Spoil yourself this summer and splurge on these goodies!
1. Are you missing someone who’s far away, or do you simply want to brighten someone’s day? The adorable cards and stationary from Ditto Ditto are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! We love their Hong Kong letterpress postcard with its bright blue and red print of the skyline – perfect for sending to friends and family abroad. Or simply collect their whole range of Hong Kong themed cards, including The Peak, Stanley, Sheung Wan, Ngong Ping and Aberdeen! Don’t forget to check out the rest of their adorable illustrations here… we know where want our birthday cards from!
The Hong Kong letterpress card is available for $45.48 here. Ditto Ditto cards are also available in these stores in Hong Kong.
2. Summer’s the time for sunbathing and swimming, whether you’re frolicking in the waves at the beach or lounging by the pool. After you’ve cooled down in the water, it’s always nice to wrap yourself up in a big, cosy towel to dry off, and we’ve found the most luxurious towel around! Sleep Naked’s Stripe Cotton Cool Blue Beach Towel is super soft and cuddly, perfect for drying off with and for lying on when you want to soak up the rays. Made from luxury weight cotton and used in five-star hotels around the world, Sleep Naked towels are the ultimate luxury beach accessory… talk about indulgence!
Available online here for $280, Adult Standard Beach Towl is 110cm wide x 180cm long.
Available here for $140 USD.
Homie Cookies are available at Elephant Grounds in WOAW! Store, 11 Gough Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2253 1313. Email them at [email protected] for more info and orders.
Available for $45 here or at their store; The Candle Company, 11 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, 2545 0099.
6. If you’re still working towards your bikini body, we’re got something that will make your workout regime a little bit more interesting! Here at Sassy, we’ve found the perfect gadget to help track your progress – the Rhythm by Soleus. With a wrist-based optical sensor, you can continuously monitor your heart rate without the need for a separate chest strap, and accurately measure your calories burned. Made by the same team that developed Nike Running Watches, they’re worn by both Olympians and beginners alike. What’s more, they’ve just released a brand new hot pink colour for the same market-beating price of $898! Keep ahead, track your progress and stay Sassy!
Available here for $898 or at City’Super, Re-Echo and GigaSports among others.
7. Have you heard that high-street fave, Topshop, has opened up a second Hong Kong store in Admiralty? We can’t wait to go and check it out, and of course spend a dollar or two… we love this Leaf Print Overlay Sundress, perfect for whacking on before you hit the beach. You’ll certainly stay cool in with the loose fit and you can easily dress this tropical print up and down for work and play. Ideal for taking on holiday!
Available here for $505.27 (shipping to Hong Kong available) or at the Topshop Hong Kong stores in Central and Admiralty: Topshop, Asia Standard Tower, 56-65 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong; Topshop, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
8. My go to ‘perfume’ to spritz on this summer is this simple Coconut Eau de Toilette from The Body Shop. It’s the perfect sweet, summery scent that’s light and refreshing. Made with natural fruit extracts, this will have you dreaming of an exotic beach vacay with just a whiff! Best of all, it’s such a cute, little bottle which makes it easy to fit into your bag.
Available for $149 here or at The Body Shop stores, all Hong Kong locations here.