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Par catynewsbox le 5 Octobre 2016 à 22:21
17 ways to turn a cramped studio into a spacious and cozy apartment
A studio apartment is like a Rubik’s Cube: it can only be put together if you put your mind to it. Bright Side offers you the simplest tips with stunning examples from those who have already coped with the difficult task of planning a small space.
1. Sliding wall partitions
Small spaces require clever solutions, and this is one of them. This sliding wall can hide part of your apartment from your guests when needed. When it’s folded, it doesn’t attract much attention. Isn’t it a nice thing?
2. Bright design
It’s not necessary to make your studio apartment nondescript by choosing only light colors. A blue floor, for example, is not as extreme a decision as it may appear at first sight.
3. Visually expanding the space
It’s proved that black-and-white stripes work magic, whether it’s flooring or a carpet. The standard tricks with colors and prints work not only for clothing but also for apartment design.
4. Additional space
A cold-proof balcony can easily become a separate room. You can make it either a working space or a dining area — it’s up to you.
5. Contrasting colors
Sometimes all you need to zone a studio apartment is a sudden color transition. The kitchen in this picture is seen as a separate zone, and the yellow wall is one of the key reasons.
6. Proper combinations
When it comes to small footage, we must be ready for non-standard solutions. For example, a workplace in a spacious kitchen. All we need is little details to make it look natural and match the style of the room.
7. Hidden advantages
If there’s no place for a working area or even for a kitchen, it’s time to think about a multifunctional system that combines both a kitchen area and a place for rest.
8. Remodeling
Smart planning can give you an extra room where you wouldn’t expect it, and it will also clearly zone the remaining area.
9. Shelves instead of walls
Some apartments don’t need remodeling. All you need to do is wisely choose furniture that allows you to divide a studio apartment into several zones without losing functionality.
10. Hall closet as a working place
It sounds like you’ll have to work in a dark closet, but actually it isn’t so. By getting rid of doors, adding some light, and designing every inch properly, you’ll get a quiet corner that doesn’t clutter up your apartment.
11. Zoning
Create separate zones by varying floor designs: it works even with tiny apartments. the wood and tile in the picture create a perfect match, singling out the kitchen as a separate area.
12. Sleeping area behind tulle
If you have a lovely nook where you can place your bed, its potential shouldn’t be lost. It’ll be less eye-catching if hidden behind a curtain or tulle. By the way, it can make your apartment look cozier.
13. Cozy niche
It’s impossible to create a full bedroom in a studio apartment, but that doesn’t mean we should deny ourselves such an important thing as comfortable sleep. A niche can become a wonderful sleeping area.
14. Queen bed
By raising your bed to a higher level you’ll get additional space to store your stuff. It can even replace a closet.
15. Compact bathroom
A bathroom isn’t necessarily destined to be cluttered and cramped. The proper choice of furnishings and colors can really work magic.
16. A whole set
Custom-made furniture can combine several functions and replace a couple of rooms in one fell swoop. This picture proves it: a living room, a bedroom, a closet — all in one.
17. Without walls
A studio apartment without walls isn’t always a challenge for your home and lifestyle. Sometimes it’s an advantage, and all you need is to use it to the full.
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Par catynewsbox le 5 Octobre 2016 à 22:16
Six simple tricks that will make your lips look fuller
Every woman dreams of having full and expressive lips like Angelina Jolie. On the Internet, we can find a lot of life hacks that are supposed to increase the volume of our lips, but not all of them work.
We at Bright Side invited an experienced makeup artist to help us find the best makeup techniques. We selected some simple tricks that are easy to repeat at home and took pictures of the process.
Darken the lip corners
A simple but effective trick for an evening makeup that works best with lipsticks of intense colors.
Use a lipstick, lip gloss, and concealer at the same time
The combination of lipstick, lip gloss, and concealer gives a perfect result.
