Updates: Store Closures!

After living in Shanghai for more than two years, I've come to accecpt the sad reality that shops, big or small, often struggle to stay afloat in this city. Between the high rent prices and the booming online shopping trend, it's a miracle if a shop can stay open for more than a few months.

I've done my best to drop by shops that I've previously blogged about to bring you the lasted info on what shops have closed down or moved locations.

Idol Group: SNH48

I'm sure you've heard of the Japanese idol group AKB48, but did you know that Shanghai has a"sister" group called SNH48? These girls are super cute and fans in both Japan and China are debating which group is cuter.

Read more about this cute idol group! 

Cute Travels: Tokyo, Japan Pt. 1

During the Chinese New Year holiday I traveled to Japan and spent some time in Tokyo. Get ready for some too cute to handle photographs behind the page jump!

Shanghai Comic Con: Mega Photo Post

Reed Pop has brought Comic Con to Shanghai! It was a 2 day event filled with cosplay, Q&A and  lots of fun. Get ready for a massive photo post!

Shimala Cute and Cheap Shopping!

Shimala, known in Japan as Shimamura, is a second hand and discount shop known to stock quality brand items. (You can compare it to TJ Maxx or Marshalls in the US.) This company started in Japan but has branched out to several international locations including Shanghai. Let's take a look at some of the awesome loot that Shimala holds!

Review: Luna lenses in Regina Gray

This is a non sponsored review for Luna contact lenses byQuoRE in Regina Gray.

Review: Taobao shop " Seasons Lolita"

Today I'm bringing you a review of a pair of lolita shoes I recently purchased from the taobao shop Seasons Lolita