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SEEING DOUBLE

June 7th, 2011
JUNE 7TH, 2011 SEEING DOUBLE As lovers of all things minimalist, we have a thing for Céline. Bad news: it’s not exactly affordable or readily available. Good news: Roots has us seeing double! Can you guess which is which is theCapri sandal by Roots ($128) and which is the hard-to-find flat thong sandal byCéline (around $500)? Both are premium leather, both are thongs, both have ankle strap ...

TOP 5: SUMMER HAIRSTYLES

June 6th, 2011
JUNE 6TH, 2011 TOP 5: SUMMER HAIRSTYLES They say "Change your life, not your hair," but with this summer's styles, there's no need to submit to scissors to change up your look. Taking inspiration from the S/S 2011 runways, here are five styles you can achieve in a jiff. Braids: LacosteAlways sporty and minimal, Lacoste is all about no fuss hair. A little side French braid leading in to ...

FANCY FEET

June 3rd, 2011
JUNE 3RD, 2011 FANCY FEET We’ve always thought of shoes as works of art (anything to justify our “collection”). But in this case, there’s some legitimacy to our claim. Vancouver-based Cocopunkz hand-paints shoes in custom designs. So the black pumps sitting in the back of our closet? They can now be reinvented with a new paint job. And yes, the graphics are treated to survive a rainy Vanco ...

Steals and Deals

June 2nd, 2011
For Sake All Others Want to learn about the ancient tradition of sake sipping? Founded in 1548, the award-winning Yoshinogawa is the oldest brewery in the famed sake-producing region of Niigata. Legacy Liquor Store is hosting Mr. Koji Kawakami, President of YoshiNoGawa, for an intimate evening of sampling—and you’re invited. Sample five different sakes and learn how to sip ...

WORK IT OUT

June 2nd, 2011
JUNE 2ND, 2011 WORK IT OUT Our Team Building Retreat ’04 t-shirt is no longer cutting it so we’ve tracked down some of the best new running gear. That way, even when our faces are flushed and our hair is dripping with sweat, we’ll look great. From the neck down at least. Sugoi Versa JacketIs it a jacket or a vest? It’s both! Snap off the bolero-like sleeves and you’ve got a sleek runni ...

BABY FACE

June 1st, 2011
JUNE 1ST, 2011 BABY FACE Facials are not necessarily all about a spa environment, massages, and relaxation. At least not at the Vie Derma Clinic in Coal Harbour. “We are not a spa” explains the owner Julie, who has 35 years experience doing facials. She trained in Austria, practiced in Europe, and she’s living proof of her methods: her 60year-old skin looks 20 years younger. She will star ...

SOMETHING TO POUT ABOUT

May 31st, 2011
MAY 31ST, 2011 SOMETHING TO POUT ABOUT What’s not to love about a product that’s a balm, a lipstick and a gloss all in one, is organic, comes in a slick little package and calls Vancouver its home? Sounds almost too good to be true but, rest assured, it does exist. Meet ILIA. Born out of a dream for absolute product purity, ILIA gathers the best from the natural world and the world of ...

WHAT A HOOT!

May 30th, 2011
MAY 30TH, 2011 WHAT A HOOT! You know what live music venues in this city have been lacking? Dumplings. Until now. The Electric Owl has just opened in the space that once housed Main Street’s American Hotel. And it is virtually unrecognizable. The 8,000-square-foot venue is home to an izakaya-style restaurant, sake bar, and cold beer and wine shop. But that’s not all. The space centres ...

Here's the Plan: San Fran!

May 29th, 2011
APRIL 29TH, 2011 Here's the Plan: San Fran! The City by the Bay is the ultimate big-city-boho getaway. eatIn a city revered for its restaurant scene, new spots better be ready to play with the big boys. Flour + Water serves up rustic Italian fare (Neapolitan pizzas and homemade pastas) in a hip industrial setting. The menu was so fantastic we opted to try several d ...

BABY IN THE CITY

May 28th, 2011
MAY 28TH, 2011 BABY IN THE CITY In many hip 'hoods, it's easier to buy a crystal-studded chihuahua collar than a sippy cup. New boutique Saf & Benjamin, opened by a Vancouver mom frustrated by the lack of baby and kid goods available in her Yaletown neighbourhood, stocks a fantastic—and practical—selection of Tawna Hill natural skin care products and pieces from Canadian lines, like Mini M ...
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