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You’re Invited: Reiss’ Spirit of Summer shopping night (with goodie bags and a 10% discount)

We’ve given up predicting the weather… but what we can be sure of is that you’ll be looking hot to trot this season with a brand new summer wardrobe! So may we present you with the perfect shopportunity for one of our absolute fave fashion brands – the Reiss Spirit of Summer shopping night on 30 May from 6-9pm at their IFC store!

You’ll get the chance to check out Reiss’ gorgeous new collection – think stunning summer dresses, colour pop mix-and-match separates and seriously covetable accessories – with expert fashion stylists on hand to advise you how to perfect your summer look!

There will also be fab goodies bags with gifts from Shower Steamers, FANCL, ManiPedi, Lola, Fekkai and QueenBEE for the first 50 guests to make a purchase at the event (and with a special 10% discount running all night, there’s no excuse not to indulge in a little retail therapy!), free-flow cocktails from Bulldog Gin, hair styling master-classes by Frederic Fekkai, and the chance to win a luxury holiday and a HK$12,000 new Reiss wardrobe thanks to their fab Spirit Of Summer competition (check out all the event details here).

Want in on the action? RSVP below to bag your place!

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So even if the weather’s not always playing ball, let’s make sure this summer’s a scorcher in the style stakes at least, thanks to Reiss!

All the details…

When: Thursday 30 May 2013, 6-9pm
Where: Reiss, Shop 1098A, Podium Level One, IFC, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry!
More info: 10% shopping discount and goodie bags for the first 50 guests who make a purchase on the night
RSVP: On the banner above or click here – not necessary but highly recommended!

Goodie bags and drinks made possible by the following sponsors:

www.reiss.com

You’re Invited: Sassy Awards Party (and find out all the winners YOU voted for)

We asked, you voted and we are now proud to announce the winners of our 2013 Sassy Awards! Of course, we need a party to celebrate – so put 22 May, 7-9pm at gorgeous alfresco bar Vibes in The Mira into your diaries and come celebrate in style. Plus with the launch of our City Guide, we have double the reason to party!

We asked you to vote on your favourite businesses in HK and you delivered! We tallied up your choices, sifted through hundreds of forms and compiled them into the ultimate undisputable list of Sassy 2013 Awards Winners, all chosen by YOU! There are a few surprises, some Sassy faves and many more fab recommendations, so to see the full list of winners, click here.

In honour of our fantastic Award winners and our brand spanking new City Guide, we invite you to the Sassy Awards 2013 Party of the Year. Held at the uber-hip alfresco lounge Vibes, this is going to be the unmissable event of the season. You’ll get a complimentary welcome drink, scrummy canapés, happy hour prices, the chance to party with the winners and a magnificent raffle featuring amazing prizes donated by our awards winners including:

A $1500 voucher from Brickhouse
A spa treatment at Sense Of Touch Repulse Bay worth $1520
Afternoon tea for two at Sift
A $2000 gift voucher from Polkadot Boutique
A $1000 gift card for H&M
4 seats at Magnolia at Lori’s Private table including a bottle of wine (worth $1940)
Afternoon tea for two at the Clipper Lounge in the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
A 60-minute massage at The Mandarin Spa
An Elemis facial, spray tan and pedicure at Feel Good Factor
3 one-session IPL ACE treatments at STRIP (worth $6760 per session!)
Two $500 dining vouchers for Oolaa
A $500 voucher for Life Cafe
A $500 voucher for Sheer
A $500 voucher for Jaspa’s Central
A goodie bundle from SEVVA, including a 500g The Original Caramel Crunch Cake
One “Around The World” (aka. The Globe) and one “Honi Honi All The Way” (aka. the Watermelon) from Honi Honi
…Plus every guest will receive a special discount voucher from Dymocks

To RSVP and make sure you get in on the action, simply fill out the form below:

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It’s time to paint the town Sassy! See you there!

All the details…

When: Wednesday 22 May, 7-9pm
Where: Vibes, The Mira Hotel, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
More: A free welcome drink, canapés, happy hour prices and a fabulous raffle to win one of several prizes donated by our award winners
How much: Free entry!
RSVP: On the form here or just drop by on the night itself!
Just in case: Even HK’s weather can’t rain on our parade! If it does rain, fear not – the party will still go ahead, we’ll just be holding it in The Mira’s ultra-cool lobby bar, Room One, instead with everything else happening as planned.

