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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Shanghai: Gorgeous City

I know, I know it's been awhile, but here I am ready to talk about my latest travel in Shanghai!

Shanghai is such a wonderful city, the skycrapers are just fabulous! I love the mix of modern and 19th century architecture. Walking along the streets of Shanghai is fascinating, I got to see different details like flower vendors, cherry vendors and then on the other side I see the gorgeous Louis Vuitton store at Plaza 66 or the Gucci store in Golden Eagle Mall. In my opinion the city is so diverse, you get to see the old and historical on the other side and the new and modern on the other.

I walked around Shanghai until 11pm and I felt safe! Walking along Nanjing road was wonderful because there were different vendors of scarves (40yuan) and iPhone cases (at 10yuan!) and other stuff including books and journals!

Shanghai August weather is pretty hot. We thought though there was a storm coming but fortunately a sudden change of direction. But of course in preparation, I got a black raincoat from Uniqlo just in case it rained.

I think Shanghai is a privileged market, in terms of fashion. The big brands present (Gucci, LV, Prada, Balenciaga etc) have items available there which I haven't seen in Hongkong, Singapore or Philippines.

Personally, I still choose Hongkong as my shopping mecca, as it is less expensive than Shanghai. But I highly recommend Shanghai to be visited as there are a lot of sights to discover and relish!

view from our hotel room, JC Mandarin Oriental. I can already see the mix of modern and historical architecture

When you're in Shanghai one should have a picture with the its famous skyline

The Bund

Side streets along Nanjing Road

Fabulous architecture along Nanjing Road

The gorgeous Yuyuan Gardens!

Shopping in Shanghai

the newly opened Louis Vuitton store at Plaza 66

So far the most fabulous GAP store I have seen

I just love this gown from McQueen

Xintiandi Plaza

Me and my colleagues playing with our iPhones at I.T. store in Xintiandi Plaza

Cute little kiosks at Xintiandi

So far the biggest apple store I have seen

Cute finds from the kiosks at Yuyuan Gardens

Shanghai Story in Yuyuan Gardens - I just love these exquisite silk scarves!

I know, I know, I look so happy to be in Shanghai! Haha!

I have a lot of photos from Shanghai, but I can't show them all in one post! Expect a part two friends!

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Instagrammed: Boracay Island!

Just had a long weekend at one of my favorite R & R spots, Boracay island! (See past post on Boracay here)

I just want to share with you again how fabulous the island is!

To all of you, do consider visiting the Philippines, Boracay in particular. I assure you, you will definitely have an unforgettable experience!

d'mall

I feel so relaxed after my well-deserved massage!

beach accessories

with my good friens Li

crepe with nutella and vanilla ice cream! Yum!

new discovery, Caruso - a really good restaurant!

watching the fabulous fire dancers!

waiting at the airport bound for Manila, wearing Neon pants, floral scarf from H & M, breton stripes top from Cotton On and sunnies from Mango

This short vacation, I must say my well-deserved rest!

For next week peeps, just to inform you, I will be visiting Shanghai for the first time! Any recommendations on where to go, eat and shop?

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Instagrammed: PICFX My New App

Last weekend I attended the first birthday of my good friend's daughter Maggie. The theme was so adorable, "Vintage Carnival". Just want to show some instagram pics using my new app called PICFX! So fun to use!