Expat in Shanghai, world traveler, beauty junkie, lover of interior designTumblr (3.0; @thecorriestory)http://thecorriestory.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c5088b0d8cdc4f875aaac2fa063b5696/tumblr_mmk8n2ELSG1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Such a gentleman! I spotted this guy on the subway carrying his girlfriends pink bag. This is not a random instance; instead a common practice between couples in China. All over the city I spot guys carrying their significant others belongings. Wether a Hello Kitty tote, a clutch or a classic Prada Saffiano, they don’t discriminate. But be careful - they will push you out of the way to get into a crowded elevator!</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50389809516http://thecorriestory.com/post/50389809516Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:32 +0800shanghailife<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/65684097295aabe472030dc2b49e544d/tumblr_mmtgueMgJm1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Line out the door! People go crazy for Starbucks here and at a 20% markup!</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50464424041http://thecorriestory.com/post/50464424041Tue, 14 May 2013 05:53:54 +0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0bbdfae00276b79faaa0220d273a1ea3/tumblr_mmodpwjopL1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Katie and I on Yangkang Lu, the expat bar street enjoying a beer at The Rooster owned by our friend John Cox. Hope you love my new dress as much as I do. It’s from Beijing designer To Be Adored (TBA) - check Saks.com as they have just expanded to the US! Sold at OOAK and Dong Liang in Shanghai. Everyone is wearing this sheer look in Asia at the moment.</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50235741174http://thecorriestory.com/post/50235741174Sun, 12 May 2013 07:41:16 +0800shanghaistyleshanghaishoppingshangahidrinks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a7e3bf9f4dfe8dbb18a77cacf14c61a/tumblr_mmo9ckVkXG1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brunch birthday for our dear friend, whiskey lover JP Lopez at the new Hillbilly Tea at Shanghai’s Taikang Terrace. This spot is amazing! Hillbilly Tea, originally from Louisville, KY is the newest addition to the Shanghai food scene with homemade tea hooch handcrafted from Southern recipes. The GM of the Lousiville location, Kyle Brown, is currently in Shanghai to kick the opening into high gear. Stop by for a whiskey “flight” or sample one of their mixed hooch-tea cocktails. A little Southern hospitality goes a long way!</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50231720329http://thecorriestory.com/post/50231720329Sun, 12 May 2013 06:01:14 +0800shanghaifoodshanghaihotspotsshanghaidrinks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9e9b76a70956640b6937aeb64cbf0c34/tumblr_mmo38lu4km1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s official - I’m loving this combination of bangles that I’m now wearing almost everyday. Bow bracelet from Kate Spade, solid gold vintage (stolen from my mom who comments on it when she sees me wearing) and diamond and sapphire from India. LOVE</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50223605232http://thecorriestory.com/post/50223605232Sun, 12 May 2013 03:55:48 +0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ead83f2bbe33f908e1948cf56da3e2b8/tumblr_mmmlyncRcz1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunny Shanghai Saturday! Warhol exhibit, rooftop drinks, Shanghai streets…</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50153673063http://thecorriestory.com/post/50153673063Sat, 11 May 2013 08:50:04 +0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c7ded283ca93e6b9b1c24744802b36b7/tumblr_mml5a8IIdQ1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jake’s aunt Peggy and I dive into some Margarita’s. Great end to a LONG week. @cantinaagave</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/50088513041http://thecorriestory.com/post/50088513041Fri, 10 May 2013 13:51:44 +0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4201f0234a89b752c9f27aacdf0b1366/tumblr_mmazw8zziM1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just landed from Bali - amazing! A good last minute switch to our vacation…..more pics to come.</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/49644519036http://thecorriestory.com/post/49644519036Sun, 05 May 2013 02:15:28 +0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c81fdad7df85725e45b733536b44688/tumblr_mly9tiPhKl1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mom has arrived!! Gorgeous day in Shanghai for shopping. Tonight we hop a flight to Malaysia for a bit of beach R&R….</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/49069379759http://thecorriestory.com/post/49069379759Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:25:05 +0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d9865cc16c638869dd465831df99834/tumblr_mlwo9aw1Lw1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Me and my new belt….</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/48994238994http://thecorriestory.com/post/48994238994Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:41:15 +0800shanghaishopping<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d83989d27492a92bda7ce6e1ad16e0b9/tumblr_mlsssnWdZT1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My first experience with fake Chinese money: Can you tell the difference between these two? It’s nearly impossible and only by the texture of the paper can you tell the real from the fake - it’s the one on the bottom BTW. Even when you hold them to the light, they look exactly the same. Crazy how close the copies are! I now keep giving it to shops - not to con them -but to see if they can tell the difference. My poor barista at Starbucks was about to stick it in the register when I stopped her to point out its fakeness. With this game its only a matter of time before someone will take it for good without either of us knowing…</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/48838934031http://thecorriestory.com/post/48838934031Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:44:28 +0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6a3f316cb67f0c8f691bd4b1177c9b5d/tumblr_mllyd9N8kn1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Clocks made from vintage Chinese tins by an artists in Shanghai who also turns suitcases into totally cool iPod docks with speakers. We bought the one top middle. Jake’s theory is that if we have more clocks around the apartment I’ll be on time…..let’s see what happens. <br/> Check <a href="http://www.jonasdesigns.net" target="_blank">www.jonasdesigns.net</a></p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/48522730786http://thecorriestory.com/post/48522730786Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:36:58 +0800shanghishoppingjonasdesigns<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/92d68560daa3b265079ff3fd672e5191/tumblr_mlch4qJeaF1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Completed guest bedroom! Very excited to see it all together after picking the furniture and waiting months to have it created.