WEEKENDER: Aqua Beach party, TopZoo cookout & cocktail party, Shoppatini summer sale and more!

Designer sale madness!
The Shoppatini Summer Sale includes clothes and accessories both new and pre-loved from the likes of Miu Miu, Dior, Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Prada at up to 95% off… can this sale get any better?! Well, there will also be brand new swimwear from Kissin’ and Gourami available too! If you’d rather shop from the comfort of your own home, we’ve just got word of an awesome Alaia sale at TheOutnet.com – with up to 60% off their signature shoes and accessories, that’s some serious online temptation! Finally, don’t forget to check out our guide to the wonders of Shopbop.com… just don’t blame us for the addiction that might follow…When: 28 July, 10:30am-4:30pm
Where: 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry; cash only for purchases

Bop while you shop
Still in the mood for shopping? Sassy faves The9thMuse have a jam-packed shopping event running all day today that you won’t want to miss out on! There will be cool jewellery and accessories on sale, new arrivals to check out, complimentary cheese, wine and bubbly after 6pm and fun acoustic live performances from local group The Joven Goce Band. Speaking of great shops, another Sassy fave Itsie Bitsie is doing an awesome giveaway for one lucky reader to win a bikini and kaftan of their choice up to the value of $1500 – simply fill out the form hereto enter!When: 27 July, shopping starts at 10:30am, music performances at 7.30 and 8:30pm
Where: The9thMuse, 12/F, Unit 1204, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free

Woof!
Have a pooch but never know where to take them? TopZoo, a cool new pet toy brand designed in HK, is hosting a special cookout/cocktail party to celebrate the 100-day birthday of their adopted pup Shawa. Everyone’s welcome, two and four-legged friends alike… and we’re sure hipster pets will love the chance to get spoiled with some new Topzoo gear too!

When: 28 July, 5pm till late
Where: G/F, 66 Po Hing Fong, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry; RSVP to [email protected] or 2151 1248

Ciao bella
Forget about the expenses, time and jetlag involved in travelling to Italy – Aqua Beach has brought A Night at the Italian Riviera to Hong Kong! This Saturday, glam bar Aqua Spirit will get an injection of late night disco chic with the smooth beats of French DJ Olivier Velay, whilst you can sip down on fabulous summery Aperol cocktails alongside some scrummy Italian nibbles too.

When: 28 July, 10:30pm till late
Where: Aqua Spirit, 29 & 30F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
How much: $150 including one Aperol cocktail; call 3427 2288 or email [email protected] to buy tickets

Something a little bit different
Sick of shopping? Full from feasting? How about doing something a little bit different this weekend instead? Check out our top five bars and clubs for music – with everything from 60s nights to tangos to making jams of your own! You could also round up your friends for a wine tasting with a difference at Portraits Winery, explore the East-side of the Island with our quirky walking tour or head to Dialogue In The Dark, HK’s #1 attraction on TripAdvisor.com and an amazing immersive experience that shows you what it’s like to be blind. Choices, choices!