Application helps filter Taobao stores

Returning to cold weather isn’t the worst part of returning from Spring Festival vacation: in southern second- and third-tier cities, visitors may have noticed that delicious meals cost much less than in Beijing.

Fashion tips from blogging stylists

Fashion sites and stylists’ blogs are treasure troves of information for women who want to improve their daily looks.

Chinese medicine and recycled clothes

The vendor Leung Sihong is from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Leung is also an aroma therapist certified by the International Federation of Aromatherapists.

Gifts for besties

As fans of Sex in the City know, for ladies, it doesn’t matter if you’re in a relationship – in the big city, you’re liable to feel lonely without a group of female friends.

International brands sidling up with locals

Marketing to locals is a must for companies who want to enter the Chinese market. The same goes for building a brand.

Make daily items more playful

Part of the charm of shopping lies in searching for practical items with that special little something, be it a designer’s flourish or an eye-catching color. Call it competitive shopping: seeing who can come up with the best gifts. In any case, the receiver will certainly appreciate it.

Great deals for holiday shopping

Why bother heading to the Forbidden City to get royal items? The Palace Museum has its own Taobao store that offers inexpensive items that make cute and practical gifts.

Get your hair ready for the party season

December is the month to prepare for themed parties. That doesn’t just mean buying costumes: for a truly fabulous getup, go for the head-to-toe makeover.

New collections for winter looks

Black, gray and camel are the popular colors for winter jacket and wool coats, and matching an oversized down jackets with tights is the “in” look among modern women.

Time for a tea break

A pot of quality tea paired with some cakes can make for a cozy afternoon break. There is a reason, after all, the British have been doing it for hundreds of years.