Lately, while working on renovating my airbnb apartment, I have been looking at places to find nice home furniture and decor at a reasonnable price. I've had my share of Ikea and unfortunately can't afford to buy from Design Republic so I have been hunting for alternative options. Taobao has a lot to offer, here are a few of my favourite links.
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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 children clothes market on Pu An Lu but not much gift-able choices there.
I like to check out Rouge Baise Elise for some hand-embroided baby clothes and bedlinen or these few Taobao shops:
Dave & Bella
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Remember my first visit to Peony Rice's studio last year? Since then, the ethically conscious brand has grown to include not only accessories but also cocktail dresses and a bridal collection.
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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 problems.
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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 possible (except for this: Hatch Collection, which costs an arm and a leg but can be delivered to Shanghai via Shopbop) and no one wants to spend a fortune on clothes that will only serve for a few months time.
So here's a list of affordable shops on Taobao:
{Christmas is around the corner and we all know it isn't easy to find the perfect gift in Shanghai. Here are just a few ideas, but you can also check out last year's list or this blog's shopping section for more inspiration.}
{Christmas is around the corner and we all know it isn't easy to find the perfect gift in Shanghai. Here are just a few ideas, but you can also check out last year's list or this blog's shopping section for more inspiration.}
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I just recently discovered a new bookstore near JingAn Temple.
Not that many books...
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