Kelly Charles
Where are you from?
Australia
How many children do you have?
Two daughters: 4 and 8 years old. They go to The British School of Beijing.
Where do you like to shop?
Yashow has big sizes. And the new Gap in Joy City is great.
What do you like to eat?
My favorite place in Beijing is Yipin Xiaolong (next to Eric Paris Salon, Sanlitun) for Shanghai dumplings.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Sanlitun, because we live quite close.
How would you describe your style?
Comfortable and last minute.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Probably ice skating. I’m keen to try the snow hill in Chaoyang Park.
How do you stay warm in the winter?
Lots of clothes and spicy food. And hot chocolate.
Silvia Merlo
Where are you from?
Argentina
How old are your children?
My daughters are 5 years old and 16 months old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Four months.
Where do you like to shop?
Any of the markets.
What do you like to eat?
We cook our own food – a mix of Chinese, Argentinean and Mexican.
Favorite spot in Beijing:
I like the Temple of Heaven. But mostly, I like going for long walks and talking with locals to practice my Chinese.
Describe your style.
Practical and comfortable.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Strolling around with the kids.
Favorite indoor activity:
I am home schooling the kids, so we do lots of arts and crafts and reading.
Favorite park:
Ritan Park
How do you stay warm?
Lots of layers!
Katie Xu
Where are you from?
Hangzhou province, China.
What do you do?
I’m in corporate finance.
How old is your daughter?
She is 5 years old.
Where do you like to shop?
Yashow
Where do you go out to eat?
Union Bar and Grille, Chef Too, Element Fresh and Annie’s.
Favorite spot in Beijing:
Chaoyang Park
How would you describe your style?
Casual
Where is your outfit from?
My dress is from a pregnancy store called I’m Mama. It’s near a women’s OBGYN hospital on Yaojiayuan Lu.
Favorite activities:
We like indoor swimming at our clubhouse, ice skating at Solana and rollerblading at Chaoyang Park.
How do you stay warm?
We went to the Philippines last year. This year, we’ll be here – so hot chocolate!
Alison Thompson
Where are you from?
The UK
What do you do?
I’m the marketing director for 3e International.
How old is your son?
Milo is 4 years old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Seven years.
Where do you like to shop?
Everywhere. I shop a lot at Solana and Select in Lido.
Where do you like to eat?
Mostly child-friendly restaurants, like Annie’s and Element Fresh.
Favorite Beijing spot:
Si’de Park
Where is your outfit from?
My blazer and boots are from Nali Patio. And my jeans and cardigan are from Select.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Gardening. My son has his own vegetable patch.
How do you stay warm?
We stay snuggled up at home with the dog. Also, a big roast dinner.
