Found in the Art Market in Shanghai...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Shanghai Finds
I finally get my life back after being in the library for 14-hour shifts nearly everyday (that's not say I don't have another one in a few weeks but at least there's a break).
Shanghai is a beautiful city that changes dramatically everytime I go back. This time was no different. The Shanghai Expo was taking place a few days after we left so the city was buzzing with pre-expo excitement. They're the only city I know that lines their highways with plants (or paints them for that matter).
Last time I went, I didn't get to do much shopping so this time (partially because of the ash) we were able to take full advantage. We walked down a smaller boutique street (contrast to the branded stores along the Bund/our hotel) and came across this really cute entrance. Of course the temptation in me led me upstairs (this could potentially be a bad thing) and luckily, I found a sweet little leather shop. We walked in and these two little girls sat us down and served us tea. Then came the shopping. We flipped through their lookbooks and tried on literally every bag in the place.
Finally, we settled on below. It's this gorgeous brown leather bag, completely rough around the edges. It can go from short to long (which was a prerequisite in my purchase) and is big enough to throw everything inside. Next time, I'll try to remember what the name of the store was (though I'm pretty sure it was in Chinese).
More to come! I'll try to make the next few posts on my Shanghainese finds.
Ciao for now!
Shanghai is a beautiful city that changes dramatically everytime I go back. This time was no different. The Shanghai Expo was taking place a few days after we left so the city was buzzing with pre-expo excitement. They're the only city I know that lines their highways with plants (or paints them for that matter).
Last time I went, I didn't get to do much shopping so this time (partially because of the ash) we were able to take full advantage. We walked down a smaller boutique street (contrast to the branded stores along the Bund/our hotel) and came across this really cute entrance. Of course the temptation in me led me upstairs (this could potentially be a bad thing) and luckily, I found a sweet little leather shop. We walked in and these two little girls sat us down and served us tea. Then came the shopping. We flipped through their lookbooks and tried on literally every bag in the place.
Finally, we settled on below. It's this gorgeous brown leather bag, completely rough around the edges. It can go from short to long (which was a prerequisite in my purchase) and is big enough to throw everything inside. Next time, I'll try to remember what the name of the store was (though I'm pretty sure it was in Chinese).
More to come! I'll try to make the next few posts on my Shanghainese finds.
Ciao for now!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mom
In NY summer 2009: wearing Missoni Dress s/s 2009 and vintage gold bracelet
Although I'm in London and Mother's Day was celebrated last month, I'd like to wish my mother, who is in Canada, a very happy mother's day. I know a lot of great women out there who have persevered through tribulations, but my mother takes the reign. Hence, my inspiration.
Happy Mother's Day and Birthday to my fantastic mom.
Love,
Lisa
88 (she always writes that at the end of every email/msg - 8 in chinese is good luck and fortune)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
HELLO LOVER
....these just came in today. (Diane Von Fursenberg Opal Wedges)
They're the perfect comfy (looking) but not too casual alternative to the purple TopShop wedges you see on my feet permanently during winter.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
FOOD(IE)
I'm not a chef, nor a baker, nor any kind of wifely person that cooks up a storm in the kitchen. The downfall to this is that I LOVE food. I probably would have a much greater appreciation for it if I cooked every once in awhile. I've been spoiled by London and the countless restaurant possibilities so throughout my years here, I've slowly dissipated in my daily homemade meals to...well NIL. Thank goodness I already have someone who loves me. (HA).
The World's Top 50 came out in London last week knocking El Bulli off the top spot (HOORAY!) We've been DYING to get reservations there for years now to no avail and when they came out end of last year saying they were closing for 2 years (they're open 6 months of the year because of 'research') to find inspiration, we almost collapsed. That said, this knock off the top spot is a swift kick in their behind for getting so pretentious.
El Bulli's kitchen - apparently it has beautiful grounds not close to any city (which I'm all for). I'm just jealous I haven't been 'chosen' to go.
The good news is last year I went to Tokyo for a little over a week and tried Ryugin (a newcomer to the list) and it was amazing. None of that over-the-top stuff you get with all these other top restos. Simple and delicious. The chef even came out, chatted to us via translator (he's so young, mid-30's) and put us in a cab! These are the simple touches that make a resto good. Middle finger to El Bulli - see below (there goes my jealousy again).
(Two fingers means eff off in the UK - smth about when they used to pull the bow back in their bow and arrows, they use two fingers, thus they are telling you to eff off or else...)
Oh and another thing to my Torontonians: my good friend Scott has a TO eating blog - check it out for some new ways to burn your cash.
Ciao from the Library (been pulling the 14 hr shifts here everyday, hence the lack of outfit/trip posts - look out on Monday!)
The World's Top 50 came out in London last week knocking El Bulli off the top spot (HOORAY!) We've been DYING to get reservations there for years now to no avail and when they came out end of last year saying they were closing for 2 years (they're open 6 months of the year because of 'research') to find inspiration, we almost collapsed. That said, this knock off the top spot is a swift kick in their behind for getting so pretentious.
El Bulli's kitchen - apparently it has beautiful grounds not close to any city (which I'm all for). I'm just jealous I haven't been 'chosen' to go.
The good news is last year I went to Tokyo for a little over a week and tried Ryugin (a newcomer to the list) and it was amazing. None of that over-the-top stuff you get with all these other top restos. Simple and delicious. The chef even came out, chatted to us via translator (he's so young, mid-30's) and put us in a cab! These are the simple touches that make a resto good. Middle finger to El Bulli - see below (there goes my jealousy again).
(Two fingers means eff off in the UK - smth about when they used to pull the bow back in their bow and arrows, they use two fingers, thus they are telling you to eff off or else...)
Oh and another thing to my Torontonians: my good friend Scott has a TO eating blog - check it out for some new ways to burn your cash.
Ciao from the Library (been pulling the 14 hr shifts here everyday, hence the lack of outfit/trip posts - look out on Monday!)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
ADR
My gf asked me the other day, if you could have one closet, who's would it be?
Anna Dello Russo. Fashion Director and Icon. Above all, I think it's her confidence. I don't think I could wear half the stuff she does; her long lean legs vs my short muscular ones (muscular is said v loosely...). But I wouldn't complain if she gave it to me. The part I love the most is how her closet is organized and well-displayed. If you know me, you know I'm a control freak. So a neat and well-displayed closet is only the half of it...
photo credit: the sartorialist
Check out her blog: http://www.annadellorusso.com/
Ciao ciao!
PS. Apologies for not uploading my pics yet from China. I've been swamped with work.
PPS. As promised by my loving, sweet, boyfriend, this blog is undergoing a transformation...i can't wait to reveal it to you guys.
Anna Dello Russo. Fashion Director and Icon. Above all, I think it's her confidence. I don't think I could wear half the stuff she does; her long lean legs vs my short muscular ones (muscular is said v loosely...). But I wouldn't complain if she gave it to me. The part I love the most is how her closet is organized and well-displayed. If you know me, you know I'm a control freak. So a neat and well-displayed closet is only the half of it...
photo credit: the sartorialist
Check out her blog: http://www.annadellorusso.com/
Ciao ciao!
PS. Apologies for not uploading my pics yet from China. I've been swamped with work.
PPS. As promised by my loving, sweet, boyfriend, this blog is undergoing a transformation...i can't wait to reveal it to you guys.
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