Hot and Cool: March 2012
The Know-It-All
The iPhone 4S Siri can muse on the meaning of life, but can she tell you the best places to kiss in the Paris of the East? For street-smart information that high technology can’t replace, pick up a My Shanghai à la Carte map.
RMB 120. Zixag, Lane 210 Taikang Lu. Tel: 3331 5018. Web: www.zixag.com, www.alacartemaps.com
Fly Kicks
Fly like a bird and sting like a bee-otch in these new kicks. Created by avant-garde designer Jeremy Scott, the Adidas 2NE1 shoe is the street’s ‘it’ shoe of the spring season.
RMB 2,980. Adidas Original. IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, near Lujiazui Lu. Tel: 2020 7000. Web: www.adidas.com
Honey Lovin’
When it comes to kissing, the French know their stuff. Nuxe’s Rêve de Miel lip balm is quite possibly the tastiest treat to be shared between lovers.
RMB 150. Omey. Grand Gateway Mall, 1 Hongqiao Lu, near Caoxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6407 0111
Sweet Faced
Mint green, baby blue and powder pink colours are all the rage this spring, popping up in the ready-to-wear collections of everyone from Louis Vuitton to Proenza Schouler. Snatch the new eye shadow compacts from Shanghai Vive and let your eyes light up the room in style.
RMB 280. Shanghai Vive. Tel: 2501 6593. Web: www.shanghaivive.com.cn
Bolsa Chica
Ladies, you don’t need any more excuses. Release your inner purse fiend with this vibrantly gorgeous creation by Michael Vander Ham. It’s just screaming to be carried away!
RMB 8,100. Alter. Shop L112, 245 Madang Lu, near Zizhong Lu. Tel: 6302 9889. Web: www.alterstyle.com
Brass Attention
Fall in love with Nana & Bird’s brass series collection. Unpretentious, playful and fun, these brass rings are too cute to ignore!
RMB 400. Catie Lo. 105 Wukang Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu. Tel: 186 1024 6093
Captured Memories
Rekindle your love of vintage photos and lose the HD precision this month. Spring is coming and a lomography camera can capture the spirit of the season.
RMB 988. Lomography Gallery Store. 126 Jinxian Lu, near Maoming Nan Lu. Tel: 6256 1054. Web: www.lomography.cn
