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HAIL TO THE CHEF

May 27th, 2011
MAY 27TH, 2011 HAIL TO THE CHEF Now that chef David Hawksworth is back in the kitchen, it’s a whole different culinary ballgame. The highly anticipated and newly opened Hawksworth creates playful, elegant and delicate dishes, presented in the most beautiful manner. The Foie Gras Parfait ($20) with sculptural cotton candy and the Dungeness Crab Salad ($18) with intricate lemon foam, other t ...

FREE RUN & FAST STYLE WITH NIKE

May 26th, 2011
MAY 26, 2011 FREE RUN & FAST STYLE WITH NIKE Pounding the pavement requires some serious sole support. Nike Free Run+ 2 Women’s Running Shoe is designed to maximize the foot’s natural range of motion while protecting and cushioning the foot for a smooth ride. Trust us, this is something your high heels will never do. Designed to keep the foot in place without restricting movement, the Nik ...

IT'S A HAIRLESS AFFAIR

May 26th, 2011
MAY 26TH, 2011 IT'S A HAIRLESS AFFAIR Let’s not deny we are all secretly obsessed with French women’s beauty rituals, so here’s another one to try: hard wax hair removal. This involves applying a hot wax to the skin and removing it without a strip. Best part, it is more gentle than strip wax, which is never a bad thing for those delicate bikini areas. Ask for Lynn at Elan Beauty, 922 W. Bro ...

STOP YOUR BRAIN DRAIN

May 25th, 2011
MAY 25TH, 2011 STOP YOUR BRAIN DRAIN Remember when you could pick up a phone and dial a number from memory? Or calculate a tip without help from your smartphone? Nognz, the new brain fitness store, is working on helping us regain those skills. The concept is this: exercise your mind, and you’ll be happier, smarter, and less likely to have dementia in old age. Games, software, and books hel ...

WIN BC’S GREAT VACATION GIVEAWAY

May 24th, 2011
MAY 24, 2011 WIN BC’S GREAT VACATION GIVEAWAY Enter to WIN* BC's Great Vacation Giveaway, a $20,000 personalized vacation. Don't miss a moment of summer—take the ultimate road trip with stunning scenic vistas, encounters with wildlife and ancient rainforests or discover the vibrant cities of Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria. The $20,000 prize can be used to customize your dream vacation, ...

WE'LL GO GRAY ANY DAY

May 24th, 2011
MAY 24TH, 2011 WE'LL GO GRAY ANY DAY Move over boys, Roden Gray has added xx to its already-stellar xymix. Fresh on the floor is Roden Gray’s debut womenswear collection, featuring some of our favourite luxury basics from brands like Acne,Theyskens' Theory and Alexander Wang. For our dream summer outfit, we’re thinking Theyskens' Theory purple ‘Blogo’ blouse ($250) paired with Acne chambr ...

BIG KID BEDS

May 21st, 2011
MAY 21ST, 2011 BIG KID BEDS Designing a nursery is easy. There is a ton of choice, and let’s face it, babies don’t really notice their rooms. Decor gets more complicated for children and teens. Kids need a space that reflects their personality and style, but without compromising the taste of their parents. Which is why it came as great news that PB Teen now ships internationally. The PB s ...

IT’S SIPPING TIME AT EVERYTHING WINE

May 20th, 2011
MAY 20, 2011 IT’S SIPPING TIME AT EVERYTHING WINE Since wine goes with every occasion (patio party, dinner party, pajama party), you best head to Everything Wine. To celebrate its fourth anniversary on May 19, Everything Wine wants you to save big with a huge sale in-store and online. So whether you’re mad for Malbec or only drink organic, now is the time to stock your cellar (or kitchen c ...

LET’S ENSEMBLE

May 20th, 2011
MAY 20TH, 2011 LET’S ENSEMBLE He was at the helm of Lumière and is currently a judges’ darling onTop Chef Canada. So when we heard Chef Dale McKay was opening his own place, we just couldn’t wait to get in! Ensemble's lively bistro-style room is ideal for casual gatherings and its shared plates concept makes it easy to sample as many dishes as possible. It would have been a crime not to or ...

FOLLOWING FRIDA: MEXICO CITY

May 19th, 2011
MAY 19TH, 2011 FOLLOWING FRIDA: MEXICO CITY We traded all-inclusive beach resorts for a true urban experience in Mexico City. After an epic four-day whirlwind tour, we uncovered the best Ciudad de México has to offer. seeOne can't go to Mexico City without giving Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera a visit. At their best friend Dolores Olmedo's estatenot only will you find the most comprehensive ...
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