And huge congrats to the following readers, who were the lucky winners of the prize draw held for everyone that completed the Awards voting survey:

Mira Spa treatment – Lisa Cheng
Dinner for two at Whisk – Antony Wong
Flight Centre vouchers – Poonam Ahtani, Thomas Mitchell, Kathryn Eagle, Crystal Yuen & Tracey Hackston

Thanks to our amazing sponsors:

You’re Invited: FIND ME @CENTRAL/CENTRAL FRIDAY NIGHT OUT (with an exclusive Sassy special offer too!)

These grey skies aren’t giving us much wardrobe inspiration… so how about a super stylish night out to spark your inner fashionista instead?

Mark your diaries for our Friday Night Out at CENTRAL/CENTRAL on 10 May, from 6.30-8.30pm. In case you’d forgotten, CENTRAL/CENTRAL is home to tonnes of fab brands all under one roof – including Anne Klein New York, Betsey Johnson, Carolinna Espinosa, EQ:IQ, Joan & David, Karen Millen, Nine West and Steve Madden … meaning hundreds of fabulous outfit options to choose from without you even having to leave the building!

It’s time to pack away those woolly jumpers and winter boots! Instead, you can check out the hottest new summer collections all at CENTRAL/CENTRAL– a one-stop shop for bright colours, beachy dresses, strappy sandals and cool accessories perfect for seeing you into the new season, many at up to 30% off.

And we’re making sure you see in your Friday night in with a bang, thanks to some complimentary free-flow champers, luxurious hand massages from L’Occitane and even an uber-fun (and delish!) DIY cookie icing stall, (on a first come-first serve basis). We think this one has a fun Mother’s Day outing written all over it… not only do you both get some pampering, there’s mama-gift shopportunities galore!

SASSY SPECIAL OFFER: Each girl will receive a $100 cash coupon at the reception, so grab a few girlfriends, get that Friday feeling and indulge in some retail therapy – we’ll see you there!

All the details…

When: Friday, 10 May 2013, 6.30-8.30pm
Where: CENTRAL/CENTRAL, 1/F, Central Building, 3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry!

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You’re Invited: Sassy’s Cinco de Mayo Cooking Demo with Secret Ingredient and Americraft Beer

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! We promise to get more exciting events soon!

Ready to cook up a storm?!

We’ve teamed up with Sassy faves, Secret Ingredient and AmeriCraft Imports, for a series of fabulous Cinco de Mayo themed cooking classes and beer tastings running from 23-26 April!

Whether you’re a bona fide domestic goddess looking for a few insider tricks, a culinary newbie in need of a kitchen masterclass or simply a passionate foodie up for a fab night out, you’re gonna love what we’ve got in store for you – and all at just $300 for an evening of great food, great drink and great company!

On the night, you’ll be welcomed with delish Mexican canapés from Secret Ingredient and cool Californian wines from wine‘n’things, before hitting the kitchen Sassy-style! You’ll experience a cooking demo to learn how to cook scrummy fish or veggie tacos from the expert at Secret Ingredient, Chef Jesse (we’re already huge fans of SI’s cooking classes – check out our review here!), plus learn to make salsa and guacamole from scratch… and of course, you’ll get to chow down on the fruits of your labours with some taco samplers too.

Meanwhile, there will also be fantastic beer-tasting sessions with AmeriCraft Imports beers to make sure you’ve got something equally delicious to wash it all down with. Founder Laurie has specially selected some exciting thirst-quenching brews that pair particularly well with Mexican eats – and there’s even a cider cherry bomb in there for any non-beer drinkers!

Don’t worry, we’ve also scored something sweet to end the night with – divine bite-sized dessert pies from Tai Tai Pie Pies, plus a mystery goodie bag to take home including Secret Ingredient, AmeriCraft Imports & Tai Tai Pie Pies vouchers and more! And you’ll leave armed with your Secret Ingredient recipes cards to go forth, conquer your kitchen and impress friends with your newfound cooking prowess!

We only have a limited number of spots available, so grab your friends and buy tickets for the night of your choice now!

