the Beijinger

Ladies had their turn yesterday. Now for those of you fellas scratching your heads wondering what beachwear is like for you, read on. We want you to be looking your best at the Beijinger’s Ninth Annual Bar & Club Awards, and as ready for an afternoon of drinking in the sun as you’ll ever be.

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Having clothes made to measure has so many benefits over buying off-the-shelf, but it can be difficult to know who to trust or even where to begin. Here’s our list of recommendations for arriving at the perfect fit.

Another year, another Bar & Club Awards. But this time around, we’ve got a theme: beachwear. Think sun-kissed skin, polka dot bikinis and straw trilby hats. Who cares if we’re thousands of miles away from the nearest beach? Use your imagination. With temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit (or over 30 degrees Celsius) on Saturday, we're there weather-wise at least. For further inspiration, check out the outfit we’ve put together below.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more ridiculous. Last year, we marveled over the latest courier services offered by certain e-commerce sites, in which deliverymen would wait outside your door while you tried on purchases and then haul away anything you didn’t want. Now check out Tao Girls, a platform Taobao has been running quietly for the past couple of years. Over 40,000 young women have set up “modeling kiosks” on the site to show off their looks and senses of style, and to promote themselves to various modeling agencies. It seems that Taobao is currently in talks to expand the function of Tao Girls, giving customers the option of choosing a prospective model to deliver goods to your home for a small fee.

Sometimes it's better to shop without all the hassle of, you know, leaving your home. No cramped fitting rooms, no annoying salespeople and no lines. Below are some of our favorite e-commerce shopping options for clothes and accessories.

Sandstorm season is upon us, so it’s crucial to start preparing ourselves for all the flying particles. Maybe you're thinking of a small face mask or a pair of cool sunglasses, but for Beijing’s not-so-gentle spring, your protective gear should always start with a see-through scarf.

Up until now, Topshop and Topman have only been accessible to China residents via their online websites. All that’s about to change.

FEI Space – a concept store in 798 that’s been likened to New York’s Opening Ceremony (by us), a “genteel flea market” (by Stylites.net) and “a creative bazaar” “with a salvaged-chic vibe” (by the New York Times) – sits at the helm of Topshop and Topman's entrance into the Chinese mainland market.

What long-awaited cheap-chic brand is finally debuting in Beijing early next year? We’ll give you a hint: They’ve been sued over 50 times for copyright infringement. (We wonder what’s taken them so long? Seems like they’d fit right in here. Heh.)

Bikini season is far from over, if the photo above (see more here, here and here) is any indication. Pool parties are still hoppin’ all over town and, well, the weather is as scorching as ever. Maybe you haven’t gotten around to buying a new swimsuit yet, or maybe you’re not content with the ones you own. Whatever the case, snatch up the swimsuits lying around now – you might even get them at discounted rates.

If you don't mind shopping online, ASOS (which ships to China for free) has hundreds of affordable options to choose from. Below are a few of our favorites.