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BY THE WAY OF THE ISLAND

May 2nd, 2011
MAY 2ND, 2011 BY THE WAY OF THE ISLAND Ever since we could remember, we’ve always wanted a bestie with an enviable closet and cool Chinatown digs. Okay, maybe we’re thinking Iona in Pretty in Pink, but Charlie & Lee has got to be the next best thing. Relocating from Victoria, Charlie & Lee just set up shop in Chinatown; with the move, they brought a lot of chic brands to our city. For exam ...

Say Hello to Quiet Time

April 30th, 2011
APRIL 30TH, 2011 Say Hello to Quiet Time When you're faced with planes, trains and automobiles with kids in tow, dragging along their 100-piece Playmobile set just isn't in the cards. And until they learn Gin Rummy, you'll need another solution. Hello Books for boys and girls (ages 4-7) are extremely light and compact (think the size and weight of a greeting car ...

Steals and Deals

April 28th, 2011
Bring your Digits to the Bar Pure Nail Bar has two amazing new offers for you. To celebrate the grand opening of the Coquitlam location in Pinetree Village (778-285-0788) this Saturday, they are offering weekday manipedi combos for $45! And for your impossible-to-shop-for mum, don’t miss the Mother's Day special: receive a free mani when you purchase $100 in gift certificates! ...

The Princess and the Tea

April 28th, 2011
APRIL 28TH, 2011 The Princess and the Tea Once upon a time, a royal couple was set to wed.In a land far away, fair maidens rose early out of bedTo gather with their best friends all aroundTo watch a princess receive her crown. Said one maiden to the next: “How shall we cater our bash?If it’s going to be posh we can’t serve bangers and mash.”So they donned their hats a ...

Solve Your Closet Conundrum

April 27th, 2011
APRIL 27TH, 2011 Solve Your Closet Conundrum Spring closet cleaning is a dautning task—and a nightmare for fashion hoarders like us. Vancouver-based design duo A Good Chick to Know specializes in helping both the overwhelmed and underwhelmed closets reach great new heights. From wardrobe consulting to designing and organizing, these Chicks do it all in style. We ...

TOP 5: STYLISH ROYALS

April 26th, 2011
APRIL 26TH, 2011 TOP 5: STYLISH ROYALS Kate Middleton may bump one of these sartorially advanced royals off the list when she marries Prince William on April 29, but for now, they rule our fashion world. Princess Caroline (Monaco and Hannover)Her sister Stéphanie may have been Karl Lagerfeld’s muse, but Caroline’s classic style reminds us more of her late mother, ...

Good things come in Allstream Packages

April 25th, 2011
April 25, 2011 Good things come in Allstream Packages There's nothing small about big ideas. Small business owners juggle many hats, from CEO to cheerleader, and need affordable, customizable phone and internet services to keep them in the loop 24/7. Allstream's scalable services bundle exactly what a business needs, and can easily expand with the company. Hassle-free ...

Lazy Girl Lashes

April 25th, 2011
APRIL 25TH, 2011 Lazy Girl Lashes If mascara streaks, clumps and runs are making you look more raccoonish than ravishing, it's time to get dipped. We tested the first-in-Canada LashDip semi-permanent mascara and almost alarmed ourselves at how polished we looked at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning. The hour-long process involves curling and painting the lashes with three or ...

A Visit from the Tooth Fairy

April 23rd, 2011
APRIL 23RD, 2011 A Visit from the Tooth Fairy Our childhood discomfort in the dental chair has been replaced by slick offices with personal TVs and spa-like facilities—but it all starts with the daily brush. Just in time for Earth Day we tested a sustainable, compostable, biodegradable dental line, Clean Idea. Designed in Vancouver and made from veggies like pot ...

Steals and Deals

April 21st, 2011
SPRING SIPPING Toast to the imminent arrival of patio season with Hemispheres Wine, a subscription-based club that brings hard-to-find varietals right to your doorstep. From April 21-30, buy one membership or upgrade your existing one and get 6 complimentary bottles of wine while supplies last. Find the right package at www.hemisphereswine.ca/membership Brides Gone Wild Brides, sh ...
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