what's HOT what's COOL: September 2012

The Light Direction

 

Bring some light to your dinner table with this funky table lamp as your new centre piece. Its quirky, eccentric design promises to generate glowing compliments. 
RMB 9,800. GIFTZEN, L130 Xintiandi Style, 245 Madang Lu, near Zizhong Lu. Tel: 5307 0268. Web: www.zenlifestore.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholastic Appeal

 

 

Look pencil-sharp in this vibrant dress by Mary Katrantzou, a digitally designed celebration of the tried and tested yellow writing tool.
RMB 6,400. Joyce. Plaza 66, 218 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shaanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6288 8383

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lady in Red

 

 

Leave those dreary, darks in the closet this autumn and keep warm in this smart coral-coloured coat by OBA.
RMB 2,285. OBA. 1F, Bldg 10, 1670 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Gao'an Lu. Tel: 3461 8525. Web: www.oba.asia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Drops

 

Made of 14 carat gold, these little bursts of colour for your ears mean you don’t need to search for the end of a rainbow; you’ll already be looking like one rich lady. 
RMB 1,280. Spoiledbrat Jewelry. Rm 6, Lane 123, Yanqing Lu, near Huating Lu. Tel: 5408 0251

 

 

 

 

 

Crafty Collar

 

 

 

This beautifully cut bib necklace by Shaoo worn atop an elegantly tailored blouse adds luscious depth to an otherwise basic outfit. 

RMB 1,375. Le Lutin. Golden Eagle Square, Rm 2A, 278 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Tel: 6075 1331

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cool Case

 

 

Don’t sacrifice style for functionality; this smartly crafted iPod nano podkit case keeps your gadgets (and reputation) unscathed. 
RMB 439. Podkit Watch. Available at: www.podkitwatch.com

 

 

 

 

 

Higher Ground

 

 

Flip-flop season has passed; it’s time to strap on some heels, and these sleek snakeskin Derek Lams pair wonderfully with sheer tights. 

RMB 5,170. The Villa. 1 Taojiang Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Tel: 6466 9322. Web: www.shopthevilla.com

 

 

 

 

 

Fruit Cups

 

 

Would you take your afternoon tea in just any old cup? Heavens no! Only a pretty, dainty teacup like these bubble brights will do. 
RMB 288. Glamour Bar. 6F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6329 3751. Web: www.m-theglamourbar.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art on Top

 

For an all-seasons piece of casualwear, this hip piece of headgear from Operation Chiin Chilla has got us all over our heads.

RMB 180. Operation Chiin Chilla. 62 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 139 1741 0383

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forever Young

 

 

Golf lovers will love these limited edition collectors’ item tees from Evian, meaning that you can bring out the inner child in you!

RMB 234. Evian. Available at www.shop.evian.com