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Starch and Deliver

September 16th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2010 Starch and Deliver With the time we’ve spent schlepping our clothes to and from the dry cleaner, we could have finished a second degree in astrophysics. Dressed in Blue will have us heading back to school. The downtown core dry cleaning delivery service picks up your special care pieces from home or office and two days later drops them back t ...

Stay, Play, Get Away at Predator Ridge

September 15th, 2010
September 15, 2010 Stay, Play, Get Away at Predator Ridge Hitting the links on a sunny afternoon is the epitome of leisure time. Pack your irons for a girls’ weekend at Predator Ridge Resort. Nestled in the picturesque Okanagan, and only 25 minutes from Kelowna’s airport, Predator Ridge has all the amenities and luxurious touches you need for the perfect playcation. Take ...

Book For Breakfast

September 15th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2010 Book For Breakfast Audrey Hepburn launched subtle-sexy and LBD chic but it might never have happened were it not for a little film called Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It heralded the career of Givenchy and the rise of the new '60s dame, one who didn’t live in the kitchen and spoke her mind. Sam Wasson’s Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m. is a page-turning look at ...

’Round the Richmond Way

September 14th, 2010
September 14, 2010 ’Round the Richmond Way During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, more than half a million people got a taste of Richmond’s hospitality and diversity—and the city is still full of surprises. Get an expat experience in your own country with a trip to Richmond, B.C. Four all-inclusive packages are up for grabs (valued at $3,500 each): Olympic Connection, T ...

Fall Fashion Forecast: 5 Looks we Love

September 14th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2010 Fall Fashion Forecast: 5 Looks we Love Goodbye flimsy tank tops and flip flops. Hello layers and leather boots. Herewith, our fab five fashion purchases for fall: Both Phoebe Philo at Celine and Isabel Marant favoured a Fifties-era trouser cut a few inches above the ankle. The slim crop from Gap’s premium black pant collection fits that bill and ...

BioBest in Class

September 13th, 2010
September 13, 2010 BioBest in Class When perusing the dairy aisle, it’s important to know that not all yogourts are created equal. On top of being delicious and convenient, each 100g serving of the new BioBest Plant Sterols probiotic yogourt is enriched with 50 per cent of the daily amount of plant sterols recommended to help lower your cholesterol. Here’s some easy heart ...

Pamper Party

September 13th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2010 Pamper Party Located in the stunning Jacobsen development in South Main, the new J Spa is a secret new urban oasis. From polished concrete floors to the prettiest polishes from Essie, with its two treatment areas and infrared sauna, it’s the perfect place for an afternoon escape. We sampled the “juicy facial” with all organic products and wer ...

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Yo Mamma Mamma

September 11th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010 Yo Mamma Mamma When a kids group plays Coachella and is the inspiration behind Brad Pitt's Halloween costume, you know it's captured the zeitgeist. DJ Lance Rock and the Gabba Gang are taking their hip show on the road to select Canadian cities. High-energy and interactive, the magical boom box will be pumping, and the Dancey Dance section wi ...

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Goldilocks and The Three Pairs

September 10th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2010 Goldilocks and The Three Pairs Grown-up Goldilocks stumbles into a shoe shop:“This heel is too high.”“This toe is too round.”“This pump isn’t Isabel Marant enough.” Milk & Honey has the just right pair. The L.A.-based company lets you custom design your own. Using their online shoe builder, choose a heel or flat and take your pick of 16 toe types ...

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Steals and Deals

September 10th, 2010
Food Glorious Food Eat! Fraser Valley is a delicious experience that will entice every palate. See behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional and celebrity chefs like Rob Feenie and Lynn Crawford, watch short films in the Food For Thought Theatre, check out diverse food and beverage exhibits, and stock up on delectable goodies. Use promo code vitamin eats to buy ticket ...

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