Round 2 for Riviera’s Pool Parties 2011

The second Riviera Pool Party of the year managed to escape a massive thunderstorm and torrential rain, but unfortunately we did not see as much sunshine and blue skies as we had hoped.  Nonetheless, the lack of sunshine didn’t stop the skimpy bikinis from coming out, girls dancing in showers..and (unfortunately) a few speedos as well. Eh.

Before I show you the speedo pics, I’ll first give you the dancing shower girls…

In case you didn’t notice, YES – that dancer in the middle is doing the splits, standing up!

LumDimSum Snapshots of Riviera’s Pool Party (Part 2):

and last but not least – Mr. Speedo Man!

I just couldn’t resist the urge to emphasize the white speedo with Adidas high-tops!

*To view photos from the first Riviera Pool Party of 2011, click here for LumDimSummary of Riviera Pool Party (Part 1).

*In case you missed out on the first two, Riviera will be hosting more pool fun later this July and August so stay tuned on LumDimSum.com for more info!

Your LDS Hook-Up to Riviera’s Raging Pool Party

“You bring your swimsuit and sunglasses, we bring the Binboa Vodka!” – The Riviera Team

A day of fun in the sun was barely interrupted by a 30-minute thunderstorm with pouring rain and no doubt the party kept on cranking until well-past sundown.

Back again this Saturday, July 2nd, Riviera’s pool parties guaranteed plenty of skimpy bikinis, champagne spraying, and shower dancing together with great house tunes throughout the day.

As a friend and fan of Riviera’s Annual Pool Parties, LumDimSum wants to hook YOU up with free entrance to this Saturday’s party from 1PM-sunset.

This offer comes on a first come, first dibs basis so if you want to get hooked up, just email – kristen@lumdimsum.com before noon on Friday, July 1.

Click here for the complete LumDimSum Snapshot Photo Gallery of last month’s Sizzling Hot Riviera Pool Party.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011
  
• Time: 1:00PM – 8:00PM
• Price:  RMB 100 includes 1 Binboa Cocktail

• Location: IO Spa (150m south of East Gate Worker’s Stadium)   北京市朝阳区工人体育场东门铺路向南150米
  
• Reservations: contact@rivieraevents.com or call Max: 15901016737

Sizzling Hot: Riviera’s Pool Party 2011

Notorious for their Shanghai and Beijing Pool Parties, Riviera’s done it again.

In spite of the 30 minute torrential downpour that almost destroyed Beijing in the middle of the day, the party kept raging on.

Skies clear quickly after torrential downpour

From all the bikini-clad ladies to models dancing in birdcage showers, live saxophone performances and Piper champagne splash-age, everyone enjoyed the plentiful eye-candy and day in the sun.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Riviera’s Pool Party:

…and that’s a wrap!!

*Riviera will be hosting pool parties again in July and August so stay tuned for more info.

LumDimSum Hook Up: FREE Entrance to Riviera’s Pool Party

Sitting drenched in this sweltering heat, nothing sounds better to me than some pool splashage.

As a friend and fan of Riviera’s Annual Pool Parties, LumDimSum wants to hook YOU up with free entrance to this Saturday’s party from 1PM-sunset.

This offer comes on a first come, first dibs basis so if you want to get hooked up, just comment by clicking here (then scroll down to comment section)!!

Fun in the Sun: Riviera Pool Party 2011

…and they are back!!  Always guaranteed fun in the sun, Riviera’s pool parties are back in Beijing for the 4th year running with a new partnership with Piper-Hiedsieck Champagne.

If it’s anything like the past three years, you can expect a day of sunshine by the pool, bumping house beats, popping bottles of champagne, and Beijing’s most beautiful people congregated into one space.

Expect to see plenty of skimpy bikinis, champagne spraying, and shower dancing together with great house tunes throughout the day.

Who Needs a Beach When There’s a Pool?

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011
  
• Time: 1:00PM – 8:00PM
• Price:  RMB 100 includes a glass of Piper-Hiedsieck champagne

• Location: IO Spa (150m south of East Gate Worker’s Stadium)   北京市朝阳区工人体育场东门铺路向南150米
  
• Reservations: contact@rivieraevents.com or call Max: 15901016737

You Look Kinda Cute…in that Polka Dot Bikini, Guuurl

As expected, Riviera’s Pool Party this weekend was insanity.

Packed with Beijing’s beautiful party animals dressed in next to nothing, IO Spa was pure debauchery from start to finish.

