Shanghai in October...and November

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Well the cooler weather finally arrived. And on schedule as promised. We went from hot and humid every day with temperatures remaining over 30 degrees at night to much more familiar temperatures of between 18-25 degrees. It's supposed to drop to 12 degrees in the next two weeks and the weather is an exciting topic these days! My students were amazed the other day when I arrived at school wearing a skirt, short sleeves and sandals. They rushed me at the door to count the layers they were wearing. I must admit, my feet were a little cold but other than that I was really enjoying the cool air!
The arrival of cooler temperatures means one very important thing to Jake and me...and it's spelled CASHMERE!! We cannot wait to wear the new jackets we've had made. I've pushed it a couple of days in the name of fashion and believe me when I say that it's been difficult to persuade people about sacrifice in the name of fashion...apparently cashmere and down are strictly functional fibres in these parts. Some days I miss my girls...and I think Jake misses them on these days as well.

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Photos

Cashmere in brown
Jake in his new jacket

Fun with Cashmere
You can go with the standard lining or choose something with style...

Cashmere in Green
Ooooohhh, lime green is fab!

Cashmere in Gray
And in the off chance that lime green doesn't go with everything, it's always good to have a neutral colour...

Wool Skirt
LOVE this wool skirt...had been eyeing the fabric since our first visit...Monica would go bananas for this little gem.

Big hugs from the giant flower
If you're ever in Shanghai just look for this flower...you'll know you're in the right neighbourhood when you see it.