This isn't usually something an Australian embraces - we kind of think that its a little contrived & has been forced onto 'strayan culcha' by those pesky Yanks. But hey, if an opportunity flies around for me to get dressed up, well, I'm down for it.

A few of Lin's ex-workmates were involved with the production of a film shot in Shanghai - a film called '90 Days Visa'. We were invited along and told to bring some of our friends. So with 8 people in tow - myself, Lin, DaDan & Lozza and their visiting friend's Stevo-O and Danielle, and Matt-Man & Kate - we needed a group inspiration. We thought 'Snow White & The Seven Dwarves' - nah. How about 'The Bride vs. The Crazy 88's' from Kill Bill Vol. 1? Too much effort (& fake blood and limbs required). And then from the pack there was some awesome inspiration - The Royal Tenenbaums.

So after a shopping trip to Xiangyang Market, some expert haggling and downing RMB130 each we were ready.

I've posted more photos from the night in an album on my flickr page. Enjoy!

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