Fashion mavens catch a few rays at Beijing's hot shopping center

Summer is here - it's time to get your legs out after a long winter and a brief spring. METRO reporters Lu Chang and Wang Jing spent a day at Solana, a lifestyle shopping center and the Village at Sanlitun, both in Chaoyang district, to discover the dresscode for the hot days.

17-year-old Amelie Kahn-Ackermann, a student at the German Embassy School of Beijing, said her style is a random mixture. She enjoys wearing two different colors of clothing for a stark visual contrast.

"Just always do your own thing and wear whatever you want," said Kahn-Ackermann, sharing her wardrobe and style tips with METRO.

Where to buy

T-shirt: American Apparel store at The Village of Sanlitun, 300 yuan

Shorts: Zara at The Village, 120 yuan

Rain boots: Street market, 20 yuan

Woolen cap: Wudaokou Clothing Market, 50 yuan

Julia, a 21-year-old senior at the Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, has no problem sampling different looks, including girly, sports, casual or whatever she fancies at the moment and what makes her feel good.

Where to buy

White coat: Topshop, 700 yuan

Vest: Zara at The Place, 159 yuan

Shorts: basic house, 399 yuan

Shoes: GNC at Shin Kong Place

Li Yun works in Beijing for an immigration services and investment company. She is also a part-time model who describes her fashion sense as "elegant simplicity".

"Many friends say my dresses ooze with feminine charm, but I wouldn't say it's sexy. I think it's very elegant," Li said.

Where to buy

Dress: Viva Plaza, 880 yuan

Bag: Gucci, about 10,000 yuan

Aida Minibaeva, a 20-year-old photographer, travels a lot and shoots whatever catches her eye. A part-time model, she defines her fashion style as "a bit of a concoction of different things", noting her sunglasses are from a street stall and the black T-shirt was bought at a flea market.

Where to buy

Jacket: H&M, HK$ 500

T-shirt: second-hand Zara, $3 (20.5 yuan)

Shorts: H&M, HK$200

Shoes: Converse, HK$250

Sunglasses: 50 yuan

Gu Zheng, a 21-year-old actress played in the well-known television series You Are My Life.

A pair of high heels allows you not only stand tall, but to also build a better look, and women should learn to walk in high heels, said Gu. It is also essential to be prepared for the sun's glare with a pair of sunglasses in summer. You'll look stylish, stand out and protect your eyes at the same time.

Where to buy

Dress: Miss Sixty, 600 yuan

Shoes: Saturday, 500 yuan

Belt: Xidan Shopping Mall, 50 yuan

Watch: Cartier about 30,000 yuan

Lei Lei, a 22-year-old sophomore at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology majoring in sculpture, is also a part-time model. She is wearing a top by Calvin Klein and Gucci eyeglasses which were a gift from a friend.

Where to buy

Coat: Zara at Xidan Shopping Center, 300 yuan

Top: Calvin Klein in the Wangjing Jiamao Shopping Mall, 450 yuan

Skirt: Wudaokou Clothing Market, 25 yuan

Shoes: Converse, about 300 yuan

Glasses: Gucci, 3,000 yuan

Bag: Eland, 700 yuan

Sun Li, a 24-year-old actress, said she always aims for modest attire that is far from edgy. Her favorite color is blue. And she prefers wearing skirts and dresses that make her look more feminine and graceful. She draws inspiration from fashion magazines and stylish models in fashion shows.

Where to buy

Dress: T2B, 800 yuan

Coat: Taobao.com, 30 yuan

Shoes: Sonatina, 600 yuan

Purse: Lauren, 500 yuan