Accessorize your cool outfit
Edited by Kent Hill
Pictures collected by Jianjiang

Cold weather is coming and winter and fall fashion is just around the corner ready to parade onto the streets of Xiamen. Maybe you already have your winter or fall clothes chosen for this year, or maybe you're just going to use your clothes from last year. Don't worry, whatever you decide to wear this winter or fall you're sure to be able to add life to your outfit with the right scarf.



Scarves are wonderful accessories to help bring attention to you and add some fashion to your outfit. Choosing the right scarf can make even last year's clothes look fashionable and cool. Also the good thing about scarves is that there are a huge variety of them out there for you to choose from, ensuring that you will look hip and cool this fall and winter while staying extra warm.

Here are some suggestions for types of scarves that might match the clothes you already have or plan to wear this winter or fall.

1.Fleece scarf(羊毛围巾): Fleece is a comfortable fuzzy fabric that keeps you warm but isn't so heavy that it makes you too hot. Fleece comes in a large variety of colors and shapes so you're sure to be able to find a fleece scarf to match your outfit. In the right color this fabric will match almost anything but it goes best with puffy snow style jackets.



2.Cashmere scarf(羊绒围巾): Cashmere is a classy material made from very fine, high-quality wool and is sure to keep you warm and comfortable in cold weather while feeling luxurious against your skin at the same time. Another great thing about this fabric is that it can literally match nearly any outfit you can think of from a simple sweater to the newest design by Calvin Klein.

3.Animal print scarf(毛皮围巾): For the wild girl, an animal print scarf would be perfect to accessorize any outfit this year. These scarves come in a variety of different patterns, like leopard, tiger and giraffe print. This style of scarf best matches a plain black coat but if worn with the right colors it can bring out the style in anyone.

4.Silk scarf(丝巾): Silk is a fabric that is quite expensive in the West but here in China it seems to be quite affordable. Aside from the monetary benefit of silk it also gives a sophisticated feel to the person wearing it. Even though silk doesn't keep you warm in really cold weather it can be a good unconventional addition to your wardrobe by being tied around your handbag, arm or any other place on your body.



As colder weather approaches and you are thinking about which fashion or style to choose for your new look, don't forget to pick out an appropriate scarf or two. If you are a young person in Xiamen and have to wear a uniform at school don't worry, just keep the scarf in your bag and wear it after you leave school showing your friends how fashionable you are.

Chocolate for health



Chocolate is healthy? That may sound like an oxymoron but studies show that eating quality dark chocolate can have health benefits. Dark chocolate actually can improve your general health without any extra medication.



Dark chocolate with at least 60-70% cocoa solids can make you healthier and reduce your risk of developing many different types of diseases. Chocolate contains nutrients like iron, calcium and potassium and also has high levels of various vitamins including A, B1, C, D and E. Another great fact about dark chocolate is that it is the largest natural source of magnesium, considering that too little magnesium in the diet has proved to be a cause of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.



Chocolate definitely tastes much better than vitamins or vegetables but be careful when choosing chocolate for your health since not all chocolate is healthy. When you are buying chocolate with being healthy in mind make sure to choose a quality dark chocolate with the main ingredient of cocoa solids. If you're shopping for a healthy diet never buy milk chocolate or white chocolate since these types of chocolate have a really low level of cocoa solids and practically no health benefit at all.



If you do add dark chocolate to your diet with the intent of bettering your body, then only add about 100 grams per day. Eating too much chocolate of any kind will add a lot of calories into your body and can cause you to gain weight. However, don't worry, 100 grams of high quality dark chocolate per day has only been shown to add health benefits to your life, not extra pounds.



So if you have health problems now, want to prevent future health problems or just want to add more vitamins to your body then grab the right chocolate bar as an addition to your next meal. For your next meal, dessert may be the healthiest thing on your plate.

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