Here’s the photo log for Oct!

Freezing cold at mid-mountains in Beijing.

Bring on the music and liquor, baby!

Attended a couple friend’s wedding at Wenzhou.

Looks like I’m heading there more often than I’ve ever imagined.

Dinner was held at Shangri-la. A pretty grand affair with 40 tables~

The firecrackers and beautiful fireworks for welcoming the newly weds.

Isn’t it lovely? :*) I am always so mesmerized by the gorgeous short-lived sparkles. I was promised a ten times more grand welcome affair for my wedding, and I am taking his words for it!!

My outfit for the dinner. Wore a skater dress from Topshop, cuff from H&M and clutch from OPP. If you have been following OPP, you will probably notice that the cuff is my favourite accessory!! We have been using it whenever possible and needed!

The Chinese ‘Chinese wedding’ is somewhat different from SG Chinese weddings. As you can see, the cold dishes were served even before the event officially starts.

Debris of my cold crab.

My favourite cuff and clutch! Love the clutch, it is so versatile. (:

I was also wearing my favourite earrings. Not quite visible from the photo though, but we are gonna launch it on OPP for the end year! Egg-cited~ Oh! I didn’t realised that I was wearing all my favourite items that night~ Yes, including my footwear. I wore the most comfy pair of flats I got from Topshop.

Unlike SG, the newly weds didn’t go around the tables for photo taking. Instead, they went around toasting and collecting red packets!

The night ended off with this yummy and nourishing dessert: Papaya Hashima
It was soooooo good that I wanted a second serving! Sadly, all the guys at my table ate their share. Boo…

Spotted fake Crocs at departmental store in Wenzhou. *dumbfounded*

Outfits of the Day in Shanghai:

Striped Sweater – Topshop
Grey Leggings – H&M
Snakeskin Carrier – OPP
Potion Bottle Necklace – F21

An extremely adorable mustache double loop ring coming up on OPP soon!

Snakeskin Carrier – OPP
I love how comfy the maxi dress is but it’s just to viable to wear in SG unless on cold rainy days. I was tempted to bring it in for OPP and we decided not to as our customers don’t seem so receptive towards maxi clothes. What say you? (:

Checkered Top – H&M
Highwaist Denim Shorts & Oxford Shoes – Topshop

Diamond Knit Cardigan – OPP
It’s a very cute piece and it’s already sold out at OPP. Comes in Cream and Mustard too! I wanted to keep Mustard as well but I already own a Mustard sweater.
We have opened up BO and all slots for are taken up. There’s still so many customers enquiring about it but sadly, we couldn’t get hold of any more stock.

Embellished Cuff Dress – Love, Bonito
Ribbon Flats – Topshop (extremely comfy!)

Spent a Sunday in town at Kinnokuniya.
Embroidered Maxi Dress – F21

I managed to grab some Moleskine under the Discount Day for members.

It took me almost an hour to decide between what type and what color I should get.

Lastly, I bagged home 2 twin pack – one plain and the other with lines.
Love the vibrant colors! Makes me happy instantly.

Braided Sandals – Pretty Fit
It was such unlucky (or lucky) that my wedges’ strap gave way before I reach Kinno. I ended up shopping for footwear first. Lovely sandals, isn’t it? :*)

Arburi Sushi @ Fuji, BKK

Met up with FZ and A for Sept babies celebration and a catch up @ Timbre!

For the first time, I plait my hair out! How do you like this look?

Top & Skater Skirt – OPP
Bag – ASOS
Horse Necklace – F21
White Leather Cuff – H&M

Cajun Fries, Buffalo Wings, Hawaiian/Roasted Duck Pizza!

Nothing beats talking through long hours with good friends over yummy food and drinks!

Blended Mango Margarita.
I have a bad habit of licking the sugar rim.

We had too many failed self-take group shots and this is one that’s more presentable.

It felt rejuvenating catching up each others’ lives. It’s been years since A and I met up with FZ. I’m so glad things are going well for the both of them now. On contrary, I looked at myself and reflect….

There are many times when I’m alone or late in the night, I asked myself if this is all worth it. I have graduated from Uni for almost 6 months and I’m not bringing home any income. Comparing to my peers and many of them who have started work after Poly, I feel dejected at times.

Many people think that blogshops earn a lot but they fail to realize all the hard work behind the computer screen. Also, success doesn’t come for every single start-up. I have been in this business for so many years and I have given up once. But I do like what I’m doing and nothing beats that. Yet, to juggle between dreams and reality is a challenge.

