I'm not a shopaholic...

Call me "Imelda"! 12 pairs. (sadly, I didn't think this was excessive?!!!) Size One:

Size Two:

Size Three: (I didn't even ask to buy the red dress in this pic... yet it ended up in my bag... I'm sure I paid for it!!!)

Size Four:

OK. I AM a shopaholic. But its worth it.

For those about to go to China, (or are THERE) here's what I paid... you can probably get them cheaper? But I was happy with my purchases! (AUS$1 = 4.5 Yuan)

Traditional dresses - ranged from 35-15 Yuan, depending on quality (the sz 3 red one and sz 4 pale blue one, are definitely not as nice quality - they were only 15 Yuan - AUS$3.50)

Tu-tu with traditional top - 40 Yuan (but I reckon I paid too much!!!)

Boys "dragon" kung fu outfit - 60 Yuan (once again, probably paid too much?!!)

Shoes - ranged from 35-25 Yuan. Only a few are leather. Most leather ones were going for about 60 Yuan.

Chop (personalized marble carved stamp) - Medium size, in gift box with ceramic ink pad - 50 Yuan

Paintings - varied depending on artist, but I got my bright colourful ones for 50 Yuan each

Tee shirts - 15-20 Yuan

Tea set - 30 Yuan

Favourite Shops on Shamain Island - Jordons Place, Jennifers Place and Michaels Place. We got all our laundry down at Michael's Place - we got 50% off, a large bag of washing would cost about 60 Yuan, and you'd get it the next afternoon.

Favourite Shopping Jaunt in Shanghai - YU Gardens. Amazing. Wish it wasn't raining the two times we went!!!

Shopping regrets: Wish I'd bought a big painting for the house... but couldn't find the right one - I wanted something like cherry blossom. Wish I'd bought more small "traditional" souvenirs. They were all around AUS$3, I kick myself now. I still think - I didn't travel to China, to bring something back for everyone I know!!! Although- I guess, in a way I did... our daughter!!! (this is the only one I got yesterday! sorry... its the back of her head!!! I did think it was cute though, how she is consulting with her new teddy toy!!)

Lastly, I must send my hearty CONGRATULATIONS, to a wonderful lady, and friend (whom I've never had the pleasure of meeting!) PIPO. She finally got to hold her beautiful daughter in her arms, yesterday. "CONGRATULATIONS C - You will be an amazing Mummy -coz you're pretty darn fantastic, at just being you!!!" Isn't this the most gorgeous photo... I love how little C is staring up into her Mama's eyes!!!