We can’t wait to get feasting… So get your aprons ready for the tastiest fiesta ever!

All the details:

When: 23-26 April 2013, 7-9pm; you can choose to attend on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (all the classes will be the same!)
Where: Secret Ingredient, G/F, 32-34 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $300, including wine, canapés, cooking demo, beer-tasting and goodie bag; buy here
More info: Each class needs a minimum of 6 attendees; if a class does not meet the minimum number, then it will be cancelled and all ticket holders will be refunded

Thanks to our amazing sponsors:

www.secretingredient.com.hk
www.americraftimports.com
www.winenthingshk.com
www.taitaipiepies.com

You’re Invited: Velvet, Graham & Spencer and Rachel Pally fashion Sample Sale!

Calling all discount divas! We’ve got the scoop on an exclusive Fashion Sample Sale that you won’t want to miss!

Mark your diaries and make space in your wardrobe – we’ve got 70-90% off amazing American brands Velvet, Graham & Spencer and Rachel Pally at the sale, which will be held on 22 March, 11am-8pm in Central!

Now’s the time to get your mitts on some of that trademark breezy laidback California style at bargain prices; there are racks and racks of gorgeous clothes for you to take your pick from, whilst many of the items are current season and haven’t even been seen in HK stores yet! And we’ve made sure that our Sassy readers are the first and only girls in HK to get the scoop on this sale – lucky us!

SASSY PERK: What’s more, if you RSVP, you get an extra 10% off your purchase (that’s on top of the already 70-90% discount on the retail price) – score! So make sure you hit that RSVP button below!

NOTE: Advanced RSVP is now CLOSED for this sale but you can still pop along anytime between 11am-8pm to enjoy items 70-90% off retail!

It’s time to bag those bargains, girls!

All the details…

When: Friday 22 March, 11am-8pm
Where: 6B Time Centre, 53-55 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Prices start at $100
Payment: By cash or EPS only (no credit card)

More info: No refunds or exchanges; sample sizes are size S; fitting is available in the bathroom (or if you’re brave, throw it on in the showroom itself!)

You’re Invited: apm Monaco shopping nights with exclusive Sassy perks!

Last year, we introduced you to super stylish jewellery brand apm Monaco – and with queues down the street for their opening night, they definitely won some new Sassy fans!

Since we know you love them as much as we do, we’re now going one better – or should that be THREE better! – by bringing you a sensational series of apm Monaco Shopping Nights… and with gorgeous jewellery and special Sassy perks by the shed load, you’ll definitely want to put your name on the guest list!

This exclusive series of invite-only shopping events will run on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 March from 7-9pm at apm Monaco’s cool boutique store in Central. With amazing discounts, vouchers and perks available each night, you’re certain to shop up a storm!

This is the perfect chance to bedazzle your outfits with some of apm Monaco’s stunning Riviera chic jewellery, inspired by the breezy sophisticated Southern France lifestyle (if only they could guarantee we got their weather too!) – and with 20% off purchases every night, who could resist a few cheeky additions to your Easter holiday wardrobe?! There will also be complimentary champers and canapés for you to snack and sip on while you shop, plus you’ll all pocket a $500 voucher to take home too – excited yet, girls?

But that’s not all… We’ve also snagged you a fabulous mystery Sassy perk every single night! Whether it’s a gorgeous goodie bag worth $600, a fantastic giveaway with over $7000 worth of prizes or an additional $500 voucher to spend at the event, these will be different each night – so cross your fingers and hope you get the Sassy perk you’re dreaming of! Each person can only RSVP to ONE shopping night – so please don’t try and RSVP for all three.

As ever, we only have a limited number of spots for each event, so make sure you sign up to our guest list stat – simply click the right button for the night you want to attend and fill out the RSVP form.

Stunning jewellery, fabulous discounts and exclusive Sassy perks – what more could you want? It’ll be a night… or rather, three nights… to remember!

All the details…

When: 19, 20 & 21 March, 7-9pm
Where: apm Monaco, 1/F Diamond Exchange Building, 8-10 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
More info: All guests will receive 20% off any purchases made on the night, complimentary champagne and canapés, plus a $500 voucher to take home (valid after 21 March 2013, with a minimum spend of $1500)
Mystery Sassy perk: These will be different every night – either a $600 goodie bag, a giveaway for prizes worth $7000 or a $500 voucher to spend on the night
RSVP: Click the button above for the night you wish to attend

www.apm.mc

You’re Invited: Sassy’s Jungle Jane Drinks Cruise

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!!

