Robert Downey Jr. shines in superhero armor.

What if Bill Gates and James Bond became a superhero? This is what Iron Man is all about, and like the Spider-Man movies, this movie hits all the bases and thrills every type of audience member.

Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr) - a creator of weapons of mass destruction, has a life-changing revelation that he should use his genius to help people instead of destroying them. But being part of a huge weapons-making company, not everyone feels that way (even CNBC’s Mad Money-host Jim Cramer makes a cameo) and so what in real life would be a power struggle in the boardroom ends up being a WWE match in suits of armor on the streets. Imagine if Microsoft and Yahoo could solve their business this way! Along the way we see Stark develop a high-tech suit of armor (but still uses an LG phone) that makes sense if you were expecting the bad guys to shoot at you. Listen up, Spandex-Man..er, Spider-Man.

Robert Downey Jr, a great actor all his career WAS the special effect of this movie. This unbelievable situation is pulled together in Downey’s hands, so not only did we buy it we bought the action figures after we got out of the cinema.

The film has it flaws, but the chemistry between Downey and Gwenyth Paltrow, and Downey and Jeff Bridges and Downey and his robot assistant Jarvis even rings true and makes for a very entertaining time at the movies.

Our vote? Suit up for Iron Man.

And… stay for the end credits, there is a hidden scene after the last credit rolls that will be pure ecstasy for any comic book fan. If you really want to know what it is, click below - if not just wait to see it.

Iron Man is now playing everywhere in Hong Kong. Buy tickets online at Cityline or Cinema.com.hk.

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Models and socialites experience new make-up creations.

180 years of expertise dedicated to women’s beauty, Guerlain creates an innovation in the world of mascaras, Le 2 de Guerlain.

To celebrate this event in Hong Kong, Guerlain held a product launch cocktail at Lumiere, IFC mall last week. Many renowned socialites were the first to experience the miracle effects of 360° lashes.

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Everyone’s favorite 8,000 sq ft. sale place has a new one.

Clearing out old stock from Hong Kong department store Sincere will be held from today till Saturday, May 3rd at the Times Square Bazaar.

Enjoy up to 80% discount in purchasing various types of branded fashions, shoes, underwear, sportswear, sport equipments, handbag, bedding products, traveling case, healthy products. Famous brands include New Balance, EVERLAST, PLAYBOY, Leaveland, US Open Polo, SB Polo, Lamborghini, Esko, hosa, Arnold Palmer, JOYO, Pierre cardin, PANG TANG, Buffalo, Bodysac, Beverly Hills Polo Club, CASABLANCA, A-Fontane and more.

Don’t forget Thursday, May 1st is a public holiday in Hong Kong.

Event Details
Date: 29 Apr – 3 May 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Times Square Bazaar - Access from 13/F Food Forum
Payment Method: Cash, EPS and Credit Card
Enquiry Hotline: 28301016 (Sincere)

New summer line brings out the ethnic look.

Available now in Hong Kong, is the Replay 2008 Spring/Summer Collection bringing bold ethnic prints and patterns with a modern and up-to-date style. The shapes are voluminous or super slim, the trend is towards contrast. Lightweight linen cloth, or silk for unusual garments inspired by the world of work yet which have lost the toughness of this world while still remaining sharp and strong.

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More gift ideas for Mom from Loro.

Looking for some slick Italian gifts to show your appreciation on Mother’s Day? You can’t go wrong with something special from Loro Piana. Usually famous for their cashmere which has been created over 6 generations, the Piana brand has grown to encompass all types of luxury products and we’ve picked out a few that mom should love.

More photos, gift ideas and Hong Kong store locations are below.

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Up to 90% at a 2-day sale.

Loewe is having a private sale tomorrow and Wednesday with up to 90% off on women’s and men’s ready-to-wear bags, shoes and accessories.

Because Loewe wants to keep this private we’ll email the details to our VIP subscribers first thing tomorrow morning, so if you aren’t on the list yet, you can subscribe here.

Even if you missed this one, don’t miss the next one - sign-up today for our VIP Newsletter and be kept up to date on great shopping in Hong Kong. Click here.

Happy Shopping.

New Zealand shoe brand opens 2nd shop in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Kumfs Shoes, a New Zealand chic and foot-friendly shoe brand, opened its second Asian store in Hong Kong this Saturday following the success of its first store in Central. The new shop is located at the Silvercord (新港中心) in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Apparently sales are so good in 2007 in Hong Kong, that Kumfs decided to open a second store on Kowloon side in less than a year.

These are special orthotic-friendly shoes for women (take not high-heel wearers) and have been around for 60 years and just now coming to Hong Kong. And the best thing about it is the 30-day No Risk Trial - buy a pair, wear the hell out of them for 1 month, and if you want you can come back for a repair, replacement or a full refund.

Dr. Jeff Shurr, Registered Chiropractor and Public Relations Chairman for the Hong Kong Chiropractors’ Association Ltd., has been offering monthly consultations at Kumfs store in Central. He said, “About 60% of my patients suffer from back and foot pain, of which many of them are office ladies who wear high heels for long hours, and do not stand or sit in correct postures. With increasing public health concerns, it is not surprising to learn that fashionable comfort footwear has been widely accepted. Most importantly, orthotic-friendly footwear provides a good solution for high heel wearers.”

Download a shoe catalogue here.

And as a promotion to get you into the shop: drop by either outlet, try on a pair and you can enter a lucky draw to win a pair of shoes as well. More details below.

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Handbags in a romantic French garden in Hong Kong.

Louis Quatorze has unveiled a series of 2008 Spring/Summer leather handbag in Hong Kong recently. Theses stunning collections are exclusive in term of design and style as each of handbags is exuding the timeless classic elegance and reflecting the charm of the French romance, making it a must-have for summer’s wardrobe.

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