Use a mixture of shea and cinnamon oils
Cinnamon oil improves blood circulation, making the lips brighter and adding some volume. It’s usually used not in its pure form but in combination with shea oil. You can use this mixture as a mask or as a lip gloss.
Use a lip liner to correct the lip form
You can make any type of lips look fuller. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
Highlight the Cupid’s bow
Highlighting our Cupid’s bow helps us to make the upper lip more convex and emphasize the lip contour. When finishing your makeup, you can apply a highlighter to your upper lip if you wish.
Use a white pencil to make your lips fuller
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Par catynewsbox le 5 Octobre 2016 à 22:07
11 items from your mother’s wardrobe that are making a comeback today
They say history tends to repeat itself, and that’s also very true about fashion. Apparently, fashion trends go round and come back again. Young fashionistas take advantage of this fact — they prefer not to shop for modern pieces of clothing in fancy boutiques but to look for cool items from the ’60s and ’70s in their mothers’ wardrobes. You should try this too because your mother was most certainly one of the best dressers in her class.
Bright Side encourages you to go through your mother’s stuff more carefully. Who knows? Maybe some items from the past will inspire you to create your very own super stylish look
Off-the-shoulder maxi dress
It seems like extra-long dresses and skirts never go out of style. Have you noticed that it’s been one of the most popular fashion trends for a couple of seasons? This season, designers advise wearing off-the-shoulder items. If we combine two of these trends, we will get those maxi dresses that our mothers used to wear in the ’70s.
Suede miniskirts
Again, directly from the ’70s, meet short skirts made of suede or imitation suede, often made with a patchwork technique. Previously, they were worn with heavy wedges. Now such skirts easily go with a pair of ordinary sandals.
Overalls
Long or short, made of denim, thick, or light fabrics, plain or colored with prints — they are back again. Different versions of overalls were popular until the early ’90s, so you can probably find a pair in your mother’s or older sister’s wardrobe.
Knitted tunic
Missoni dresses and tunics and other similar handmade versions were there in the wardrobe of every self-respecting fashionmonger of the ’60s. The fashions of the ’60s are back again — now you can wear such a tunic if you’re planning to go for a walk on the beach.
High-waisted jeans
Jeans have never gone out of fashion. But ideas of what they should look like and their designs are constantly changing. One of the most popular jeans options for today is high-waisted loose jeans, or the so-called ’mom jeans’ — a tribute to the ’80s.
T-shirts with funny print patterns
Sure, it’s way easier to buy one. Especially today when almost every brand has a lot to offer. But if you find a vintage T-shirt with a funny print you can guarantee that none of your friends will have the same thing.
Flared jeans
This look becomes popular from time to time, but never stays with us for very long. While all the girls in Milan wear these jeans, you can try to find them among your old clothes and feel like a real style icon.
Suede shorts
Items made of genuine leather stay in perfectly decent condition if you take good care of them. Maybe you will be lucky enough to find a pair of beige shorts that look equally stylish now as they did a couple of decades ago.
Lace blouse
Our mothers and even grandmothers used to wear white lace blouses. If your mother still has one, then it’s high time to give it another chance and diversify your wardrobe.
Wide-leg pants
Well, not only wide pants. Back in the days when our moms were young, culottes were tremendously popular just as they are today. Also, don’t forget about shortened and slightly flared pants. There is a wide range of options to choose from!
Denim dresses
Denim dresses are the must-have item this summer. And, more importantly, you can go with any variant you want — it can be a knee-length baggy shirt, or a tight minidress. As long as it’s denim, you’re good to go!
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Par catynewsbox le 5 Octobre 2016 à 21:54
This is how real modern princesses live
They are not fairytale characters — they are simple modern girls who live, love, and laugh. Their only differences from everyone else are their heritage and the number of invitations they receive to go to balls.
Bright Side would like you to meet the true princesses — those who retain this title even in their everyday lives.