Anchors away! We’ve lined up a totally awesome Sassy Social that you won’t want to miss out on! We’ve teamed up with Adelaide Cellar Door and Hong Kong Yachting to bring you a night filled with great wine, good food, fab company and lots of fun. Come join us on our Jungle Jane Drinks Cruise on 13 March from 7-9pm for an Around The World Wine Tour – and at just $290 for an action-packed evening, we promise that it’s the best way to spend a Wednesday night!

You’ll get to tour the harbour in Hong Kong Yachting’s gorgeous new Jungle Jane boat, which boasts a huge deck perfect for taking in HK’s stunning skyline (just in time for The Symphony Of Lights too!). On-board, you’ll get to sample twelve fantastic Adelaide Cellar Door Wines – with a range of reds and whites on offer from Australia, France and Italy, you’re bound to find a new fave tipple.You’ll also get to snack whilst you sip n’ sail – we’ve bagged you seriously tasty canapés from Delicious Catering, plus scrumptious canelé pastries from Le Canele D’or.

And if that wasn’t enough goodies for you, all guests will automatically be entered into a raffle to win either an Adventure Sailing cruise for two from Hong Kong Yachting or 10 Intimacy Gift Sets from Hohm Skin + Senses, the luxury skincare from Thailand; plus you’ll get a delish bag of sweeties from La Madeleine de Proust to take home (all their treats are made by artisan chefs and imported direct from France!).

With only a limited number of places available, make sure you book tickets for you and all your friends ASAP and make sure you don’t miss out on the coolest cruise this spring. So it’s all aboard the Jungle Jane! We’ll see you there, girls – sailor hats optional!

All the details…
When: Wednesday, 13 March, 7-9pm
Where: Pick up and drop off from Central Ferry Pier 9
How much: Tickets cost $290, which includes 12 Adelaide Cellar Door wine tastings; buy tickets here
More info: Ticket price also includes snacks from Delicious Catering and Le Canele D’or, prize draw entry and La Madeleine de Proust goodie bag
In case of rain: The event will be cancelled and all ticket holders will be refunded

Thanks to our amazing sponsors:

Jewellery brand ADORNIA’s one-night-only trunk show at W Hong Kong’s Vintage Cocktail Night!

At Sassy, we love discovering cool new fashion finds to share with you all – and this time, we have gone one better by bringing some right to your doorstep!

We are teaming up with ADORNIA Fine Jewelry, a fabulous jewellery brand from New York, to bring you an exclusive one-night-only trunk show amidst the super swanky surroundings of the W Hong Kong’s Vintage Cocktail Night. So mark your diaries for Thursday, 7 March from 7-10pm at WOOBAR as this is one stylish soiree you will not want to miss out on!

We have fallen in love with ADORNIA’s beautiful range of jewellery – and we’re sure you will too! The brand was started by two stylish NYC girls, Bex (a former accessories editor of Lucky Magazine) and Mo (who used to be read old Vogue magazines as bedtime stories when she was little!), so they know exactly what us girls want from our jewels! ADORNIA’s jewellery comes in an extensive range of gorgeous designs in gold, silver and precious stones, all infused with infinite style, so there’s something to suit every taste – whether you want something sleek and chic, classic and timeless, or chunky and attention-grabbing. Trust us… you’ll find it hard to stop at just one piece and once you’ve bagged a few pretties, you’ll never want to take them off!

This is your one and only chance to get your mitts on some ADORNIA swag – the brand is not sold anywhere else in Hong Kong and they are here especially for Sassy for one night only! And what a night it will be… everyone who makes a purchase will receive a complimentary pair of Sienna snake earrings (worth US$125) – the most stylish way to celebrate the Year of the Snake!

