What's Hot, What's Cool

By Eva Clifford, 2014-06

 

 

 

 

Hot Pink

Pink was a colour we saw grace the catwalks this spring, from Burberry Prorsum’s jewel-adorned dresses to Mark Jacobs’ stylish athletic wear. Now JOG swimwear, a brand created by former synchronised swimming champion, Jessica Othnin-Girard, has designed a hot bikini for you this summer. Bring out your girly side with this two-piece; simple, yet playful, with its nautical tie details and strapless bandeau top.

RMB 1,180. JOG Swimwear. 3/F, 694 Huai’an Lu, near Suzhou Xi Lu. Tel: 6210 9635. Web: www.jogswimwear.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pudong In Your Pocket

Featuring 28 of Shanghai’s most iconic buildings on each hand-cut, eco-sustainable bamboo blade, the Shanghai Breeze Fan artfully opens to symbolise China’s modernisation. This fan, which cleverly adopts an ancient aesthetic to represent modern China, is the perfect poolside accessory.

RMB 199.34. Bund Shop. Web: shop.bundshop.com

 

 

 

 

Art-Deco Girl

Everyone needs a fashionable bag for summer. This tote bag by Michael Kors is practical as well as fashionable. With its art deco print reminiscent of the 1930s and cool jungle colours, you’ll definitely look the part.

RMB 3,900. Michael Kors. Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1,515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Tongren Lu. Web: www.michaelkors.com

 

 

 

 

Keep it Simple

Simplicity can go a long way. These sandals will look great paired with any outfit. Gladiator straps with gold highlights add glamour to your look and, most importantly, the comfortable style means you can walk long distances whilst looking effortlessly stylish.

RMB 119. Forever 21. 233 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Henan Zhong Lu. Tel: 400 820 0236. Web: www.forever21.com

 

 

Blue Velvet

Inspired by the essence of spring, this stylish velvet sofa will brighten up your home all year round. Built on a sturdy wooden frame, this dazzling sofa provides comfort for the whole family, and is the perfect addition to your home this summer.

 RMB 13,900.00. Casa Pagoda. 136 Taikang Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 6466 8198. Web: www.casapagoda.com

 

 

Add Class

This might be our favourite skirt of this season. It definitely scores top points here at the Talk office. Cool pastels are smokin’ hot this season, so make sure you ease them into your wardrobe. Made from 100% silk, this sculptured maxi skirt by Alice Yim is a brilliant choice for all those garden and pool parties you’ll be attending this summer.

RMB 2,460. Alice Yim, available at Xinlelu. 414 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 5213 3301. Web: www.xinlelu.com

 

 

 

 

 

Wakiki On Down!

Wear these shorts and you’ll look straight off Wakiki Beach. These definitely won’t go unnoticed.

RMB 109. Forever 21. 233 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Henan Zhong Lu. Tel: 400 820 0236. Web: www.forever21.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birds Of Paradise

This bikini gets top marks for its tropical print, but we also love the retro style.

RMB 124.67. American Apparel. Joy City, Rm. 101-11, 166 Xizang Bei Lu, near Qufu Lu. Tel: 3656 7185. Web: www.americanapparel.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flora Forever

Make a statement with these bold floral-edged sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbanna’s Almond Blossom Collection. We feel it’s worth splashing out on a pair of sunglasses as gorgeous as these.

RMB 4,230. Dolce & Gabbanna. Plaza 66, 1,266 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6288 6970. Web: www.dolceandgabbanna.com

 

 

 

Hot N’ Cold

Look stunning in this sky blue maxi dress complete with an elegant bloom of deep pink to heat things up a bit.

RMB 2,999. Ted Baker. Unit 211, L’Avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, near Zunyi Lu. Tel: 6070 7150. Web: www.tedbaker.com

 

 

 

 

Hey Bermuda!

Pair these adorable palm-print shorts with some wedges and you are set… Look on-trend and get a beautiful golden tan on those legs of yours.

RMB 299. Zara. 1,196 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6279 3282. Web: www.zara.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flapper Girl

Keep the sun off your face with this fantastically elegant and feminine hat. Straw hats have always been in fashion, so isn’t it about time you got yourself one?

RMB 99. H&M. 645-659 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 5383 8866. Web: www.handm.com/cn

 

 

 

Garden of Eden

Remember when pencil cases were a cool craze and everybody at school would compete to get the ultimate pencil case? Well this pencil case is definitely a winner in our eyes. Bring the rainforest to your desk, or use it as a cute mini make-up bag. Either way, we assure you, you’ll look oh-so-cool with this. Tempted?

RMB 293.40. Carven. Web: www.farfetch.com/cn

 

 

 

 

 

Le Artiste

Unleash your creative side with this art-inspired shirt from Lee.

RMB 490. Lee. 835 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu. Tel: 6288 2679. Web: www.leejeans-ap.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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