www.themirahotel.com/portfolios/whisk/

Enjoy playing model for a few hours and striking a pose in front of a Venture Photography photographer. You can choose from portrait/ family/ friend or couple shots, and which ever you choose you're sure to get a really good experience- as well as a great pic! Venture Photography listens and understands how you want the photos to look, and they let you find the most comfortable and genuine poses. If you love camping, why not have your photo taken inside a sleeping bag or even a tent?! They want ensure the photo shoot really reflects your own personality, so you should do the same; it can only make the photos better! When the photo shoot is over, you get to go to the studio to see all the shots. They'll show you them all first, and then you can choose your favourite one. Once you've selected it, it's time for it to be retouched and framed. Remember to chose the frame carefully - it adds the final touch to the photo, so don't rush this stage, take time to look at the full range of frames available first. For you indecisive ones, if you're not sure which to choose, there is the option of getting a photo album made or even purchasing the iPhone app. Otherwise, after selecting the frame, you just need to wait for your master piece to be delivered! Then hang yourself up on the wall and enjoy looking at yourself again and again!
 
Venture Photography - Studios
 
Central Studio:
1/F., Winway Building, 50 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, (852) 2885 6262
Open everyday from 10am - 8pm
 
Harbour City Studio:
Shop OT G61, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Kowloon, (852) 2377 4888
Open everyday from 10am - 8pm
 
Price: $$$$$
www.venturephotography.com/hk

Here’s our latest HK food tip: Eric Kayser -the famous French baker and pastry chef- has opened a shop at Harbour City! Forget those ‘carb-free’ New Year’s resolutions and get on the next Star Ferry over there! The bread certainly made a great impression, but our favourites had to be the almond ‘financier’ cupcakes. We were already drooling, just looking at them in the display cabinet. Then, as if we hadn’t already set our hearts on them, we overheard a French guy telling his girlfriend that they were the “speciality of the house”…So of course we took one each! The plain ones were delicious; the raspberry ones tasted so good, (and it even cleared our calorie conscience a little bit to know there was real fruit inside!) There were also chocolate ones and some pistachio/cherry ones and even some speciality versions, but we really had to stop ourselves before it got out of hand! Be it breads, pastries or danishes you fancy, whatever flavour you want or whatever time you visit, you’ll certainly find a treat for your taste buds at Monsieur Kayser! If you’re more of a savoury fan, give the adjoining restaurant a go, and for those in a hurry, there’s a range of salads, sandwiches and quiches available at the shop too. Clearly they’ve got it covered- which means you’ve got no excuses!
 
Maison Eric Kayser
Shop G14 - G15 Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 2736 2884
www.maison-kayser.com
 

In the lingerie department, it’s like love, once you have found the one that fits you don’t want to let it go! For us, our fav’ is Princesse Tam Tam. We were used to stocking up every trip in France until we discovered Private Shop! Our favourite brand distributed in Hong Kong; what a pleasure! The French brands Aubade, Chantelle, Huit, Lejaby, Passionata, Simone Pérèle are also available. There are seven shops throughout Hong Kong. There has to be one near you! Once you get there don’t just think of what you need. You are there to indulge on yourself. Lace, super comfortable cotton or satin, black, white or flashy colors, whatever you feel like. It’s good for lifting up your mood and your boyfriend will be thrilled to discover this new underwear. Basically everyone will be happy. That’s it!

 

7 shops in Hong Kong (Central, Causeway Bay, Taikoo, TST, Kowloon Tong, Mongkok abd Shatin). To find out the locations and check out the collections, click on this link:

www.privateshop.com.hk