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Abercrombie & Fitch is coming to Hong Kong That means in Hong Kong pricing they'll probably add 50%, so we're not looking at cheap from A&F. Now the idea of A&F jeans is far more appealing – after all, we don't really have many high-street-priced stores that do jeans well. If you're not the right shape for Zara jeans (and if you have

Fairy tale afternoon tea at The Langham Hong KongAfternoon tea is becoming a bit of an obsession here at Sassy, so you can imagine my delight when I discovered that Palm Court at The Langham Hong Kong offers not just one afternoon tea set but two! I couldn't decide which to get... so I ended up trying both the Sleeping Beautyand the Beauty...

Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Guide – surviving the Sevens Sassy-style! So to make sure you get through one of Hong Kong's biggest sporting weekends in one piece – in case you hadn't cottoned on yet, we're talking about the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, March 23-25 at Hong Kong Stadium – here are our tips and tricks for surviving the Sevens in true Sassy style! Get...

AD GLAM: Janet Jackson's Number Ones Tour Kicks Off in Hong Kong A gutsy performance in For Colored Girls . There are plenty of reasons to be obsessed with Janet Jackson right now. Here's another: the iconic performer is going on a "Number Ones" world tour performing only her 35 Number One hits in 35 cities across the globe. It will launch in Hong Kong on...

Smallest Coolest Apartment... In Hong Kong? When you consider the quality of the materials and the how timeless the items are, they're one of the best values in town. 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...

'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...

Vivian Girls Live in Hong Kong – 9 July Apparently, Kickball Katy (the redhead in the above pic) has been canoodling with Hollywood indie royalty, Michael Cera! Event Name: Vivian Girls Live in Hong Kong (also featuring Tigerbombers and Laura Palmer) Date: Saturday, 9 July 2011 Time: 8:30pm Where: Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House,...

Top Five Steakhouses in Hong Kong Tango Argentinian Steak House,1/F, Carfield Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2525 5808 Morton's Another stalwart of the steak world, Morton's HK post boasts fantastic harbour views from its prime location in TST. Inside, the atmosphere is lively and fun – extending to a...

Made in Hong Kong: Paper CutArts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com. As a girl who grew up with an obsession over origami, it is no surprise that...

Hong Kong Fashion Week 2011, Barney ChengBarney Cheng is one of Hong Kong's most famous couturiers, known for creating red carpet gowns for Hong Kong's A-list and society set. Trained at London's Royal Academy and Parson's in Paris, Cheng took his Western education, returned to Hong Kong and began designing luxury bridal gowns,...

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...

Dolce & Gabbana Apologizes To Hong Kong For Racist SnubIn hopes of putting an end to the thousands-strong protest on its doorstep, Dolce & Gabbana has formally apologized to the city of Hong Kong after one of the company's stores there was perceived to have taken a racist stance against local citizens. The trouble started earlier this month when...

Early Hong Kong Travel Exhibit at the University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong Early Hong Kong Travel (1880-1939) is currently being staged at the University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong and features more than 100 exhibits, from postcards and photographs to antique luggage and old travel guides. These days, of course, Hong Kong is one of the...

Top 5 New Bars & Clubs in Hong Kong Then it's a good thing we've rounded up the hottest five new bars and clubs in Hong Kong for you to bring your party to... you never know, one of these might end up as your new Christmas party venue! Mella You won't have to make the hike in stilettos up to Elgin because Mella is right in...

W Hong Kong – a super stylish staycationThose outside Hong Kong might not really understand it, but every girl needs a staycation once in a while! My personal list of reasons was stacking up: Just as I was debating whether to indulge, my mum booked my husband and I into the W Hong Kong for the night as a surprise anniversary...

WEEKENDER: W Hong Kong pool party, Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Art Basel and more Enjoy the long weekend, girls! Splish splash! Ladies, it's time to break out those bikinis! Hong Kong's amazing summer season is FINALLY upon us and this Saturday, the seriously cool is hosting its first pool party of year, as part of their famous . Get ready to sip stylishly on a glass...

