Chinese New Year is a time for family, celebrations and good food. For many of us nowadays, Chinese New Year is an excuse to dress to the nines and beyond — and that includes shopping of course!

Do not discount the appeal of the traditional Cheongsam as it has held its place in many a shopping bag through the centuries and is a safe choice if visiting old people is on the cards, especially if your spouse's family is the traditional sort.

While many in the older generation lament that their younger counterparts have forgotten customs of Chinese New Year (one of the biggest sins being dressing inappropriately, it does not have to be so this year.

For a spout of last minute shopping, we highly recommend Metrojaya, with its variety of brands and outfits, you are bound to find something that both you and your mother-in-law could agree on.

This Chinese New Year at Metrojaya sees the revamped version of traditional Cheongsams as well as outfits that make use of details that are normally found on it, such as the high collar and the Chinese knot buttons.

The modern twist added to an old fashioned favourite makes it relevant, chic and basically something that everyone would just have to love. We take a look at Metrojaya's offerings to simplify your last minute shopping spree!

For the casual girl, Passages provides just what you need. The Chinese New Year collection.

Traditional Chinese elegance and contemporary styles sum up the new line.

Fabrics used are of silk and Egyptian cotton — extravagant and colourful. From bright reds to bright blues, if sophistication is your style and if you have no fear of colours, East India Company is sure to hold your heart's desires as the collection is quite subtle.

Loud colours and animal prints might not be for the faint-hearted, but if it is your thing, Emanuelle would fulfill your shopping needs.

Bold red, pink and purples as well as animal skin print are thrown together for a banging effect.

What more could a girl need to make a statement? We think there is no better time than Chinese New Year to be decked out in loud colours and prints. After all, the lion dancers do need something or someone to compete with.

Children are not forgotten, as Metrojaya has a host of clothing for your little ones. Dress your darlings up in Chinese inspired clothings like kid sized Cheongsams and pretty dresses.

If you have already done your Chinese New Year shopping eons ago but you are just itching to shop some more, it is time to buy new underwear and lingerie!

A black bra or nude panties added to your collection of black bras just does not inspire a Chinese New Year feel.

For some inspiration, check out Triumph' s latest range. Be the epitome of the oriental seductress with Triumph's new collection.

Be it the maximiser or the modern shape, the effect is still that of a mysterious eastern beauty. Gold and lace as well and crimson deep red colours is sure to make you feel sexy both inside and out. If subtler hues are for you, the good news is that it comes in black, posh blue and mysterious violet.

Differentiating itself from the rest of your boring black undies would be the fact that it is extravagant as ever and comes with trimmings of gold and lace as well!

Whether you like simplicity or revel in extravagance Triumph has what you need to complete your Chinese New Year wardrobe.

So, celebrate the spirit of the New Year this year in every way possible, from inner wear to outerwear to draw prosperity your way, as there is a little something for everyone this year of the Tiger.