This is also the perfect chance for you to check out W Hong Kong’s fabulous new Vintage Cocktail Night – upon arrival to the event, you’ll get a complimentary vintage cocktail to sip on whilst you shop plus there will be a special Sassy promotion on their free-flow vintage cocktail offer too. If you decide to enjoy WOOBAR’s free-flow vintage cocktails and canapés throughout the event (which cost $258, plus a 10% service charge), you will also receive a $100 coupon to use at Bliss Spa. And that’s not all… We’ve also got fantastic prize giveaways from ADORNIA and the W Hong Kong. Phew!

Advance RSVP is required for all the above so make sure to get your name on our guest list to enjoy the welcome drink, prize giveaway and special free-flow promotion!

So grab your girlfriends, throw on your best vintage-inspired outfits, knock back some scrummy Prohibition-style cocktails and get ready to shop up a storm! It’s time to adorn yourself, girls!

All the details…

When: Thursday 7 March, 7-10pm
Where: WOOBAR, W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry; jewellery costs between US$100-250
More: Complimentary vintage cocktail on arrival, $258+10% on free-flow vintage cocktails and canapés throughout the night plus a $100 coupon to Bliss Spa; complimentary pair of Sienna earrings (worth US$125) for everyone who makes a purchase from ADORNIA, plus prize giveaways
Payment method: Cash or credit card (credit card charged in USD)
Dress: Vintage-inspired outfits (there will be a prize for best dressed!)
RSVP: Advance RSVP is required – enter below or click here to sign up.

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www.adornia.com, www.whotels.com/hongkong

You’re Invited: Dooney & Bourke Flash Sale

Our last flash sale with amazing American handbag and accessories brand Dooney & Bourke went down a storm… so we’re bringing it back, just in time to help you with all your Christmas shopping!

Bargain hunters, put this date in your diary ASAP – our exclusive one-night-only Sassy x Dooney & Bourke Flash Sale is happening on Monday, 3 December, from 7-9pm at cool new mega-club Mella.

You’ll get a chance to snag some serious designer bargains, with over one hundred gorgeous handbags and accessories available at great discount prices (of 50% and higher!) – and yes ladies, we’ve made sure there are some of those ever-popular Happy Bags for you to get your mitts on! Check out our articles here and here to see some of the D&B goodies available, and start planning those wishlists!

You’ll also get a free welcome drink and happy hour prices during our sale, plus the chance to check out hot new club Mella and its awesome colour-changing dance floor in person (see our write-up here!).

So grab your girlfriends, scratch your shopping itch and come make a night of it – our Dooney & Bourke Flash Sale is the perfect way to kick off your week!

All the details…

When: 3 December, 7-9pm
Where: Mella, 1/F, 17 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry! Bags will be priced between $500-$2500
Payment Method: Cash only, no refunds
More info: Complimentary welcome drink plus happy hour prices during our sale
RSVP: Not necessary but feel free to let us know on the form below if you’re coming!

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You’re Invited: Sassy’s Christmas Party

Sassy is throwing the event of the Christmas party season on 6 December, from 7pm onwards at California Vintage in Wan Chai! Open to everyone including men, there are only limited tickets for our festive event, so make sure you buy yours now!

In association with Foodie Magazine, The Luxe Nomad and Sweet Soirees, we are creating a Christmas cabin filled with endless festive fun. Tickets cost $500, and for that we are bringing you festive canapés, an open bar including mulled wine and festive cocktails, Christmas cupcakes, wintery goodie bags and a raffle ticket giving you the chance to win one of six luxury Asian holidays.

So whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you deserve some Christmas indulgence. Buy your ticket before they sell out and pass onto friends, boyfriends, husbands, elves, reindeer and anyone else you know to have a night of festive cheer, the Sassy way.

So here’s to a very Sassy Christmas… we’ll see you there!

All the details…

When: Thursday, 6 December, 7-10.30pm
Where: California Vintage, Shop 10, 1/F, Brim 28, Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Dress code: Apres-ski/Christmas cabin
Advance tickets: $500, buy your tickets here. Advance tickets are on sale until midnight, Wednesday 5 December
On the door: Limited tickets are available on the door but do not come with a raffle ticket (these can be purchased inside for $50 each)
More: Ticket price includes canapés, festive desserts, Christmas cocktails, open bar, other festive fun and games, goodie bags AND a raffle ticket to win one of six luxury Asian holidays courtesy of The Luxe Nomad!