Diemme Brogue Hiking Boot

Cochine Saigon – Available in Hong Kong Cochine was launched here in Hong Kong in Mid-November and it is the baby of Hong Kong based Kate Crofton-Atkins. The line was created when she was living in Saigon and was completely inspired by all the smells and sights that make the city so unique. Not content with just experiencing them...

TOPSHOP is coming to Hong Kong! TOPSHOP is opening right on our doorstep and will be here before we know it – and in significant style to boot. We can't wait! TOPSHOP will be opening in Hong Kong in May 2013 in Asia Standard Tower, 56-65 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

Top 5 Cupcakes in Hong Kong Set in a deep foil casing and topped with generous dollops of colourful piped icing, the cupcakes at Cake-A-Licious are fun, vibrant AND taste very, very good to boot. Cupcake must-try: Outrageous Oreo – a complete chocolate overload but worth every bite! Cake-A-Licious, 11 Lyndhurst...

Smallest Coolest Apartment... In Hong Kong? Any suggestions on maximizing closet or organization space in Hong Kong? A well-edited collection of stuff is a great place to start. If you haven't used it in the last year, it probably shouldn't be taking up space in your apartment. That being said, needing storage is inevitable and it...

'Tale of the Unexpected' Benjamin Kanarek for Harpers BAZAAR Hong KongHarper's BAZAAR Hong Kong, October 2010 Tale of the Unexpected Phtography: Benjamin Kanarek Model: Katie Fogarty Styling: Laurent Dombrowicz Apparently Vogue isn't the only magazine that can pull off a whimsical fairy-tale shoot. All of these characters look vaguely familiar, but...

Janet Jackson Coming to Hong Kong on Tour like things are looking up for Hong Kong a little for next year when it comes to big name artists doing their shows here – we're so frequently passed over in favour of Singapore (um, why?), but in 2011 we're already looking forward to Taylor Swift and now... Janet Jackson! Janet announced...

Hong Kong Fashion Week 2011, Ika Butoni Over the years, she has grown her brand and honed her craft, and has become the longest standing designer at Hong Kong Fashion Week. The collection she showed on Monday was a sort of hybrid of aspirationally McQueen-style tailoring (exaggerated and sculpted forms) with a sort of Galliano...

Beauty News Flash: Lush is back, Tom Ford Beauty opens & where to buy Urban Decay in Hong Kong They've got Victoria's Secret (clothes and fragrances), UGGs, Abercrombie, TOMS, Tory Burch, Bath & Body Works, elf, Cover Girl and many more, plus loads of yummy American sweeties too – Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, we're looking at you! Thanks to Amanda for the tip-off – my make-up cabinet is...

Alissi Brontë opens Hong Kong flagship Spanish professional cosmetics specialist Alissi Brontë opened its first shop in Hong Kong on 17 September. Devoted to health, care and beauty, the company uses ancestral techniques designed to promote well-being. The new Alissi Brontë shop is at 311, Gloucester Road in the Causeway Bay...

Shoe Game Vicious – AE Hiking BootThe hiking boot has stomped it's way into the fall/winter season and gents, it's not a hard trend to take hold to. The contrasting laces, classic in the design, are what really drew me to the boots. The broken in leather makes for a great boot that also serves a purpose in this unpredictable...

Ladurée in Hong Kong ♥♥♥♥♥♥ The moment I knew that Joyce Boutique in Hong Kong is now selling macaroons from Ladurée (oui, les macarons de Ladurée!!), I really wanted to go home RIGHT AWAY!! Ladurée literally has the BEST macaroons!! I didn't really like macaroons until I was studying French in Paris, I got so addicted...

Gough Street Gems: Hong Kong's Coolest Street? Ms B's Cakery 39 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2815 8303 Lady in Red, Madame Butterfly, Better Than Sex... The names of Ms B's cake creations pack almost as much punch as their unique flavours. Whether you're craving something sweet or are on the hunt for a decadent dessert, this little...

Workware & Son Hong Kong Store OpeningStore Opening Heritage clothing retailer Workware & Son has opened a brand new Hong Kong storefront. Selling specially selected vintage Americana fashions and memorabilia from American flea markets – including everything from graphic tees to Levi's, Red Wing boots, and other accoutrements –...

Tripping Round Hong KongHave been immensely enjoying swanning around Hong Kong and getting to know the city. It is so diverse, busy and fine grained. Its so incredibly dense and just about every main street is busy like Oxford Circus on a Thursday evening. Had a bit of an island escape last weekend on a friend's boat...

