The Beijinger Blog - Belle Zhao

Spa Inside a Park: Collective Luxury Comes to Lido

thebeijinger — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0800

Collective Luxury sets a unique spa standard for mind, body and taste buds. The soothing experience begins as you walk through tranquil Lido Park, with its fresh air, lush greenery and serene lake. Then, as you check in at the spa, you’ll be asked, “Would you like a cocktail?”

All Made Up: Beijing's Best Cosmetics Buys

jackieyu — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0800

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but wearing the right makeup never hurts. Below is a selection of Beijing stores that sell cosmetics for all facial types and price ranges.

Feel Like Woolen? How About Woolen Felt? Yours Boutique on NLGX

danedwards — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:59:00 +0800

Located in Nanluogu Xiang, Yours boutique specializes in handcrafting handbags and hats from an often-overlooked fabric: woolen felt. The tiny store stocks rolls of it in a rainbow of colors.

China Calling: +86 Design Store in the CBD

thebeijinger — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:00:00 +0800

The Red Star Design Awards are the equivalent of the Oscars in China’s design industry. Though not nearly as prestigious as the world-class Red Dot Awards, it’s an important platform to encourage and promote up-and-coming local designers. Now Red Star has launched its official store, wittily using China’s international calling code (+86) to indicate the provenance of the designers they feature.

For Those in the Know: Surfin’ Bird clothing store

thebeijinger — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0800

Surfin’ Bird is for those in the know. Once you’re buzzed in to this apartment-boutique, you’ll find an impressive selection of edgy and playful designs – some by well-known brands such as Daydream Nation and Peter Jensen, though most are lesser-known designer labels from the UK.

Take 5: Beijing's Best Shoemakers

thebeijinger — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0800

Most of us grew up thinking of cobblers as just funny figures from folk tales. Here in China, though, having footwear made to order is a feasible and affordable option. If you've ever longed to own a pair of shoes that fit you perfectly, consider the following shoemakers.

Eco-friendly Transport: Rbike Opens in Solana

thebeijinger — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0800

If the Mini Cooper car is out of your price range, what about a RMB 2,000 Mini bike? Nowadays, nothing’s more fashionable than eco-friendly transport. Rbike, a Hong Kong-based retailer, has rolled into Solana with a “four-wheel plus two-wheel” philosophy, advocating that car owners shift to pedal power.

For Fashionistas of Any Wallet Size: Mr.Ms Arrives in Beijing

thebeijinger — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0800

When it comes to multi-brand high-end retailers in Beijing, the list has been exclusive indeed – only I.T, Lane Crawford and The Swank. Now Mr.Ms has joined the club.

Tomato Perfume Anyone? Demeter Fragrance Library Opens at Sanlitun

thebeijinger — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0800

Ladies and gents, if you’ve ever wanted to smell like tomato, vinyl or even dirt, Demeter Fragrance Library will realize your craziest aroma fantasy. Founded in 1993 in New York, Demeter specializes in fragrances based on familiar, everyday scents.

Sneak Peek 2010, Part II

thebeijinger — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Here’s the second installment of our Beijing 2010 preview: what’s opening, who’s coming, when it’s happening, where to play and what lies ahead.