Summer is nigh -- time to get grillin'. Here's a round-up of barbecues in Shanghai, from the cheap, cheap, to the outrageously expensive.

Scouring Shanghai shops for summer shades. If the future's looking bright, here's a few suggestions of places to check out for sunglasses in the city.

See that thing outside, that blue stuff? That's some sky you got there. Spring is here and so it’s time to spruce yourself up with some new threads.

Sick and very quick. Factory Five wheel out their first batch of custom-built fixed-gear frames. Local bike shop with home-grown gear.

Solutions for any Valentine's conundrum: sweets for your sweet, honey for your honey, and gifts for her that say 'I care'. Awwww....

It's Valentine's Day, another Church-sanctioned day of gift giving. Girls, take our word for it: this is what he really wants.

It's Chinese New Year, which means evil spirits are on their way to curse you with a year's bad luck. Scare them away with a new pair of red pants.

Just the deets on Boobies Tattoo & Art -- the new Japanese tattoo studio in Jiashan Market. Custom tattoos in Shanghai...

Strapped for cash? Here's our pick of Shanghai's best Christmas gifts, all for under 100rmb. All of them available in shops around town

It's getting to look a lot like Christmas. Finding a Christmas tree in Shanghai... realsies, fakesies -- it's all out there.

A first peek into fashions for fall. Three for thought from local designers and boutiques: Raffles Privato, Heirloom, and Moca Chen.

First the good news: "Sexy cop" is totally doable. Here's what's out there for Halloween costume and accessories shopping in Shanghai.

From the ashes like a phoenix -- birdfishflower market # 555 rages against the dying light (read: moves a bit around the block, squats).

Finding the right fit in Shanghai -- options for larger sizes in ladies shoes around town: expensive, cheap, custom, and beyond...

The heat is on... or rather it should be on if you manage to get to a florist in time. Here's a quick round-up of what's out there.

If you're thinking of her or him on that special day, we're thinking of you. Here's where to get what you're supposed to get for Valentine's Day.

SmSh scoured the flower shops, flower markets, and Christmas baazarrss. Here’s what we found, ordered from cheapest to most expensive.