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Royal Watchers

April 21st, 2011
APRIL 21ST, 2011 Royal Watchers The royal wedding day is declared a holiday in Britain, so why not treat it like one in British Columbia? Book the day off work and check into the Shangri-La Hotel, where they’re offering the Princess Package ($355) in celebration of William and Kate’s nuptials. Designed with princesses and queen moms in mind, it includes tiaras, hig ...

Well documented

April 20th, 2011
APRIL 20TH, 2011 Well documented With 95 films, this year’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival is the biggest ever. We’ve picked three to see. Louder Than a BombHow poetic. This story of four Chicago teens competing in the world’s largest high school poetry slam is equally heartbreaking and uplifting.     Cave of Forgotten DreamsA 3D documentary? Yep. Journey with W ...

Fine Fashion Florals

April 19th, 2011
APRIL 19TH, 2011 Fine Fashion Florals We all love a gorgeous florist who can be guaranteed to make stunning bouquets and provide a first class service. But what about one who understands our passion… for fashion? We asked Jessica Blossom Clark (yes, her real middle name) from Quince Fine Florals to design us a bouquet inspired by one of the season’s most beautiful ...

Addicted to Kate

April 18th, 2011
APRIL 18TH, 2011 Addicted to Kate When launching a new lipstick, most cosmetic companies would publish a flashy advertising campaign and call it a day. But Dior is no ordinary cosmetic company, so for the launch of their new Dior Addict Ultra Gloss lipstick, they made a short film starring Kate Moss looking fabulous, as usual. The new Dior Addict Ultra Gloss is ba ...

Too Hot to Sandal

April 16th, 2011
APRIL 16TH, 2011 Too Hot to Sandal It’s time for the little piggies to be free. The adorable Salt Water Sandals, seen on stylish celeb kids including Suri Cruise and Matilda Ledger, are now available in Canada—and so cute we can hardly stand it. Quality crafted in a rainbow of 14 colours from bright lime to shiny champagne, the four styles (Original, Sea Wee, Sur ...

Meet you at the Med

April 15th, 2011
APRIL 15TH, 2011 Meet you at the Med Now that summer’s approaching, we’re dreaming of a trip to the Mediterranean. Or at the very least, a trip to Davie Street. The West End’s newest Mediterranean restaurant, Laziza, puts a modern twist on the traditional flavours of Lebanon, Morocco, Greece and Italy. We sampled the tender saffron prawns ($8), sipped a strong Turk ...

Steals and Deals

April 14th, 2011
Face Forward Treat your skin to a relaxing and refreshing one-hour OptaDerm facial, now only $45 ($96 value). Experience the soothing effects of aromatherapy massage, a thorough deep pore cleansing, skin smoother peel and soothing hydrating mask. Offer expires April 30, OptaDerm Skin Care & Laser Clinic, 340-2184 W. Broadway, Vancouver, 604-737-2026, www.optaderm.com Access Your ...

You Can Take it With You

April 14th, 2011
APRIL 14TH, 2011 You Can Take it With You Escaping the city for a quick weekend getaway is a great way to satisfy our travel bug. There is no need to pack giant suitcases, Makr has you covered with stylish weekender bags. This Florida-based, environmentally responsible leather goods company produces gorgeously heavy canvas totes and backpacks that fit all our we ...

You Can Take it With You

April 14th, 2011
APRIL 14TH, 2011 You Can Take it With You Escaping the city for a quick weekend getaway is a great way to satisfy our travel bug. There is no need to pack giant suitcases, Makr has you covered with stylish weekender bags. This Florida-based, environmentally responsible leather goods company produces gorgeously heavy canvas totes and backpacks that fit all our we ...

Top 5: Virtual Vintage

April 13th, 2011
APRIL 13TH, 2011 Top 5: Virtual Vintage Why clamber through thrift stores when you can click through these virtual vintage boutiques stocked with everything from cool to couture? Shrimpton Couture: If you’re on the hunt for 1960s Oscar de la Renta, 1970s Halston or 1990s Alaia, you’ll find it here, in the mother of all virtual vintage shops.         Ramona W ...
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