</p> <p>Bed from <a href="http://elmworkshop.com/" target="_blank">Shanghai Table Company</a>, Rug and credenza from <a href="http://www.hotdogdecor.com/" target="_blank">Barrn</a>, Linens from <a href="http://www.rougebaiser-elise.com/Personalised-products.php?id=2&l=GB&p=2" target="_blank">Rouge Baiser</a>, painting from a local gallery and mirror from an estate sale - a steal at $45.</p> <p>Come visit us!! </p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/48113688390http://thecorriestory.com/post/48113688390Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:03:11 +0800shanghaishanghaidecorshanghaishopping<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/089fd869907959a6a8a29c9d3b15d6c3/tumblr_ml8fgii1jf1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The gift of Sunday Supper…</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/47934036555http://thecorriestory.com/post/47934036555Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:27:06 +0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/461d311f9d84cd919ba8041cc9401dd4/tumblr_ml4irnQnRl1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Migrant workers (people who leave their villages for work in the cities) on lunch break. The caption says it all.</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/47757917356http://thecorriestory.com/post/47757917356Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:38:32 +0800shanghaistreetsshanghaimigrantworkers<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5550a61d3cb8c3f58b385184c904c5e8/tumblr_ml4i0mbA5x1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Let’s go ride a bike….</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/47756817200http://thecorriestory.com/post/47756817200Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:34:11 +0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/41164393c3ce8f1f5cc0528e09dfc32f/tumblr_ml2zcdnHaw1qi0bzzo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e59d1b2456270bbef068806bbf6ed96a/tumblr_ml2zcdnHaw1qi0bzzo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae8ab12d5ff9f3e8fd8cba71b7acf1a0/tumblr_ml2zcdnHaw1qi0bzzo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9f22f39b8e57cad1de5f4394f0b2b85c/tumblr_ml2zcdnHaw1qi0bzzo4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>I never know what she’s doing over there….in China: </strong></p> <p>The title of this post is a subtle reference to the meatloaf scene from Wedding Crashers where Will Ferrell is yelling at his mom and says “I never know what she’s doing back there.” Watch the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6mSK3pj5pg" target="_blank">clip</a>, it’s hysterical. I’m often reminded of it because I continuously get the question, “So….what are you doing over there….in China?” </p> <p>What I’m “doing” over here was not something I could discuss until this month with the launch of <a href="http://www.pg.com.cn/Products/Detail.aspx?id=36" target="_blank">Oceana</a>, a new skincare line from P&G (my client) here in China. Along with my <a href="http://www.ketchum.com/" target="_blank">Ketchum</a> team, many agency partners and over a year of planning, we are excited to see the first products hit the shelf! This is a wholly new line for P&G and it was exciting to create the brand architecture and voice. Not to mention an important lesson in letting go since I cannot read any of the collateral or digital conversation we produce! </p> <p>Picture 1 - The January press launch in Beijing - our team after the event</p> <p><span>Picture 2- A few products from the Oceana line-up. Targeted at a younger consumer, this line features sea kelp from Brehat, France for intense hydration and luminous/whitening skin benefits</span></p> <p><span>Picture 3 - The event space in Beijing - 100+ attendees - media and influencers </span></p> <p><span>Picture 4 - Spotted this week at Watson’s (local version of Sephora) in my office building - now in stores all over China - how cool! </span></p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/47691208392http://thecorriestory.com/post/47691208392Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:44:07 +0800oceanaskincareChinaBeautyProductsketchumclientChinaBeautyTrends<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b40d930263eb535406da5ed04aff2f7a/tumblr_mkk5yjH3A11qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Starting the week with cooking classes…..fish, kung pow chicken, bok choi and pork dumplings. #shanghaigirlstrip #day1</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/46821594216http://thecorriestory.com/post/46821594216Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:05 +0800cookinginshanghai<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ad0d274dc9727b05114c64f32eb91ae/tumblr_mkgwhzTIK71qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fresh cookie delivery @Avocado Lady #getemwhiletheirhot</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/46660718128http://thecorriestory.com/post/46660718128Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:43:29 +0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/53a2e2c604968a1c02c98735a9a4185d/tumblr_mkgwcwXRyy1qi0bzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Micro-greens in Shanghai - who knew!</p>http://thecorriestory.com/post/46660630602http://thecorriestory.com/post/46660630602Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:40:18 +0800