five things

 Here's my list of loves for the month of July.

The summer season is blessed in Shanghai with lotus buds by the plentiful. Visit your local florist for a bouquet - but do make sure you pick the freshest set available. These will surely liven up your living space but are somewhat high maintenance because they require fresh water daily. Enjoy and spread the zen.

Though I got my masks from Taiwan, these should be available on Taobao or at your local beauty store. This works wonders after a stressful day or a late night out. Cool tip: refrigerate before using.

I just got the most amazing ear massage at Spring Massage, a local Shanghainese franchise. At a whopping 35RMB for twenty minutes of bliss, I'd say it's worth it. A professional ear masseuse will not only clean and massage your inner ear, they will also give you a quick scalp massage. A great treat for cheap.

Discovering this after receiving it as a birthday gift from a dear friend, Manuka Honey is not only known for it's delicate and delicious taste but also for health benefits - more specifically, it's used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial treatment, for cancer prevention/treatment, reduces high cholesterol, is a diabetes treatment, and a gastrointestinal treatment. Miracle in a jar if you ask me.

What's not to love about this? Be chic and sleek by keeping your nails short and clean this season with this color. It may not be the newest color out but it surely goes with everything, and is both refined yet sassy. Love it!