Check Out LumDimSum’s Photo Gallery for a PG-13 Glimpse of Riviera’s Beijing Pool Party:

…and that’s a wrap!

Riviera Makes a Splash: Beijing Pool Party

For the third year running, Riviera’s annual pool parties are back in Beijing.

If it’s anything like the past two years, you can expect a day of sunshine by the pool, bumping house beats, popping bottles of champagne, and Beijing’s most beautiful people congregated into one space.

Who Needs a Beach When There’s a Pool?

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday July 24th
• Time: 1 pm to 9pm
• Location: I-O Spa Roof Top Pool (150 meters south of GongTi east gate)
• Price: 120rmb with a drink
  
• Table: 1600rmb include 1 bottle of Mumm Champagne + 4×1 liter of coktail towers + 4 entries

25 and None the Wiser

25 is a pretty intimidating number. As a kid, I always associated the number 25 with being an adult – someone with a career, who is financially independent, at a prime age to get married and start a family.  Ok, I’m 2 for 3.  As a kid, I also wanted to be a Disney fairy-tale princess and meet Prince Charming at the age of 16.

I realize age is just a number and age is absolutely relative. But just I don’t feel 25; I feel like I’m still 16.  Maybe that’s because the last time I had a birthday party was when I turned 16.  Due to the awkward timing of having a birthday in early September, my birthday always coincided with the start of a new school year, when everyone is still sorting out their new class schedule and their new circle of friends or in most recent years, my birthdays have coincided with vacation time – which was nice to be celebrating in an entirely new, exotic setting, but also away from my friends, my family, my home.

So for the first time in almost a decade, I have reached the quarter century mark and I was ready to go BIG.

My Birthday Week Break-down:

Monday: Pre-Birthday Home-made Dinner & Movie

Tuesday: Birthday lunch & Birthday dinner at my favorite restaurant Kagen Teppanyaki followed by birthday drinks @ d. lounge

Wednesday: Post Birthday Dinner and Pre-Birthday Party @ GOSSIP Pour Femme at [Touch] The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

Friday: Post-Birthday dinner & drinks @ none other than Hatsune @ the Village

Saturday: Birthday Champagne @ Riviera’s Pool Party

Birthday Make-Over courtesy of the beautiful & talented Meili Autumn (CW’s Fashionista Editor)

Birthday Dinner Party & Drinks @ Karaiya Spice House

‘Bling-isine’ Champagne Limo Ride courtesy of BLING (Can be booked regularly through BLING)

After-Party @ BLING

Sunday: Birthday Recovery @ Capital M’s Opening

By the same people behind M on the Bund in Shanghai and M on the Fringe in HK, Capital M launched its official opening this Sunday, September 13.

Best Part:

• The bright & colorful painted artwork that runs along the walls of the venue
• The pointed roof-top lounge area
• The spectacular view from the spacious rooftop terrace of the Tian An Men Area
• The boxed fireplaces throughout the space really warms and illuminates the venue for a very romantic and intimate lighting in the evening
• Fabian, the restaurant manager, was very welcoming, attentive and a perfect host
• The food was fantastic – I particularly was pleased to be served fresh oysters, and some top picks included the beef bearnaise and smoked salmon with poached egg and spinach. WOW, gave a really great first impression
• Capital M will bring more attention to the Qianmen area
• The location is a great destination for afternoon tea or dinner after a day of sightseeing around heart of Beijing’s history and culture
• They are bringing Danish Smørrebrød to Beijing!!  (world-famous piled-high, open-faced sandwiches from Denmark!)

Comments:

• WARNING for girls with high heels: Taxis can not reach the venue and you must walk quite far to catch one home.
• With a massive space that fills over 400 seats both indoor and the outside terrace, it will be interesting to see who their regular clientele are and their incoming business post-launch period
• It will also be interesting to see how Capital M will compare and compete with the Legation Quarter’s supreme dining outlets.

This past week I have been living in a cloud of BIRTHDAY BLISS – birthday lunches, birthday dinners, birthday e-mails, birthday text messages, birthday FB wall posts…I’ve been down-right spoiled with love, it makes me wish every day was my birthday!  I truly feel blessed to have had such a happy and loving birthday week – Thank you to everyone for making me feel so special, this birthday exceeded all my expectations. It was better than I ever could have imagined or asked for.

Here are some of my favorite birthday shots: