Thursday, January 22, 2009

Shanghai Tang


When we went to China in 2003 to bring Emilee home, our first stop was Hong Kong. Kris and I stayed at the Salisbury YMCA which was right across the street from the world famous Peninsula Hotel. We quickly decided we liked the Peninsula much better (not that there was anything wrong with the YMCA...it was very nice...just not as luxurious as the Peninsula!) We had a great time window shopping in the boutiques, one of which was Shanghai Tang, a very upscale Asian designer. I found the most beautiful red silk baby set (with matching shoes!) for Emilee, and although it was a ridiculous amount to pay for one outfit, I had to have it (well, what's American Express for anyway???). Ever since then I have liked their clothes, and low and behold, seen several pieces on ebay. This dress is one of them...it was brand new, still had tags on it ($90.00) and it only cost me $7.50 plus shipping!!!

So here is Emilee.... in Shanghai Tang...for the "Year of the Ox" ....







Is there any greater thrill than getting a "supreme" shopping bargain....well, yes there is....getting Emilee!!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

those TOOFIES are g-o-n-e!!!

and, of course, a fab outfit.

Anonymous said...

emilee looks so cute! i love the second and fourth picture.
it's time for emilee to start wearing clothes made by auntie lexie...

tomncathy said...

Beautiful dress and great pictures! You are the photographer guru and Emilee the accomplished model. And what a great bargain! Second only to buying it in China (or San Francisco)...someday!