Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your sweetheart, when it comes to lingerie, everybody wins. Here, we’ve rounded up a list of Beijing’s best stores to buy sexy bras, panties and teddies, with helpful photos to boot.

This women's shoe brand, first founded by expats in Shanghai in 2007, is now up to 14 Beijing branches and counting. (For a list of all existing store locations, click here.) According to their website, D:FUSE "strives to bring the latest Scandinavian urban trends to the fashion forward Chinese consumer."

It just so happens that their trend-conscious footwear appeals to us expats as well. And now, one lucky reader has the chance to win a pair of free shoes! Whether sandals or pumps, their designs typically range from RMB 600-1,500, with most of them priced at around the RMB 700-800 mark. You can check out some of D:FUSE's latest styles below, or peruse the full collections here.

The rules? With the exception of the higher-priced Desire line, you can choose whatever pair meets your fancy (though do note that their largest size available is 39).

By now you’ve likely heard that Plastered T-shirts has opened a second Beijing branch in 798 Art District. (If not, catch up on all the details here.) Now we have even more photos of the store interior which, according to their blog, was designed by founder Dominic Johnson-Hill himself.

Expats who rely on the material comforts of home may be disheartened to hear that ShopWeShip.com, previously known as Dong-Xi.com, has just announced that it will soon be discontinuing its services.

ShopWeShip.com was first established to give Chinese residents access to e-commerce sites that only shipped to US billing addresses. Back then, our options were few – we could hardly find quality Western food around town, let alone chic clothes from mid- to high-end retailers.

Plastered T-shirts, a Beijing-based brand which has carved much of its identity around Nanluogu Xiang, is now expanding its creative reach. If all goes according to plan, their new shop – their second in Beijing – will open tomorrow in 798 Art District, right across from the UCCA.

With Versace for H&M fresh on everyone’s minds, the Swedish fast-fashion retailer has announced the pending release of two more designer collaborations in the next couple months. And we have the exclusive (including prices, photos and details) below.

By now you’ve probably heard that five up-and-coming Chinese designers are now having their work showcased and sold on TheCorner.com.cn, the Chinese-language version of a YOOX-owned luxury retail website. (If you haven’t, check out our 2011 Style-Phile Roundup, which will get you up to speed on all the latest developments in Beijing's shopping scene.)

The selected designers are as follows: Uma Wang (of Uma Wang, and famed recipient of the 2011 Audi Progress in Design Award), Christine Lau (of Chictopia), Riko Manchit Au (of Ricostru), Shangguan Zhe (of Sankuanz) and Zou You (of This Is You’z Clothing). Click here to access the special “Vogue Talents Corner” capsule collection.

This year all eyes were on China’s consumer market. But what was happening on the inside? Revolutionary growth for the fashion and design industry, that’s what. We scoured our archives and identified the key developments in the local style scene from 2011.

Approx, an independent designer boutique in Nali Patio, has remained on the Beijinger radar for quite some time now. We first extolled the brand and its offerings back in November 2010. The young stylish owner, P.J. (add her on Weibo here), has since started a clothing line called Black + Noir, but jewelry and accessories remain the store’s specialty.

Considering the trendiness of pop-up shops (see here, here, here and here), we should’ve known that’d be P.J’s next step.

Guys, don't let the ladies outshine you this Saturday evening. You need to put some effort into your getup. Unlike your female counterparts, however, you’ve got to strike a cool balance between suave and nonchalant. (Girls, click here for your guide.)

While the women are decking themselves out in sequins, you can spruce up your look with a collared shirt, a tie or even a bow tie. We’d argue against the full-on suit – unless, of course, you’re hitting up a black tie or cocktail affair. Whatever party you choose (see our Nightlife Editor’s complete list here), you’ve got to enter the New Year looking fresh, confident and composed. The outfit we have in mind is for a more casual occasion. See below for inspiration.