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg
The 24-year-old beauty and the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Alexandra adores sports, speaks five languages freely, and even participated in the Wimbledon tournament. She has the longest full name of all European princesses: Alexandra Josephine Teresa Charlotte Marie Wilhelmine. However, despite her truly royal name, she is just fifth in line to the throne.
Lady Amelia Windsor, UK
Lady Amelia is only 20, yet she is already the first beauty of England. She is a great-great-granddaughter of King George V and the younger daughter of George Windsor, Earl of St. Andrews. In the future, the young lady is planning to become a journalist, and she is deeply into her studies. This, however, doesn’t prevent her from frequently attending balls and social events. Lady Windsor has become the first person of royal blood to appear on the cover of Tatler. Her real passion is fashion, and she even had an internship at Maison de Chanel.
Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium
The daughter of Princess Astrid of Belgium and Lorenz, Arch-Duke of Austria-Este, is 21 years old. The beautiful lady is now receiving her education in the UK. She is only ninth in the line of inheritance, but her gorgeous looks and the fortune of her parents make her one of the most sought-after brides in the world.
Princess Iman of Jordan
Princess Iman bint Abdullah is the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. She is 20 years old, and she’s currently studying at the University of Georgetown, Washington, USA. Her strict upbringing doesn’t allow the lady to appear in public often, but she sometimes accompanies her royal mother during charity events.
Princess Charlotte of Monaco
The 29-year-old Charlotte Casiraghi is a granddaughter of Hollywood star Grace Kelly, from whom she inherited her stunning looks. The princess graduated from Sorbonne and has even worked in Above, a well-known London magazine. She has a son, but the heart of this beautiful lady is free at the moment. She is fourth in line to the throne of Monaco.
Princess Mako, Japan
Princess Mako of Akishino is the eldest granddaughter of the current Emperor of Japan, Akihito. She is 24 years old, has successfully graduated from the International Christian University in Tokyo, and studied in Austria. While still a schoolgirl, she became an Internet star and one of the anime culture symbols thanks to her pictures in her striped school uniform.
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark
The monarchy in Greece has been officially abolished, but grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the last king still hold their titles. The family of the princess lives in England, where Maria-Olympia leads an active social life. The 20-year-old beauty studies graphic design and art history in New York and has an internship in Dior Fashion House. The royal lady regularly updates her Instagram where she has more than 80,000 followers.
Princess Gabriella of Austria
Gabriella Maria Pilar Yolande Joséphine Charlotte is the youngest child in the large family of Archduke Carl Christian and Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria. The princess is 22 years old, and she is a great-granddaughter of the last emperor of her country, Charles I. Today there’s no monarchy in Austria, but all the royal family titles have been retained.
Princess Pauline of Monaco
Pauline Grace Maguy Ducruet is a daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and her former bodyguard Daniel Ducruet. She is 22 years old, and she is a professional rhythmic gymnast and diver. The princess is a circus fan and actively participates in the annual International Circus Festival. She’s only fourteenth in the line of inheritance, but that doesn’t seem to bother her much.
Infanta Leonor, Princess of Asturias, Spain
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Par catynewsbox le 5 Octobre 2016 à 21:06
15 simple facts that might save your life one day
We all are familiar with life’s main indispensable safety rules. However, sometimes we find ourselves facing an unexpected situation that makes us feel confused and at a loss for what to do.
Today, Bright Side wants to remind its readers of a few important facts that will be helpful in dealing with any unforeseen predicament!
Don’t use a cell phone while walking
Health and safety consultants note that combining walking and using your cell phone proves too big a challenge for our brain. This can cause you to lose track of your surroundings, becoming blind to any possible dangers (such as a speeding car that might suddenly come your way).
Eliminate blind spots when driving by correctly adjusting your car’s mirrors
Adjust the side mirrors in such a way as to be barely able to see the edges of your car. This rearrangement will help you eliminate any blind spots in the side zones. Position your rearview mirror so as to always be able to see any car that comes up behind you. To ensure the mirror readjustment’s effectiveness, do it directly from the driver’s seat.
