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When we were in Shanghai we had a chance to stop by the two art districts. The first one seemed like the place for tons of expats and tourists to go to because the entire pop-art area was buzzing with people sitting outside, hanging out, watching the people traffic go by. Of course amidst the art funk, I find a place to shop. Woo Scarves is where we spent a good half hour speaking to the salesladies and buying a total of 6 scarfs, from silk to cotton. China has been known for their sericulture for centuries but often tourists get sucked into the warehouses to buy the fake or A grade fake ones. Woo is not one of those places. They have a few locations but this one, as you can see from Mass and I's picture up there, has been graced by a number of 'celebrities', none of which I know.

The rest of the pictures were taken throughout that day. The area was so buzzing that I even got 'style blogged' by another fellow blogger. But silly me didn't ask her for her name/website (not so much silly as just hopeless in communicating in Mandarin) so if anyone comes across a Shanghainese blog with me in that outfit, let me know! (maybe I was photographed for worst outfit ever, who knows)

Wearing: LaVie grey jacket (Shanghai - awesome awesome coats, make u wish it was winter all year round), Marc Jacob sunnies, Cesare Paciotti brogues, Purse from that store you saw me blog about here, White shirt from another Shanghainese boutique designer, AA leggings, Tiger and M/F ring, Snake and panther bracelet, all from Shanghai.

Hope you're having a fabulous week.

Ciao

RANDOM

Found in the Art Market in Shanghai...

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!

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)

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.

RANDOM

Add one to my inspiration board.

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