what's Hot what's Cool: June 2012
Blue Crush
Finding a functional bag that looks good on your arm is tough. Fortunately Flying Scissors has just come out with this gorgeous vibrant blue tote that will have your colleagues shrieking with envy, “Where did you get that?!”
RMB 3,370. Flying Scissors. Bldg 1, 349 Zizhong Lu, near Madang Lu. Tel: 3331 5930, Web: www.flyingscissors.cn
Model Behaviour
Hone your inner top model on the streets of Shanghai by wearing these sexy ‘cat eye’ inspired sunnies. Classically subdued glamour is MbMJ at its best!
RMB 756. Marc by Marc Jacobs, available online. Web: http://cn.shopbop.com
Luscious Lashes
The ‘They’re Real! mascara’ range from Benefit delivers dramatic length and volume with every stroke. Your eyes will look so luscious that boys will be putty in your hands.
RMB 220. Benefit, available at Raffles City Mall. 268 Xizang Zhong Lu, near Fuzhou Lu. Tel: 6340 3600, Web: www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk
Splish Splash!
Just because it’s made for babies doesn’t mean that adults can’t use it too! Free from sulphates and harsh chemicals, this gentle cleanser, available in a range of yummy flavours, is ideal for anyone with sensitive skin.
RMB 145. California Baby Calendula Shampoo & Bodywash, available at Casa Mia. 191 Changshu Lu, near Yanqing Lu. Tel: 6433 1228,
Web: www.mammybuy.com
Cool Threads
For some funky-fresh T-shirt designs to suit any season, our go-to brand is undoubtedly Plastered, who have just launched their fun ‘PLA-8: A Creative Army’ range.
RMB 138. Plastered T-Shirts, located in Tianzifang, Bldg 49, Lane 248, Taikang Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 139 1020 5721,
Web: www.plastered.com
Enlighten Yourself
Simple jewellery can make a powerful statement, and this elegant lightbulb necklace by James Banks makes as bold and bright as they come. With pink tourmaline, yellow citron and black diamond gemstones inside the bulb, we can’t imagine not being ‘lit up’ while wearing this sophisticated piece.
RMB 11,445. The Lightkeeper necklace by James Banks Design, available at The Villa. 1 Taojiang Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Tel: 6466 9322, Web: www.shopthevilla.com
Sheer Elegance
When the heatwave hits Shanghai, it gets rather tempting to walk around in the nude. However, since that’s not quite legal, you can opt for this weightless, sheer blouse by Lipsy instead. Available in a range of colours.
RMB 350. Lipsy Blouse, available online.
Web: www.zooq.com
Mad Hatter
Colour block your shoes, your pants, your shirt…and now your head! The Louise patchwork headband from the Hat Lab has an array of bold colours to keep your tresses looking primped and polished in a snap!
RMB 540. Louise headband by the Hat Lab, available at Humming Bird Vintage Shop. 141 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu. Tel: 150 2183 1781
Built to Last
Each made from exactly one hundred and eleve
n recycled plastic Coca Cola bottles, these colourful chairs by Emeco embody the elements of strength, durability and comfort in an impeccable form.
RMB 2,210. Emeco, available at the Design Republic. 88 Yuqing Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu.
Tel: 6082 3882, Web: www.thedesignrepublic.com
I Scream, You Scream!
Spoil your friends rotten this summer with homemade cookies and cream, strawberry and rocky road concoctions from your very own ice cream maker. Mmm!
RMB 4,290. DeLonghi ICK6000 ice cream maker, available at Lemon Zest. 1 Taojiang Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Tel: 6466 9099, Web: www.lemonzestlife.com