Help Hong Kong Fashion Geek Win a Bloggie For those of you who don't know, the Bloggies is the longest running and one of the largest blog awards (kinda like the Superbowl of blog awards, speaking of which, anyone excited that Glee is finally back on air?) so it would be awesome if Hong Kong Fashion Geek wins. All you have to do is...

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...

Hong Kong Yogathon 2011Fellow Sassy members Claudia and Jessie went to the Hong Kong Yogathon 2010 with me and we had so much fun! Claudia and I are yoga fanatics and have joined the Hong Kong Yogathon since its initial start, so I don't think it comes as a surprise that we would recommend all Sassy girls to join...

Prada speaks Chinese: Hong Kong IPOThe Milan-based luxury group is making the last amendments to carry on a share sale in the coming months and Hong Kong is candidate number one for the possible listing. Prada would have a valuation of at least 7.5 billion euros ($10.1 billion) based on current estimates if it sold shares in...

Sassy's guide to the best food delivery websites in Hong Kong), one of the best things about living in Hong Kong is the easy availability of foodie goodies from around the world. But what about those times when you can't be bothered to schlep it to the supermarket to do your shopping, or are too tired to man handle all those carrier bags back home?...

Boots hits Hong Kong – and we've got the scoop! Street, Causeway Bay, 2504 3782 Shop 2, G/F, Regent Centre, 88 Queen's Road, Central, 2537 1241 Shop 2004, Podium Level Two, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, 2523 9672 Shop A, G/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, 2284 4811 Shop 1092, Level 1, Elements Mall, 1...

8FIVE2 Presents One of Hong Kong's Best Skaters Accordingly, 8FIVE2 is one of the premier skate shops in Hong Kong, a city that has seen a surge in popularity for skateboarding. The shop now presents a short profile on one of the key figures in the skate scene: Chun Chai. When we think about what makes someone a great skater, there are...

For Your Diary: what's on in Hong Kong for May but make sure you don't miss out on the festival! One of Hong Kong's most unique celebrations, the Piu Sik Parade features children balanced on poles and floating above the crowds in a carnival-like procession with music and lion dancers; then as night falls, watch as dozens of competitors...

Victoria's Secret is coming to Hong KongAnother one to tick off the wish-list, girls – Victoria's Secret is coming to Hong Kong! Hot on the heels of Gap, Forever 21, Abercrombie and Topshop all making their HK debuts, Victoria's Secret is finally taking the plunge with two new 1,500 square foot stores in the IFC mall in Central...

Top Five Ice-Creams In Hong Kong I'm in ice cream heaven just thinking about them! If you're not in the mood for a cone, try sipping one of their milkshakes instead – it's like magic in a cup. Shop 5A G/F, 45-47 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong 7/F Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong No. D Knutsford...

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...

Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2013 Guide – how to survive the Sevens Sassy-style! Time for one of Hong Kong's most loved sporting institutions. Time for when watching spectators is a spectator sport. Time for when it's ok to dress like a jellyfish... caveman... rubber duck... or Katy Perry wannabe. Time... for the 2013 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens (March 22-24 at Hong Kong...

Bikini Fit review – Hong Kong's premier girls only fitness regime girls are actually willingly running up hills while the man shouts at them. In fact, they're paying the man for the pleasure! Those girls are the Bikini Fit Girls and that man is the (actually quite nice in real life) head trainer of Bikini Fit, Alex de Fina. Bikini Fit is Hong Kong's...

Top Five Fro-Yo in Hong Kong: go with the fro!50 per oz Yoppi, Upper Ground Floor, Malahon Centre, 10 -12 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2147 5711; see all other Yoppi locations in Hong Kong here Nestled within IFC and several of CitySuper branches, Yo Mama is one of Hong Kong's original froyo bars. With a delicious natural...