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This New Hong Kong Spa Really Gets You High

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:16:13 PDT

Hong Kong's newest luxury spa might not be so relaxing if you have a fear of heights. The new ESPA just opened in the city's Ritz-Carlton International Commerce Center, the third tallest building in the world. ESPA sits on the 116th and 118th floors, making it the highest spa on Earth.

Don't worry if you're only slightly acrophobic, though. The architects, HBA, gave the space rounded edges and curved walls to create the illusion of insulation and protection from the world below. And in the relaxation room, the custom-designed lounger pods are curtained to create private, safe-feeling cocoons. The treatment we're coveting most? Their 90-minute Lava Shell Treatment ($191 USD), where heated shells, warmed aromatic oils, and deep-tissue-massage strokes will (hopefully) melt away any stress you may be feeling from the hotel's dizzying height.

24 Rooms in 344 Square Feet Put All of Us to Shame

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:00:00 PDT

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Apartmentalizing:

Oh. My. GOD! This architect in Hong Kong created 24 rooms out of a 344-sq.-ft. apartment with unbelievable sliding walls, the most creative combination of spaces, and gorgeous use of mirrors and light. I've never seen anything like this! Guy Kawasaki posted a video of it, but I've grabbed it so you can check it out here. I mean, if I could do that in NYC, I'd live like a queen!

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Hong Kong Teens Sell Sex For Shopping Money

TresSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 PDT

"Compensated dating" is a growing and frightening trend among Hong Kong's teenage girls. The term refers to the practice of requiring a man to pay a fee for a date that more often than not includes sex. Shockingly, many teenage girls engaged in "compensated dating" are not selling themselves just to get by - they're reportedly doing it for extra shopping money.

CNN tells the story of Sze, a young woman who would charge $350 for dates when she was 16.

Sze said she started compensated dating because many of her classmates at an all-girls school were doing it. She says she became jealous when she saw the designer clothes, bags and cosmetics they bought with the money they earned through compensated dating.

This story - which sounds a lot like, well, prostitution - is especially troubling because the girls are so young. But, assuming that a woman is of age and that everything is consensual, do you see anything wrong with women using dates, and potentially sex, as a means of income?

Savory Sights: Peking Duck

YumSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:01:19 PDT

Check out this photo that our very own Molly took. She was on vacation in Hong Kong and from the look of things, it seems like she was eating quite well. Her photo of a Peking style duck is a bit disturbing, but I bet it was even more delicious than she said it was.

Do you have any photos from the last time you ate out? Submit them to the Savory Sights Group for everyone to see. Submit before May 1st and you could win your very own YumSugar shirt!

Can Jessica Change Her Image With The Eye?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:01:24 PDT

I tend to think of Jessica Alba as one of those actresses who's just famous for being hot. Apparently, Alba knows that and wants to lose the label, starting with her role in The Eye, a remake of a 2002 Hong Kong film. In the thriller, Alba plays a blind violinist who gets a eye transplant that gives her special powers.

Quite a departure from Honey, and from the sound of her recent interview with MTV News, she's relieved to be playing a role that's a bit deeper than her usual fare:

"I totally appreciate the stuff [I usually do]," the "Sin City" stunner said last week on the set of her latest movie. "But you know what? It's a lot more interesting for me to play someone who is blind and a classical violin player than someone who is running around in the rain wearing a white T-shirt."

For more details and pics of Alba on set,

read more The Eye is being produced by Tom Cruise, and Alba's co-stars include Rachael Leigh Cook, Parker Posey, and Alessandro Nivola. According to MTV News:

For obvious reasons, the film seems destined for comparisons to such imports as "The Ring" and "The Grudge," but Alba's leading man insists "The Eye" will give American audiences something unique to look at. "The challenge, anytime you're making a movie in a tried-and-tested genre, is to bring something that feels different about it," ("Jurassic Park III") said of the mission facing himself and Alba.

Well, Jessica Alba being cast as a blind violinist definitely feels different. But judging from these photos of Alba on set, it's not like she's pulling a Charlize Theron in Monster or anything. What do you guys think: Can Alba be a serious actress?

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Toy Story Clothing Not Just For Jessie or Woody

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:51:54 PST

Toy Story was likely the first Pixar movie many of us saw, so naturally it has an enduring place in the hearts of the film studio's fans. For those who can't get enough of the movie, Lee Unkrich, director of Toy Story 3, tweeted a link to a full line of Toy Story-inspired fashion, perfect for wearing your Buzz or Woody love right on your sleeve. According to another tweet by Lee, the clothing, from a Hong Kong-based designer called Bossini, will be available at select Disney stores in the US, though it will be very difficult to find. The Toy Story collection also includes clothing for men and children, as well as accessories; we're hoping for that braided scarf!

Let us know what you think of the full fashion range, and check out the line's toy-filled promo video.

iWant: The Fujifilm X100 Special Edition

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:39:21 PDT

The Fujifilm X100 has been on our hot list for a while, but now that I've seen the tan leather Fujifilm X100 Special Edition, I'm updating my wish list.

Since the original X100 will set you back $1,200, you can expect this limited-edition entry to have a sticker price of much more. Oh, and since it's only available in Hong Kong, you better start setting up your Ebay alerts now.

Wong Kar-Wai Does a Film For Shu Uemura

Annie Tomlin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:06:01 PDT

In a move designed to appeal to lipstick-loving cinephiles everywhere, Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai has teamed up with Shu Uemura to create a beauty collection for the holidays. Prepare for glitter overload: highlights include luxurious glitter and feather eyelashes, specially packaged lipsticks, glittery mascara, and sparkling nail polish. Naturally, the director has created a short film, Mask, to showcase the gorgeous goods, and it's signature Wong Kar-wai: colorful, dreamlike, and utterly beautiful.

Amazing New Features Coming With Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:35:13 PDT

Google and Samsung announced the new Galaxy Nexus this evening in Hong Kong, which will be running the latest Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich. New features coming with the OS are extensive and pretty amazing: facial recognition lets you unlock the phone with your face, NFC technology that has been partnered up with an app called Android Beam, which lets you share information and content with other Android users, lots of Google + integration and upgrades, along with a Movie Studio app so you can edit and perfect your mobile vids on the go.

As far as the Galaxy Nexus goes, it's a beautiful monster coming with a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, a teardrop-shaped bod (that's only 8.9mm at its thinnest), and soft Home, Recent Apps, and Back buttons (instead of physical buttons on the casing). Swipe gestures are emphasized on Ice Cream Sandwich, allowing you to swipe away messages, recent apps, and even swipe up during an incoming phone call to send predrafted text messages if you don't want to be bothered. The on-board camera comes in at 5MP, which is surprisingly low compared to other top-notch camera phones on the market, with a 1.3MP front-facing camera for video calls.

Stay tuned for more, including pricing and release date info!

iPhone Event Live Updates

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:13:38 PDT

Since news of today's iPhone event was made official, we've been anxiously waiting for Apple's unveiling of an updated iPhone.

Here's the latest from the event: