe fall/winter collection here late last year. "[It’s] fashion... people tend to sacrifice many things just to look good. It’s a proven fact," said Melody Nubla, FitFlops brand manager.
She made the point to add that "there are a lot of travelers here in our country." Primarily targetting tourists travelling in the country and young professionals, "we were actually surprised that there were a lot of student buyers as well, especially [from] universities where open-toe sandals are not allowed... They opted to buy boots and wear them to school," she said.
Getting onto the local boot train is British brand Dr. Martens (known for their iconic 1460 boot), which recently returned to Philippine shores after half a decade, and opened a store at Fort Bonifacio. "To a certain extent the market for boots has always been around, whether for fashion or functional purposes. Though the market is niche, we feel that there is always opportunity to offer the product as a natural addition to any wardrobe. Everyone should have a pair of boots in their closet for rainy days or the occasional change of look," said Andrew Garcia, co-owner of the local Dr. Martens franchise.
He added that "boots add an extra dimension to one’s personal style, making a statement whether you are hopping on a motorcycle, trudging through rain or mud, or just setting out for a night in town. Not to mention we spend four to six months of the year bombarded by storms."
"I think it’s great that we are open to this kind of style and we do not limit ourselves to certain styles. Filipinos are not afraid to try new styles and if they do try, they carry it with much confidence," commented Primadonna’s Ms. Reyes.
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT BOOT
When choosing a boot style, said Anthology’s Ms. Nazareno, you should first determine whether it’s a need or want and its purpose, "[Is it a] party boot? Everyday boot? Then you pick your type of boot. Do you go for an ankle boot? Mid-calf boot? Or the full knee-high?"
Commenting on the latter she said, "knee-high boots are just adorable. Think of the outfit possibilities. Being stuck in a very cold air-conditioned office [it] may be acceptable. Being a celebrity with a dance number on a noontime show too. Other than that, I can’t think of any other reason to wear knee high boots." Next, she said, is comfort then "outfit mileage." "I don’t recommend you buy a pair of boots only [for them] to be worn once or twice."
Ms. Gosingtian recommends choosing "ones that flatter the shape and length of your legs, as well as the size of your feet."
A fan and frequent boot wearer, reporter Liz Diaz, noted that high cut boots, when worn with skinny jeans, give a nicer silhouette. "They draw focus away from [the] hips and give [the] appearance of longer legs.
Both Ms. Gosingtian and Ms. Diaz swear by boots from Dr. Martens. "They’re the kind of boots I can wear everyday without hurting my feet," said Ms. Gosingtian. "I had my first pair of Doc Martens-ish boots when I was about nine or 10. We were going to Hong Kong on a December and I need something to keep my feet warm."
A compromise between style and practicality comes by way of ankle bootie, suggested Ms. Nazareno, since it is "the lowest of the boot sisters." The "boot look and feel is achieved" yet, since it only encloses the foot to the ankle, it is wearable in our weather.
Fonte
quarta-feira, 1 de fevereiro de 2012
Vanessa Hudgens e Dita Von Teese prestigiam evento brazuca na Big Apple
O charmoso bairro do Soho, em Nova York, vai ter um festão para receber a filial da Galeria Melissa, no dia 8. A loja terá a mesma concepção da sede paulista, na Oscar Freire, praticamente uma galeria a céu aberto, mas com uma diferença: como o prédio é tombado, as intervenções artísticas serão feitas na parte interna.
O primeiro artista convidado para assinar uma exposição no espaço será Eli Sudbrack, brasileiro radicado em NY conhecido por seu trabalho criativo e irreverente. “A loja de Nova York terá um grande impacto com instalações e projeções, com malha de paetês nas paredes. Uma estrela de neon enfeita a vitrine enquanto um vídeo-arte é projetado no subsolo”, adianta Eli.
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O primeiro artista convidado para assinar uma exposição no espaço será Eli Sudbrack, brasileiro radicado em NY conhecido por seu trabalho criativo e irreverente. “A loja de Nova York terá um grande impacto com instalações e projeções, com malha de paetês nas paredes. Uma estrela de neon enfeita a vitrine enquanto um vídeo-arte é projetado no subsolo”, adianta Eli.
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