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Steals and Deals

November 18th, 2010
Zennkai’s New Look After a four-week facelift, Zennkai Salon Burnaby wants to show off its modern new look! At the two day Grand Reopening party, guests are invited to enjoy spectacular deals like 20 per cent off all services, 25 per cent off all retail (perfect for holiday shopping!), 20 per cent off all flat irons, blow-dryers and curling irons, and gift card and basket give ...

Put a Ring On It

November 18th, 2010
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2010 Put a Ring On It From the peace sign to hang loose, we’re very fond of two finger salutes. Now we’ve gone and made it official by putting a ring on ‘em. To give double finger rings a trial run, consider Aldo’s subtlety punk Pouge twosome (a steal at under $15). Take your love of the trend up a notch with the clean lines of Homeroom’s two finger r ...

Zombie Thriller

November 17th, 2010
NOVEMBER 17TH, 2010 Zombie Thriller The channel that brought you Mad Men, just got a lot more mad men. AMC’s newest series, The Walking Dead, recounts life for those left alive after a zombie epidemic and we’re ravenous for it. With its Halloween debut the show racked in over five million viewers and buckets of buzz, so a second season is already in the works. It’ ...

10 Things We Love About The Waldorf Hotel

November 16th, 2010
NOVEMBER 16TH, 2010 10 Things We Love About The Waldorf Hotel The Waldorf Hotel has an iconic history and, with a team of Vancouver’s most creative heading up its modern-day incarnation, a bright future too. Post grand tour, cool things that make this Tiki-themed spot tops: 1. A fully refurbished ground floor café and restaurant that retains the space’s original ...

Luxury is a Ferry Ride Away

November 15th, 2010
November 15, 2010 Luxury is a Ferry Ride Away If your packed calendar is crying out for a mini-break, it’s time to rock the boat. A 90-minute ferry ride from Vancouver Mainland and a scenic drive through Cathedral Grove takes you to Ucluelet, home to the modern and magnificent Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. BC Ferries Vacations has an incredible 3-day itinerary (from only $221 pp) th ...

Silk So Soft

November 15th, 2010
NOVEMBER 15TH, 2010 Silk So Soft Some skin doctors suggest that sleeping on silk pillow cases helps minimize wrinkles. They had us at silk pillow cases. Consider a pair (and a set of sheets too while you’re at it) by Vancouver-based Manito. Made of Mulberry silk with a mega momme count of 22, the fabric is strong, breathable and hypoallergenic. Oh, soft on skin too, not that we’re worr ...

O is for Olivia

November 13th, 2010
NOVEMBER 13TH, 2010 O is for Olivia You spent months agonizing over the perfect baby name. And with this season's collegiate trend, monograms are de riquer. From cotton blankets emblazoned with initials ($115) to monogrammed cable knit baby jumpers ($49.99 with embroidery), these customized knits will do little Liam and Ella proud. And when you look back at the pictu ...

One Stop Shop: Six Online Shopping Sites

November 12th, 2010
NOVEMBER 12TH, 2010 One Stop Shop: Six Online Shopping Sites Windows might have been replaced by the world wide web, but nothing passes the time quite like perusing the net for our favourite designers. Herewith, our editors’ go-to e-shops. Need Supply Co. is stocked with beguiling basics, beautiful boots and accessories that tend towards the unconventional. The sit ...

Steals and Deals

November 10th, 2010
Som Visao Spa Specials Take some time for yourself and loved ones this season at Som Visao Spa. For a limited time, receive complimentary underarm laser hair removal ($440 value), up to 50 per cent of your pre-vacation body contouring, and get a free gift card of equal value with purchase of four. Granville at 16th Ave., open early and late seven days a week. 604-732-9901, www.s ...

Boutique New York

November 10th, 2010
NOVEMBER 10TH, 2010 Boutique New York In New York on a Spring 2011 buying trip for her boutique LYNNsteven, Nicole Dennis Durnin, along with her hubby, spent a few fun-filled days soaking in the city (with some shopping, natch). She shares her Big Apple bites with Vitamin Daily. stayIdeally located in Midtown, a stone's throw from Times Square, Madison Square Gar ...

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