PLAY – a day out at Hong Kong's biggest indoor ski & snowboard centre Regardless of whether you've got a ski trip on the horizon or have never even seen the white stuff in real life, whether you're a skiing veteran or total newbie, we've discovered a place where you can hit the slopes in Hong Kong! We're talking HK's biggest indoor ski and snowboard centre,...

Top Five Running Spots on Hong Kong Island Look out for an article about my other fave hiking trails in Hong Kong on Sassy soon! *** On the weekends it's always fun to go out further – try trails and bike paths on Lantau, Lamma and Sha Tin to change up the scenery. The website HK Runners is also a great resource for runners to...

Beauty News Flash: Neal's Yard & Innisfree open in Hong Kong, plus Collection Cosmetics now available in HKLots of exciting things have been happening on the beauty scene in Hong Kong recently – so here's a quick recap for any of my fellow make-up junkies... NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES OPENS IN HK Much-loved UK skincare brand Neal's Yard Remedies has finally opened a standalone store on Hollywood Road...

I'll be there for you... Making friends in Hong KongWhen I first arrived in Hong Kong, I didn't know a single person, let alone anyone to call a 'friend'. Rebuilding my friendship circle from scratch at the same time as starting a new job in a foreign country was stressful to say the least – I cried almost every morning in my first month as I...

Hong Kong Fashion Geek Photo Hunt Clues What to find: Sculpted white button-down at Lu Lu Cheung Where to find it: Lu Lu Cheung Shop B, G/F, 50 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong What to find: Winona pump in metal anguila at Rupert Sanderson Where to find it: Rupert Sanderson 8 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong +852 2530 3391...

Hong Kong Bloggers x Asos.com Tea Party + Special Discount and Competition! She always has a slightly androgynous feel to the looks she puts together, and the chunky boots and hat stop the short skirt from looking school-girly. And how do you claim your 10% off shopping at ASOS.com this week? Just enter the discount code ASOSHKSASSY when you check out! Here's the...

Gareth Pugh (Hong Kong)The one thing any visitor will quickly notice about Hong Kong is the abundance of prominent designer flagships all around town, especially those of the flashy logo variety which attract mostly mainland Chinese tourists with plenty of cash to spend. And while Hong Kong locals used to love these...

Initial (Hong Kong) As such, depending on where in Hong Kong you happen to be, you may stumble across an Initial boutique that includes a hair salon or a cafe. But even if like me, you end up in the Central district and come across a store without the added services, you're still in for a treat. For starters,...

Boots hits Hong Kong – and we've got the scoop! Boots has arrived in Hong Kong... and Sassy has got you the full scoop! In case you've been out of the loop, Boots has been one of Britain's most-loved shops since its humble beginnings as a pharmacy back in Nottingham in 1849. Nowadays, it's more like a bigger better British Sephora –...

Spa day at I-Spa, The Intercontinental Hong Kong – the ultimate summer body prep I-Spa, Intercontinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2721 1211

Top Five Beaches in Hong KongThere are approximately 50 beaches scattered over the Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories that are safe to swim from... so with summer upon us, what better excuse to get off the beaten track at the weekends and see a different side to this amazing country that we live in? Rather than...

Nike x Michael Lau – "Hong Kong Fight" Foosball Table Finally, in honor of Nike Soccer, the whole foosball comes alive as a "beast" of some sort, wearing Nike Soccer shorts, large reproduction of Nike CTR360 boots, and Nike Goalkeeper Spyne Pro glove. The "Hong Kong Fight" Foosball Table by Michael Lau and Nike Soccer will be appearing at...

Top 5 Hikes in Hong Kongthe accessibility of Hong Kong's public transport for getting there – and the beautiful scenery you'll see once you do! So grab some friends and check out our top five hikes in Hong Kong! Dragon's Back Ridge, the Hong Kong Trail: for beginners who still want the views This is one of the...

Tai O Heritage Hotel – a slice of Hong Kong history Arriving here truly does feel like stepping into the Hong Kong of old. Its sheltered bay position gives unparalleled views of the sunset and almost surreal images of Macau's bright lights on the horizon after dark. Ale and I headed there after work one day. The journey isn't quick but is...

The best Hong Kong day trips Long Ke Wan was one of the first beaches I visited when I moved to Hong Kong and it's remained right up there as one of my absolute fave spots. With its silky white sand, clear blue water and casual camping ground nestled amongst the trees, the 20-minute uphill hike to get there is well...

Top 5 New Bars & Clubs in Hong Kong So make yourself comfy because you're gonna want to try every single one of his concoctions! +852 Flair Cocktail Bar, G/F, 2 Glenealy Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2537 2281; closed Mondays So if it's been a while since you've been out (ahem Rach!), then these new bars will surely give you a...