Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
July 24th, 2009
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Breathe Spa
Soothe your skin and pamper your tootsies with Breathe Spa's amazing summer special. From now until August 31 book a Signature Facial (the secret behind many socialites' perfect skin) and receive a free pedicure ($140, regular price $210). Yo ...
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July 23rd, 2009
JULY 23RD, 2009
Girl Guides
Walking tours aren't just for tourists—at least not when they're led by a triumvirate of former Vancouver Art Gallery animateurs decked out in black, red and Converse.
Cleverly named the Miss Guides, the newly-formed cultural walking collective brings artistic commentary typically held within white gallery walls into the city streets. Starting at the corner ...
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July 22nd, 2009
JULY 22ND, 2009
Music in Motion
No need to install air-con to beat the heat, just step inside a cinema and watch classic Catherine Deneuve sing, not speak, all her lines in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg while sipping on chilled chardonnay.
The 1964 musical is one of the 23 music-minded films the Vancity Theatre (now 19 and older only thanks to a new permanent liquor license) is screening ...
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July 21st, 2009
JULY 21ST, 2009
She's Got the Looklet
Dose Disclaimer: For those with a history of fashion addiction (guilty!), the following may lead to a severe drop in workplace productivity and a Rachel Zoe complex. Proceed at your own risk.
A Calvin Klein obsession can be a costly habit, but thanks to Looklet, a new site that lets you play stylist with a virtual Vogue closet, our label love don't c ...
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July 20th, 2009
JULY 20TH, 2009
Drop the Balm
To shake up your seaside make-out sessions, leave the blasé tube of lip balm at home and toss a ball of Twist & Pout in your beach bag.
The easy-to-find sphere comes in a barrage of prints and patterns, both mod and girly. The good gloss inside is a blend of Shea butter, aloe and vitamins and smells like sweet vanilla (a natural aphrodisiac, no less).
It's ...
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July 18th, 2009
JULY 18TH, 2009
Montreal Dolls
You gave up on big box toy stores when your little one started asking for a Malibu blonde with a perma-tan.
The Montreal-made Raplapla collection is both creative and cuddly—and innocent enough for the toy box. The quirky limited edition rag dolls (think multi-coloured spiky hair and funky clothing) come with their own names, occupations and ethnicities, li ...
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July 17th, 2009
JULY 17TH, 2009
Aussie Rules
We sat down with Curtis Stone, the Aussie chef known for approaching women in the supermarket and helping them make a special meal, to get his top five tips for making the most of summer entertaining.
1. “Start with one ingredient and build on it. If you find great asparagus, get it. If entertaining outside, picture the smell of the grill or the cocktail in y ...
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July 17th, 2009
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Friends Spa Free
This only happens twice a year—bring your BFF to Som Visao Spa on July 19 and get the second treatment of equal or lesser value on the house. Choose from customized facials, body treatments, waxing and threading. Call now to secure your ...
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July 16th, 2009
JULY 16TH, 2009
Unique Uniformity
Wearing one dress every day for a year may sound like a nightmare, but in the hands of an everyday fashionista it's uniformly enlightening.
The Uniform Project documents Sheena Matheiken, a Indian-American doppelganger for Amélie, as she practices style, sustainability and philanthropy. Using a dress designed by her friend that's made to be worn forwar ...
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July 15th, 2009
JULY 15TH, 2009
Like A Virgin
When it comes to music festivals, we get around. And while we have yet to do the beloved Glastonbury, there's a touch of England to be had on our own turf.
With love from Briton Richard Branson, the Virgin Festival is back in B.C. and the bill is a bounty of Canadian greats (Our Lady Peace, Metric and Broken Social Scene) and American all-stars (The Roots, S ...
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