Make sure to have the right clothes for cold weather
Remember that wet skin gives off heat much faster, so it’s important to try to keep your skin dry for as long as possible. Ensure that your body temperature does not fall too quickly by wearing woolen clothes — such clothes are very good at absorbing moisture. Cotton and other fabrics are poor moisture absorbers — wearing clothes made from such materials will cause you to freeze in no time at all.
Do not inflate your life jacket before exiting the aircraft
This is especially true in case of emergency water landings. As any air safety expert would tell you, inflating your life jacket inside a rapidly submerging airplane will cause you to float up to the cabin’s ceiling, unable to move without help. The right thing to do is to take a deep breath and swim out of the airplane with your life jacket still deflated. Only when you’re safely out of the plane should you pull the inflation cord.
Prevent the danger of choking on a piece of food by learning the Heimlich maneuver
Medics advise everyone to learn the Heimlich maneuver. It might prove vital in saving yourself or others from choking. Just follow this sequence of actions:
- Place your fist, thumb side in, just above the person’s navel.
- Grasp the fist tightly with your other hand and move it upwards, applying strong pressure to their rib cage.
- Repeat such quick upward and inward thrusts until you dislodge the object blocking their airway.
- If none of the above-mentioned actions produce an effect, lean the person over a fixed horizontal object, such as a table edge, chair, or railing, and press their abdomen just above the navel against the edge to produce a quick upward pressure. Repeat until the object is expelled.
Always carry anti-allergy (antihistamine) pills
You never know when an allergic reaction might strike! Make sure to aways have anti-allergy drugs at hand — this could prove crucial in helping yourself or others. Even more so if you’re planning on going camping or preparing for a long trip!
Remember that your body’s endurance limits are most often determined by The Rule of Three
As numerous studies have shown, on average people can live 3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter in extreme weather conditions, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
In case of vegetable oil catching fire on a gas stove, quickly turn off the gas and put something over the pan to smother the flames
Firefighters warn never to use water when trying to extinguish burning fat or oil. Water particles will immediately end up at the bottom of the pan and begin to evaporate, which will make the flames even stronger. The correct action is to cover the burning pan with something as this will cut off the fire’s supply of heat and oxygen.
Do not remove a knife or other sharp object from a wound
Medical experts say that under no circumstances should you remove a knife or any other sharp object from a wound. As long as the knife stays in the wound, it prevents bleeding — possibly the most dangerous consequence of any stabbing. What you should do is try to minimize the bleeding even further as you wait for medical help to arrive.
Be especially careful during the first three minutes after takeoff and the last eight minutes before landing
According to researchers, 80% of plane crashes occur during these specific time periods. The best way to behave is to remain extra vigilant and focus on memorizing your required actions during an emergency.
If caught in a fire, try to stay as close to the ground as possible
Experts note that the greatest threat during a fire comes from carbon monoxide fumes, not burns. To avoid inhaling poisonous smoke, try to stay as close to the floor as possible — right until you vacate the danger area.
If you suddenly feel unwell in a public place, make sure to only ask one person for help
You should only ask one person for help because of a well-documented psychological phenomenon, known as diffusion of responsibility. To put it simply — you’ve got much better chances of receiving assistance from one particular person than from a whole crowd of people.
Always carry a powerful flashlight
Personal safety experts recommend this simple gadget as an effective weapon in case of stalking or a sudden ambush. If you notice a suspicious-looking person who is clearly preparing to attack you, shine a powerful flashlight directly into his or her face. As a result, your adversary will be temporarily disoriented, allowing you to make an escape.
Memorize the basic rules of conduct in case of fire
All too often, when faced with a never-before-experienced crisis, we tend to freeze up and do nothing to save ourselves. That is why survival specialists advise to always check out the emergency exit map in any building you happen to frequent. Best to do it beforehand and not wait for a possible emergency to occur!
Always carry documents that can help to verify your identity and provide necessary medical information
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