I have been in a bit of a shopping funk lately. Every time I go to the mall I can never find what I am looking for, or if I find something I like it doesn't fit just right. Rich thought we could solve this with a visit to the fabric markets. The fabric markets are quite popular here in Shanghai and it is well known that you can have just about anything made for a fraction of the price you would pay at the store. We ventured out to the Shanghai ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market on Saturday afternoon (I have since learned that there is a larger, better market not far from this one that we will visit next time). The ShiLiu Pu market is three floors of tailors that offer a wide range of sample items and hundreds of fabric options. I was slightly overwhelmed with the number of options and couldn't decide what to have made for myself. I settled on a dress - a very basic strapless, a-line. I go back in one week for a fitting and then should be able to pick up the finished thing the next day. Just like most things in China, you can bargain with the tailors to get the best price for the item you want made. I have a feeling I am probably over-paying for my dress (200RMB = $28USD) , but I'll decide that once I have the finished product in hand.
entrance to the market
Ang & daddy at the Bund Center (Westin Hotel)
Ang is back on China time and is now sleeping all night (most of the time) and napping well during the day. She finally has a tooth cutting through on top that I can see - I feel like this one has been a very long time coming. Of course, this messes with the whole sleeping thing but at least we had a few nice nights! We are feeding her solids twice a day now and she loves eating them.
Some recent pics of our favorite little girl - who just turned 7 months!!
love the spoon!
so cute
cold carrots feel soooo good on those new teeth!
entrance to the market
Ang & daddy at the Bund Center (Westin Hotel)
love the spoon!
so cute
cold carrots feel soooo good on those new teeth!
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