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Shanghai
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Interests: Sleeping, eating (in that order)
Traveling, cooking, observing my cat observing me, reading, buying coffee table books, learning new things (in no particular order)
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Hello Celine, sorry, I don't have the contact anymore...
Shanghai Paperie - Custom stationery in Shanghai
More updates on my {Facebook page}! [I got married in Shanghai in 2011 and shared tips and useful contacts with you as I planned this event. To read all the wedding related posts, click on the "wedding" category in the right column.I also came across a lot of other vendors while doing research (...
Taobao Find: Furniture and home decor
Here's a selection of cool Taobao shops for your home. Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2014 at Shanghai Collected
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Hello Mike, thanks for your message! My insurance is very specific tp my job so you won't be able to apply for it but have you got in touch with these guys? http://www.expatmedicare.com/
They might be able to advise you on what would be the best fit for your needs. Hope this will help!
Pregnancy in Shanghai
I haven't blogged much lately but I have an excuse: I recently gave birth to my first child and have been quite busy since then! As some of you are planning to give birth in Shanghai, I thought I'd share my experience here. Photo taken by Barefoot Portrait, definitely Shanghai's best familly ...
Your home in Shanghai - Shanghai Airbnb
Looking for a great place to stay in Shanghai? I've just finished renovating an apartment right in the heart of the French Concession. Hope you'll like it! Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2014 at Shanghai Collected
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The Commune Social
Visiting the Commune Social Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Sorry Oberon, I don't know how to contact Dave&Bella...
Taobao Find - Baby clothes and gear
Many of my friends are having babies and finding nice presents isn't easy. Just like for adults, buying and affordable baby/kids clothes in Shanghai is a bit of a challenge (if money is no object, Jacadi recently opened in Reel Mall and Bonpoint has a store in Plaza 66).There is the famous child...
Taobao Find - Baby clothes and gear
Many of my friends are having babies and finding nice presents isn't easy. Just like for adults, buying and affordable baby/kids clothes in Shanghai is a bit of a challenge (if money is no object, Jacadi recently opened in Reel Mall and Bonpoint has a store in Plaza 66).There is... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Peony Rice - Part II
Peony Rice is a ethical womenswear and accessory brand creating pieces for all special occasions. Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Pregnancy in Shanghai
I haven't blogged much lately but I have an excuse: I recently gave birth to my first child and have been quite busy since then! As some of you are planning to give birth in Shanghai, I thought I'd share my experience here. Photo taken by Barefoot Portrait, definitely Shanghai's... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Hi Stella,
Last time I was there I definitely didn't see quality, but that was 2 years ago. I heard a new multi-storey mall recently opened with only wedding dress shops so things may have changed...
Getting married in Shanghai - Part 1: Suzhou wedding dress market
{Like my Facebook page!} [I got married in Shanghai in 2011 and shared tips and useful contacts with you as I planned this event. To read all the wedding related posts, click on the "wedding" category in the right column.I also came across a lot of other vendors while doing research (music bands...
Eco & More
{Follow my Facebook page!} I am rather specific when it comes to shampoos and usually bring Klorane products back from France, but with a limit of only 23kg, packing often means choosing between cheese, saucisson and good hair... Thankfully, I think I may have found a solution to my overweight... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience with Asos and Shopbop!
Taobao Find - Pregnancy Clothes
{Follow my Facebook page!} I know... boring... but if you are currently pregnant in Shanghai, you are probably sick of H&M and struggling to find anything else than those chinese apron-y dresses. Let's be honest, shopping for maternity wear is something one wishes to stay away as long as possib...
Thanks Kelly for your feedback, one of my friend got her engagement ring and wedding bands made by him too and was very happy with it.
Wishful thinking - custom jewelry
{Like my Facebook page!} Meet the Nudo collection from Pomellato I have loved these rings for years and as they are pretty simple, I thought maybe I could have them made in Shanghai. Afterall, I've found places to make tailored clothes, costum made shoes, leather bags, furniture, even ear plug...
Taobao Find - Pregnancy Clothes
A few maternity wear options for the desperate mother-to-be. Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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3 days in Istanbul
A few days in istanbul: a traveller's guide. Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Thanks for the tip James!
Leather goods repair workshop
{Like my Facebook page!} Here's a picture of one of my favorite bags: great leather, versatile bag that can be hand carried or as a shoulder bag, brandless, only cost me RMB400. Only problem, the zip was broken and what's a bag that can't be zipped opened or closed? Now, I went to every shoe...
Hi there, thanks for the heads up! I've updated the post accordingly :)
Getting married in Shanghai - Part 3: finding foreign designer dresses in Shanghai
[I will be getting married in Shanghai in September and will be sharing tips and useful contacts with you as I plan this event. To read all the wedding related posts, click on the "wedding" category in the right column.] There are plenty of wedding dress shops in Shanghai but only a few offer ...
Madison - Stepping up
A review of newly reopened Madison by Austin Hu. Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2013 at Shanghai Collected
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Ippudo - Dinner and a movie
{More updates on my Facebook page} A DVD may cost ... Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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Christmas gift ideas for her
The ultimate Xmas gift guide for Shanghai residents. Continue reading
Posted Dec 10, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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Don't miss it - Shanghai Biennale 2012
Visiting the newly opened Shanghai Power Station of Art, a refreshing addition to Shanghai's art scene. Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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Hi there! back in my time, the Da Lu test was supposed to be about 2km long but I heard about new changes recently so you'll need to check that with the school.
Back when I did it, the length and difficulty of the test was very variable: if the other candidates in your car fail, the examiner may ask you to drive longer or on the contrary might be in the mood to be more lenient (each examiner apparently has a quota of fail/pass he has to reach on every examination day). I drove less than 5 minutes while my friend drove for almost 15.
How To - Get a Driver's License in China
{More updates on my Facebook page} I can now officially add one new item to the list of random things I have done in China: getting my Chinese driving license. No, not just having my foreign driving license converted into Chinese law. I actually learned to drive and went through every steps of ...
Christmas gift ideas for him
The ultimate Xmas gift guide for Shanghai residents. Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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Taobao Find - More clothes
{More updates on my Facebook page} From here. From here and here. From here From here and here. All from here. Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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Mario Testino's exhibition - Not so private
{More updates on my Facebook page} My initial objective this weekend was to visit the recently opened China Art Palace but I did not have enough time to get through the painful process to get the entrance tickets (read this if you think I am exaggerating). Instead I settled for... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2012 at Shanghai Collected
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