I am always so excited when we come across gorgeous items during our sourcing and planning for manufactured designs. The adrenaline rush keeps me going on. And also, having to know that our customers are satisfied and happy with their purchases.

I am hopefully that OPP will be a strong brand in time to come.
Of course, with the support of our customers and our continuous hard work.

Gambatte, Jeanine!
Gambatte, oh! poupée

my favourite restaurant in Shanghai.

I wanted to make it a little more special and decided at Old Jesse 老吉士. =)

Hello Mr. Yu!
You look just like your dad. It was not easy for your mommy to give birth to you. Please be healthy and happy always. I am extremely delighted about your birth and I look forward to see you grow up. Love you sweetie. =)

After the torturous-take-forever download and installation, my phone rose its white flag.

iTunes warned me with “Your phone may be damaged. Please visit your nearest local Apple Store.”

I totally freaked out, went blank for a few seconds before frantically searching online for THE APPLE STORE.

I was glad to see an outlet at Pudong.
And what’s more delightful? =)

It officially opened its door a day ago~

Wecome to THE APPLE STORE!

There’s only 2 apple store in China – Beijing and Shanghai.
While this is the biggest outlet~ I was blown away by the spacious space adorned with simple and clean interior design.

Not to mention, the number of gadgets available on display for customers to test out!

I felt like owning every single apple product for that moment.
Till I reminded myself that I was there to get my iPhone fixed.

The staff are really helpful, especially the store managers. Always making sure that every customer is attended to and receiving the upmost service.

I have to admit that I’m pretty fascinated by the iPad. It just got released in Singapore yesterday. Pricing seems on par with States. It will be cool to own it and probably I could use it to take notes during lectures? hhahaaa. =X

Oh ya, I did get my 3G fixed after sitting at the Genius Bar for 2 hours. It was the sim card error, apparently.

a beautiful day… =)

Do you feel inspired by his presence?

One of the main buildings in the campus.

Dinner was Korean BBQ in the area, one of the popular makan outlet among the students.

The appetizers! I love Kim Chi………

Streaky pork and beef slices!~

The side dishes:

Roasted sweet potato glazed with malt sugar…

Kim Chi Soup!

Potato Pancakes.

I’m actually drooling for the Korean BBQ at Amara Hotel. :p

She got several tops, a set of bikini, a cardigan, a scarf at 99rmb each. Not to mention, a pair of jeans and a lovely nude colored heels at 139rmb each.

Check out the heart pocket.

I went in the evening to avoid the strong sun rays and hot temperature.
It was indeed cooler after sunset. =)

And the night view was great too, with everything lighted up.

There were still so much crowd and the queues (average waiting time was between 1 – 3 hours) were nothing but madness. So I gave up the idea on touring what’s inside the pavilions. I went on an architecture tour instead.

China Pavilion was only by appointments and all slots were snatched up in the morning.
The rabbit-look-alike roof top belongs to Macau Pavilion.

Hong Kong Pavilion

“can’t remember which pavilion this was. oops”

Korea Pavilion

The intricate details on the surface.

Vietnam Pavilion

Japan Pavilion!!!

New Zealand Pavilion

Malaysia Pavilion

Say hello to Singapore~

I was more concerned about my growling stomach and I dashed to its food stall. Was it unfortunate or lucky? They were left with the last packed meal and it was Satay. $7 was a hefty price for 8pcs of satay and some rice. It’s not even ketupat!

Philippines Pavilion

Australia Pavilion

Portugal Pavilion

Slovakia Pavilion – the 1st pavilion that  I entered, just because there was NO queue!

Czech Republic Pavilion – 2nd and the last pavilion I entered.

The country that me and shobi almost landed at 4 years ago.

There were quite a bit to look at – culture, traditions, technology, etc.

Sweden Pavilion – love the wooden toy horses

Denmark Pavilion

Latvia Pavilion

Greek Pavilion

Iceland Pavilion

Turkey Pavilion

England Pavilion – I would love love love to queue for entry, but…

Russia Pavilion

That’s all the photos I took. Gave a miss on several pavilions.

It took me 3+ hours to walk through 75% of the pavilions. I have yet to visit the themed-pavilions.

Maybe another day? Or maybe not.

At Blue Frog now, alone, savoring mini beef burgers and lychee martini while I do research for FYP and update this space.

My return date has been delayed once again. I was initially keen on staying longer in Shanghai, but sometimes, the loneliness kills me, which makes me want to fly back immediately.

Life was packed to the brim previously, yet now, I am living everyday aimlessly.

I hate dining alone when I have no clue for  my meals. If only food courts are well-populated here, as back in Singapore. I miss the chinese mixed rice in my neighborhood.