Sally Wilson
Where are you from?
UK
What is your occupation?
I’m a full-time mom.
How many children do you have?
I have two kids: Samuel (3), who attends Dulwich College Beijing, and Elise (5 months).
How long have you been living in Beijing?
18 months
Where do you like to shop?
I shop for myself and the kids at Solana and Sanlitun Village. I bought my maternity clothes at H&M and [online fashion retailer]Asos.
Where do you like to eat?
Union Bar and Grille and Blue Frog, because the food comes quick and there are kids’ menus.
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
Houhai
Describe your style.
Smart casual
Where is your outfit from?
My boots are from Adidas, my jumper and jeans are from French Connection UK, and my coat is from Zara.
Favorite park:
Chaoyang Park
Kelly Rice
Where are you from?
The US
What is your occupation?
Diplomat
How many children do you have?
I have three kids: Maxx (14), Beck (12), and Jaxx (10). They all attend the Western Academy of Beijing.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
6 months
Where do you like to shop?
We shop at Sanlitun Village and Ralph Lauren’s online store.
Where do you like to eat?
The Saddle Cantina and Ciro’s Pomodoro
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
The hutongs behind Tiananmen Square
Describe your style.
Conservative
Where is your outfit from?
My sweater is from Ralph Lauren, my jeans are from Levi’s, and my coat is from the US.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Cycling
Favorite park:
Chaoyang Park
Sally Richmond
Where are you from?
UK
What is your occupation?
Teacher
How many children do you have?
Two: Annabel (5) and Jacob (7). They’re students at Beijing City International School.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
6 months
Where do you like to shop?
We shop at Gap, Mango, H&M, Sanlitun Village, and Decathlon.
Where do you like to eat?
Blue Frog – Annabel and Jacob love the Cowboy Burger.
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu and Nanshan Ski Village.
Describe your style.
Casual
Where is your outfit from?
My clothes are from Gap, my bag is from Fossil, and my coat is from Decathlon.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Skiing at Nanshan
Favorite park:
The area around Houhai
Timmy Hervas
Where are you from?
Ecuador
What is your occupation?
Student
How many children do you have?
I have a daughter, Andrea (12).
How long have you been living in Beijing?
We’re just visiting.
Where do you like to shop?
We liked the Friendship Store. Andrea likes shopping at Mango and H&M.
Where do you like to eat?
We liked Turkish Mum.
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
The Forbidden City was fantastic. We also loved the Great Wall.
Describe your style.
Casual
Where is your outfit from?
My jeans are from the Friendship Store and my jacket is from New York City.
Favorite park:
We enjoyed the imperial gardens at the Forbidden City.
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